Category Archives: Knitting

Hello? Is Anybody Out There?

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Patsye

I like Amazon .com; it is my go-to shop for all my downloads.  They have my records and they allow me that “one-click” type of shopping I so love.  The exception here is my craft books.  Those I want in … Continue reading →

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What If They Disappeared?

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Patsye

I live in a town near a city that’s big enough to have a football team.  We have a Triple A baseball team, a zoo, several event venues, a convention center, hundreds of restaurants, and a humongous ocean at our … Continue reading →

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Knitting Idea: Teapot Yarn Holder

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Patsye

A friend and I were discussing items that we could make and market that accessorize the burgeoning business of knitting.  Because of her background in ceramics she suggested a pot, something heavy, stable and secure, with a hole in the … Continue reading →

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(K)nit Picking: A New Knitter’s Frustration

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Patsye

Trying not to forget any of what I’ve learned lately, I’m taking on small projects to reaffirm some skills and teach myself new ones. The latest task is a washcloth shaped like a leaf.  The directions took a circuitous route … Continue reading →

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Entrelac Knitting: If I Can Do It, You Can Do It.

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Patsye

Rosemary Drysdale wrote a book about Entrelac knitting and the cover is almost edible.  The photographs are enticing, and the book is packed with projects that will keep you up at night with inspiration.  But I spent several hours over … Continue reading →

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