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Knitting News Archive17-Nov-2007Demystify 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 ... 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." Wool you believe it? Chastity's taken up knitting for Christmas (Leeds Today) SHE may be better known for hanging out at the Woolpack than for knitting woolly items, but Emmerdale actress Lucy Pargeter is proving she's a Christmas cracker by contributing towards the world's largest seasonal stocking. (14/11/2007) 2 reference books for today's knitters (The Charlotte Observer) 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 Berman ... Wild Stitches Software Review (BellaOnline) A brand new knitting and crochet design software package has just been launched. This has been developed by the creators of the popular sewing pattern design package, Wild Ginger. This is particularly interesting and there are several neat features which will be of interest to crocheters. Staying in (Detroit News) Create your own colorful Thanksgiving centerpiece with mini-pumpkins (orange and white) and apples (red and green) atop a bed of nuts (walnuts and acorns). Place a pillar candle in the middle. Good People - Sacred Heart 6th Graders, Nov. 15, 2007 (News10 Sacramento) With each bundle of yarn comes a knit cap from the heart. Sixth graders at Sacramento's Sacred Heart School have taken up knitting to create colorful little caps for preemies and newborns. NEEDLE FOR A CAUSE (Asbury Park Press) If you hear the term "knit one, purl two," the image of someone knitting a scarf, baby bonnet or booties might come to mind. But if you were talking about the dozen or so women from the First United Methodist Church in Keansburg, then you would be referring to the church's knitting ministry called Knit One/Prayer Two. Crafters invited to display their work at gallery (The Buffalo News) OLEAN ? Crafters are invited to the Crochet & Knitting Guild?s Holiday Social event at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 6 in the Olean Public Library?s Art Gallery.
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