A Knitting Afghan Sampler 102 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.Keywords:
Alice Seidel, knitting, knit, how to knit, learn knitting, wool, yarn, hobbies, crafts, patterns, An Afghan Sampler 103 If I could give you all there is to know about yarns, and which ones to use for all your knitting projects, it would take up a year's worth of newsletters! What I will do, is to concentrate on the good stuff..... that is, the information you will need to begin any afghan adventure.Keywords:
Alice Seidel, knit, knitting, learn to knit, how to knit, crafts, yarn, hobbies, christmas, gifts Blocking Basics for Knitters 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.Keywords:
Alice Seidel, knit, knitting, learn to knit, how to knit, crafts, yarn, hobbies, christmas, gifts Knit Speak - A Knitter's English 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.Keywords:
Alice Seidel, knit, knitting, learn to knit, how to knit, crafts, yarn, hobbies, gifts, patterns, stitches, baby knits, scarf, patons, Knitting Your Way To Happiness Life just comes at us, doesn't it, in a million different ways. Every waking minute of our day, it seems as if there is always something waiting for us. Some of it imminent; most of it pertinent; a little of it of no consequence. Yes, life can be so complicated. Yet, it is in the midst of our daily frenzy that we can find the best solace.Keywords:
Alice Seidel, knit, knitting, learn to knit, how to knit, crafts, yarn, hobbies, christmas, gifts Tips On Starting Your Own Knitting Guild 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?Keywords:
Alice Seidel, knit, knitting, learn to knit, how to knit, crafts, yarn, hobbies, gifts, patterns, stitches, baby knits, scarf, patons, Got Knitting Questions? I Have Answers! One of the things I love about knitting is that there is always something new to know about! So much information is out there, in magazines, knitting books, websites; it can become confusing very quickly if you don't know just what is basic to your knitting needs.Keywords:
Alice Seidel, knit, knitting, learn to knit, how to knit, crafts, yarn, hobbies, gifts, patterns, stitches, baby knits, scarf, patons, Needle Dee Dee! Does Size Really Matter? One of the things I absolutely l-o-v-e about knitting are the many different patterns to choose from. Just about anything one can think of is knitable! From sweaters to placemats, evening bags to dog coats, even knitted food! It is good to know, though, the difference between knitting needles and which types are recommended for which projects.Keywords:
Alice Seidel, knit, knitting, learn to knit, how to knit, crafts, yarn, hobbies, gifts, patterns, stitches, baby knits, scarf, patons, The 3 Best Knitting Tips You Will Ever Need Today, with all the fantastic yarns available, all the innovative accessories, and the plethora of knitting books and magazines to read, knitting as a hobby has never been more fulfilling. So, if you wish to be the best knitter you know, I have 3 sure-fire tips to make sure you get there!Keywords:
Alice Seidel, knit, knitting, learn to knit, how to knit, crafts, yarn, hobbies, christmas, gifts The Tao Of Knitting I think anyone who knits and loves to knit, will tell you they love to knit for a variety of reasons. At their core, those reasons all hold the same essence. Passion. Another word for it would be fulfillment. There is something beyond money, beyond fame, beyond ego, that has us knitting. That something I like to call 'the tao of knitting.'Keywords:
Alice Seidel, knit, knitting, learn to knit, how to knit, crafts, yarn, hobbies, gifts, patterns, stitches, baby knits, scarf, patons, 5 Best Tips for When Knitting Hurts Diversity is the spice of life, but it can also be the bane of knitters! So, what to do when not only your fingers hurt, but your back and neck as well?Keywords:
Alice Seidel, knit, knitting, learn to knit, how to knit, crafts, yarn, hobbies, christmas, gifts 3 Best Tips for Creating A Knitter's Workspace Knitting is the best of hobbies. Just think of all the parts that make up the knitting 'whole.' We have knitting needles, beautiful, colorful yarns, accessories galore, and too many patterns and books to name! . . before you know it, you can have quite the knitting mess on your hands. So, what to do?Keywords:
Alice Seidel, knitting, knit, how to knit, learn knitting, wool, yarn, hobbies, crafts, patterns, OddBalls. . . 5 Best Tips for Using Up Leftover Yarn! Well, isn't it always the way. Buy the required amount of yarn for a favorite project, then end up with at least an entire skein that has not been used. Which means, after a year or two, there is a lot of leftover yarn hanging around!Keywords:
Alice Seidel, knitting, knit, how to knit, learn knitting, wool, yarn, hobbies, crafts, patterns, Unlocking Knitting's Mystery . . . 5 Tips to Understanding Lace Knitting So, if you are in the mood for stepping out of your comfort zone, then come with me. Come with me to the absolutely enchanted world of lace knitting.Keywords:
Alice Seidel, knit, knitting, learn to knit, how to knit, crafts, yarn, hobbies, gifts, patterns, stitches, baby knits, scarf, patons, 4 Best Reasons to Always Be Knitting There just is no denying it. Times are tough. Be knitting. I say that in the present tense, because that's what I like to believe I do, daily. I will give you four reasons why.Keywords:
Alice Seidel, knit, knitting, learn to knit, how to knit, crafts, scarf, yarn, hobbies, gifts, patterns
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