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Discover Why Knitting Is A Great And Timeless Hobby That You Can Benefit From

By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Rose_Mary]Rose Mary


Knitting is a great hobby. Many people enjoy knitting because of its many benefits. Knitting is considered as a form of art. A completed piece of knitted item is in fact the creation of a piece of art. The knitter gets to feel a great sense of pride and accomplishment in completing such an item. Living in a fast paced society, many people need to do something to distress and relax. One of the great benefits of knitting is that it is a splendid stress reliever. It helps to free the mind and hence, it is regarded as a wonderful outlet for an overworked brain. It is no wonder that some people use the activity

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as a retreat in stressful situations. The craft can slow down a hectic life and enable a person to unwind after a hard day s work. In a world filled with mobile phones, computers, televisions and videos, escaping for an hour to knit something soft and warm can be incredibly rejuvenating. There are people who even believe that knitting can actually fuel the creative process in other areas of their lives. They believe that the craft allows the creative part of the brain to work more effectively and find creative solutions to other areas of their lives.


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Windy Valley Muskox Yarn And My Lace Knitting Project

I’ve been knitting all my life and have acquired many knitting books along the way. My latest buy is Arctic Lace by Donna Druchunas. This wonderful book is a step by step introduction to knitting and designing lace. Of special interest is the use of Muskox yarn. So, after purchasing some from Windy Valley Muskox Yarn I set about learning how to use this wondrous fiber to create a lace shawl.


Reading this book - and Donna’s blog - is an insight into a world of lace makers in Alaska - a place few of us will ever venture to. You learn about the Yup’ik and Inupiat people, their villages and the muskox. I learned about how each village

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and town has its own lace pattern that is incorporated into the garments and about the Oomingmak Co-op that helps to promote traditional lacework using muskox yarn.


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Phulkari Art of Punjab - A Novel Indian Craft

Punjab is a happening place in India. Various craft forms often synchronize with the popular folk music and produce an enchanting effect. People of Punjab are said to be very hard working and diligent at their vocation. Phulakri is predominantly a handiwork of the female folks of Punjab. The literal meaning of phulkari is flowering. This craft involves the embroidery of the flowering patterns on dupattas, shawls and other garments.


Evolution of the Craft:


Phulkari is done with huge interest and enthusiasm by the women. They started doing it in the backdrop of remaining free at home while their husbands were working away in the fields. It started off in the sixteenth century as amateurish disposition and evolved to

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a developed craft in 19th century.


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Sew An Easy Shawl For An Elegant Gift In Less Than 30 Minutes!

There is no fitting required. It takes just a few stitches on your sewing machine. And, you need no sewing pattern.


Women of all ages love shawls from teens to senior citizens. Sew some for your favorite charity. Give the gift of something homemade.


Even if you know very little about sewing, you can make
quick and easy, elegant shawls in less than 30 minutes.


Whether for a dressy occasion or to ward off the chill from
your shoulders in a restaurant, you will want to sew several
of these shawls for yourself and to give as gifts to young
and old alike.


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Lucrative Home Business Idea

Looking for a fun and profitable home based Internet business to make money online? Consider selling used, collectible, and vintage needlework books and patterns over the Internet. I have been an online bookseller for a number of years, specializing in these types of publications. The field is wide open for anyone wanting to earn extra money or start a profitable small business.


Online book selling is a huge business. Many successful Internet booksellers specialize in particular book topics to increase profits and repeat sales. How to books and pattern leaflets are in steady demand by needleworkers. Used and older publications are readily available and inexpensive for dealers to buy. Often there are no just a few similar titles for

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sale by competing dealers.


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