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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 …

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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…

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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 …

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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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Test

Hello, my dear ladies! I've found a quite interesting test for knitters. Hope, that you'll like it. Write your answers in the comments and I'll post the correct answers tomorrow. 1. Wool is the most common fiber used in hand knit socks. It's so popular because of several properties that make it idea…

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Knitting Trends 2021

Hello, ladies! Today, I prepared an article for you with knitting trends 2021. Extreme Raglans Let’s begin with the old times’ classics. Of course, raglans are back in trends this season. They made quite a comeback last year and stayed on top throughout the entire year. Now, with the new cold season…

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Knit Slippers in Process

Hello, dear friends! I'd like to show the process of making knit slippers for my mom. How do you like them? Maybe I should change something? Really appreciate your opinion, as you always tell me the truth.

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Quilting

Hello, my dear friends! I always try to help you with finding knitting or crocheting patterns, but now I need your help. I decided to learn quilting, but don't know what to start with. What materials should I buy first? Which tools are the most necessary for this craft? Could you also give me some s…

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​My Favorite Carrot Cake

Hello, dear friends! You know me from the side of crochet and knitting lover, but another my passion is cooking. Today, I'd like to share my favorite recipe of carrot cake with you. Let's cook it together. Ingredients for 10 servings: • 3 cups carrot(450 g), hand-grated • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour(…

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About You

Hello, my friends! It's me, Susan. I know that you like knitting and crocheting a lot, but I don't know much about you. What are your hobbies? How do you like to spend your free time? Maybe the photos of your pets or plants? Everything is interesting for me! And also, for drama lovers, could you rec…

By Susan·
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Knitting vs Crochet

Hello everyone, If I want to learn to knit or crochet, which would be easier to learn first? My sister says crocheting is easier, but I like the way knitted stuff looks better. How do you think? Is it really hard to begin with knitting?

By Amelia·
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Knitting pattern squares

I was looking over all of the different knitting stitch patterns and I thought how fun it would be to make each of the squares. But then what to do with them. So I decided I could make afghans out of the squares but if the squares are different sizes how does that work out? Has anyone done this?

By Donna·
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New Crafts

Hello, my dear ladies! Today I want to discuss some other hobbies, except knitting or crocheting. Are there any crafts, that you haven't tried yet, but want to? Or maybe you've just tried a new hobby? If so, what are they? Maybe there are professionals in this craft among our users, who can help you…

By Susan·
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Knitted Face Mask

Hello, everyone! I had an idea to make a face mask and finally I did it!😆 This mask will not protect you from COVID-19 or other viruses, this is just very easy funny knitting project 🤷♀️But you can wear medical grade mask under it. And this is my hat in process, hope I’ll finish it tomorrow!

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Beads Jewelry

Hello, ladies! Recently I showed you the first results in knitting of my younger daughter and you support her with your warm comments. We both are really thankful to you! So, I can't, but show you my elder daughter hobby. She started with making very simple bracelets from ordinary beads. But now she…

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Funny Crochet Things

Hello, ladies! Yesterday I asked you about strange knit or crochet things, then, I decided to see what the Internet will show me. I thought, that I saw a lot of strange things, but these hats really... surprised me and made me laugh. Would you like to try one of them? Ha-ha.

By Susan·· Has a photo
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Remember your first cloth

Hello, my dear knitters and crocheters! Yesterday, when I showed my daughter's first results, I remembered my first experience. At first, were knitting needles. I was about 12 years old and my granny tried to teach me how to knit. For the first sight, I thought, that it was impossible. But I didn' w…

By Susan·
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