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Time certainly does fly! Even though we can't see time, or touch it, we know it has wings! Here it is almost Christmas, and Hanukkah is a mere week and a half away! Oh - what to knit in a hurry! Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , ,
Welcome to the wonderful world of knitting! Even if you've been here for a while, there is always something new about this most fascinating craft! Let me start by introducing you to the five stitch types that I believe are at the very heart of knitting! Learning to knit, you know, is nothing more than learning different knitting stitch types. Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
Life is good. We need to always remember that. Do something worthwhile. Learn to knit. Of course, when learning to knit, one of the first things you need to figure out is how to hold the needles. Knitters, no matter where they live, all knit in the same fashion. The only difference is how you hold the yarn, and in what hand. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , ,
Are you a KIP - er? That UFO in your stash, what's that all about? And that pattern instruction, was it WYIF or WYIB? Huh? If you knit, then you have probably run into all sorts of abbreviations, especially from knitting patterns. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , ,
One of the best things about buying yarn for knitting is the absolute profusion of varieties and colors currently available. Walk into any yarn shop and the array of all things woven can be quite overwhelming. Yet, some specialty yarns appear too delicate to knit with, and the question arises, just what should I knit? Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , ,
When I was a kid, there was a candy bar by the name of "Chunky". It was nothing more than a solid square of chocolate, with some raisins and nuts thrown in. But, boy was it good! I can't remember how many nickels I plunked down for one of those on a hot, summer afternoon! Chocolate bars aside, if you want to learn knitting, learn it the "chunky" way. What do I mean by that? Related Article Tags: , , , , , ,
Knitting is fast becoming popular hobby again. The techniques for knitting are easy and fun to learn. You can learn the basic stiches then be on your way to creating interesting projects.
Have you always wanted to grow a vegetable garden but just haven't gotten around to it? Or perhaps you have always hoped to knit a blanket but you still have not learned how to knit. It is not to late to do the things you have always wanted to do. Regardless of your age or current skills, now can be the time to begin learning new things.
Knitting for Christmas and other holidays is so special, that once you start, you won't want to stop! So here is the second of my knitting gift ideas for you to knit up quickly! Once you learn to knit, there are absolutely endless patterns to choose from! To knit something in a hurry, keep it simple.
It's early August, and I can almost hear sleigh bells. Can't you? Don't look now, but summer is on the wane! But wait! There is a solution....instead of getting depressed, you need to do something. Like take up a hobby. I can't think of anything better than learning to knit! Related Article Tags: , , , , , , ,
In my last article, I touched upon various ways of readying yourself to begin an afghan project. Once you have selected a pattern -- you can then select your yarn and needles. Needles, of course, come in many different sizes, from very small (size 0 or 1) up to very large (size 18 or 19). Needles also vary in type as well. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , ,
Quess what? It's almost October. Witches and goblins aside, you just know what's coming. And fast! Christmas! Hanukkah! Holidays, the New Year! Festivities, parties, shopping, wrapping, baking, decorating, lots and LOTS to do! Well-l-l, if you know how to knit, your problems are over! Your gift problems, anyway. Related Article Tags: , , , , , ,
With so much information to be found online these days, I find it is still fun to be together with other knitters for ideas and inspiration. Nothing satisfies like getting together with those who share the same passion you do! So, right where you are, you can motivate your little knitting circle on to bigger knitting visions. But, just how to begin? Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Doesn't it seem that everywhere you look, there is another Top Ten list? Just turn on your TV, and there goes Jennifer Aniston, or Brad Pitt, and, even people like Marilyn Monroe, still seen posing on the red carpet, always being talked about as in the Top Ten! So, for the record, let there be a Top Ten for knitting, too! Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
Knitting is a way to use needles to weave yarn together to make an object. Knitting is a great practical skill to have to make clothing or household items. It is also a very relaxing pastime. Knitting your own pieces can be very rewarding. It's fun to see your efforts come to fruition with a completed piece.
There is nothing like a good yarn, so the story goes! All jokes aside, learning any skill or craft takes time, time you should be devoting to finding out all about it. To learn knitting is no different. Just getting the hang of holding both needles at once, or working with a cable needle, or just perfecting your knit stitch and purl stitch, can take a long time. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
You may never have attempted to sew anything for yourself since your schooldays - or again, you may have abandoned the whole idea after one or two disappointing failures.
Without us even realizing it, November is quickly passing us by! If you are truly stumped as what to give everyone this Christmas, fear not! I am here with some knitting suggestions. And to add to our collection, this article will be about knitting baby washcloths.
As summer wanes, I love to muse on all things knitting. We live in such an uproarious world; days come and go with little of anything harmonious fitting into the hours. We all need, we all crave our own special space, our own little nook, somewhere just for us. And that's ok. Often we need to re-charge ourselves, plug into life's energizing chords, to get ourselves going again. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , ,
Learning to knit is such fun! Rather than knowing just the basic stitches and needle and yarn information, you want your knitting to look its very best. For this you also need to know how to block your finished projects. Usually, blocking is mentioned in a sentence or two, if at all, in finishing instructions. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , ,
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