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Helpful Tips For the Beginner Knitter

I will definitely look for the Sirdar Crofter. It sounds awesome. The Fair isle I've seen is so impressive, and I'm sure it's time-consuming to create, but the end products are lovely. One day I may attempt it.

dustytoes, on 07/03/2018

Helpful Tips For the Beginner Knitter

We now have a fair isle cheat wool. It is sensational and called Sirdar Crofter. Whereas I used to sit and have little bolls of wool hanging down at the back of my knitting , .. NOW you have one ball and it knits into a fair isle garment. I ...

Veronica, on 07/03/2018

Helpful Tips For the Beginner Knitter

How interesting! The long dark winters are perfect for knitting. I'd love to see some of their garments.

dustytoes, on 07/03/2018

Helpful Tips For the Beginner Knitter

Dustytoes, there was a television programme on Fair Isle this week on British television. It showed how the inhabitants still knit woollen garments for sale to tourists. About twelve ships a year land and disgorge tourists, all in Summer, so ...

frankbeswick, on 07/03/2018

Helpful Tips For the Beginner Knitter

I do remember your Alzheimer's page... I know the secret is to simply "do it". Like all things, practice makes us better.

dustytoes, on 07/03/2018

Helpful Tips For the Beginner Knitter

If you recall, I made my Alzheimer's twiddle mitt and put a page on here. It is a straight piece and would be lovely made cotton yarn for hot climates where Alzheimer's is also prevalent. https://wizzley.com/alzheimer-s-twiddle-mitts/ It is ...

Veronica, on 07/03/2018

Helpful Tips For the Beginner Knitter

Veronica, a Fair Isle pattern!!!... I know where to go for knitting advice! I'll bet that is a lovely garment. I am really a beginner with lots to learn. A little old woman gave me lessons when I lived in New Hampshire, but then life got in ...

dustytoes, on 07/03/2018

Helpful Tips For the Beginner Knitter

What a delightful post. Thank you so much. I have started a Knit and Natter group at church for the community and we do lots of charity projects as well as our own knitting. I recently made a little bolero / shrug for my 2 year old granddaughter ...

Veronica, on 07/03/2018

Helpful Tips For the Beginner Knitter

None. But I wore the hand knitted clothes that my mother made during our childhood and into early adult life.

frankbeswick, on 07/03/2018

Moorland Fires

While the fire is under control, a new fire has started on a place called Winter Hill; and this time someone has been arrested for arson. Doing this deliberately is disgraceful. Storms are due in Wales and the South West, so they are unlikely to ...

frankbeswick, on 07/01/2018

The 13 Ways to End Autopilot Cycle Rut and Help Personal Development

This is interesting. I try to vary my routes through the city but sometimes it's difficult. I keep telling myself I should take the subway and walk in various neighborhoods, but I don't do that unless there's a reason for me to be there. But ...

Mira, on 07/01/2018

Shinrin-Yoku: Forest Bathing Year-Round, Indoors and Outdoors, for All

There are (still) so many forests and areas of natural wilderness in Romania. So wonderful to walk and hike in nature like that. Can't do much now because I have a very sensitive back, but maybe if I get fit enough I'll try hiking again.

Mira, on 07/01/2018

How to Write an Article

The SEO part is just what I have picked up on Squidoo, Zujava, and here.

blackspanielgallery, on 06/30/2018

The Best Acne Treatment for Teens

sandyspider, Thank you for the product line and the relevance tips. I hadn't realized that acne had such a high occurrence rate. So it's great that there are over-the-counter and prescription treatments that work, in some cases multi ...

DerdriuMarriner, on 06/30/2018

Dell Inspiron 11: The Best Laptop for Kids Review

sandyspider, Thank you for the product line and the usability tips. Do you know when you will be releasing the comparative article on the Dell Inspiron 11 "big brother" model?

DerdriuMarriner, on 06/30/2018