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1. 10 STep To Learning How To Crochet
..... The art of crochet has been around for thousands of years. People in earlier times who had means would purchase hand crocheted and knitted laces and fabrics for their opulent garments and décor. Having these items showed others that you were a person of means and you led an opulent lifestyle. Over the years, through industrialization and mass production of lace and fabrics, items made with crochet and knitting have gained popularity in the lower to middle classes and the upper classes started showing their wealth in other, more material, ways. .....

2. A Crochet Blanket The Perfect Gift For Baby
..... Finding the perfect gift for new parents can often be a challenge. Many times new parents have either already shopped for their babies, or they have other children and have many of the things they will need already in their homes. One perfect gift option in this case is the gift of a handmade crochet baby blanket. With the recent popularity resurgence in knitting and crocheting, there are limitless options available for yarns and fibers which you can quickly and easily crochet into an heirloom baby blanket. And, the best thing is that many of today’s yarns and fibers are dyed colors which lend themselves well to making a baby blanket. With the soft pinks, light blues and mellow yellow yarns, you can be sure to match any nursery decorations the new parents may have done. .....

3. A Knit Blanket Is One Of The Best Baby Gifts
..... Finding the perfect gift for new parents can often be a challenge. Many times new parents have either already shopped for their babies, or they have other children and have many of the things they will need already in their homes. One perfect gift option in this case is the gift of a handmade knit baby blanket. By presenting the new parents with a handmade blanket you can show that you took the time to make something special with their baby in mind. The blanket will be appreciated and likely treasured for years to come. With the recent popularity resurgence in knitting and crocheting, there are limitless options available for yarns and fibers which you can quickly and easily knit into an heirloom baby blanket. And, the best thing is that many of today’s yarns and fibers are dyed colors which lend themselves well to making a baby blanket. With the soft pinks, light blues, and mellow yellow yarns, you can be sure to match any nursery decorations the new parents may have done. Or you can create a wonderful unisex design appropriate for any baby regardless of their gender. .....

4. Add Pizzazz With These Advanced Knitting Techniques
..... There are many ways in which you can add pizzazz to your knitting projects. Through the use of colors, textures, and structures you can modify even the simplest knitting project and make it really stand out against the crowd. And, while advanced knitting techniques can take a bit of time to grasp, they really are not hard once you have learned and practiced them. Advanced knitting techniques come in four different categories. They are: color-work, cables/Aran knitting, lace, and structural techniques. Let’s look at each of these in a bit more detail: .....

5. Adding Beads To Your Crochet Projects
..... With the popularity of beading and jewelry making today, there are literally millions of different beads which you can purchase and add on to your crochet projects. Beads are very readily available and inexpensive to purchase. They can be found made of many materials and of all shapes and sizes. Whether you want to add a single focus bead to your crochet projects, or add many of them, it is simple to do and will produce great results every single time. No instruction about beading crochet would be complete without a warning about babies. If you are crocheting baby items, they are not appropriate for beading. The baby’s hands can work beads loose and they are a possible choking hazard if swallowed. The best way to deal with this is to avoid the issue all together by not adding beads to your baby crochet items. .....

6. Adding Starch To Your Finished Crochet Projects
..... As you foray into the art of crochet, there will be times where you want to add some stiffness to your finished work. This is the case when you are crocheting items such as handbags, doilies, and certain kinds of lace. Stiffening your yarns or fibers can easily be accomplished by starching your projects with a variety of different stiffening mediums. Starching has been around for a very long time and with the different options available today for starching; you can find just the right one for your project. Classic Starching .....

7. Aran Knitting Is Simple But Sure Doesn Look Like It
..... Aran knitting is a form of knitting where you use one solid color of yarn and essentially make patterns and cables by using various basic stitches and needle techniques. The Aran knitting technique is also sometimes called sweater knitting, cable knitting, or fisherman knitting, because Aran knitting techniques were used in the past primarily to knit cable sweaters. Today, Aran knitting techniques are used on a wide variety of hand knit items from the more traditional sweaters to blankets, scarves and bags. While Aran knit garments and household items may look very complicated to knit, they really aren’t all that difficult to do once you have mastered a couple new techniques. Anyone with basic knitting skills can learn to do Aran knitting and create wonderful heirloom items for their friends and family. .....

