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Friday Finds – Knitted I-Cords
One of the simplest ways to teach knitting is to start with a knitted tube of yarn or i-cord. The i-cord was originally created by the late Elizabeth Zimmerman, knitting pioneer, who called it the idiot cord because anyone can knit one or i-cord for short. It really is quite an ingenious and very versatile piece of knitting. You’ll see i-cords used as ties and finished edges on knit garments; as belts and bag handles; with beads knit in as jewelry; and as decorative elements on home dec projects. You can create an i-cord…
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Earth Day Finds
Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle is the perfect way to honor the planet, and minimize our footprint. For those of us who craft and create, it’s a way of life. We’re always setting aside little found treasures to add into our next projects. You know you’re a true crafter when family and friends also squirrel away little treasures they think you might be able to use in your creations. Earth Day is a great time to share our thrifty ways. We’d love to hear about your found treasures and how you…
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Make It Monday – Knitted Winter Trio
Knit a fashionable winter ensemble to help keep you warm on these remaining winter days. This knitted project includes how to knit a matching set of boot toppers, fingerless gloves, and cute headband. All three are knitted with the Takumi Bamboo Double Pointed Knitting Needles. Coordinate in your favorite color with a new outfit and you’re sure to stay warm!
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Watch Us Wednesday-Beginning Knitting
We adore this quick video series by Good Knit Kisses showing all the basics of knitting including: cast on, knit, purl, and cast off. If you want to learn to knit or pass on your love of knitting this is a fantastic video to start with and refer back to. We cued it up to play through the whole series of videos for you. Be sure to leave Kristen a little love for creating this fantastic knitting basics series. You can find the Takumi Knitting Needles and Circular Needles on…
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Friday Finds-Knitting
Since Winter is still hitting most of the country this weekend, we’re posting a few of our favorite knitting finds to keep you busy while you’re inside by the fire trying to keep warm. Happy to hear daylight savings time is just around the corner. Happy Knitting… How to Cast On and Knit the First Row Video by Creative Culture Super Simple Knit Bracelets by Design Sponge Double Pointed Needles Tutorial by Catherine Why Bamboo Knitting Needles by Nancy Raspberry Shawlette by Jodi Do you use bamboo knitting needles? We…
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Watch Us Wednesday- Takumi Bamboo Needles
Knitting needles are made from a variety of substances with different benefits and uses. Takumi Bamboo Knitting Needles are created from a sustainable resource that’s easy on the hands. This video features knitters across the globe using bamboo needles showing why they like knitting on bamboo needles. We know you have a variety of crafting tools you prefer, and would love to hear about your favorite knitting needles.