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KNITTING FAQ - READ BEFORE POSTING (updated 12-1-07)
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Ok folks, I'm putting together a knitting FAQ. I'm going to make it a locked thread so that I can keep it tidy with all the info in one place. But if you think of a question (especially one you've seen asked multiple times) that you think belongs here, please PM me with it, and if you include an answer, I'll give you credit. Also please PM me if you see a mistake or something doesn't make sense.
BASICS
Q: I want to learn to knit. Where can I find a good tutorial?
A:
There are lots on the web as well as in books (don't forget your local library!).
here's a good one with videos
. If that doesn't work for you, try
this
or
this.
Q: I just knitted a scarf and it's curling up! What did I do wrong?
A:
Stockinette, or Stocking Stitch (knit 1 row, purl 1 row) just curls. If you want a scarf that doesn't curl you have 2 options: use a different stitch (garter stitch, seed stitch, and ribbing will all produce a flat fabric) or include a border (ie do 5 rows of garter stitch at either end and knit the first and last 5 stitches of every row). If you've already made the scarf and want to fix it, you can try adding a crochet border or blocking it. Either one might help, but neither is guaranteed.
Q: Where can I find a free pattern for X?
A:
Check
this thread
for lists of free knitting pattern sites. Also try typing 'knitting pattern X' into
www.google.com
and you may get several good options.
Q: How do I do X stitch?
A:
Check out
www.knittinghelp.com
, they have videos showing how to do most stitches. Other good sites are
www.stitchguide.com
(pull down to knitting) or knitting.about.com (has more complicated stitch patterns, but is a little hard to navigate.
Q: What’s a good first sweater pattern?
A:
This will obviously depend on your taste. If you can, read through a pattern (in a magazine or book) before buying it, make sure you understand at least most of it. Check these threads for
some patterns
and
other people doing their first sweater
TERMINOLOGY
Q: What does 'join round' mean?
A:
It just means that after your last cast on stitch, or last stitch in a row, you start the next round by knitting into the first stitch instead of turning it around and working the last stitch again.
Q: What does ‘turn’ mean?
A:
When the instructions say ‘turn’ they want you to do just that: turn your knitting around, put the right needle in your left hand and the left needle in your right hand, as if you’d gotten to the end of the row. You’ve just done a short row.
Q: What are ‘short rows’? What are they good for?
A:
Short rows are when you knit back and forth across only some of the stitches on your needle. They make that section of the knitting longer than the rest of the piece. They are useful in adding shaping for areas you want to stick out (like the heel of a sock, or the bust of a sweater). They are also good for making the shoulder shaping of a sweater without the bumpy top edge you get from binding off stitches on different rows.
Q: What does 'blocking' mean? How should I block this fiber?
A:
Blocking is what you do to a piece after you're done knitting it to try to get it to be the right shape and texture. There's an excellent article on blocking
here.
It talks about the correct treatments for different fiber types. Lace patterns REALLY benefit from blocking, you should be careful not to overstretch textured patterns when blocking, as they can lose their 3-d quality.
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Re: KNITTING FAQ - READ BEFORE POSTING (updated 12-1-07)
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FIBERS/YARNS/GAUGE
Q: What yarns will/won't felt?
A:
Only animal fibers will felt. 100% wool is your best bet, other animal fibers will probably work, too, though results may be unpredictable. Synthetics and plant fibers will not felt, but sometimes blends (with wool and synthetics for example) will. If you're dealing with something you're unsure of, knit a swatch and try felting it to see what happens. Bleached fibers will not felt - so if your wool is white or a really light pastel, there's a good chance it won't felt. Again, do a test swatch to find out before knitting up a whole project. For more info on felting, see
this thread
.
Q: The pattern calls for yarn X, but I want to use yarn Y. Will it work?
