With the lack of coverage in school history and art textbooks and with the dominance of textile machine production, the art of hand knitting socks has gained little exposure among today’s younger generation. Thanks to present day textile classes, Girl Scout groups, knitting guilds, museum exhibits, and library books, sock knitting has not become a ...
Do you love to knit or crochet? Many us enjoy the truly therapeutic experience of sitting and knitting or crocheting quietly alone or while chatting with friends. Whether you’re a super senior or a terrific teen or any age in between, there are plenty of charities out there that would love to have you share ...
I love knitting and I love free. These sites have enough free patterns to keep you knitting for a life time. And they are all so unique. You can go to each site, search for a particular pattern, and find a different tone on each site. There are more things here than patterns. You can ...
Advanced knitting techniques can be broken down into four different categories: colorwork, lace, cables, and structural techniques. All of these will help you produce delightful knitted creations for years to come! Here’s a little about each technique, suggested projects, and further reading. Colorwork allows the knitter to make a multicolored garment by knitting with two ...
Knitting is a great hobby that has been known to relieve stress while creating beautiful accessories and clothes. I has even been described as “the new yoga” by London based knitting website Purl 1 Design. In the last turn of the century knitting has experienced a revival. According to the Craft Yarn Council about 38 ...
Knitting is therapeutic for some people and entertainment for others. Some folks pursue it with passion, and others are just so giving and generous they use all their spare time creating cherished expressions of love through their hand made creations. Reading knitting blogs can be inspiring for anyone learning to knit or anyone looking for ...
Knitting is a great hobby to have that can be brought with you almost anywhere. You can knit while waiting at a doctor’s office or while you are waiting for your children at a practice or after school. You can also knit gifts for your family and friends for a personal touch. Here are some ...
