Want to inspire a life-long interest in your craft loving child? Introduce them to knitting! Knitting can be a bit tricky to get the hang of, but once your child figures out how to knit, it will all be worth it. To get them started, put together a knitting kit that includes everything they will [...]
400 Knitting Stitches: A Complete Dictionary of Essential Stitch Patterns Dimensions: 9.75 in. h x 8.5 in. w x 0.5 in. d Weight: 1.1 ounces Made in US Whether you’re a beginning knitter or advanced, whether your tastes range from simple knit-purl stitching to fancy Daisy or Moroccan screen, a dictionary of stitch patterns is [...]
I just started to learn to knit from a knitting club at the local library and they meet only on Thursdays. I went to the local craft store today to buy some stuff to knit and decided on an idea from a book in the store. It is a scarf but at each end is [...]
Hi! I’m doing a hat pattern from here: http://www.canadianliving.com/crafts/knitting/knitted_toque_with_earflaps.php I’m working on the toque now, and I’m on the step: “Next: With MC, work even in St st until work from joining row measures 14.5 cm/5-3/4 ins, ending with right side facing for next row.” Alright, so what does it mean with “work from joining [...]
This pattern right here: http://www.bernat.com/pattern.php?PID=4955 It calls for a size 11 circular needle 36 inches long. However the craft store near me only has a 29 inch long one. Does it really matter if i use a shorter needle? I’m totally desperate and I don’t really care if it’s shorter than what the pattern calls [...]
Me and my friend are having a Homemade Selling Stuff SAle! We are taking crafts we can each do and combining them. I can knit and crochet and do other things. Please suggest small things please? Here are some ideas I already have: Headbands BAby Booties Dishcloths Bookmark Wallet Purse Bobby Pins Camisole Wrist warmers [...]
I have a lot of Nature Spun yarn. It felts. I want to knit some things to sell at the Fall craft sales. Since it felts when it gets washed, I cannot make socks. Does anyone have some ideas for me? Thanks! Suggested Reading: Aircraft Modelling (Modelling Masterclass)The aircraft modeling hobby has undergone dramatic changes [...]
arts and crafts, baby book of knitting Suggested Reading: Arts & Crafts Busy Book : 365 Activities365 FUN, CREATIVE ACTIVITIES TO STIMULATE YOUR CHILD EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR This book contains 365 creative and educational arts and crafts projects… Read More >
i wanted to knit this cute little elephant for my one month old… http://www.ivillage.co.uk/homegarden/homemaking/crafts/articles/0,,695942_711537,00.html what i’m having the most trouble with are the trunk and the back legs. if someone could please help me with trying to read the instructions, i’m sure i can figure everything else out. thanks so much!!! Suggested Reading: Quick Items [...]