A:
Try knitting up a gauge swatch in the yarn you want to use. There's a good chance you'll need to change the needle size from what the pattern calls for, so play with that till you get the right gauge. Now look at your swatch. Do you like how it looks? How it feels? Does it seem to be the right stiffness/drapeyness for this pattern? There's a good article on yarn substitution
here
. Keep in mind that there's more to a yarn than the gauge. The texture, fiber, weight, etc. will all effect how your finished project behaves.
Q: My gauge is off! What do I do?
A:
If you're getting too many stitches to the inch (or your swatch is too small) that means your gauge is too tight, so try making another gauge swatch with bigger needles. If you're getting too few stitches to the inch (or your swatch is too big) that means your gauge is too loose, so try making another swatch with smaller needles. Different people knit with different amounts of tension, so you may need a different needle size than the pattern calls for, even if you're using the right yarn. In fact, most people 'loosen up' as they get more relaxed and experienced with knitting, so you may find that as you're starting out as a knitter you often need to use larger than recommended needles to get gauge, but as you progress, you may get more in line with the recommendations. But it's no big deal if you're not using the recommended needle size. The important thing is to get the right gauge, because if you don't the thing you're knitting will end up a different size than expected!
Q: I've got some mystery yarn, how can I tell what kind of fiber it is?
A:
A good way is to cut off a small piece and burn it (be careful kids, don't burn yourself or your house!). If it melts, it's synthetic, if it smells like burnt hair or meat, it's a protien (animal) fiber, if it smells like burnt wood/paper/leaves, it's a cellulose (plant) fiber. You can get more info
here
or
here
.
TRICKY STUFF
Q: My pattern says, "bind off 3 sts at the beginning of the next 4 right side rows, and AT THE SAME TIME decrease 1 at each neck edge on the next 8 rows" What does this mean?
A:
Basically, they're giving you 2 sets of instructions for the same set of rows (4 rows in this particular case) the first row of the first part ("bind off 3") is the same as the first row of the second part ("decrease 1") . You need to reconfigure these instructions so that you're doing both things at once. So the first row will be : BO3, k to last 2 sts, dec 1.
Q: The instructions for the next row don't make sense. They say to do something a set number of times involving yarn overs, but there aren't enough/there are too many stitches.
A:
The problem is there are two definitions of 'yarn over'. The American definition is the same as the British 'yarn forward' - you simply wrap the yarn around the needle. It does not use up a stitch (you aren't working a stitch from the left needle). The British definition includes the next knit stitch - so for Americans it's the same as YO, k1. (Further complicating the issue is that many tutorial type things say 'and then knit the next stitch' even if the patterns on their site really want the American definition.) So if you're used to the British definition, and you're working a pattern and run out of stitches before you run out of instructions (or if it just looks wierd) try using yfwd instead. If you're using the American definition and you run out of instructions before you run out of stitches (or if it just looks wierd) try adding a k stitch after each YO.
Q: I want to design an intarsia chart based on this picture, how do I do it?
A:
There are 2 ways, low tech and high tech:
Low tech: Get some knitter's graph paper (you can download it in any gauge
here
) then sketch or trace your picture onto it. Pixelate it by coloring in the squares whatever color that square mostly is (if you use colored pencils, you can erase and recolor to smooth things out).
Hi tech: Import your image into Excell as a background. Adjust the cell sizes to be the right ratio for your gauge and a good size relative to the image. Color in the cells using Format->cells->colors. Remove the background image. Print.
Q:I'm making something with stripes, and I end up with these wierd mini-stripe things show up when I change colors (
garter stitch example
)
A:
The 'mini stripes' are also sometimes called 'bicolored purls' - they always show up on the purl side of the work when changing colors, there's nothing you can do to avoid them completely. If you're working in garter stitch (knit every row) and always change colors after an even number of rows, they'll all show up on the same side of the piece. If you work an odd number of rows, they'll alternate sides. If you're doing a knit and purl stitch pattern like ribbing, you'll see a broken mini stirpe on both sides of the same row - with the mini stripes only showing up in the purl parts. This can be avoided by just knitting the first row of a new stripe (on the right side, or purling it if it's a wrong side row) so that all the bicolored purls show up on the wrong side of the work - and you can't even tell that the ribbing or whatever is interrupted!
