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High-Tech Knitting with POLARTEC PolarKnit Yarn

Tina_Hilton, contributor | June 30th, 2008

The ultimate combination of cozy and warm, this revolutionary new yarn is perfect for knitting up fast and easy cold-weather gear for you and yours.

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Planet Purl Puts the World at Knitters' Fingertips

Laurel_Tuohy, member | June 29th, 2008

Have you visited the Planet Purl site? If not, it's so worth a trip. Not only can you purchase all things nifty and knitty, but you can also interact with other knitters and crocheters all over the world.

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What Do You Like to Knit? Simple to OMG!

Tina_Hilton, contributor | June 29th, 2008

Are you the type who plays it safe or would you describe yourself as overly ambitious? Do you knit to unwind or do you like to give yourself the kind of challenge that defies the possibilities of two needles and a ball of yarn? The trick for achieving a happy knitting life is striving for a balance—a creative challenge that offers some leisurely rewards. I struck my own knitting equilibrium after a long period of trial and error.

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Confessions of a Polygamist Crafter

Jen_W, contributor | June 27th, 200815 comments

Somehow, I can never manage to remain faithful to my constant, beloved crafts. Can you?

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Another Great Guy (or Boy) Project

Laurel_Tuohy, member | June 27th, 2008

Transformers, the 1980s toys that later starred in their own animated TV series, re-entered the public consiousness last year when their full-length movie came out. This cool, free knitting project takes appreciation for the characters to a new level.

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Swatch in the Round--Faster!

Cranky_Daphne, contributor | June 26th, 2008

Get your "real" knitting gauge in the round in about a third of the time it would take you to actually swatch in the round.

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Felting for a Fuzzier Knit

Tina_Hilton, contributor | June 26th, 2008

Why would a sane person spend countless hours knitting a beautiful wool item and throw it into a washer full of scalding hot water? Don’t they know that it will shrink and become hopelessly matted? Yes, felting, that’s exactly what we want!

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Feel Like Felting a Fish?

Tina_Hilton, contributor | June 26th, 20082 comments

Create the perfect aquatic pet that needs no smelly food or messy tank cleanings. These fuzzy finned friends are a snap to knit and are fashioned from all the odd bits of surplus wool yarns you have been saving for a perfect little project just like this!

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Ways to Knit and Crochet Together

LindaPermann, contributor | June 25th, 2008

The Lion Brand Notebook mentions some great ways to keep things inspired and fresh when knitting with a group.

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Be Sweet Products...Everything From Sweet Knitting Patterns to Felted Rocks and Pebbles!

JenniferStern, contributor | June 25th, 20081 comment

Visit this website for out-of-the-ordinary knitting patterns and other unusual fiber arts...like wonderful felted wool pebbles.

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Annie Modesitt's Dreamy Knit Corset

Laurel_Tuohy, member | June 24th, 2008

This knitter has contributed to everything from Vogue Knitting to the Stitch 'n' Bitch books. Just take a look at this knit corset design to learn why she's so loved.

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The Best-Kept Secret in the Knitting World: Craft Yarn Council of America

Tina_Hilton, contributor | June 24th, 2008

Improve your knitting skills, learn how to teach someone how to knit, and discover new ways to use your talent to give back to your community. Check out this underutilized resource to take your knitting to the next level.

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How to Felt Sweaters

Sister_Diane, contributor | June 23rd, 200812 comments

Felted thrift-store sweaters make great craft materials! Here are some tips to help you get the best results from felting in your washing machine.

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Barbie Couture - A Cultural Icon Inspires an Exquisitely Knitted Wardrobe

Tina_Hilton, contributor | June 23rd, 20084 comments

Knitting transcends utility and function and feeds our desire to produce a tangible result of our artistic pursuits. We craft these treasures to share with family and friends and often for our own secret pleasure.

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Knitty.com's Summer 2008 Issue is Out!

cmk34, contributor | June 23rd, 2008

Get inspired for summer with the new issue from Knitty!

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Shear Spirit: Ten Fiber Farms, Twenty Patterns and Miles of Yarn

AmberE, member | June 22nd, 20082 comments

Check out this great new knitting travel/pattern book!

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I Must Have Died and Gone to Knitting Heaven - 2008 TNNA

Tina_Hilton, contributor | June 19th, 2008

The National Needlearts Association Wholesale market is a sight to behold.

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Become a Stitch N Pitch Fan

MichaelaMurphy, contributor | June 17th, 20088 comments

America's favorite past time just got a whole lot sweeter. With some cool new program features, this year's TNNA annual Stitch N Pitch season is getting ready to swing.

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Take Inventory of Your Knitting Toolbox

Tina_Hilton, contributor | June 16th, 2008

Having the right tools for a job can make all the difference. This is especially true for knitting. Take stock of your knitting toolbox to see whether you have what it takes to get the job done.

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