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Dec

28

How to come up with knitting ideas

December 28, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Fiona Carter tells us how to “come up with great knitting ideas”
“Sometimes getting started is the hardest part of any project and knitting is no exception. The more seasoned knitters know that when the urge to knit strikes, the end result doesn’t always matter. They just grab their knitting supplies, settle into a comfortable chair [...]

Dec

24

Merry Christmas

December 24, 2007 | Leave a Comment

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Dec

22

Machine Knitting Groups

December 22, 2007 | 1 Comment

Machine Knitters are often forgotten about so if you are feeling a little lonely in your hobby then check out these online machine knitting groups.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KMaholics/
This group originated in Belgium (March 2006) and started [...]

Dec

16

Gifts For The Knitter

December 16, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Do you know someone (other than yourself) that loves knitting? then how about buying them a knitting themed gift for christmas? .
Knitcharms.com has some cute knitting charms that can be
used on jewelry or as knitting markers and lots more.
Charland Designs also has some fun knitting charms to grab your eye.
Cafepress.com also has loads of [...]

Dec

14

Knitted Garlands

December 14, 2007 | 1 Comment

If you can’t bring yourself to use those $2 tinsel garlands this year then how about stepping it up a notch and knitting your own garlands with this free pattern. It sounds a little too time consuming for me as I decorate with so many garlands that you think my house has been over taken [...]

Dec

12

Last Minute Gifts

December 12, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Last-Minute Knitted Gifts
ISBN-10: 1584793678
RRP Price: $16.47
Today’s knitters are chic, smart-and busy. Although they love to knit and enjoy making gifts for family and friends, they’re constantly faced with the challenge of finding enough time to actually finish what they’ve started. Last-Minute Knitted Gifts solves this problem. Joelle Hoverson, owner of Purl, [...]

Dec

10

Santa The Shelf Sitter

December 10, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Knitted Santa Shelf sitter
What you will need:
8ply/DK/(USA - WW/4ply) Courtelle, allow 25grms(1 oz) of Red and oddments of flesh, white and black.
No.11 (3mm)(USA2) knitting needle
Toy stuffing.
For the free knitting pattern visit Craftbits.com
 
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Dec

7

Heartfelt Gifts To Knit & Crochet

December 7, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Vanna’s Choice Heartfelt Gifts to Knit and Crochet
ISBN-10: 160140686X
RRP: $14.95
One of the most comforting gifts you can give someone, particularly a child who’s “on the mend,” is a cozy knitted or crocheted item. In this practical guidebook for kind hearts, popular TV game show co-host Vanna White brings together 25 easy designs for afghans, slippers, [...]

Dec

4

Knitting Bauble

December 4, 2007 | Leave a Comment

How cute is this yarn bauble over at craftster.org
perfect for the knitter or crochet freak in your home.
I would love to see a whole tree of these it would look amazing.
Appleshannon is the creator of this wonderful creation and she has even provided the very simple tutorial.
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Dec

4

Buy A Pattern For Charity

December 4, 2007 | Leave a Comment

 King Cole Pudsey Bear DK Pattern 1000
Pudsey the bear pattern is available from HSC Crafts

All proceeds from the sales of these patterns go towards disadvantage children in need.
to make this bear you will need 4mm (size knitting needles , 100 grams of gold and small amounts of white , red and black.
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