COPYRIGHT
(thanks
ax174
)
Q: Is it ok to post a copyrighted pattern here on Craftster?
A:
Only if you wrote it yourself. If the pattern is already on the web, post a link. If it's in a book or magazine, post the name and author (and issue if it's a magazine). You can post an excerpt if you have a question about it, but don't post the whole thing.
Q: Can I sell stuff I made from someone else's pattern?
A:
Usually no, unless your have author's or publisher's permission.
Q: Can I make patterns from trademarked images, e.g. Bugs Bunny intarsia sweater?
A:
Yes, as long as you don't sell the pattern or sell stuff made from it.
Q: Can I swap copyrighted patterns?
A:
If you bought a physical hard copy of a pattern, you can trade that for someone else's (e.g. you can trade a magazine for another magazine). You cannot trade a photocopy of a pattern, or a printout of a pattern you bought electronically, or an electronic version of a pattern (that could be interpreted as redistribution in digital form, and the author/publisher usually holds digital rights).
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Re: KNITTING FAQ - READ BEFORE POSTING (updated 12-1-07)
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Ok, to help consolidate the information about a few specific, useful topics on the knitting boards, and also to help keep people from posting new threads on topics that have already been covered, I'm making a Thread Locator thread... I'll start each post with a note on the topic, then list related threads. I'll also add an index here in post #1 that lists page and post #s for a given set of topics. Please check here first if you have a question about tools, yarns, recommendations, etc. You never know, you might just find what you need.
Page 1, Post 2: Knitting Tools: basics, recommendations and Tips
Page 1, Post 3: Help me, I'm new. What do I do?
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Re: KNITTING FAQ - READ BEFORE POSTING (updated 12-1-07)
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Knitting Tools: Basics, recommendations and tips!
What basics does one need for knitting? What tools do experienced knitters find indespensable?
Basics:
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=66315.0
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=80347.0
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=56309.0
Needles:
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=75777.0
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=71245.0
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=62712.0
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=4133.0
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=18832.0
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=76303.0
Stitch Markers:
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=5617.0
Yarn Swifts and Winders:
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=113515.0
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=76517.0
Graph Paper and Charting:
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=82924.0
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=90699.0
How can I make my own tools, or make emergency substitutions?
Point Protectors:
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=58348.0
Knitting Bags:
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=12120.0
Stitch Markers:
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=66771.0
Needle Rolls:
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=77314.0
Needles:
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=3513.0
Help me organize!
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=70866.0
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=110920.0
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=78673.0
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=29222.0
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=119169.0
What the heck is that for?
Cabone Rings:
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=73345.0
Hooks for Knitting:
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=56309.0
Knifty Knitters and Knitting Looms:
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=114563.0
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Re: KNITTING FAQ - READ BEFORE POSTING (updated 12-1-07)
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One of the most common questions we get on the knitting board is "Help me, I'm new. What tools/patterns/stitches/videos/books should I start with? Well, we tried to answer the tools question up above. Now for
Help me, I'm new. What do I do?
What tools do I need to get started and what's the difference?
Please see the
Tools
post above for answers to this and many other questions.
What is a good first pattern?
Beginner:
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=49748.0
Circs/DPNs:
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=101841.0
Circs/DPNs:
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=84269.0
Lace:
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=39317.0
Socks:
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=53627.0
Best instructional books or video links?
Favorite books:
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=35516.0
For New Knitters:
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=1144.0
Craftsters newbie tips and tricks
Magic Loop:
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=104509.0
Toe Up Sock:
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=102807.0
Learning:
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=50449.0
Rolling?!:
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=51905.0
Holding it?
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=58486.0
Pain:
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=31096.0
Charted patterns:
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=33294.0
Seams:
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=34963.0
Knitting in the Round:
https://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=37747.0
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Thank you so much for this thread!!
