by Gen Wright, Gen : A boxer puppy will grow up to be a medium sized dog, with a proportionate body. It is easy to care for a boxer, as it is a fairly active animal. All it needs is a brisk daily walk, and on occasions, a long walk will benefit both the owner and the pet...
by Lisa Girolami, Lis : Comfortable, durable, all-weather, "Best-in-class apparel", well-constructed and high-quality. All of these are the words which can be used to describe Carhartt apparel. The company has a complete line of workwear for men and women, as well as high-q...
by Zoya Woolwitch, Zoy : Knitting goes back many centuries, what started as simple knit socks and stockings is now knit tops, knit sweaters, and a whole variety of other types of knit clothing. Many things have changed, and now knit tops are very popular. The reason knit top...
by Alice Seidel, Ali : It's early August, and I can almost hear sleigh bells. Can't you? Don't look now, but summer is on the wane! Without even knowing it, the days are growing shorter, already! Cool breezes are blowing and some foliage is actually going away.But wait! Th...
by Alice Seidel, Ali : As summer wanes, I love to muse on all things knitting. We live in such an uproarious world; days come and go with little of anything harmonious fitting into the hours.We all need, we all crave our own special space, our own little nook, somewhere ju...
by Jane Pied, Jan : When knitting socks the first thing to do is to choose which yarn you want to use. There are many great sock yarns on the market these days. Even self-striping sock yarns are available. Also the sock yarns are just the right weight for a good pair of...
by Sawyer Theron, Saw : 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 techniqu...
by John Smith, Joh : You must have seen many people wearing those classic handmade, vintage scarfs. Those people not only wear those scarfs but also create them. Knitting scarf is an easy work and everyone can do it with little basic knowledge. But to have a unique desig...
by Zoya Woolwitch, Zoy : A jersey knit is type of stitch that produces a smooth, flat face on a fabric, as well as a textured back to the fabric. Originally made of wool, this knit gets its name from the island of Jersey, where it is thought to have originated. This contrast...
by Mary Bailis, Mar : With cold weather upon us, it's time to update your wardrobe with a new gorgeous knit scarf. They are a hot item for the season and what a great looking accessory item to keep you warm. Look for them in so many different yarns, colors and style...
by Mayoor Patel, May : Knitting a wool blanket is a huge commitment if a person has never knitted anything in their entire life. Knitting is the delicate balance of holding needles and continuously feeding yarn until a pattern emerges. People who knit are skilled at juggli...
by Mike Selvon, Mik : You can learn how to knit in just one day. All you need a little concentration, two knitting needles and a length of cotton wool yarn. The cotton wool yarn could be substituted with any other type thread you like; however, keep in mind that this type...
by Alice Seidel, Ali : Knitting is my very favorite hobby of all time! There is nothing I love more than to poke around in my favorite LYS amidst all the soft and colorful yarn, and finger the sample projects that set my brain alight. So many things to knit; sweaters, dog ...
by Alice Seidel, Ali : Are you a KIP - er? That UFO in your stash, what's that all about? And that pattern instruction, was it WYIF or WYIB?Huh?If you knit, then you have probably run into all sorts of abbreviations, especially from knitting patterns. Some, like K for knit...
by Chris Robertson, Chr : As a beginner in knitting, you're probably curious about the basics in knitting before you take lessons. Knitting provides a hobby that's fun, requires self-discipline and steadfastness, and allows you to feel a sense of achievement when your knittin...
