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How To Fix a Dropped Stitch - Step by Step Tutorial
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How To Fix a Dropped Stitch - Step by Step Tutorial
Spindle Spinning Class
Monday night was our Spindle Spinning class. Each student walked away able to spin  yarn on their spindle and had their own handspun yarn to prove it.  Debbie taught us...
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To Block or Not to Block? A Question of Blocking
Blocking. It's a basic skill for knitters. Most projects require some level of blocking to look their best. It's part of the judging criteria at the county fair. This is...
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Fair Time In North Idaho
Fair Time! Here in Northern Idaho, the Fair just ended. It was a busy and fun five days!  The weather was perfect and reminded us all how fortunate we are...
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Spinzilla is coming!
We are excited to announce that we will be fielding a team for Spinzilla! This year is the inaugural Spinzilla event. The primary goal of Spinzilla is to spin the most...
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Feels like Summer's End
Here in Northern Idaho it's starting to feel like the end of summer. The light has changed, and the weather feels different. It's not fall yet, but I know it's...
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Celebrate Success
Brenda, one of our regular knitters, recently finished this beautiful wrap! It's made with Plymouth Baby Alpaca Brush.  We are thrilled to celebrate successes with our knitting community. Great job, Brenda!...
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