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- Trinity Headband - Knit a Headband in Trinity StitchCreated: Wed Jul 2 22:52:34 2008
Trinity stitch is a lovely, nubby pattern that brings life to even the plainest cotton yarns. This pattern for an easy headband will keep your hair out of your face and in style all summer long… - Making Bobbles - How to Make BobblesUpdated: Tue Jul 1 16:15:18 2008
Bobbles are a relatively common way to add dimensional texture to a piece of knitting. They involve increasing several times in the same stitch, turning the work, purling back and decreasing those … - Trinity Stitch - Learn to Knit the Trinity Stitch, Cluster Stitch, B…Created: Tue Jul 1 14:46:04 2008
Trinity Stitch, also sometimes called cluster or bramble stitch, is a cool textured pattern that requires knitting, purling and knitting again all in the same stitch. Once you get the hang of it, i… - Twist and Loop - Review of Twist and Loop by Annie ModesittUpdated: Sun Jun 29 21:15:22 2008
Twist and Loop is a fun book for people who would like to learn more about how to knit or crochet with wire, or just for those who would like to see what a true artist can do when jewelry making is… - Wire Necklace - Knit a Personalized Wire NecklaceCreated: Fri Jun 27 20:41:10 2008
This knit wire necklace is a very quick and easy project and a good introduction to knitting with wire. The stitches look like squiggles and the random placement of beads makes it extra fun… - Tips for Knitting with Wire - How to Knit with WireUpdated: Thu Jun 26 20:50:41 2008
Knitting with wire can be a lot of fun, but it's a little different from knitting with yarn. Here are some things you should know before you get started… - Wire Bracelet - Knit a Simple Wire BraceletUpdated: Tue Jun 24 20:03:32 2008
This basic pattern can serve as a jumping-off point for any sort of wire bracelet you might like to knit. Follow the pattern exactly, use a different bead layout, make it narrower, the sky's the li… - Double Broken Rib - How to Knit the Double Broken Rib StitchCreated: Mon Jun 23 20:50:57 2008
Double Broken Rib is a fun variation of Broken Rib that has ribs of knit stitches broken up by rows of two stitches of alternating knits and purls… - Flag Placemat - Knit an American Flag PlacematUpdated: Sun Jun 22 21:46:26 2008
A simple Garter Stitch American flag placemat is a great table decoration for Memorial Day, Labor Day, the Fourth of July or really any summer gathering. … - Twinkle's Weekend Knits - Review of Wenlan Chia's Twinkle's Weekend …Updated: Thu Jun 19 21:19:20 2008
If you like chunky knits, you'll love Wenlan Chia's Twinkle's Weekend Knits. This book is full of casual patterns for a weekend getaway, many of which could probably be knit over a long weekend as … - Heel Stitch - How to Knit the Heel StitchUpdated: Mon Jun 16 01:28:42 2008
Heel stitch is most commonly used on the heels of socks, but used elsewhere it is a durable and very warm stitch pattern… - Types of Yarn: Recycled Silk YarnUpdated: Mon Jun 16 01:26:45 2008
Recycled silk yarn is beautiful, colorful, fun to work with and elegant to wear. Here's all you need to know about buying and using this amazing yarn… - Learn to Knit - Knitting for Beginners - How to Learn to KnitUpdated: Mon Jun 16 01:08:48 2008
If you're new to knitting, this guide will provide you all the information you need to learn to knit, pick your first project, deal with problems and more. … - Knit the Knits and Purl the Purls - What Does it Mean to Knit the Kn…Created: Mon Jun 16 00:20:02 2008
Sometimes in a pattern instead of specific instructions you'll see something that says to knit the knits and purl the purls as you see them. Find out what that means… - Pyramid Pattern - Learn to Knit the Pyramid PatternCreated: Sun Jun 15 23:12:43 2008
Pyramid Pattern is a classic knitting stitch pattern that has been traced back to Italy and makes an interesting series of pyramids on Reverse Stockinette… - Knitted Critters for Kids to Wear - Review of Knitted Critters by Je…Updated: Thu Jun 12 22:50:29 2008
Jean Adel's Knitted Critters for Kids to Wear is an adorable book full of hats (with matching mittens and scarves) inspired by animals that you can knit for your favorite little ones… - Inspired to Knit - Review of Inspired to Knit by Michele Rose OnreUpdated: Thu Jun 12 22:37:31 2008
If you've ever wondered how a designer comes up with his or her inspiration for a magnificent sweater or other design, Inspired to Knit will shed some light on the process while providing non-desig… - One Ball Knits Accessories - Review of One Ball Knits Accessories by…Updated: Thu Jun 12 22:36:57 2008
Sisters Fatema, Khadija and Hajera Habibur-Rahman offer 20 patterns for knit accessories made with just one ball of yarn. Some of the patterns reflect their ethnic heritage, while others are all-Am… - Garter Stitch Tie - Knit a Quick Garter Stitch TieUpdated: Wed Jun 11 20:39:13 2008
This quick to knit tie is really fun and easy, even for new knitters. The texture of the yarn makes it an interesting project even while it's one you'll sail through in a few evenings. … - Aran Honeycomb - Learn to Knit the Aran Honeycomb StitchCreated: Mon Jun 9 01:13:15 2008
Aran Honeycomb, also known as a Chain Cable when only one repeat is knit in an area, is a very cool cabled pattern that gives a honeycomb look to your knitted fabric. Learn to knit the Aran Honeyco… - Knit So Fine - Review of Knit So Fine by Lisa Myers, Laura Grutzeck …Updated: Thu Jun 5 23:38:43 2008
Knit So Fine aims to convince knitters that working with thin yarns is actually good for them. It includes 21 patterns to help readers see what can be done with thinner yarns… - Turkish Stitch Tank Top/Swimsuit Cover - Knit a Swimsuit Cover Tank …Updated: Thu Jun 5 20:44:35 2008
Turkish stitch is a fun, basic lacy pattern that is perfect for summer. This rectangular tank can be worn over another tank top or at the beach on top of your bathing suit…