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In the holiday weeks ahead, talented crafters will be turning beautiful skeins
into very special holiday gifts. Finish your gift knitting on
time and in plenty of time for holiday giving. Try one of these
one-skein projects, and craft fast and easy.
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A Holiday Snood |
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The trendy
Snood is a cross between a scarf and a hood. It can be worn around the neck or romantically pulled over the head. This versatile piece is
also called an
Infinity or Eternity Scarf or Shawl.
In knit or crochet, it is joined end to end forming a
piece that is "never-ending," a circle. Read about this Fall 2009
must-have accessory in
The Wall Street Journal
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Snood |
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Eternity Scarf |
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Click on one of these patterns, and create your own! |
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The Charles X era is famous for the sophistication and quality
of its objects.
Sajou creates
scissors inspired by the Charles X
style. All
Sajou scissors are hand‑made in small workshops in
France.
Sajou scissors are quality that can be identified by,
among other things, their pairing marks. These marks indicate
that the two blades have been perfectly adjusted throughout the
fabrication of the scissors to form a perfect pair. |
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Alsatian Soaps and Lotions are designed to clean and moisturize knitters' hands
to prevent dry patches that may snag fibers. They are lovely, and they smell
divine. (For those who prefer no fragrance, "fragrance free" is available too.)
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Knitters Gift |
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Knitters Soap |
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Artyarns produces luxury
hand‑dyed natural yarns in rich colors using only the
finest cashmere, silk, mohair, merino wool, and select embellishments.
Artyarns
fibers are proudly manufactured in the United States.
Artyarns strongly believes
in local sourcing of materials and equipment. In addition, the company utilizes
energy efficient systems and sustainable materials.
Artyarns collaborates only
with countries who follow International Labor Organization (ILO) Standards. The
embellished yarns in this collection are very heavily embellished. The yarn is
exquisite quality.
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New
HeartStrings Patterns |
Kollage Square Double Points and Crochet Hooks |
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Yes, they really are easier on your hands, and now they are
available in a full range of sizes! Find
Square Crochet Hooks in
sizes A-0 (2 mm) through M-13 (9 mm). Find
Square Double Point
Needles in 5" and 6" lengths in sizes US 0 (2 mm) through US 8
(5 mm), and 7" length in sizes US 0 (2 mm) through US 10 (6 mm).
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Removable Highlighter Tape is a focusing tool ideal for
highlighting your knitting patterns and graphs. Write on it, see
through it, edit with it, and remove it.
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Holiday patterns for crafting... |
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