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Amigurumi Lovers
Hello, my dear friends! Hope, you're safe and sound, staying at home. Are there any amigurumi lovers among us? Do you remember your first amigurumi toy? Would you like to see more amigurumi patterns?
Famous Knitters/ Crocheters
Good day to all of you! I want to wish you nice day and mood. Stay at home, take care of your family and you! While making quiz for you, I came across to famous knitters, like Madonna singer, what famous knitters or crocheters do you know?
Happy Easter!
Hello, my dear friends! Happy Easter! Let's hope, that this situation in the world will finish soon and we can enjoy our nature and lives again soon! I want to wish you great day and mood! Love and piece to your family!
What's new?
Hello, dear friends! I hope, that you're safe and sound, sitting at home! Want to wish you nice day and good mood! What new crafts have you discovered for you during quarantine? What new patterns or tutorials have you done?
Answers to Quiz Time 3.
1. What is generally the best stitch to use if you want your garment to have a close fit around the waist or wrist? d. Rib stitch Rib stitch is a knit one, purl one stitch that gives an ascending pattern of like type stitches. This means that if a knit stitch has occurred on the row before, a purl stitch will be knitted on the next. It allows for stretch and so is very suitable for areas that need a close fit but with the comfort of a bit of give, such as the neck, waist and wrist. 2. What stitc...
Quiz Time. Part 3.
1. What is generally the best stitch to use if you want your garment to have a close fit around the waist or wrist? a. Moss stitch b. Knit stitch c. Purl stitch d. Rib stitch 2. What stitch would be most appropriate if you wanted to give a basket weave-like effect? a. Rib Stitch b. Knit stitch c. Moss Stitch d. Purl stitch 3. Which knitting design is particularly associated with Scotland and golfers? a. Campbell b. Argyle c. Argus d. Stewart 4. What does the design on the Aran...
Easter is coming
Hello to all of you! Want to wish you a good day and nice mood! Easter is coming, do you have special traditions or dishes? Maybe special crafts?
Unusual Crafts
Hello, my dear friends! I hope you're safe and sound, staying at home. As usual, I want to wish you nice day and positive mood! What unusual crafts do you know or maybe keen on? What materials and techniques are used?
Answers to Knitting Test 2
1. Wool is the most common fiber used in hand knit socks. It's so popular because of several properties that make it ideal for this purpose. Which of the following is NOT a reason for wool's popularity among sock knitters? c. It is the only fiber other than silk that can be spun into a thin enough yarn for socks. Wool is often used in commercially produced hiking socks because it's so good at keeping feet warm and dry, even in wet conditions. The wool fibers "wick" moisture away from the surface, a...
Quiz Time. 2.
1. Wool is the most common fiber used in hand knit socks. It's so popular because of several properties that make it ideal for this purpose. Which of the following is NOT a reason for wool's popularity among sock knitters? a. It is a breathable fiber, trapping heat while allowing air to circulate. b. It is naturally elastic. c. It is the only fiber other than silk that can be spun into a thin enough yarn for socks. d. It pulls moisture away from feet. 2. If you examine a sock (go ahead - y...
Your opinion on 100% wool yarn
Good day to you, my friends! I want to wish you a nice day and perfect mood! What structure of yarn do you prefer for making scarves? Do you like 100% woolen yarn or is it "too prickly" for you? My children hate 100% woolen clothing, I sometimes wear such sweaters or scarf. What do you think? And your family?