2009-08-19 14:14
In Sunday's edition of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, I found an advertisement for JoAnn. The store has a 40% off coupon for any regular-priced item, and the coupon is good through Augus… Read More
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2009-08-13 21:16
This week I want to tell you about Patons Yarns' website. The address is http://www.patonsyarns.com, and it has several feature on its website. On the homepage, you'll find a welcome messa… Read More
2009-08-12 00:36
If any of you go to the JoAnn Fabrics in Kennesaw, they are having sales this week on needles and yarn. Lion Brand's Pound of Love is $2 off, Vanna's Choice is $3.29 for each skein, Holiday… Read More
2009-08-10 00:09
Today I looked through the Atlanta Journal-Constitution for their circulars, and the one that I saw was for Michaels. The store is offering a deal of 2 skeins for $5 of Caron's Simply Soft… Read More
2009-08-09 02:09
Today my mom and I went to our first knitting class. The ladies at the yarn shop had bamboo needles and some practice yarn out for us to use. My mom's yarn was blue, and mine was red. We… Read More
2009-08-07 17:48
Tomorrow I'm starting my first knitting class! I'm not sure what to expect, but hopefully the teacher(s)? show us how to make a slip knot properly and the correct positions for your hands w… Read More
2009-08-06 23:28
Knitters can make a variety of items for themselves and their families. The most common might be scarves. You can use a solid-colored yarn or variegated yarn. Beginners might have more tr… Read More
2009-08-06 23:16
Those new to knitting need to understand that sometimes projects take a long time to complete. Sometimes I also feel this way. Since scarves should be a certain length, they have the potenti… Read More
2009-08-06 02:29
Last Tuesday I posted about Caron Yarns. Today I would like to introduce the website for Lion Brand Yarns to you.I think I'm most familiar with Lion Brand Yarns. They have several differen… Read More
2009-08-05 01:24
One hard decision to make when you begin knitting is what kind of needles to use. You can find three different materials for them at JoAnn and Michaels, and these are bamboo, aluminum, and… Read More
2009-08-03 23:59
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, a local newspaper, had coupons in its Sunday edition yesterday. The only circular for a crafts store that I saw was for JoAnn.As part of their Founders' Sa… Read More
2009-08-03 01:56
A fun community to join on the Internet is the website http://www.ravelry.com. After you join, you can create a profile and link to your blog, if you have one. Your profile also has an Abo… Read More
2009-08-02 02:14
One common type of yarn is wool. Most companies have at least one line of yarn that is wool, and this type of yarn is good for scarves, afghans, and other projects. However, sometimes wool… Read More
2009-07-31 17:42
If you're looking for news stories about knitting, then I would recommend the website http://www.topix.com/hobbies/knitting. This website has stories about knitting sorted by day; however… Read More
2009-07-31 02:16
If you like reading books, you can choose from a large number of fiction and nonfiction titles. The nonfiction books about knitting have patterns that you can use to make scarves, blankets… Read More
2009-07-30 02:25
Last week I mentioned an online website for a yarn manufacturing company called Bernat. Today I would like to introduce you to the website for Caron Yarns.Caron is another yarn manufacturer… Read More
2009-07-29 02:10
If you live in a major city like Atlanta, I definitely recommend looking through your Sunday newspaper to find bargains on yarn. Those who do not have a subscription to the paper should be… Read More
2009-07-27 02:24
Since I started knitting regularly again, I have purchased skeins of yarn. I usually buy acrylic or cotton because these yarns are inexpensive and good for small projects like dishcloths and… Read More
2009-07-27 02:24
Today I went to a local yarn store! It's called Knitting Emporium, and it's in Kennesaw, GA. The store is near Trackside Grill (a good restaurant). The sign actually says The Antique Garden… Read More
2009-07-27 02:23
Knitting is a good hobby since people can make things. Some charities and even hospitals accept donations of knitted blankets. One such hospital is Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. This hos… Read More
2009-07-27 02:23
Knitters can make many useful objects for themselves, their families and friends, and their homes. I said earlier this week that I was planning to make a dishcloth, and I've started it!Since… Read More
2009-07-27 02:22
It's Wednesday! I've already mentioned some stores where beginning knitters can find yarn and needles. Today I'd like to mention an online resource.Yarn manufacturers have websites where kni… Read More
2009-07-22 00:20
One of the first kinds of yarn I used was wool, and my very first project was a scarf. I even added fringe and blocked it! One college spring break, I went to Hilton Head with my mom and s… Read More
2009-07-21 05:43
I recently (in the last few days) started working on several knitting projects. While I was in college, a good friend showed me how to knit. Knitting is a fun, relaxing hobby, and it is al… Read More
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