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Notes on Decorating Knitting Needles Using Jewelry Findings and a Bit of Knitting History

This article includes some tidbits of knitting history and some notes on the current trend of decorating knitting needles using beads, filigree bead caps, and other jewelry findings.

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A History of European Knitting

Knitting caught on in Europe quickly and spread rapidly. Royalty and the upper class made knitted garments very fashionable. Knitting has gone through trade guilds and cottage industries, and the invention and improvement of knitting machines. Even though knitting machines have advanced greatly in the last 500 years or so, however, hand knitting is still very much alive, as a very popular hobby.

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How Commercial Knitting Factories Got Started

The worldwide growth in demand for knitted garmets & items snowballed an industry – in this brief article we cover a bit of the history of the commercial knitting industry.

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Know These Important Things Before You Learn How To Knit

Did you ever enjoy texture of yarns in your hand or wondering how that interesting color pattern was created in your favorite sweater? Then you will surely have fun learning the art of knitting. Knitting is one of several ways to turn thread or yarn into cloth -weaving and crochet. Its all about creativity.

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What You Need to Start Knitting

Learn everything you need to know about knitting. Get started today in this fun, time-honored hobby.

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6 Things To Bring To A Knitting Group Meeting

So you’re going to a knitting group meeting? Feel intimidated by other knitters? Become shy with people you don’t know? Here are 6 things you can bring to a knitting group meeting to help you start a conversation.

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5 Reasons To Join A Knitting Group

Just learned to knit? Knitted from a written pattern, but doesn’t look right? You can do 2 things. Pay for a knitting class at a local yarn shop which ranges from $80 for 4 sessions to more than $100. What if you don’t have the time to take the class just yet, or if it’s outside of your budget? Here is your answer: Join a knitting group! The friendly knitters will gladly answer some of your knitting questions, and get the help you need. Is it worth your time? Are there knitters from my age group? Here are 5 reasons to join a knitting group.

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The Polar Express – A Train Set For The Holidays

The Lionel Polar Express Train Set – A Excellent Train For The Holidays The Polar Express is a tale authored by Chris V an Allsburg during the eighties and which was subsequently made into a well-received picture in 2004. Made by filmmaker Robert Zemeckis, The Polar Express began screening in movie theaters on Thanksgiving of [...]

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Four Steps To Flea Market Bargains

If you like to go collectible shopping but have a small budget, why not look into your local flea market for some marvelous deals? If you happen to be new to the flea market adventure, this information could show you how to have a good time and save a bunch of money while you are [...]

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Learn All The Essentials About Four Common Laser Printers For Your Home

Photo printer cartridges can be very expensive and knowing which printer to use will help. A lot of folks ask us, ” Which is the best laser printer for me?” Inkjet printer ink cartridges come in various sizes and prices. The reply is, ” What do you need your printer to do?” The type of printer you buy [...]

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