Archive for the ‘Crochet Knitting’ Category

Senior women: How many of you taught your daughters needle work, crochet, knitting, tatting, sewing?

January 28, 2012 - 6:56 am 24 Comments

Question by Life in the slow lane: Senior women: How many of you taught your daughters needle work, crochet, knitting, tatting, sewing?
Do YOU know how to do these things? Are these lost arts that will never return? Your thinking please.

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Answer by NanaT
My mom never taught me any of the above. I’m 45. I can’t even sew on a button that doesn’t immediately fall off.

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Nice Crochet Knitting photos

December 15, 2011 - 6:56 am No Comments

Check out these crochet knitting images:

Knitted Dishrag
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Image by Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library
This project was submitted by library customer Anne P. Please see our column in the PaperCuts blog to find out more info about this project.

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Q&A: Looking for a sewing/knitting/crochet pattern for a toddler apron?

December 4, 2011 - 6:57 pm 2 Comments

Question by angie w: Looking for a sewing/knitting/crochet pattern for a toddler apron?
I bought this apron at a flea market last weekend and now my baby girl toddler (she’s 2) wants an apron. I was wondering if anyone knew of any sewing/knitting/crochet patterns for this.

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Q&A: the history of knitting and crochet during the American civil war?

December 4, 2011 - 6:58 am 2 Comments

Question by Radon the scientist: the history of knitting and crochet during the American civil war?
i am trying to find facts abut knitting and crochet during the American civil war, please help!

Best answer:

Answer by Tony
GO TO BETTYCROCKER.COM OR BETSYROSS.COM

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Cool Crochet Knitting images

December 2, 2011 - 6:56 pm No Comments

Some cool crochet knitting images:

knit cafe
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Image by moon angel

Knit beasts
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Image by Deadly Knitshade

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How to Crochet Ruffled Wrist Warmers Day 33

November 22, 2011 - 6:56 pm 25 Comments

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Q&A: Both a crochet and knitting needle in one?

October 15, 2011 - 6:58 am 1 Comment

Question by Hello: Both a crochet and knitting needle in one?
I’ve seen them in stores before, its one really long hook and its used to make things in a mixture of both crocheting and knitting. I just don;t remember what its called. Anyone know?

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Does anyone know where I can find some good crochet or knitting patterns for free?

October 1, 2011 - 6:56 am 7 Comments

Question by bluesmanstrat1@rogers.com: Does anyone know where I can find some good crochet or knitting patterns for free?
Yes, I’m a man and I knit and crochet and I do not feel ashamed about it whatsoever!

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Learn what Crochet is

September 27, 2011 - 6:57 am No Comments

Learn what Crochet is

Crochet was one of my mother’s favorite hobbies while I preferred knitting again,knitting was easier for me when I was a child but today crocheting is also a very relaxing hobby. I don’t think it’s very popular under the young people today like knitting but it’s still something different that you can try.

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Accessorize with Knit & Crochet Flowers

August 31, 2011 - 6:56 am 1 Comment

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