Knitting loom is a kind of prehistoric art that has many kinds of loom shapes like oval, round and rectangular. It has different types.
A Knitting loom is a very old art that has been revived recently. It is known by different names such as:
? frame knitting
? rake knitting
? ring knitting
? box knitting
? bung knitting
? spool [...]
Alpaca
Hailing from South America, the alpaca belongs to the camelid family that also includes camels, llamas, guanacos and vicunas. They are a docile breed whose fleece spins into luxurious yarns. More than three quarters of the world’s alpaca population resides in Peru.1 In centuries past, the alpaca was an incredibly valuable animal, even more [...]
The word “yarn” is defined in dictionaries as “Continuous strand of twisted threads of natural or synthetic material, used in weaving or knitting.” This is the basic information for yarn, and includes many points for the categorization of yarn.
Originating from the definition, the points that are used to categorize yarn is the thickness, material, usage [...]
Knitting is an activity that is detail oriented, and, for those who knit, the time they spend knitting can be calming and special. The supplies knitters choose to use often reflect their own personality and how they view the time that they spend knitting. Brittany knitting needles come in many varieties, and those who choose [...]
No sooner than the last chocolate has been popped into our mouths and the roses have been hung to dry, St. Valentine steps aside for St. Patrick as green takes over from red to mark the next commercial milestone on the calendar. Shamrocks are everywhere even if their signature emerald green is not quite aligned [...]
People often confuse knitting and crochet. The majority of the time if someone sees another person crocheting they think they are knitting. The term knitting has been around for centuries so any time people see yarn and hook or needle they think Knitting. But the funny thing is more people know how to crochet than [...]
You may never have attempted to sew anything for yourself since your schooldays – or again, you may have abandoned the whole idea after one or two disappointing failures.
The good news is that sewing equipment and dressmaking patterns are highly developed now than ever, so it has been made easier for you to start, whether [...]
Spring cleaning is one of those rituals that is given much attention, particularly by those long and unachievable lists found in magazines displayed at the grocery store checkout. At this time of year, it is likely most of us do make some attempt to tune up and toss out so that we can maintain a [...]
So have you caught the knitting bug? Have you learned the basic stitches and are now wondering what to do? With a little practice and tips from experienced knitters, you can be creating awesome creations in no time.
Once you learn three basic techniques you will find that there are numerous projects you can learn to [...]