Wednesday, May 28, 2008

designer knit patterns

If you are looking for the perfect gift for that special newborn baby, why not consider a knit baby blanket? Now it's a fun, creative hobby for anyone.

One of the earliest known examples of knitting was finely decorated cotton socks found in Egypt in the end of the first millennium AD. There are also different types of knitting needles like Addi knitting needles, Clover knitting needles, Misc knitting needles, Crystal Palace, Rosewood and HiyaHiya On the left are a pair of scissors, a yarn needle, green and blue stitch markers, and two orange point protectors.

After all, it is the experience of knitting that we are seeking, more so than the finished-object. Knitters have developed methods for giving the illusion of a circular wale, such as appear in Celtic knots, but these are inexact approximations. Yarns need not be dyed; or they may be dyed one color, or a great variety of colors.

So why make it more difficult for yourself by choosing small size needles and tiny yarn to learn with? The color-scheme of a yarn is sometimes called its colorway.

Be sure to try using other available resources, such as local craft and hobby stores. Good luck with your knitting.

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