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REVISED unified index for TECHknitting.blogspot.com. HIT "RELOAD" on your browser to get the LATEST UPDATES E-Z USE INSTRUCTIONS for this INDEX using the FIND COMMAND You could scroll through this index like you look through the index of a book, and it is alphabetized like a book-index.

REVISED unified index for TECHknitting.blogspot.com

But, there is actually an EASIER WAY! Specifically, your computer can do the searching for you, using the "find" command. ON AN APPLE COMPUTER, the "find" command is activated when you press "command f" (in other words, hold down both your command key and the "f" key at the same exact time). Numbers .2 bits of knitting theory: the "work to glory" ratio and "product plus process" (November 9, 2009) .2 handy knitted increases, one slanting right, one slanting left (March 21, 2007) .2 kinds of sewing needles, useful for knitters (May 21, 2007) Wingspan pattern by maylin Tri'Coterie Designs. If you already have this pattern my new pattern ebbing is just $1 until midnight in Paris 5th April NOTE - due to my technoincompetence The pattern Wingspan and the eBook Wingspan and Beyond are EXACTLY the same thing - sorry for any confusion.

Wingspan pattern by maylin Tri'Coterie Designs

The design is deceptively simple, knitted in one piece, shaped by short rows and completely in garter stitch. It works up very quickly. The basis is a series of triangles knitted on to each other but staggered by a set number of stitches (which are cast on again at the beginning of each new triangle.) There are instructions to adapt the design to any yarn and to adjust the size. Fibra Natura Flax Yarn: Fibra Natura Flax Knitting Yarn at Webs.

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Laces. Crochet Patterns. Gardening Info. Easter crafts. Sweet-November-Knit-Shawl.pdf (application/pdf Object) Haruni Shawl Pattern. Happy Easter Shawl « Beyenburgerin\'s Weblog. Geschrieben von beyenburgerin - April 13, 2012.

Happy Easter Shawl « Beyenburgerin\'s Weblog

Cowboy Cookies. I’m a big fan of BIG cookies.

Cowboy Cookies

Those dainty ones that you find on doily-lined dessert trays? They aren’t for me. The bigger, the chunkier the better. I have found quite a few that fit the bill, such as the Thick & Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies (my all-time favorite), Chewy Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies and Monster Cookies, and these Cowboy Cookies meet all the requirements of the big-cookie club. First, let’s talk size. This recipe was submitted to a Family Circle cookie bakeoff by Laura Bush during the 2000 Presidential campaign. Knitty.com. There are about 30 ways to cast on in knitting.

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Long tail, provisional, cable, crochet, backward loop...the mind reels. Untitled. The Story: Knitting Interlude.

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Verdant wrap : Knitty Spring+Summer 2011. This wrap is worked in two halves, beginning with a provisional cast on.

Verdant wrap : Knitty Spring+Summer 2011

After the first half is worked, the provisional cast on is removed, and the second half is worked from the resulting live stitches. Creating with Cold Porcelain. There are many cold porcelain recipes available, this is the one I prefer because it gives good result and is non-toxic.

Creating with Cold Porcelain

Please supervise children while making or using this clay, non-toxic doesn't mean edible and pieces of cold porcelain could pose a choking hazard. Ingredients: 1 cup pva glue (white glue like Elmer's Glue All) 1 cup cornstarch 1 tablespoon mineral oil (babyoil) 1 tablespoon lemon juice, witchhazel, or clove oil (these are natural preservative that help prevent mold, optional but recommended) Directions:1. Combine ingredients in pot. Model as you would any other clay, metal and smooth plastic work best for me as does keeping my fingers lubricated with a little mineral oil. Mark's Birky Sox (aka Subversive Socks) Basic wardrobes can end clutter in the female closet.

A way to keep clothing from cluttering up your life and taking over your bedroom is to have only a basic wardrobe.

Basic wardrobes can end clutter in the female closet

WE MAKE CARPETS. Paperboat Carpet by We Make Carpets. Dutch design trio We Make Carpets has reinvented the form of the traditional woven rug by creating brilliant installation carpets by weaving together unusual materials.

Paperboat Carpet by We Make Carpets

In the past, the collective created their carpets from products that once used have no value, such as pegs, pasta, and paper-clips (take a look at their archives). Now they have created a new series of five decorative carpets constructed entirely from folded paper-boats. The team use their installation pieces to re-evaluate ideas of consumer society and inspire new thoughts about a society. Gemstone Facts and Care M - Z.

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Old shale smoke ring. Katie, my mother-in-law, does not like to wear hats. but unlike my other friends and family who don’t like hats, she lives in alaska and can’t get away with a headband. so, this is the perfect accessory for her. she already has quite the collection (including a white, lace quiviut one!). Why does she like them? They don’t squish her hair, can be worn many ways (like this or this), and they are warm and toasty. here’s another pretty shot of the colorway taken during our walk downtown.

Anyhow, here’s the super simple pattern. Enjoy! Old Shale Smoke Ring Yarn: fingering weight wool Needles: size 7 US, 16 in. circular Final measurements: 12 in. across and about 14 in. tall CO 144 stitches join, being sure not to twist row 1: purl row 2: knit row 3: purl. Knitty.com. Mellow green Body Using larger needles, with MC and CC held tog, CO 120 sts. Beg with a WS row, work in garter st for 5 rows. Feather and Fan versus Old Shale « Northern Lace. Sometimes one person’s slip can cause decades of error. This is definitely the case with the two separate and different Shetland patterns.

Women's Interchangeable Scarves.

Fixing knitting errors

Grandmother's Favorite - Knit Pattern - Dishcloths Boutique. Superba Knitting™: Superba Knitting Machines: A Review of Superba, Singer, White and Phildar Brand Knitting Machine Models.