8. Crochet Yarn Selection Tips And Tricks
..... Most everyone who crochets appreciates all of the variation in the yarns and fibers available on the market today. Even in a large store like Wal-Mart, you can discover many different kinds of yarns to work with. As you move to craft stores and yarn shops your yarn selection options go through the roof. At these specialty shops you can find yarns made of some of the most exotic fibers such as alpaca and cashmere. For someone who crochets, browsing through all the options in a store which carries yarn can take hours and is a very enjoyable pastime in itself. Yarn selection for your crochet projects is a much more complicated process than simply selecting a color which appeals to you. While yarn color clearly matters, the most important thing about the yarn you select is that it matches your project and that it is the highest quality available in your price range. The product you end up with is a direct result of the yarn you choose; if you choose quality you will have a quality end product, if you choose a lesser yarn it will show in the quality of your finished work. .....

9. Crochet As A Home Based Business
..... Similarly to knitting, crochet has been seeing a nice resurgence in popularity in the recent years. Crochet is generally thought of as being quicker and easier than knitting. While the two are similar they require entirely different skills to master. But, the good news is that both are fairly easy to do once you learn the basics. Items made from knitting and crochet are all the rage today. And, for those who do not have the skills or time to create them themselves, they are willing to pay you to make handcrafted items for them! .....

10. Crocheting Is A Popular Teen Pastime
..... One of the fastest growing trends today is teenagers learning to crochet. While the word “crochet” used to make you think of grandma sitting in her rocker knitting a baby blanket or baby clothing for some distant relative, this is just simply not the case anymore. Today, millions of teens and young adults everywhere are learning to crochet. And, they are creating some amazing garments and decorative items as well! Today, there are many crochet books published which are targeted specifically at teens and young adults. These books are flying off the shelves in record numbers. Many of the crochet books today come with some really hip and colorful projects which appeal to teens and young adults. Add to that the amazingly cool yarns and fibers available today, and you have a winning combination. .....

11. Dont Waste Your Extra Yarn Use It
..... Traditionally, handicrafts were born out of invention and necessity. People needed warm blankets for their bed so they learned to weave threads and eventually how to make quilts; they needed clothing so they learned to make fabrics and sew them together. Today’s handicrafts are similar for many of the people who believe that sustainability of our plant is a big issue for those living in our current times. The idea of recycling is often practiced in craft work through the reuse of yarns, fibers and fabrics. While it is fun to browse around your local craft or yarn store looking at all the variations of yarn skeins you can buy, it is also important to take the time to look around you own house, and your ever growing yarn stash, and use up those left-over yarns from previous projects. Each of those skeins of yarn at your local store has had to be grown, processed, created, shipped, etc… and each task has taken its own small toll on the earth we all live on. .....

12. How To Starch Your Knitting Projects
..... As you foray into the art of knitting, there will be times where you want to add some stiffness to your finished work. This is the case when you are knitting items such as handbags and certain kinds of lace. Stiffening your yarns or fibers can easily be accomplished by starching your projects with a variety of different stiffening mediums. Starching has been around for a very long time and with the different options available today for starching; you can find just the right one for your project. Classic Starching .....

13. Knitting Yarn Selection Tips And Tricks
..... Most everyone who knits appreciates all of the variation in the yarns and fibers available on the market today. Even in a large store like Wal-Mart, you can discover many different kinds of yarns. As you move to craft stores and knitting shops your yarn selection options go through the roof. At these specialty shops you can find yarns made of some of the most exotic fibers such as alpaca and cashmere. For a knitter, browsing through all the options in a store which carries yarn can take hours and is a very enjoyable pastime. Yarn selection for your knitting projects is a much more complicated process than simply selecting a color which appeals to you. While yarn color clearly matters, the most important thing about the yarn you select is that it matches your project and that it is the highest quality available in your price range. The product you end up with is a direct result of the yarn you choose; if you choose quality you will have a quality end product, if you choose a lesser yarn it will show in the quality of your finished work. .....

