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Oknitting Com
- Unique pattern designs with style for knitters, The History of
Knitting is an article reprinted in Knitting Notes with permission of
Leanne Dyck..
The Elf and Toadstool - Val Falconer wrote the Poem, Sasha's Sweater. (This site is not always available due to a revamp.)
Canadian Guild of Knitters donated the needle chart to be found here: Needle Chart
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| Creative Recycling |
Recycle Pet Hair Learn how to use pet hair to make yarns for knitting projects. Interesting and informative site.
Plastic Bag 'Yarn' Tote Bag Neat project to combine knitting and recycling in a stylish and fun way. informative site.
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For Kids
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Finger knitting Illustrated
instructions on how to knit without needles! When you are finished with
that, just click on the link at the top of the fingerknitting
page to find many more neat projects for kids to work on.
Spool knitting
(also sometimes referred to as 'corking')is fun and easy. Directions for
making your spool knitter are there with great step-by-step
illustrations showing you how to use the knitter. The bookmark snake
pattern is a great first project to try.
The
photo showing Czar Alexander's daughter working on her knitting does
not seem to be available at the link featured in the journal. You can
see it here on this nice knitting blog called About Time, just scroll
half-way down this page in the archives. Anastasia's Photo link.
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Using up the Leftovers |
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Knitting Needle Roll Make this nifty little case for your needles using leftover scraps of yarn.
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Useful Tools for Knitters - From the Knit List to help newbies stock up on supplies.
Inventory Software Free software download to record an inventory of household assets. Use it to record
an inventory of your knitting supplies and yarn stash.
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| Knitting Tutorials |
Knit Simple Learn to knit with this excellent tutorial . The step by step introduction to making the basic stiiches is illustrated beautifully and very easy to follow.
Knitting World Step-by-step directions on how to knit takes you from casting on to finishing techniques.
Sweaterscapes for the more advanced knitter. Design tutorials, free graph paper and patterns too.
Unravel Knitted Garments Terrific site with lots of tips and ideas for knitters. Good page with instructions on how to unravel knitted garments. It's a great way to recycle. Check out the rest of the site for more good knitting resources.
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Making A Difference |
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Peace Fleece "A
yarn company committed to helping historic enemies cooperate and
prosper through trade." Lots of nice hand painted needles, wooden
buttons, and yarn made from Russian/American, Israeli and Palestinian
wools. Well worth supporting.
Blankets for Canada Non-profit
community with chapters across Canada. All volunteer staff and members
knit for those who are in need.
Charity Knitting in Canada
Directory of links to charity knitting organizations across the
country. Volunteers knitters will find other helpful links here.
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Free Patterns |
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About Com. Barbara
Breiter has been the editor of the knitting topic since 1997. She
generously offers her own free patterns and has put together a terrific
directory of free pattern links, all grouped nicely so it is easy to
find what you want.
Knitting Pattern Central Nice site with links to an assortment of free knitting patterns.
Wool Works Was created by a knitter and is a non-commercial site with a little bit of everything, well worth a visit and bookmark. | |
