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Learn Mattress Stitch Knitting: Free Tutorial
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Learn Mattress Stitch Knitting:  Free Tutorial
Our March Knitting Retreat In Montana
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="622"] Camp Bighorn[/caption] Every March the Open Knitting group at Alpaca Direct goes on a knitting retreat to Camp Bighorn in Plains, Montana.  It's a beautiful retreat space...
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National Craft Month - CRE8TIME to Craft
March is National Craft Month. The Craft and Hobby Association has teamed up with CRE8TIME.org this year to encourage people to make time for their crafts. People get busy and...
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What To Knit For A New Baby | Five Practical Project Ideas
What To Knit For A New Baby | Five Practical Project Ideas
Here's some clever ideas and knitting projects perfect for that new baby in your life.  We share tips on choosing a yarn and patterns that will be perfect for babies.
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Knitting Helps Mentor a Healthy Lifestyle
Knitting Helps Mentor a Healthy Lifestyle
By: Kelley Hobart:  Owner - Alpaca Direct Mentoring others to knit and crochet is a great way to share one aspect of a healthy lifestyle.   In this day and age...
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Beyond The Basics Knitting Class
Take your knitting skills to the next level with our "Beyond The Basics" set of knitting classes! Alpaca Direct is currently offering a special price for instructor led classes…  Intermediate...
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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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