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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
If you own an Addi Knitting Machine of any type, you will obviously be on the prowl for ideas and Addi Express Knitting Machine patterns that you can make on this incredibly versatile knitting machine. This post does contain affiliate links, which means if you decide to buy something I get a small commission, but at … Read more
If you are looking for ways on how to get started in knitting, read on. Knitting is so easy to get started as you don’t need anything besides a pair of knitting needles and some wool to practice with. As long as you can hold two knitting needles, know your left hand from your right … Read more
In this article, I am going to look at the Silver Reed Knitting Machine, what it does, and if it is worth considering if you are looking to buy a knitting machine. Please note that this post does contain affiliate links. Unfortunately, the Silver Reed Knitting Machine is becoming harder and harder to come by. … Read more
Because I love everything crafty, I thought I would give rubber-stamping a try, and it looks great on my scrapbooking pages. So what is rubber stamping. This technique is often overlooked but is a cheap and enjoyable way to make your artwork pop. I love doing a rubber stamp and before the ink dries sprinkling … Read more
This is a pretty and dainty old fashioned baby jacket knitting pattern. It is not that difficult but is not knitted with thick needles so will take a while to do. This pattern comes in two sizes. The main stitch used is stocking stitch and then a lace stitch around the bottom of the jacket. … Read more
Candle making is an age-old art and remains to be a popular craft. With all the load shedding we are experiencing in South Africa, now would be a great time to learn how to make candles so that you aren’t left in the dark. Here are some great candle making kits, as well as a … Read more
Let’s take another look at embroidery and also take a look at the history of embroidery, as although it is not as popular as it used to be in our grandmother’s day, it is still used and nowadays we even have wonderful machines to speed up the process for us. What Is Embroidery? For those … Read more
If you are new to knitting you will be wanting to learn the easy knitting stitches first before you venture on to the more challenging ones. The good news is that once you have mastered the garter stitch, the rest will come easily. This post may contain affiliate links. This means that if you buy … Read more