Archive for August 10th, 2008

Knitting together formula for sheep farmers' prosperity - New Zealand Herald

Sunday, August 10th, 2008

Knitting together formula for sheep farmers' prosperityNew Zealand Herald, New Zealand - 2 hours agoBy Owen Hembry Wool prices are the lowest since the early 1950s and farmers can be lucky to cover the cost of shearing - but AgResearch has a vision of a …

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US beats China in men's basketball opener - National Post

Sunday, August 10th, 2008

US beats China in men's basketball openerNational Post, Canada - 5 hours agoAnd when they get into a half-court set that requires spot-up shooting and the knitting together of team-wide passing, they struggle. …

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The 'lost arts' found a captivated audience in Michigan town - Toledo Blade

Sunday, August 10th, 2008

The 'lost arts' found a captivated audience in Michigan townToledo Blade, OH - 5 hours agoAs I saw at the William G. Thompson Museum in Hudson, Mich., last week, basket weaving, Ukrainian pysanki, fiber arts, stocking knitting, and chair caning …

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Read all about it: Authors visit, sign books - HeraldNet

Sunday, August 10th, 2008

Read all about it: Authors visit, sign booksHeraldNet, WA - 32 minutes agoSefton kicks off a new series about a woman who picks up knitting and unravels the mystery of her aunt's murder. Arrive at Third Place, 17171 Bothell Way NE …

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At 100, Patchogue businesswoman isn't slowing down - Newsday

Sunday, August 10th, 2008

At 100, Patchogue businesswoman isn't slowing downNewsday, NY - 33 minutes ago"It's a baby shawl," says Staudinger, holding up a length of knitting with an intricate scallop pattern. "I copied this stitch from a little girl's sweater. …

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Neighbors first, friends forever - Boston Globe

Sunday, August 10th, 2008

Neighbors first, friends foreverBoston Globe, United States - 59 minutes agoKatherine was the quiet one, inside her house, sewing and knitting and baking. Or baby-sitting for her daughter. Al would drop her off early in the morning …

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Knit one, purl eight - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Sunday, August 10th, 2008

Knit one, purl eightPittsburgh Tribune-Review, PA - 2 hours agoBy Harriet Parke I own an Irish knit dress. About twice a year I see it: in the spring when I put heavy blankets in the cedar chest, and in the fall when I …

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Knitters help give babies smooth entry into world - Contra Costa Times

Sunday, August 10th, 2008

Knitters help give babies smooth entry into worldContra Costa Times, CA - 1 hour agoBy Chris Treadway A year's worth of knitting, crocheting and sewing by members of Christ the Lord Episcopal Church in Pinole is helping provide for newborns …

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