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The link for free knitting pattern sites is broken. Any ideas?
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:)thank you for all th e helpful information.
I can surely use it.
I have tried my hand at knitting so often .
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hello group.
I love Fair Isle, I think it's absolutly gorgeous. However, I have no idea how to adapt it to the garment I want to make. I have done some reading on here, but can't seem to find an answer to my question. Does anyone, know how to incorporate fair isle to their garment? Thank you for your time. Judith
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ORGANIZED SWAPS
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=> ORGANIZED CRAFT SWAPS
===> Craft Swaps
=====> ACTIVE SWAPS WHERE SIGN-UP PERIOD HAS CLOSED
=====> ARCHIVE OF SWAPS THAT ARE TOTALLY FINISHED
===> The Swap Gallery
===> New Swap Theme Ideas
===> Talk About The Swap Process
===> Calls for Swap Angels
=====> Swap Angel Archive
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR CRAFTERS
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=> OPPORTUNITIES FOR CRAFTERS
===> Opportunities: Seeking Crafters who Sell their Work
===> Opportunities: Web/Print Publications Seeking Craft Project Submissions
===> Opportunities: TV Shows Seeking Crafters
===> Opportunities: Contests for Crafters
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CITY GUIDES FOR CRAFTSTERS
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=> CITY GUIDES FOR CRAFTSTERS
===> UNITED STATES
=====> Alabama
=====> Alaska
=====> Arizona
=======> Arizona: North
=======> Arizona: Central
=======> Arizona: South
=====> Arkansas
=====> California
=======> California: North
=======> California: Central
=======> California: South
=====> Colorado
=====> Connecticut
=====> Delaware
=====> Florida
=======> Florida: Panhandle
=======> Florida: North
=======> Florida: Central
=======> Florida: South
=====> Georgia
=======> Georgia: North
=======> Georgia: Central
=======> Georgia: Southwest
=======> Georgia: Southeast
=====> Hawaii
=====> Idaho
=====> Illinois
=======> Illinois: North
=======> Illinois: Central
=======> Illinois: South
=====> Indiana
=====> Iowa
=====> Kansas
=====> Kentucky
=====> Louisiana
=====> Maine
=====> Maryland
=====> Massachusetts
=====> Michigan
=====> Minnesota
=====> Mississippi
=====> Missouri
=====> Montana
=====> Nebraska
=====> Nevada
=====> New Hampshire
=====> New Jersey
=====> New Mexico
=====> New York
=======> New York: West
=======> New York: North
=======> New York: Central
=======> New York: South
=======> New York: NYC and Long Island
=====> North Carolina
=====> North Dakota
=====> Ohio
=======> Ohio: Northwest
=======> Ohio: Northeast
=======> Ohio: Central
=======> Ohio: Southwest
=======> Ohio: Southeast
=====> Oklahoma
=====> Oregon
=======> Oregon: Northwest
=======> Oregon: Northeast
=======> Oregon: Southwest
=======> Oregon: Southeast
=====> Pennsylvania
=======> Pennsylvania: Northwest
=======> Pennsylvania: North Central
=======> Pennsylvania: Northeast
=======> Pennsylvania: Southwest
=======> Pennsylvania: South Central
=======> Pennsylvania: Southeast
=====> Rhode Island
=====> South Carolina
=====> South Dakota
=====> Tennessee
=====> Texas
=======> Texas: Northwest
=======> Texas: North Central
=======> Texas: Northeast
=======> Texas: Southwest
=======> Texas: Central
=======> Texas: Southeast
=======> Texas: Coastal
=====> Utah
=====> Vermont
=====> Virginia
=====> Washington
=======> Washington: Peninsula
=======> Washington: West
=======> Washington: Northeast
=======> Washington: Southeast
=====> Washington, D.C.
