Archive for July, 2009

More knitting events in the weekend offing – OregonLive.com

Friday, July 31st, 2009

More knitting events in the weekend offing OregonLive.com We've run across a couple more knitting things coming up this weekend (two shops haves sales; one is a part of a big street fair/celebration! …

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Resurgence of knitting – Examiner.com

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Examiner.com Resurgence of knitting Examiner.com Knitting as defined by Wiktionary What draws us to knitting ? Is it the pleasure we find in the pure simplicity of the craft? The feel of the yarn in our …

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Sock talk: Star Athena – OregonLive.com

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Sock talk: Star Athena OregonLive.com Also, from Star's blog: "In 2007, I was a guest on diy's knitting TV show 'Knitty Gritty'. I started the annual online spin-along, The Tour de Fleece in …

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Darwin's animals recreated by knitting team – 24dash

Friday, July 31st, 2009

24dash Darwin's animals recreated by knitting team 24dash The show, called Darwin's Leftovers, includes knitted hummingbirds, fossils, a life-size iguana, tribal souvenirs and a tarantula. The stuffed animals once …

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Danbury women knit and crochet scarves, hats and other crafts for… – Danbury News Times

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Danbury women knit and crochet scarves, hats and other crafts for… Danbury News Times This is the motivation for watching hours turn into seasons with knitting needles and crochet hooks at the Lakeview Craft Group. Every item is handmade. … and more »

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Knitted with love for orphans around the world – Cumberland News

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Knitted with love for orphans around the world Cumberland News Margaret Chamberlin, 76, has spent the last two-and-a-half decades giving her time hand- knitting jumpers and cardigans for poverty stricken children in …

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More knitting – Quad City Times

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

More knitting Quad City Times Volunteers from Davenport Public Library's Fireside Knitting group will be at the Fairmount Branch at 10 am Thursday for a hands-on workshop for people who … and more »

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Knit-your-own hamster house and other offerings from 'Pet Projects' – Los Angeles Times

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

Knit -your-own hamster house and other offerings from 'Pet Projects' Los Angeles Times Last week I wrote a story about knitting with dog fur, but today it's all about knitting for the actual dog. Or cat. Or horse. Or hamster. …

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Knitting Needles Poke Security The Wrong Way – NBC Dallas-Fort Worth

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

Knitting Needles Poke Security The Wrong Way NBC Dallas-Fort Worth "I was sitting there minding my own business trying to knit a sock.” Apparently the Officer determined the five-inch knitting needles were a threat to the …

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Sock talk: Judy Becker – OregonLive.com

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

Sock talk: Judy Becker OregonLive.com According to the Sock Summit Web site: "Judy Becker is the inventor of 'Judy's Magic Cast-On,' which has taken the knitting world by storm. …

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