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Modern Knitting History
Hello, my friends! Today, will be the last post about knitting history in order not to make bored. The most closest part to us - modern history. In the 21st century, knitting has seen a revival. This revival is partly due to the growth of the internet and internet-based technologies, The “Handmade R…
Knitting History. Part 4.
Hello! And again I continue about knitting history, it's quite long, but as for me very interesting! The Industrial Revolution The mechanical knitting machine or the stocking frame was created in 1589 and improved over time. The English city of Nottingham was a big producer of machine knitted lace d…
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Knitting History. Part 3.
Hello, everyone! So, let's continue learning about knitting history. Knitting Guilds in Europe The first was set up during the Middle Ages and for men only. Men’s knitting guilds timelines cover the 1200s-1700s, declining in the mid 16th century as they became less important. If young men wanted to …
Knitting History. Part 2.
Hello, my friends! Today, I'd like to continue the history of knitting. Hand knitting history – The earliest known knitted items found in Europe; made by Muslims employed by the Spanish Christian Royal Families in the 13th century AD. Their ability to make high quality knitted goods like cushion cov…
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Beginning of Knitting History
Hello, my friends! I would like to continue the seria of informative posts from history. Today, I collect some information about knitting history of the very beginning. If you want me to continue, let me know in the comments below. The exact origins are a bit hard to place. It happened in different …
How do I find the 3 D flower hexagon blanket pattern
Cant seem to find pattern, or use the search
History of Amigurumi
Hello, ladies! As you liked my yesterday post about crochet history, I decided to make a seria of such informative posts. Today, I'd tell you about amigurumi history. What Is Amigurumi? Amigurumi (あみぐるみ) is just one of the many ways of knitting or crocheting crafts and toys. The word is the blend of…
Crochet History
Hello, my dear friends! Today, I want to share some information from history of crochet. Hope, that you'll find it interesting. FIT FOR A QUEEN Having been invented as a method for producing a cheap substitute for traditional lace, crochet struggled to shake off its reputation as an inferior craft. …
Crochet Funny
Hello, my dear friends! My daughter showed me some funny pictures yesterday, I'm sure, you'll also like them.
My New Hobby
Hello, ladies! Do you remember my post with beads jewellry, that my daughter made? You were so kind and give a lot of warm words to her. I decided to try it myself, asked my daughter to teach me how to make a simple bracelet. So, I want to say, that it's not so easy, as it may seem. Here is my first…
Famous Crocheters
Hello, ladies! Do you know, that there are many crocheters among the celebs either? Here are the most well-known. 1. Trisha Yearwood Yes, the singer who made the song How Do I Live? is also a yarnie. 2. Catherine Zeta-Jones She starred in many movies including Chicago, The Terminal, and Oceans Twelv…
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Crochet baskets.
Looking for some interesting basket patterns to make for my 2 granddaughters.
Answers to the Test
Hello, my dear friends! As I've promissed, here are the answers to the test in the previous post. How many correct answers do you have? 1. Wool is the most common fiber used in hand knit socks. It's so popular because of several properties that make it ideal for this purpose. Which of the following …
I would like to know you better
Hello, ladies! Let's chat a bit. I would like to know you better and your preferences in knitting or crocheting or maybe other hobbies. How long have you been knitting or crocheting for? Do you like both knitting or crocheting? What do you start with: knit or crochet? Thank you very much for your an…
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Coffee and crochet
Hello from Oxford, UK. I have been crocheting for a year now, it's kept me sane !! This is my latest creation. Hope you like it?