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Knitting News Archive13-Nov-2007What's going on (Star-Gazette) Today Arts "IMPRESSIONISTS: PISSARO", bring lunch, coffee/tea/treats provided; 11:30 a.m. Horseheads Free Library, 405 S. Main St., Horseheads. Free. 739-4581. New books aim to demystify the secret language of knitting (The Olympian) c Clatchy-Tribune Demystify the secret language of knitting (The Wichita Eagle) It isn't hard to find cool, contemporary knitting patterns -- pattern publishers have gotten the message that knitting is hip. But knitting reference books, not so much. Most how-to-knit books, while perfectly serviceable, are a bit stodgy. Fortunately, the tide may be turning: Two new reference books speak to the new generation of knitters in their own language. ? "Knitspeak," by Andrea ... New books on knitting, yarn reveal wisdom of purls (Tacoma News Tribune) It isn?t hard to find cool, contemporary knitting patterns ? pattern publishers have gotten the message that knitting is hip. But knitting reference books, not so much. Most how-to-knit books, while perfectly serviceable, are a little bit stodgy. Fortunately, the tide may be turning: Two new reference books speak to the new generation of knitters in their own language. Spin on knitting: Create something special for the nursery, author suggests (Deseret Morning News) Every baby deserves a knitted nursery, says knitter and author Susan B. Anderson. "Even if it contains just one or two knitted items, there is a magical connection between knitting and babies. They come together in ways that make people fall in love. Knits are so soft and warm and cuddly." Frank London: The Jew with the Horn (All About Jazz) Frank London is one of the most interesting and colorful figures in the current revival of Jewish music?mistakenly identified only as Klezmer music?of the last two decades. Free Tote Bag Knitting Pattern (BellaOnline) Here is a wonderful pattern for a free tote bag, great for presents or just for you! Broadway Kids Begin Knitting Project for Stage Veterans and Homeless (Playbill) Young performers from Broadway will give back to Broadway veterans and the New York homeless community this winter season as Broadway Kids Care launches "The Knitting Project."
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