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Work-In-Progress (WIP) Wednesday: Double Thick Cowl
I started a new knitting project a little over a week ago. It’s a cowl: unless I run out of yarn, and then it’ll be a circular scarf. I decided I wanted it nice and squishy and warm, so I’m making it...
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Book Review & Giveaway: Shaping Shawls by Anna Dalvi
Book: Shaping Shawls Author: Anna Dalvi List Price Hardcopy:$26.95 Electronic File:$16.95 Shaping Shawls provides the logistics of shawl shaping without being overwhelming. Anna Dalvi explains how to...
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Tips for Marathon Crochet/Knitting Sessions
Whether you’re a professional working on a deadline, or you just have to get that one holiday gift done, at some point, you’ll find yourself having a marathon session to finish stitching up a project....
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Alternative Uses for Knitting Needles
Alternative uses for knitting needles Chopsticks: Knit 1, purl 1, eat 1 Hair bun sticks: Use for a stylish up-do. later you can literally let your hair down and knit. Fruit kabob stick: Dpns can be...
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New Knit Pattern: Rue’s Song
Today I’m putting out the pattern for Rue’s Song, a knitted cowl. You can see the details and specifications here. It’s inspired by the book The Hunger Games, so I wanted to take today’s blog post to...
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Book Review and Giveaway: Betsy Beads
Book: Betsy Beads Author: Betsy Hershberg Publisher: XRX List Price: $24.95 Before I ever learned to knit or crochet, I learned how to make jewelry. Both my grandmother and step-mother were avid...
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Knitters are not evil; we are very good people.
On Dr. Seuss’ birthday, my daughter’s class read the book The Lorax by Dr. Seuss. She loved it and was thrilled to find that we had a copy at home. For those who don’t recall, The Lorax is a tale told...
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Needlearts News
Crocheted Playgrounds Super Grans Come to the Rescue (and teach knitting) Crocheted Flags A Mumbai Store Gives Women the Chance to Earn Money through Crochet And last but not least….have you ever...
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Magazine Giveaway: Love of Knitting and Creative Knitting
—–Congrats to Winner, K —— Today you have a chance to win two knitting magazines! Up for grabs are both the July 2012 issue of Creative Knitting and the Summer 2012 issue of Love of Knitting. For a...
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Tips for Knitting with Beads and Lavishea
One of my most recent projects has been a beaded knit hat. A sneak peak at the hat. When working with beads I need something to spill them out into- the tubes they come in are too narrow to be able to...
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Featured Pattern and Sneak Peak at a New One
I was scrolling through Facebook the other day, when I was surprised to see pictures of two of my patterns staring back at me. The first was the Alex Adorable knit vest. It was featured in the Stitch...
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Book Giveaway: Colorwork Knitting by Sarah E. White
As mentioned in Poetry in Yarn Video Podcast episode 5: Colorwork Knitting: 25 Spectacular Sweaters, Hats, and Accessories Author: Sarah E. White This book is a great survey of the various knitting...
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Book Review: Scarves in the Round
Book: Scarves in the Round: 25 Knitted Infinity Scarves, Neck Warmers, Cowls, and Double-Warm Tube Scarves Author: Heather Walpole Since I’m moderating the neck things group for the Ravelry...
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Ask Lindsey: Afghan Squares To Block or Not
Ask Lindsey is a weekly crochet and knit Q&A with Lindsey Stephens. Send your questions to Lindsey at support@poetryinyarn.com. Ask Lindsey posts may contain affiliate links for products Lindsey...
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News and a Giveaway with Stephannie Tallent
I met Stephannie Tallent years ago. She’s a regular fixture on the knitting scene. You might recognize her work from her beautiful book, California Revival Knits. I was so excited when Stephannie...
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This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small amount if you make a purchase using this link. Thanks for helping to support a fellow crafter. On Dr. Seuss’ birthday, my...
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This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small amount if you make a purchase using this link. Thanks for helping to support a fellow crafter. Crocheted Playgrounds Super Grans...
View ArticleMagazine Giveaway: Love of Knitting and Creative Knitting
This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small amount if you make a purchase using this link. Thanks for helping to support a fellow crafter. —–Congrats to Winner, K —— Today...
View ArticleTips for Knitting with Beads and Lavishea
This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small amount if you make a purchase using this link. Thanks for helping to support a fellow crafter. One of my most recent projects...
View ArticleFeatured Pattern and Sneak Peak at a New One
This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small amount if you make a purchase using this link. Thanks for helping to support a fellow crafter. I was scrolling through Facebook...
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