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Ah, the holidays. That time of year when knitting needles everywhere are clack-clack-clacking away while harried knitters frantically work on last minute knitted gifts—or planned-well-ahead gifts that somehow got away from us. This is the first year that Knitscene has published five issues. Five...
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When I saw the Annelli Doll, pictured below, I immediately thought, "I'm going to knit her and name her Estelle." She can sit on my bookshelf and watch over my knitting library. I just love her!! Annelli Doll, Estonia Annelli is the creation of designer Lucinda Guy, from her wonderful book...
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Do you need some ideas for last-minute knitted gifts for the holidays? Well, it's time to bulk up, and I don't mean carbo-loading. I mean it's time to knit up some quick projects with bulky yarn! Here are some ideas for you! Shadow Tuque by Lee Juvan This hat is a simple, interesting knit...
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There's something extra special about giving a knitted gift. A lot of thought goes into the process; choosing a color is probably my favorite part of gift knitting. Knitted Gift ideas from Christmas Stockings: 7 Classic Holiday Treasures to Knit eBook For example, I know that my sister loves terra...
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A note from Kathleen: Color knitting is a technique that once mastered—or even tried, if I'm being honest—is addicting. When I'm knitting with color, whether it's intarsia, Fair Isle, or even a simple stripe, I have a hard time putting my knitting down because I want to see what...
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There are so many little knitting techniques that can make a difference in the finished work. Twined knitting is one of those techniques. Freja Twined Scarf from Northern Knits Gifts by Lucinda Guy In her new book Northern Knits Gifts , Lucinda Guy uses this technique in some of her designs. Here's...
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The Cough. Cubley kids, Christmas 1984 A note from Kathleen: Yes, it's that time—time to start your holiday knitting. And we're here to equip you with fabulous gift patterns that you need, in the new edition of Holiday Gifts ! In her Letter from the Editor, Lisa Shroyer talks about favorite...
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Yarn Bows Yarn Jewelry Lacey Sugar Pattern Gingerbread Sweaters Well Read Sometimes I want to make a knitted gift for someone, but I don't have time to knit it. I found the following non-knitted gifts in a couple of different issues of Interweave Knits Gifts , ironically. They're all perfect...
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Knitting gifts is one of the great pleasures of being a knitter. I've made so many scarves, cowls, hats, and even sweaters for people; I've been looking for a new type of gift that doesn't take much time to make. I didn't have to look too hard, either! Check out these cute yarny gifts...
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Statistics say that there may be almost 300,000 new cases of breast cancer in 2012 (American Cancer Society) . Shocking, isn't it? When I read this statistic my heart sank—it's 2012, how can this be? Comfort Shawl by Sandi Wiseheart. This shaped shawl is an easy knit that stays on the shoulders...
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In my mind, there are two kinds of holiday knitters—those who look forward to this time as a way to show others that they are loved by knitting gifts for them, and those who look forward to this as a time to relax and knit in a leisurely manner. I consider myself to be firmly in that second camp...
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I just started a new hat for a Christmas present for my brother—I'm living proof that it's not too late to start knitting for the holidays! I have three more projects that I need to make, too, another hat (R2D2 hat for my nephew) and a scarf for my sister-in-law. Oh, and that hat for my...
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Frederick & Anne Scarf, from Jane Austen Knits I am a somewhat selfish knitter—I love knitting for myself! But I also enjoy knitting gifts, especially really luxurious gifts for the important people in my life. I've knit cashmere scarves for my mom, silk scarves for my sister, fair isle...
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Knitting holiday projects is so much fun—we've gathered a wide variety of quick knitting patterns for you in our new free eBook, Knitting Gifts: 4 One Skein Knitting Patterns Plus 3 Bonus Holiday Projects . We love one skein knitting patterns, and what could be better than combining those with...
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Bromeliad Cable by Lisa Shroyer I can't believe it's that time again, can you? I usually make knitted gifts for my family for Christmas, but this year, I just don't know if I'll have time. How many knitted scarves or hats do my family members need, anyway? Wait, what am I saying?? Of...