Knitting
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How to Clean Hardware Safely and Easily
I’m a sucker for a good antique. But not all patina is welcome. When I purchased this end table off of Facebook Marketplace I was in love. It’s purported to be from the…
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Joann’s Fans, There’s Hope: Michaels Acquired Joann’s Intellectual Property Rights
We’ve all been grouch potatoes over the closing of Joann’s. Whether it’s the memories, the worry about new crafters finding affordable products, or losing access to your favorite yarns and fabrics, it’s been…
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What is Gauge and How to Check It
In knitting patterns there are a few important things to check. First you need to look at the yarn recommendations. Then there’s the needle size and type. But next you should also look…
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Free Bias Knit Hand Towel Knitting Pattern
Beginners and seasoned knitters love these simple bias knit hand towels and wash cloths. They’re easy to make and really allow you lose yourself in the art of knitting. You can Knit-flix and…
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Easy Kids Art Project That You Can Be Proud to Hang
Children’s artwork is praiseworthy and displayable in your house. The project I am going to walk you through is a bit elevated and is something with a canvas and some acrylic paint. It’s…
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Buying Fabric in a Post Joann’s World
We are knee deep in renovating our basement. The time has come for me to pick the upholstery fabric to recover some items, and I have to admit…I’m a bit nervous buying fabric…
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Double Seed Stitch Hand Towel
Knitting is good for so much more than scarves. Its a great way to make things for your home too. Check out this free knitting pattern for a double seed stitch hand towel.…
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Simple Cotton Baby Knits
Baby Wash Cloths Cotton washcloths and burp cloths are perfect for babies. Let’s face it, babies can be messy. From a bit of spit up after a bottle to learning to feed themselves,…
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Basketweave Baby Blanket
A Free Knitting Pattern for Babies A dear friend is expecting their first child, so of course I had to knit a baby blanket. And like my other baby knitting patterns, this one…
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Murphy’s Shawl
This one is bittersweet. While I was designing my last pattern, we lost our 13.5 year old labrador Murphy. If you have been around here for any length of time, you have seen…