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The Yarn Craft Audio Blog

Posted on August 20, 2010 at 6:51 am, by Knitting Stitches
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If you can imagine an audio blog for people who knit, crochet and craft with yarn; then you will enjoy YarnCraft. Created by Lion Brand Yarns, its audio-podcasts are similar to a radio program that you can download or listen to from the internet [...]

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Brazilian Needle Gauge

Posted on January 7, 2010 at 6:12 am, by Knitting Stitches
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The needle gauge is a handy tool for a knitter. The gauge has 15 holes (sizes 1 to 19) to size your needle as well as a 2 ruler (in 1/4 increments) to check your stitch and row gauge [...]

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Caron Learn to Knit

Posted on December 26, 2009 at 6:50 am, by Knitting Stitches
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Learn the basics of knitting from casting on that first stitch to binding off the last row – from three expert instructors with The Knitting Guild of America. This easy-to-follow video takes you step by step through your very first project [...]

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Plymouth Bamboo Needle Sister Set

Posted on November 20, 2009 at 6:33 am, by Knitting Stitches
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Delightfully compact, beautiful bamboo needle set for those knitters who need variety on the go! This economical set includes: 6 pairs of bamboo needle heads, sizes [...]

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The Art of Knitting 4 Kids DVD

Posted on October 19, 2009 at 6:28 am, by Knitting Stitches
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Want to teach a child to knit? Give him or her a DVD! On The Art of Knitting 4 Kids DVD you will meet Ryan, an adorable six year old knitter, who had taught his own grandmother to knit! He will be a huge influence on kids five years and up as he teaches a variety of aspects of knitting like Casting On and Criss Cross Applesauce…

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American Knitter Learn to Knit 3DVD SUPER SET

Posted on October 18, 2009 at 6:19 am, by Knitting Stitches
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The “Learn to Knit” 3DVD SUPER SET – American Knitter is designed for beginners. It will take you step by step, perfectly paced to teach you how to knit…

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Knitting 101: Binding Off the Last Stitch

Posted on August 14, 2009 at 6:37 am, by Knitting Stitches
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Since the bind-off edge should be the same tension as the knitted piece, stitches should be bound off evenly and according to pattern. While most stitchers understand this rule as well as what to do if you bind off too tightly or loosely; trying to figure out how to keep the last stitch from becoming a shapeless loop can be elusive. Here are a few recommendations from experienced knitters [...]

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