=====> West Virginia
=====> Wisconsin
=======> Wisconsin: Northeast
=======> Wisconsin: Northwest
=======> Wisconsin: Southeast
=======> Wisconsin: Southwest
=====> Wyoming
===> CANADA
=====> Atlantic Canada
=====> Quebec
=====> Ontario
=====> Manitoba
=====> Saskatchewan
=====> Alberta
=====> British Columbia
=====> Northern Canada
===> U.K. AND IRELAND
=====> ENGLAND
=====> SCOTLAND
=====> WALES
=====> IRELAND
===> AUSTRALIA
===> NEW ZEALAND
===> EUROPE
=====> FRANCE
=====> GERMANY
=====> SPAIN
=====> ITALY
=====> SCANDINAVIAN/NORDIC
=====> NETHERLANDS
===> MIDDLE EAST
===> LATIN AMERICA
===> ASIA
=====> Japan
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MASTER CRAFTSTERS
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=> MASTER CRAFTSTERS
===> Elmer's Products
===> BERNINA 3 Series
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BATH AND BEAUTY
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=> BATH AND BEAUTY
===> Bath and Beauty: Completed Projects
===> Bath and Beauty: Discussion and Questions
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CLOTHING
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=> CLOTHING
===> Clothing: Completed Projects: General
===> Clothing: Completed Projects: Reconstructed
===> Clothing: Discussion and Questions
===> Clothing for Curvaceous Craftsters: Completed Projects
===> Clothing for Curvaceous Craftsters: Discussion and Questions
===> Clothing for Kids: Completed Projects
===> Clothing for Kids: Discussion and Questions
===> Costumes: Completed Projects
===> Costumes: Discussion and Questions
===> Shoes: Completed Projects
===> Shoes: Discussion and Questions
===> Designer Clothing Homage
===> Sewing Pattern Reviews
===> Clothing Sewalongs
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COOKING
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=> COOKING
===> Recipes and Cooking Tips
===> Vegetarian / Vegan
===> Dessert
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CRAFTING FOR GOOD AND NOT EVIL
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=> CRAFTING FOR GOOD AND NOT EVIL
===> Random Acts of Kindness (RAOK) and Art Abandonment
===> Crafty Charitable/Social Causes
===> Craft The Vote!
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CRAFTY BUSINESS ADVICE
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=> CRAFTY BUSINESS ADVICE
===> Crafty Business Discussion
===> Get Product and Website Opinions
===> Tips for Participating in Craft Fairs
===> Selling Crafts on Etsy.com
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CROCHET
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=> CROCHET
===> Crochet: Completed Projects
===> Crochet: Discussion and Questions
===> Amigurumi: Completed Projects
===> Amigurumi: Discussion and Questions
===> Crochetalongs
===> Projects from The Happy Hooker by Debbie Stoller
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FIBER ARTS
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=> FIBER ARTS
===> Dyeing: Completed Projects
===> Dyeing: Discussion and Questions
===> Felting: Completed Projects
===> Felting: Discussion and Questions
===> Spinning: Completed Projects
===> Spinning: Discussion and Questions
===> Weaving: Completed Projects
===> Weaving: Discussion and Questions
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GLASS CRAFTS
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=> GLASS CRAFTS
===> Glass Crafts: Completed Projects
===> Glass Crafts: Discussion and Questions
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HOME SWEET HOME
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=> HOME SWEET HOME
===> Crafty Housewares: Completed Projects: General
===> Crafty Housewares: Completed Projects: Reconstructed
===> Crafty Housewares: Discussion and Questions
===> Interior Decorating: Completed Projects
===> Interior Decorating: Discussion and Questions
===> Exterior Decorating / Yard Art / Gardening: Completed Projects
===> Exterior Decorating / Yard Art / Gardening: Discussion and Questions
===> Pet-Related Crafts: Completed Projects
===> Pet-Related Crafts: Discussion and Questions
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IMAGE REPRODUCTION TECHNIQUES
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=> IMAGE REPRODUCTION TECHNIQUES
===> Stenciling: Completed Projects
===> Stenciling: Discussion and Questions
===> Screen Printing: Completed Projects
===> Screen Printing: Discussion and Questions
