A note from Kathleen: Even though I'm a knitter first, I look forward to seeing each new issue of Interweave Crochet . There's always something that inspires me to try a new pattern or stitch. This time, the inspiration came from an article by the ever-adventurous Franklin Habit. Here to tell...
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Kathleen Cubley
on Sep 28, 2009
Filed under: Crochet, Gifts, Books, Interweave Crochet, Spinning, Yarn, Finishing, Franklin Habit, It Itches, knitting, knitted, patterns, Knit, Knitter, crocheted, crocheting, afghan
We're having the most beautiful early fall here in Spokane. The air is crisp, the sun is shining, and all of my TV shows are starting up again. Well, I guess the TV shows are starting again everywhere, but that's still a sign of fall to me. I always knit while I watch TV, so I'm looking forward...
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Kathleen Cubley
on Sep 25, 2009
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A Note from Kathleen: My main craft is knitting, but several years ago I took a crochet class because I expected that I might like that craft, too. And I do enjoy crocheting, especially for items like baby blankets--it's simply so much faster than knitting. What I didn't expect was that knowing...
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Kathleen Cubley
on Aug 24, 2009
Filed under: Cardigans, Crochet, Edgings, Gauge, Lace, Blankets, Books, Interweave Knits, Interweave Crochet, Stash, Tips, Finishing, free cardigan patterns, how to, Knits, Free ebook, Crochetme.com, Harmony Guides, knitting, knitted, patterns, Knit, Cardigan, Knitter, blog, sweater patterns, crocheted, crocheting, baby blankets, Afghans and Blankets, Knitting Cardigans, Knitting For Women, Knitting Sweaters, Edgings and Insertions
A Happy Edging A friend of mine just finished a garter stitch baby blanket and when my knitting group saw the finished product we decided it needed a border of some sort. My friend didn't want a plain garter border, so I pulled out the new Harmony Guide, Knit Edgings and Trims: 150 Stitches , and...
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Kathleen Cubley
on Aug 7, 2009
Filed under: Cardigans, Crochet, Easy, Edgings, Lace, Socks, Mittens, Yarn, Tips, Central Park Hoodie, free cardigan patterns, Knits, Free ebook, Kathleen's KAL, Harmony Guides, knitting, knitted, patterns, Knit, Cardigan, Knitter, crocheted, Afghans and Blankets, trims, Knit edgings &, Knitting Cardigans, Knitting For Women, Knitting Sweaters, Edgings and Insertions
Our guest blogger this week is Becca Smith, who owns the family-run company The BagSmith , known for its specialty notions, oversized knitting needles (think sizes 20” – 32”), oversized crochet hooks (sizes S and U), and Big Stitch Alpaca Yarn. Becca is also the author of Big Stitch...
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Knitting Daily TV
on Jul 30, 2009
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On Knitting Daily episode 312, you’ll see ideas for projects that make great gifts for all seasons, from crocheted toys to simple socks, and you’ll even look at gifts to help the fiber crafter organize his/her tools and supplies. Getting Started – Eunny demonstrates costly ways to decorate...
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Knitting Daily TV Series 300
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AnnieB
on Jul 17, 2009
Filed under: Series 300, Kim Werker, Kelly Lealos, Dawn Butler, Socks, Gifts for Every Season, Knitting, how to, yarn, Tips, pom poms, toys, easy, embellishments, crocheted, Gifts, crochet
Stripes are one of the easiest ways to add color to your projects, especially if you’re a beginner to colorwork. On episode 311 of Knitting Daily , you’ll learn the secrets to successful stripes no matter what the stitch, plus easy ways to change yarns and deal with pesky yarn ends. Getting...
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AnnieB
on Jul 17, 2009
Filed under: Series 300, barry klein, laura bryant, kathy elkins, colorwork, kathy merrick, stripes, Knitting, how to, yarn, Tips, WEBS, easy, crocheted, Gifts, Cardigan, Trendsetter Yarns, weaving, techniques, knit, Prism Arts, Scarf pattern