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This page is a work in progress so be sure to check back often.
I am always ready to learn something new or how to do something a better way with a better outcome than I already do.  Here are some great videos, tips and tricks.


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Things you might like to know about different types/kinds of yarn from Arctic Qiviut 



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This is a template or guide to button sizes from Bennos Buttons 



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I luv luv luv to make AND wear knit and crocheted slippers!  I love to give them as gifts!  But I hate how quickly my heels wear through them and to be frank, at my age I need something that has non skid soles.
Well here are several solutions to the problem.



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I came across this little bit of helpful info from other bloggers and thought it was worth sharing...


9 Things You Need to Know About Storing Your Knitwear
by Knit-O-Matic

How to Mend Holes in Woolens

by Lady Ott
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Maggie Weldon's video on how to do CHAINLESS FOUNDATION ROWS.  This is a great time saver in my opinion.  She has all kinds of great videos check them out HERE.

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Lion Brand Yarn website has some great free patterns and also good useful info of all kinds.

 I really like this page

About Yarn: How much yarn do I need to make a ?


 And also this one because it lets me know what weight each of Lion Brand's yarn is

Lion Brand Yarn also has lots of inspiration and idea videos you can see HERE
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 This is good info on making button holes:
http://no-more-roving.blogspot.com/2011/03/one-row-buttonhole.html


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Seaming a Set-in Sleeve
from Berroco Knitbits how-to


I always have trouble with the finishing of garments.  I dread it and usually rush through it and pray I won't have to tear it back out because it looks so bad.  These videos have been a great help to me.

Here is a good link to a very helpful info from a Raverly, Ask A Knitter column.
This is the link to her videos.
Rox Talks/Ask a Knitter

If you don't know about Raverly, you should check it out.  It is a great website to help knitters/crocheters to get organized, share,...well here is what Raverly says about itself.
"Ravelry is a place for knitters, crocheters, designers, spinners, weavers and dyers to keep track of their yarn, tools, project and pattern information, and look to others for ideas and inspiration. The content here is all user- driven; we as a community make the site what it is. Ravelry is a great place for you to keep notes about your projects, see what other people are making, find the perfect pattern and connect with people who love to play with yarn from all over the world in our forums."
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