14. Knitting As A Home Based Business
..... The word “knitting” used to conger up thoughts of grannies sitting in their rockers and making baby blankets to pass the time, but thankfully it has now taken on an entirely different connotation. Knitting has seen a major resurgence in interest in the past ten years or so. People young and old, from all walks of life, are discovering knitting in an entirely new way. And, the best part is that now some stay-at-home parents are using their love of knitting to create income for their families. As owners of a home-based knitting business, many are finding they can earn some extra money to support their family, while enjoying their craft as well. There are many aspects to knitting which can be made into a home-based business venture. The most obvious one is selling the items which you knit. However, even more in demand is teaching knitting to others, and selling knitting items to others who knit for their hobby. With the proliferation of the Internet, you can now set up shop and be in business in just a couple days’ time. .....

15. Knitting Is Not For Grannies Anymore
..... One of the fastest growing trends today is teenagers learning to knit. While the word “knitting” used to make you think of grandma sitting in her rocker knitting a baby blanket for some distant relative, this is just not the case anymore. Today, millions of teens and young adults everywhere are learning to knit. And, they are creating some amazing garments and decorative items! Today, there are many knitting books published which are targeted specifically at teens and young adults. These books are flying off the shelves in record numbers. Many of the knitting books today come with some really hip and colorful projects which appeal to teens and young adults. Add to that the amazingly cool yarns and fibers available today, and you have a winning combination. .....

16. Learning To Crochet Is As Easy As 1 2 3
..... Crocheting is one of the most relaxing crafts you can do with your hands. Once you learn to crochet you can easily sit back and crochet and listen to the radio or watch your favorite television program while you happily crochet away and make a great item, for yourself or someone else, at the same time. Crocheting is great for those of us who like to keep our hands busy but also like to multitask as well. I used to sit back and watch my aunt crochet at family gathering and was always amazed that by the end of the day she would have participated in all of the conversation and still she had a ton of crocheting done. .....

17. Learning To Knit Is Easy As 1 2 3
..... Knitting is one of the most relaxing crafts you can do with your hands. Once you learn to knit you can easily sit back and knit and listen to the radio or watch your favorite television program while you happily knit away and make a great item, for yourself or someone else, at the same time. Knitting is great for those of us who like to keep our hands busy but also like to multitask as well. I used to sit and watch my aunt knit at family gathering and was always amazed that by the end of the day she would have participated in all of the conversation and still she had a ton of knitting done. .....

18. Make Your Knitting Projects Sparkle By Adding Beads
..... With the popularity of beading and jewelry making today, there are literally millions of different beads which you can purchase and add on to your knitting projects. Beads are very readily available just about everywhere and can be very inexpensive to purchase. Beads can be found made of many materials and of all shapes and sizes. Some beads are made from plastics while others are made from more natural products such as wood and glass. Whether you want to add a single focus bead to your crochet projects, or add hundreds of small beads, it is simple to do and will produce great results every single time. No instruction about beading your knitting projects would be complete without a warning about babies. If you are knitting baby items, they are not appropriate for beading. The baby’s hands can work beads loose and they are a possible choking hazard if swallowed. The best way to deal with this is to avoid the issue all together by not adding beads to your knit baby items. .....

19. The 4 Reasons To Join A Crochet Group
..... If you are new to crochet, or even a seasoned pro, a crochet group might be just what you have been looking for. Joining a crochet group can offer you help with a new pattern, help completing a lingering project, new crochet project ideas, and the ability to make new friends with a very similar interest to yours. You may have investigated the idea of getting some classes to help with your crochet and found that the cost is too high for your budget, or there are no class times which work for your busy schedule. A great alternative to the structure and cost of crochet lessons are crochet groups. .....

20. The Top 7 Crochet Yarn Questions Answered
..... One of the most important decisions you must make when you crochet is what yarn to use for your project. The yarn you choose has everything to do with how your finished project looks and stands up to time and wear. The last thing you want to do is spend hours making something only to have it fall apart in the wash, or look worn out after the second wearing. Taking the time to choose just the right yarn will help make your crocheting projects a success. Here are the answers to your top seven crocheting yarn questions: .....

21. The Top 7 Knitting Yarn Questions Answered
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22. Tips For Joining A Knitting Group
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23. Tips For Knitting Your Own Socks
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24. Tips For Those Beginning To Crochet
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25. Tips For The Beginning Knitter
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