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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…

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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 with a handful of French-speaking knitters.
It quickly…

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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…

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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…

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knitting4.jpgLast-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…

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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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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…

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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…

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 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 8) knitting needles , 100…

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Coats and clark are celebrating christmas with this very sloppy looking christmas stocking. It’s a great unique style stocking thats a whimsical alternative to the traditional style stocking.

You will need adobe reader for the whimsical stocking pattern.

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