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Choosing and Using Knifty Knitter Looms
The long knifty knitter looms are typically used for knitting blankets, shawls and scarves. The round looms can be used to knit hats, socks, slippers, and mittens.
Charity Shop Finds for the Knitter and Crocheter
Deals can be found in unexpected places, and charity shops can be a great source of Knit and Crochet supplies.
Basic Knitting Supplies for Beginning Knitters
Other than knitting needles and yarn, beginning knitters need basic knitting supplies and notions in order to easily knit and finish knitting projects.
Knitting Needles for Beginning Knitters
Beginning knitters need to be aware of knitting needle size, material, and type, including straight needles, circular needles, and double-pointed needles or DPNs.
Choosing the Right Knitting Needle
Knitting needles affect a project as much as the yarn does. Different sizes, materials, and lengths of needles all come into play in the ease and success of knitting.
Bamboo vs. Aluminum Knitting Needles
Every knitter has her favorite pair of needles, but the material varies by person.
Debbie Bliss' Road to A Knitting Empire
Debbie Bliss has published nearly 50 pattern books and oversees a monthly magazine. Plus, her eponymous yarns such Cashmerino and alpaca silk aran are best sellers.
Online Knitting Magazines
There is a wide selection of knitting magazines available on line, many of which are free of charge. They offer patterns and advice for knitters of all abilities.
Knitting for Valentine's Day
Nothing says "I love you" more than a hand-crafted item. With just over three weeks to go before St Valentine's day, there's still time to make a gift for your beloved.
The Knitter's Tool Kit
A look at the most useful pieces of equipment for the knitter. Where possible, a budget alternative has been suggested.
Gift Ideas for Intermediate Knitters
As a knitter's skill grows, additional pieces of equipment become increasingly useful. The following items would make welcome and suitable gifts for any knitter.
Simple Knits with a Twist - Review
"Simple Knits with a Twist: Unique Projects for Creative Knitters" (AKA "New Knits") by Erika Knight is an interesting knitting book, containing unusual knitting patterns
Super Stitches Knitting Review
Super Stitches Knitting - Essential Techniques Plus a Dictionary of More Than 300 Stitch Patterns by Karen Hemingway, is a useful addition to a knitters book case.
Gifts for the Knitter
Great presents for the knitter on anyone's gift list.
Mason-Dixon Knitting
A review of the latest knitting book by Kay Gardiner and Ann Shayne entitled "Mason-Dixon Knitting: The Curious Knitters' Guide"
Interchangeable Knitting Needles
A mix of different sized needle heads and cords offer a highly flexible and adaptable knitting needle range to knitters, giving many different configurations.
Knitting Notes by Judy Brown
An informational book, journal, and keepsake all in one, this journal is meant to inspire, organize, and inform knitters.