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Knit to Reduce Stress in Tough Economic Times

Posted on August 19, 2011 Leave a Comment
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Even the TV News Media is getting on the bandwagon by proclaiming that knitting or any form of the needle arts are great stress relievers. Priya David of the CBS Early Show recently reported on “Knitting for Your Health” that in these tough economic times, stress can be a huge factor in health issues. Additionally, Kitchen Table Medicine mentions in their blog that research has found that knitting and crocheting have been shown to decrease heart rate and induce a relaxation response, much like the meditation response [...]

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Basic Knitting Stitches

Posted on August 10, 2009 Leave a Comment
Super Stitches Knitting

Knitting is one of the easiest needle crafts to learn. It is based on two stitches, the knit stitch and the purl stitch. All patterns–even the complicated ones are based on variations of these two stitches [...]

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Japanese Inspired Knitting Projects

Posted on July 7, 2009 Leave a Comment
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Inspired by the seasonal festivals and traditions of Japan, Japanese Inspired Knits (Marianne Isager Collection) offers a blend of traditional Scandinavian knitting with distinctive Japanese influences explores the beautiful design elements steeped in folk customs. Created especially for women, these patterns are true to the Japanese ideals of high-quality design and materials [...]

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Learn the Basics of Knitting with These Easy Kits

Posted on June 29, 2009 Leave a Comment
takumi knit needles

Teach yourself to knit with these easy to use knitting kits. They are great for beginners, and there are a few surprises for the experienced knitter as well [...]

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