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Let’s discuss knitting through the ages and knitting in general. Knitting has been around for centuries, and strangely enough, in the not too distant past, more men could knit than women. In more modern times, although there are a few famous knitters who are men, this hobby is now more popular with women, as they … Read more
If you love to knit, you have probably at one stage or another considered purchasing a home knitting machine. This post does contain affiliate links, which means that if you decide to purchase something off of this page, I will get a small commission, at no extra cost to you the buyer. Owning a knitting … Read more
This baby cardigan knitting pattern is a wrap cardigan and is perfect for special occasions. it is relatively easy to knit and is knitted in stocking stitch. Baby Cardigan Knitting Pattern Size: For Babies 3-6(6-9, 9-12) months old. Chest – 46(52, 58) cm Length to shoulder – 23 (27, 30,5) cm Sleeve length 15(18, 21) … Read more
Because crafters love what they do, they might enjoy this book called Work At Home Craft Jobs. This book is $9.95 at the time of writing this post and is well worth it for any crafter who wants to work from home to purchase. I was so excited when I saw this book, but was quickly … Read more
Here is an easy knitting pattern for soft shoes for babies. They are knitted in garter stitch and are the ideal gift to give to a newborn, or take to a stork party. Soft Shoes For Babies This pattern fits 0-3(3-6, 6-12) months old babies. The finished foot length will be 9 (10, 11)cm. Make … Read more
This hooded jacket for a baby is quick to knit as you use chunky wool and thick needles. It is also cozy and hardwearing, so let’s give it a go. You can also use up all your scraps and make the jacket multi-colored as seen below if you like, or do it in one color. … Read more
I first fell in love with flat bed knitting machines when I was very young and I saw firsthand the creations that my mother used to churn out every weekend. She would easily knit two or three jerseys up in an afternoon. We never had to buy school jerseys, jackets, or even normal jerseys as … Read more
Here is a chunky scarf knitting pattern you are going to love. It features a wavy pattern on one side and a textured rib on the other. Because it is knitted in chunky wool with big needles, it knits up pretty quickly. The finished measurements are 6 inches wide and you can make it as … Read more
If you see the word SSK Knitting, it simply stands for slip, slip, knit. This is a basic way to decrease stitches. It makes a decrease that slants to the left and is often paired with knitting two stitches together, which is a right-slanting decrease. It’s an easy technique to learn for decreasing stitches. The … Read more
If you are just starting out in the world of knitting machines, you might want to look at cheap knitting machines for sale online to start off with, as you don’t want to invest in an expensive machine and discover that you don’t enjoy knitting with a machine. Most of the cheap knitting machines for … Read more
Why not knit a dishcloth and at the same time practice your cabling skills with these super simple fun projects! Knitting dishcloths is a great way to get rid of all those odds and ends of wool that you always seem to have lying around, and you can keep yourself busy while watching TV. If … Read more