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The care and storage of hand knitted / crocheted items Part 1

After completing your project, storing and washing your item will help keep them in in good condition. The key to keeping hand knitted items especially the wool and special natural fibres (alpaca, cashmere, mohair etc) is knowing when and how … Continue reading

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Socks with stirrups II

I finally completed one stirrup sock. I still have the other side to knit. I very rarely make the same design more than once as I get bored and like to try new designs. However, I will be making 2 … Continue reading

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Knitting and suitable husbands

This hat is made in the traditional Inca style which is only worn by bachelors seeking wives. It is made in wool and looks to be hand dyed with natural dyes. Wool was introduced in Peru, by the Spanish during … Continue reading

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Yarn review – Fishnet Fever

Yarn review for Moda Vera Fishnet Fever. Very easy interesting scarf. Continue reading

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Socks with stirrups I

This is a pair of socks with stirrups which I think will be perfect for yoga and pilates. They will also work well as sleeves if you make it without the stirrups. Perfect for cold malls and cinemas as well … Continue reading

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Yarn Review – Patons Feathers

This is a review of Patons Feathers. This fancy yarn knits looks totally adorable when you knit it. It has a underlying colour in this case teal with green. It knits to a lovely blue green fabric which is nice … Continue reading

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I want to learn to knit a scarf for someone

People write to me all the time about knitting scarves with no prior knitting experience. This is the most common item that people want to make as a gift for someone else. To make a scarf you will need: 1 … Continue reading

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Travel & Knitting

Can you knit onboard an airplane? Continue reading

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Yarn Review – Butterfly Super 10

This is by far my favourite cotton yarn. Its been around for a long time. Butterfly Super 10 comes in very wide variety of colours. It is mercerized so it is strong and this adds a silky sheen to the … Continue reading

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Hand Knitting Techniques Book – Japanese knitting book

Hand Knitting Techniques Book I’ve had this book for the longest time. It covers both basic, intermediate and advance techniques, and Japanese knitting symbols. It basically kills two birds with one stone. The diagrams are very clear and concise, there … Continue reading

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