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For centuries, craftspeople have knit fabrics that range from the pragmatically purposeful to the magnificently elegant. They use a variety of yarns, made from a vast selection of fibers, plus an endless variety of stitches to achieve the texture and drape they desire.
Very rough fibers, such as hemp, can be knit into practical items, like washcloths that are not only easy-to-make but very useful.
Luxurious fibers like silk and qiviut (a soft, warm fiber from the underbelly of the Arctic Muskox) can be crafted into delicate confections that are purely decorative.
All that is required to knit is a length of yarn and two needles. Surprisingly, the first to knit were men who used the technique to create stockings. When the craft first began, only the garter stitch was used. Later the purl stitch was added.
Today there are hundreds of stitches — from intricate lace stitches that are knit on very tiny needles to enormous cable stitches that are created on gigantic needles using super bulky yarns.
You can find information about knitting in several blogs including Yarn Harlot and Shear Bagatelle.
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James Brett Marble Chunky Yarn arrives
Billie's Craft Room —
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Welcome Back Before Christmas I saw the most beautiful yarns by James C Brett, called Marble Chunky and I fell in love with them. The search for wooden circular needles began and now I’ve found Knit Pro Basix and got some in 6mm size, I treated myself to a ball of Marble Chunky in colour MC 6. James Brett ...23 hours ago -
Sexy Denim Two Piece Stretch Knit Low Rise Tights & Ballet Neck Top Outfit by KD dance, Sexy, Smart & Healthy, Sophisticated & Cozy, Soft & Warm, Made In New York City USA (Apparel) newly tagged “denim”
Khaizee Blog —
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Sexy Denim Two Piece Stretch Knit Low Rise Tights & Ballet Neck Top Outfit by KD dance, Sexy, Smart & Healthy, Sophisticated & Cozy, Soft & Warm, Made In New York City USA ( Apparel ) By KD dance $79.99 – $81.99 First tagged “denim” by Made In USA “Native New ...2 days ago -
Gunman to Montclair resident: 'Shut up or I will blow out your brains'
Paternal Prose —
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A Gates Avenue woman was in her back yard when an armed man emerged from behind her garage, took out a handgun and threatened her, according to police. The 59-year-old victim was behind her residence at about 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17, when she heard noises coming from the garage. Detective Lt. Scott Buehler of ...2 days ago -
The winter galleries are here!
Knitting Daily —
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Weve got a new crop of galleries for you, fresh from the pages of the Winter 2011 Interweave Knits— Customizing Pullover and Cardigan Knitting Patterns from Interweave Knits: A Winter Knitting Gallery Presented by Knitting Daily . Five knitters took up their needles and made one of two beautiful patterns, the ...5 days ago -
Spotted: Scarf Wearing Celebs at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival!
Scarves & Wraps —
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We spotted more than a couple of celebs wrapped in scarves while attending some events in Utah last week – mainly, the the 2012 Sundance Film Festival, as well as the T-Mobile Google Music Village event. Of course, there’s a reason behind the mass sighting – it’s freezing cold in Utah! That said, here’s a ...5 days ago -
Wollen garments for non living things
Nothinggserious —
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Winter is shaking all of us , we are not in position to do our daily chores the temperatures have dropped down to zero degrees ,this happens in India only for 3-4 months, but for cold countries their life is cool, cooler and coolest, people wear winter protective clothing like woollen garments and leather jackets not ...6 days ago -
Return Of The Giant BTE Pus Bomb!
Pop That Zit —
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Color me shocked when I realized no one had put this one in for posting yet! Perhaps all the other PTZ Miner’s assumed someone else *must have* already gotten it? Well, that is what I think happened, so I dedicate this video on behalf of and sharing credit with ALL the members of the “Unofficial PTZ Miner’s ...1 week ago -
Kitchen=Done! Sweater=Normal
Knit with Snot for Your —
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The painting is done! before... after!!! The photo makes it look like I just put up new curtains and moved the plants around, but its done. Sure, the cleaning, organizing and finding things that got neglected in the process, are still on going. But Im sure I could blast Alderaan and ...1 week ago -
My Renfrew Top
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Pin it If you’re following Sewaholic blog (which you must!), you must have known that Tasia has just released her latest pattern, The Renfrew Top . It’s a basic knit top pattern with three neckline and sleeve options; and I was lucky to be one of the pattern tester! The Renfrew Top It is a ...1 week ago -
Winter riding clothes for women
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Winter riding clothes by petitelefant featuring skinny leg jeans Denim Supply by Ralph Lauren denim button down shirt £64 - houseoffraser.co.uk Drykorn blazer €199 - conleys.de Rag & bone skinny leg jeans $176 - barneys.com Rupert Sanderson high ...1 week ago -
Snow!
Kunklebaby —
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We have snow here, finally !! May be the first time this winter hes worn a coat, and not whined about it. I swear this one never gets cold outside. Hed wear a t-shirt, shorts & snow boots to drop off the kids at school each day if I let him-- EVERY day and I wouldnt ever hear a peep about him being cold. When I ...1 week ago -
Vintage Traditional Knit Shawl Patterns
Craftdrawer Crafts —
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FREE Knit Beehive Shawls Book - PDF formatThis unique vintage shawl book is filled with wonderful vintage knitting patterns.The book is a PDF file so be sure to give it a minute or two in... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]1 week ago -
cat woman hat
KnitHacker —
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Spotted on Etsy, made by MissMartok . Rating: 10.0/ 10 (2 votes cast) Share this awesomesauce:1 week ago -
pretend fox tail
KnitHacker —
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Spotted on Etsy, made by Colette Bream . Rating: 9.7/ 10 (3 votes cast) Share this awesomesauce:1 week ago -
horse hat!
KnitHacker —
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Spotted on Etsy, made by weebeestix . Rating: 10.0/ 10 (1 vote cast) Share this awesomesauce:1 week ago -
DIY’s I want to make…
Knittingdragonflies —
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Spring is coming, soon, really! But until then, lets try some new crafts. A few I like are below… Spoon ring tutorial from ThroughTheFrontDoor . Remember these? I don’t have any left, take off to a Goodwill, or Salvation Army store, or hit some yard sales and your all ready. And check out this video for an ...1 week ago -
Anemone
Mon Petit Lapin —
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All pictures from Anemone blog Super impressed by Lies of Anemone s knitting skills and styling. Check out her blog and Ravelry account.1 week ago -
Van Dyke Parks singles project
bigBrains.com —
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Van Dyke Parks has a new singles project! Michael Leddy (who wrote the “imaginary liner notes” for the first four singles) says Parks is “putting out six 45s with cover art by E Ruscha, Art Spiegelman, Charles Ray, Frank Holmes (who did the SMiLE cover), Klaus Voorman, Billy Edd Wheeler, and Sally Parks (VDP’s ...1 week ago -
Project Diary: The Spoked Cardigan
Knitting Daily —
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Kathy ONeill models her Spoked Cardigan from the 2011 issue of Interweave Knits Weekend . My knitting group went to a function at our local yarn shop and my friend Kathy showed up in the most beautiful sweater. I recognized it but I couldnt put my finger on where Id seen it. I asked Kathy about ...1 week ago -
Handknitted Anatomical Heart pillow
who killed bambi? —
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Advertise here with BSA I give you my heart , a stunning anatomical heart pillow handkintted by The Teary Seal …1 week ago
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