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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
Knitting has been around for centuries, and strangely enough, in the past, more men could knit than women. Times, however, have changed and now more and more women are the ones who are looking for free knitting patterns and instructions online. In this article I cover: What Is Knitting Some Basic Knitting History Why I … Read more
How to make leg warmers is a quick and easy question and there are many ways in which to do this. You can sew them by cutting a length of stretchy material to fit snuggly around your lower leg and simply sew up the side seam, or you could knit a pair. Personally, I prefer … Read more
Stephen West is a well-known knitter and one of the most dynamic knit designers around today. You can check out his website here. Stephen West is a wonderful example of a male knitter who has broken out of the conforms of society and made a lot of money with his passion for knitting. Stephen West … Read more
If you are an avid knitter, it definitely helps to have a kit of knitting accessories on hand, so that you always have everything that you need to tackle any project. Here is a selection of knitting accessories that you will find extremely useful, and having these will ensure you are equipped for any pattern … Read more
If you are new to knitting and you want to know how to knit a sweater, you will be glad to know that it is not that difficult. Below I have included a pattern and instructions on how to knit a sweater for a casual stocking stitch sweater with a high and snuggly collar. This … Read more
What Is Scrapbooking Actually? If you are wondering or don’t know what is scrapbooking, scrapbooking is basically a method for preserving personal and family memorabilia so that it can be viewed by future generations in a more understandable and organized way. It is also known as cropping, and the secondary purpose often is to exercise your creativity as … Read more
What are circular knitting needles and why do we even need them? If you are an avid knitter, at some point you will want to knit something circular, like socks or a tubular scarf. This type of knitting needle is also a lot of fun to work with. Not only will you be able to … Read more
Brother Knitting Machines are a well-known brand of professional/industrial knitting machines, and if you own one of these I have provided some examples of Brother Knitting Machine Patterns and Books that you can purchase online in this post. These are affiliate links, which means I will get a small commission at no extra cost to … Read more
Knitted egg cosies are such a cute way to serve your eggs, especially if you have visitors around. Let’s look at how to make cute chick knitted egg cosies. It is a good idea to make 6 or eight of them and they make a great table arrangement for easter time. The Cutest Chick Knitted … Read more
Knitting cable stitch is not one of my favorite stitches to knit, as I find it quite awkward and slow, but the final result often ends up being well worth the effort. This post does contain affiliate links. Cable stitch knitting is done by taking the required number of stitches off of the needle and putting them … Read more
Are you looking for knitting for kid’s accessories and products to make the process of teaching your child or grandchild to knit more fun? Learning to knit and crochet is fun, creative, and benefits children in a variety of ways. Many teachers and doctors attest that knitting improves children’s fine motor coordination, and benefits their … Read more