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Tutorial – Short Row Heels

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From the Knit Circus newsletter, Amy Detjen recently introduced three ways to work short rows.

This week, see how to apply the Short Row Wrap and Turn method to a toe-up sock heel.

Check out Jaala Spiro’s newsletter, HERE… Read More ...

New Pattern From Maddy Craft!

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Your little girl will be adorable in this lacy, sleeveless top. Tied at the shoulders with I-cord, and with a bit of lace at the bottom, couldn’t be easier!

Knit in a sport weight yarn, you can go wild with … Read More ...

Brava From KnitPicks

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I’ve just about got my Brava project finished (save for blocking and sewing on buttons). This yarn is soooo soft, and I love it for the snuggly soft baby sweater. Machine washable and dryable too, and a DREAM to knit … Read More ...

My Next Project…..

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Ok, need more ideas.

I have some Applause from Classic Elite. It is discontinued, a mohair/silk/rayon/wool/nylon concoction and my daughter wants a poncho. She wants the v in the front and back, a high neck and a hood. I can … Read More ...

Need An Idea………

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So, I have 2 skeins of this awesomeness coming to my door, and I need some help deciding what to do with it.

It is a fair trade/fair labor product from Turkey. 95% cotton and 5% real silver, the name … Read More ...

Calligraphy Bible

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Calligraphy Bible by Maryanne Grebstein

Is an in-depth look at the ancient art of calligraphy. It covers everything from the basic, like how to hold the pen, all the way down to the origins of calligraphy. Containing  10 different alphabets, … Read More ...

Free Pattern – 4 Seasons Cowl

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Four seasons cowl. Fingering weight yarn, light and easy enough for a beginner stitches and one skein of yarn and you’ve got a winner! I love the blue variations, very pretty!

FREE pattern from the Dairy Godmother blog, HERE

Looking … Read More ...