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Knitting Tutorial: How To Fix A Split Stitch With a Duplicate Stitch
On By Kelley Hobart / 8 comments
Knitting Tutorial: How To Fix A Split Stitch With a Duplicate Stitch
A treasured combination - Queensland Llama Lace Yarn and Jennifer Wood
Have I ever said how much I love Ravelry? A place for us knitters to go to to share our trials and tribulations with each pattern as we experience our choice...
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Shop Happenings: North Idaho Fair Winners and Socktober
Summer is officially over, and we're a week into Autumn.  It's been a busy summer here, with no signs of slowing down on the horizon. The North Idaho Fair was...
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Learn Mattress Stitch Knitting:  Free Tutorial
Learn Mattress Stitch Knitting: Free Tutorial
The mattress stitch is arguably the best way to seam handknit projects. Whether we're talking sweater pieces or blocks for an afghan, mattress stitch joins pieces simply and beautifully. This...
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Welcome Alpaca Yarn Company!
In our ongoing efforts to bring you high quality yarn from independent companies and dyers, we'd like to announce the addition of Alpaca Yarn Company! Alpaca Yarn Company is owned and...
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Are you ready for the team Scoreboard KAL?
Are you ready for the team Scoreboard KAL?
Hey Alpaca Direct Team! We're gearing up to start our Team Scoreboard KAL sponsored by Skacel.   This KAL uses a great yarn called 'Simplicity' that is very wearable and...
On By Kelley Hobart / 4 comments
5 Fun Things to Knit in the Summer
Easy Summertime Knitting It's August.  The dog days of summer. By now, your knitting is probably languishing in a basket by the couch or stuffed in your knitting bag while you...
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