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“Art is the proper task of life.”

– Friedrich Nietzsche

Oct 31st

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Homemade is for Radicals

If you engage in any kind of craft you have undoubtedly heard comments from non-crafters like “that’s for old ladies,” or “my grandma does that.” You’ll roll your eyes at this attitude and go on with your day. What neither of you may know is how far from the truth this is. There was an article in Craft a while ago that brushed on the subject, and it made me...

Oct 29th

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When I became involved in textile arts it brought a feeling of independence and power. For a long time I was very detached from material possessions and I rarely paused to think about how almost everything I owned was produced by another human’s time and hands. It is easy to forget this when your only connection to your belongings is money — nobody makes things anymore. Spending money...

Oct 28th

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“You have to do stuff that average people don’t understand, because those...”

– Andy Warhol

Oct 24th

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The A.V. Club psychoanalyzes your Halloween... →

Oct 24th

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Oct 23rd

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Oct 23rd

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Oct 22nd

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Oct 22nd

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I have decided to start documenting the wisdom I acquire as I proceed as a knitter, in hope to enlighten other emerging knitters. Some of these may seem laughably obvious to many of you, but as a self-taught knitter I had to learn these lessons the hard way! Do not attempt to knit a scarf in stockinette stitch unless you want it to curl into a roll. With the right yarn and expectations this can...

Oct 20th

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Oct 18th

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Project Bags

Since I’ve started knitting, I have stumbled upon numerous styles of bags in which to contain knitting projects. From project bags that are practically purses and the extremely popular Swift Knitting Bag to traditional standing bags and plain, all-purpose tote bags. I have found my favorite vessel for a portable knit to be the Ditty bag. Originally used by sailors, this is a simple pouch...

Oct 16th

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Oct 16th

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Pining over this collection of crocheted and hand-knotted jewelry.

Oct 16th

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Oct 14th

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You may be suffering from "Craft Addiction" if you...

You are spending an increasing amount of time away from friends and family to support your “Craft” habit You keep your “Crafting” secret You think other people don’t understand your “Crafting” “Crafting” has caused problems at work You evade normal responsibilities because you’d rather be “Crafting” You use...

Oct 14th

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Oct 14th

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I solemnly swear..

To be more of a pack rat. I will keep cardboard and reuse it to make new boxes for gifting.

Oct 13th

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Oct 13th

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Do peruse these splashy graphic posters →

Oct 12th

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Knitting Behind Bars →

Oct 8th

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Oct 8th

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Watch

I WANT THIS

Oct 3rd

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Dining furniture is overrated - even decorators... →

Oct 3rd

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Lee Meredith's new book "Game Knitting"

Her book offers a unique way of knitting.

Oct 3rd

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Oct 3rd

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Oct 2nd

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Paul Frank Cartoons →

Oct 2nd

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Watch

This knitimation is by Max Alexander

Oct 2nd