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There are many reasons why you should teach children to knit and of course many tools you can use like the cute children’s knitting sets you can purchase online as seen at the bottom of this article. These are affiliate links, which means that I will get a small commission if you do decide to … Read more
Pottery making can be a lot of fun if you like to get your hands dirty. Let’s look at pottery as a hobby and how you can get started making pottery. There are so many different avenues to explore here for example: Native American Pottery Antique Ceramic Pottery Miniature Pottery Antique Chinese Pottery and so … Read more
In this article, I am going to explore the ancient art of Origami and look at the history of Origami, and also how to learn Origami. In most cases, Origami is self-taught or passed down through the generations. This post does contain affiliate links. This means that if you purchase anything I will get a small commission … Read more
Here are some easy gift ideas for you if you are battling to think up something unique to give to someone special. These gifts are great for Xmas, Birthdays, or simply a gift that will let the person know how much you care. These are affiliate links, so if you purchase any of these, I … Read more
Knitting is so versatile that you can knit virtually any household item, today I am going to look at how to knit a cushion. Here on this page, I have two great patterns for you. If you want to know how to knit a cushion, we have a pattern for a bolster cushion, and further down … Read more
What is glassblowing and how can you get started? Let’s look at glass blowing and also explore some glass blowing kits to get you started on this hobby with a difference. What Is Glass Blowing? Glassblowing is a centuries-old technique for inflating dissolved and heated glass into a bubble. A glass blower, or glass smith, … Read more
Here is a pattern to knit a baby blanket. This is also a useful blanket to have around if you want to cover your knees while watching TV. The main stitch used is Gatalin Rock Stitch, which is pretty easy to do but does require some concentration. Using 5mm knitting needles means that it is … Read more
I have decided to update this post, as for a while the Ultimate Sweater Machine was unavailable, but now I see they are back with a newer model and are gaining popularity once again. The Ultimate Sweater Machine was my first knitting machine, and I loved using it. Although it was not quite as fancy … Read more
Here is a practical and pretty neck warmer knitting pattern for you to try. It is quick and easy and it will make a valuable addition to your winter wardrobe. I managed to knit this one in an afternoon. I have knitted a few in different colors and they are great to wear as they … Read more
Here is some help with knitting ideas and common knitting problems that may help you. This article will hopefully be beneficial for both beginners and intermediate knitters. Please note that this post may contain affiliate links. Help With Knitting – Most Common Knitting Problems The most common knitting problems I found with most knitters included: … Read more