===> Other Image Reproduction Techniques: Completed Projects
===> Other Image Reproduction Techniques: Discussion and Questions
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JEWELRY AND TRINKETS
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=> JEWELRY AND TRINKETS
===> Trinkets and Jewelry: Completed Projects: General
===> Trinkets and Jewelry: Completed Projects: Reconstructed
===> Trinkets and Jewelry: Discussion and Questions
===> Beads: Completed Projects
===> Beads: Discussion and Questions
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KNITTING
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=> KNITTING
===> Knitting: Completed Projects
===> Knitting: Discussion and Questions
===> Knitalongs
===> Projects from the Stitch 'N B**ch Books by Debbie Stoller
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MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS
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=> MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS
===> Completed Projects
===> Discussion and Questions
===> Craftalongs
===> Stitch And BOTCH
===> Vintage Craft Projects
===> The Craftster Guide to Nifty, Thrifty, and Kitschy Crafts
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MORE ART, LESS CRAFT
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=> MORE ART, LESS CRAFT
===> More Art, Less Craft: Completed Works
===> More Art, Less Craft: Discussion and Questions
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NEEDLEWORK
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=> NEEDLEWORK
===> Needlework: Completed Projects
===> Needlework: Discussion and Questions
===> Needlework: Stitchalongs
===> Sublime Stitching Embroidery
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OCCASIONS AND HOLIDAYS
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=> OCCASIONS AND HOLIDAYS
===> Misc. Gift Idea Brain Blockage
===> Party Planning
===> Baby Showers And Gifts For New Babies
===> Weddings and Bridal Showers
===> Valentine's Day
===> Easter
===> Mother's Day
===> Father's Day
===> Halloween
=====> Halloween Costumes
=====> Halloween Decor and Parties
===> Thanksgiving
===> Winter Holidays
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PAPER CRAFTS, SCRAPBOOKING & ATCs (ARTIST TRADING CARDS)
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=> PAPER CRAFTS, SCRAPBOOKING & ATCs (ARTIST TRADING CARDS)
===> Paper Crafts: Completed Projects: General
===> Paper Crafts: Completed Projects: Reconstructed
===> Paper Crafts: Discussion and Questions
===> Artist Trading Cards (ATCs)
===> Scrapbooking: Completed Projects
===> Scrapbooking: Discussion and Questions
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POTTERY, CERAMICS, POLYMER CLAY
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=> POTTERY, CERAMICS, POLYMER CLAY
===> Polymer Clay: Completed Projects
===> Polymer Clay: Discussion and Questions
===> Pottery, Ceramics, etc: Completed Projects
===> Pottery, Ceramics, etc: Discussion and Questions
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PURSES, BAGS, WALLETS
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=> PURSES, BAGS, WALLETS
===> Purses, Bags, Wallets: Completed Projects: General
===> Purses, Bags, Wallets: Completed Projects: Reconstructed
===> Purses, Bags, Wallets: Discussion and Questions
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QUILTING
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=> QUILTING
===> Quilting: Completed Projects
===> Quilting: Discussion and Questions
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REUSING/RECYCLING/RECRAFTING
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=> REUSING/RECYCLING/RECRAFTING
===> What the heck can I do with THIS?
===> Where To Find Things To Recycle
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SEWING IN GENERAL
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=> SEWING IN GENERAL
===> Sewing in General: Discussion and Questions
===> Sewing Machines: Discussion and Questions
===> Machine Embroidery: Completed Projects
===> Machine Embroidery: Discussion and Questions
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TOYS, DOLLS AND PLAYTHINGS
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=> TOYS, DOLLS AND PLAYTHINGS
===> Toys, Dolls and Playthings: Completed Projects
===> Toys, Dolls and Playthings: Discussion and Questions
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