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Archive for March, 2016
Afghan, Tunisian and Broomstick lace crochet techniques
Crochet Projects: Beyond the Beginner Once you have mastered basic crochet stitches, increasing and decreasing, and changing colors, it is time to tackle more involved projects. Multiple pieces, lace patterns, and color work are all skills that expand your range of possible crochet projects.
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Spin Your Own Yarn for Knitting
Before fibers such as wool can be used in knitting or weaving, they must be turned into strong, continuous strands. Spinning is the process that turns a pile of loose fibers into yarn. You can do this at home using either a spinning wheel or a hand spindle and some fiber that has been prepared […]
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Choosing Needles and Thread for Sewing Projects
Sewing requires, at minimum, a needle and thread. Your sewing machine is capable of producing quality stitches when you match the needle and thread to your project. A good choice offers smooth sewing with proper tension. A bad choice could mean skipped stitches and damaged fabric. Fortunately, it is easy to make good choices.
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Beginner Crochet Projects
Fast and Fun Crochet skills improve with every project you complete. Here is a progression of basic projects from easiest to more demanding. Be amazed as your crochet skills expand with daily practice!
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Learn to crochet
How to guide: Crochet Crochet, like most needlework skills, is built upon some basic stitches. Once mastered, those basics can be varied and combined to produce flat and 3-dimensional pieces using only a hook and yarn. From your first dishcloth to a lace tablecloth or sculpted dress, crochet is an adventure!
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Yarn Types, compare weight, Stitches per 10cm and WPI.
The thickness of yarn is categorised by the “yarn weight”. These range from Lace 0 to Super Bulky 6. Two ply and Three Ply yarn also refer to the diameter of the yarn and not the number of strands in the yarn as is commonly assumed. There is variation in thickness between manufacturers who all […]
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How to Choose Knitting Patterns
The success of a knitting project starts with choosing the right pattern. What Kind of Knitter Are You? Firstly, ask yourself what motivates you to knit. Are you motivated by the finished product or is it the process of knitting that motivates you? If you are motivated by the finished product, then take a good […]
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Tips on Buying Yarn
What should you look out for when buying and deciding on a yarn? There is so much choice and options out there it can be hard to decide so we look at the various types and discuss the suitability of each in a variety of different projects.
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What is Decopatch
Decopatch is a new take on the art of Decoupage. It is the simple process of covering things with decorative paper. The speed and scope of Decopatch projects have both contributed to it’s rapid growth in popularity. Decopatch is the brand name for a fantastic range of specially designed decorative papers, 2-in-1 glue-varnish, glitter-glue, ready […]
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