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Monthly Yarn Reviews and Comparisons
The industry is excited about "eco-friendly" yarns and so are we! Eco- friendly means yarns that come from sources that are bi -products of food or agriculture waste or "green" to the environment .
In the next few months we will explore Soy Yarns made from bi product of tofu! Milk, Corn, Hemp, Linen, Organic Cotton and recycled cotton, denim, knits all Eco-Friendly! Animal yarns such as Alpaca raised in California- pictures from my visit to one of 30 Alpaca farms here in my area , Quivet, Angora and more!
We will have yarn reviews, swatches, wash test results and more information and sources.
Are you in search of colors in cotton? There are a few companies producing various weights of cotton yarn grown here in the United States with a color pallette that Kaffe Fasset would turn green with envy!
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New Stitches 2 MasterEach month we will explore new techniques & stitches
Many ask what I- cord stands for , well...it stands for "Idiot Cord" now I heard that a famour knitter-writer-designer coined the term. I think it is versatile, has many end uses like handles and ties , and it creates textural effects. It is fast, easy once you know the technique.
Remember the knitting knobbies we had as kids? Mine was a carved fish painted bright colors, and I made yards and yards of cording in various color combos. I used the cording to wrap presents but beyond that it was just fun to do. Wish I still had that fishie, it might be packed away in one of many boxes of knit stuff in Mom's garage!
This month we use the I-cord in our shamrock mug rug, the clover eyelet accent ensemble and Celtic knot cloth and scrubber. In future issues we will use the I-cord to finish pillow edgings, create flowers, felted bag handles and more.
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How 2 Stash Your Knit Stuff
Organize the Stuff Knitters Want and Gotta Have!
Where and how we store our precious stuff can be interesting, clever and hysterical to others.
Some try to hide their stash from spouses or cats! Garbage bags of yarn in the attic, no insulation needed! Storage in car trunks, empty luggage, under sofas and beds...have we heard it all??
How do you stash your knit stuff? Inquiring minds want to know!
Send us your tips on managing, controlling, storing and hiding your Stash!
Email us at: ClothsLineEZine@aol.com Subject: Stash
Cannot wait to hear more stories, tips and how you keep the stuff knitters want and gotta have!
Next Month: Your favorite Knitting bag, Needle case and what is in your knitting bag!! Send us pictures, comments and we will post them here! Learn how to make needle cases that are felted or made from a quilted place mat.
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Trends for Spring & Summer 2007Texture, Color and Eco-Friendly
Interesting yarns in hemp, hemp blends, linen soy, bamboo and recycled jeans and cotton are available to knitters.
Hemp is a great fiber for wash and dishcloths for it is antimicrobial- meaning germs don't stay on the fiber, it is durable takes a tough scrubbing and washing and still looks good, comes in many colors and is versatile in many weights.
Colors are in ranges from city industrial grey's to shabby chic pastels to Tuscan sunset rich colors. Exotic Global influences from China in black, white and lots of red to African inspired animal prints, rustic metals and woodsie tones and textures.. You can change home furnishings by adding colors in small accents. pillows, afghans, bath ensembles and more!
Texture Texture Texture, from linens to chenilles, texture from stitches or yarn make a statement. With new yarns on the market that look and feel like suede, washed denim to old standards of starched crisp linens.
There is a yarn out there to fit the mode u want to achieve. Check out Have a Ball! Yarn comparisons and see what you can achieve in yarn.
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Got ?'s We Got Answers!
Answers to readers questions
Q: Can I use acrylic for washcloths?
A: Acrylic is best suited for hot pads, tea cozies, things that you do not want to wash with or wick moisture. Cotton, Linen, Hemp, Wool and even Bamboo are great for cloths & towels. Learn about these fibers in the next few issues.
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In Season PatternsCelebrating Irish Knits
Celtic Knots are created with I-Cords, see "New Stitches 2 Master "tutorial article in this issue.
Fisherman sweaters depict daily work and home life in patterns from various clans. We feature several clan patterns from the Aran Islands and Whitby textures.
Irish Lace is delicate and known for "ring patterns" scarves so thin and delicate you can pass a scarf through a wedding ring! We aren't knitting with that fine of a yarn but using some traditional patterns to County Cork and the Hills and Dales of Ireland.
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Maggie's Cozy Corner
Designer Feature Article with patterns, recipes and more!Welcome to my Cozy Corner! Pull up a seat and let’s have a nice cuppa and chat for a while. My Gran used to call that a coze .. that sitting together and the sense of togetherness it engenders. I look at my dictionary and find COZY defined meaning warm and safe and protected and cared for and cossetted .. all ways I want my friends and family to be.
We’re going to have LOTS of projects here in the Cozy Corner. To be terribly predictable .. yes, the first ones ARE tea cozies. Good tea is too wonderful to allow to get cold.That brings out the tannins and makes it bitter and nasty. Good tea, like good friends, needs warmth and protection. (It also needs something good to nibble on with .. and those are at the end of this article for you, too.)
Designer Maggie Pringlemeir
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Not Just Skrap Kloths!
Make room for more yarn- use up odds and ends
Learn how to use scraps of yarn to create "two-color" designs and textures. Create cloths, scrubbers, pillows and other home items using these techniques. 2 monthly patterns. We will do skrap skeins, entrelac, log cabin and garter miter squares, slip stitch two color patterns and more! skrap our yarns into something for the home or gift.
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Just 1 More Row Recipes ™This Month: Celebrating Foods of Ireland
We are always searching for ways to have more time to knit, here is one delicious way to achieve that goal! Tried and true recipes from readers and my collection of recipes from around the world will be featured.
Have a recipe that is fast to prepare? Uses a crock pot or stove top method that allows you to knit and cook? Send us your recipes, stories and how you serve your family delicious meals and still knit!
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Knit Lit
Books to Read, Inspire and enjoy. Poetry, writings, book reviews and more! We will focus on knit related magazine reviews, book reviews from technical to fictional fun reads. Have you noticed that knitting is becoming a popular yarn in books lately?
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ClothsLineEZine™ Submit Guidelines
Submit an article, pattern or literary work. Guidelines, Publishing Calendar and How- to's.
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