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Free Knitting Patterns: Relax with a Project

When afternoons are too hot to do anything but sit consider working on a knitting project. Women in pioneer times did not have the option of just sitting and staring at soap operas or reading the newest Harlequin. When they wanted to take a break they worked on their sewing or fiber projects and so their families had all they needed for wintertime.

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Knitting for kids is fun and easy.79

Knitting For Kids

A kids guide to learning how to knit. Instructions on choosing the best supplies for a beginner and a simple first project.

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A scarf is a great project for beginners.87

How to Knit a Scarf - An Illustrated, Step-by-Step Guide

A beginner's guide to knitting a scarf. This step-by-step guide teaches you how to knit a homemade scarf with directions for knit and purl stitches, two easy scarf patterns, knitting terminology glossary, and valuable links to related sites.

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How to Teach a Child to Knit or Crochet

There are a lot of different reasons why people think children should learn hot to do handwork, like knitting or crocheting. Some believe that handwork teaches children to be more creative, others believe it...

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How to Cast On - Knitting

This is an easy to follow, step-by-step guide to casting on for beginning knitters, with pictures. The guide also acts as a good refresher for someone who has taken a break from knitting. This guide also offers links to many other methods of casting on.

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Easy knitting patterns

A few years ago, knitting became a hipster trend. Then something of a phenomenon. Now it's just a way of life--making your own great stuff, whether it's with knitting or any other craft--gives you a great...

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How to knit a beanie

If you're like me and have a good grasp of basic knitting techniques but are scared off by more advanced projects, knitting hats may seem like too big of a challenge. While some kinds of hats can be tricky,...

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How To Choose A Hackey Sack

Kicking a hackey sack is a fun excersize that anyone who can lift their legs can get involved in. It takes a little practice to get good, but the flexibility comes quite easily with regular use. A hackey sack...

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Where to Find Free Baby Hat Patterns

If you're looking for baby hat patterns with an interesting twist -- whether for your own bundle of joy, someone else's, or your favorite baby themed charity -- we have the patterns for you. There are so many...

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How to Recycle Yarn

Are you a yarn addict? I know I am. When you can’t afford high-priced yarn, there is another alternative. You can recycle yarn from used sweaters from your local thrift store. I learned about this at a time...

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