knittinghelpandsocialcontacts

CRAFT AND YARN COUNCIL

http://www.craftyarncouncil.com/knitoutbrochure.html

"Knit-Out" fun outdoor events around the US for aspiring and addicted knitters alike

KNITTING GUILD ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

http://www.tkga.com/

membership with "Cast On" magazine

regional conferences and knitting marts

KNITTING GUILDS / CLUBS

http://www.knittinguniverse.com/xrx/athena/guilds.php

http://www.woolworks.org/guilds.html

http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEsummer03/FEATdkc.html

http://www.e-offinger.net/tkga/guildsbystate1.cfm

http://find.mapmuse.com/re1/interest.php?brandID=KNITTING_CLUBS&authCod=oran

Athena, goddess of handcrafts and wisdom, guides you to a knitting guild near you

KNITTING RESOURCE COMPENDIA

http://www.woolworks.org/

http://www.wiseneedle.com/default.asp

http://www.knittersreview.com/

http://www.knitting.about.com/

http://www.knittinguniverse.com/xrx/community.php

http://www.knitlist.com/

questions posed and answered, newsletters, resource lists, reviews,

advice, discussions, polls, reviews, how to's, list servs

NEEDLE ARTS MENTORING PROGRAM

http://www.helpinghandsprogram.org/

curiosity, creativity and a feeling of achievement through the teaching of needlearts

CARE OF YOUR HANDKNIT SWEATERS

http://www.sweaterscapes.com/storing.htm

http://www.sweaterscapes.com/wash.htm

http://www.cottonclouds.com/shopping/product_info.asp?id=568

http://www.theyarntree.com/know/tips/moths.html

http://countrywool.tripod.com/freepatterns/wash.htm

storing wool sweaters to avoid moth damage

washing wool and cotton sweaters to avoid felting, shrinking, stretching, and fading

Eucalan: no rinsing, no residue, environmental friendly cleaning/conditioning solution for wool

available below in lavender-scented and unscented

Cot'n Wash for cotton knits

last URL contains instructions for washing a wool sweater

MAKING SWEATERS THAT FIT Y-O-U

http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEfall03/FEATbonnetric.html

no more baggy or too tight sweaters guaranteed

"Honesty [about all body measurements] is the best policy."

THE TRAVELING KNITTER: I'M KNITTING ... ON A JET PLANE ... [take off on Peter, Paul, and Mary song :)]

http://knitty.com/ISSUEwinter03/FEATwin03TK.html

http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEspring04/FEATspr04TK.html

http://www.dailyknitter.com/article2.html

http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/assistant/editorial_1252.shtm

http://knitting.about.com/od/knittingsafety/f/knitting_plane.htm

beside a bamboo circular needle and an interesting project, you need a clever cutting tool

plastic or metal scissors with blunt points or less than 4-inches in length are now permitted

first and second URLs give excellent tips on traveling with your knitting projects and equipment

Note: these suggestions and restrictions may even apply for jury duty.

LAST URL IS LATEST GOVERNMENT BULLETIN

KNITTING STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES

http://www.yarnstandards.com/

ins and outs of yarn, pattern, and needle labels

goal: consumer selection of right materials for successful completion

abbreviations, sizing, & body measurements

MULTILINGUAL SOURCES

http://www.wiseneedle.com/glossary.asp

http://www.lionbrand.com/learnToKnit-es.html

http://www.lionbrand.com/learnToKnit-fr.html

http://www.viv.dk/Dictionary/dictionary.htm

http://www.tata-tatao.to/knit/e-index.html (from Japan)

knitting terms in many languages, including Japanese and Danish

knitting sites from Spanish-speaking countries

knitting instructions in Spanish and French

FREE KNITTER'S GRAPH PAPER

http://www.tata-tatao.to/knit/matrix/e-index.html

so handy and so quick to print out

I like to enlarge at copy shop to 11x17 inches for easier use

last URL lets you custom-size graphing

KNITTING MEETUP

http://knitting.meetup.com/

why knit alone? find a group of people to knit and share with in your area

YARNDEX: THE YARN DIRECTORY

http://www.yarndex.com

information on over 1700 yarns to help you pick out the right yarn for your next project

reference library for yarns with the information provided by the manufacturers

brand, distributor, country of origin, yardage, ball weight, yarn weight, fiber content, texture,

gauge, needle size, availability, manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP),

and specific care instructions

color information, including a shade card and details about any discontinued colors

decide if the specific yarn is right for your project

advanced search capabilities for just the right substitution

COMMON SIZE MEASUREMENTS FOR GARMENTS

http://www.fibergypsy.com/KnitLink/socksize.shtml

http://www.fibergypsy.com/common/women.shtml

http://www.fibergypsy.com/common/misses.shtml

http://www.fibergypsy.com/common/men.shtml

http://www.fibergypsy.com/common/children.shtml

http://www.fibergypsy.com/common/hatsizes.shtml

excellent reference for "long distance" knitting of gifts

socks, women, misses, men, children, newborns/preemies

NO REASON TO GET DOUBLE-CROSSED!

http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEsummer03/FEATtheresa.html

reading dpn in a pattern used to make me turn away in horror

excellent "pointers" to make using double pointed needles a positive experience

purchase/use sets of five as recommended -- don't settle for sets of four!

MISCELLANEOUS KNITTING POINTERS

http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEwinter05/FEATtoldme.html

interesting and helpful suggestions to make knitting more enjoyable

KNITTING EVENTS FOR THE COMING YEAR

http://knittersreview.com/upcoming_events.asp

month by month listing of must-attend events for the knitting enthusiast

KNITS FINISHED

http://knitsfinished.com/finishing/finishing.html

specialized in hand knit finishing by mail

RAVELRY

https://www.ravelry.com/account/login

an online knitting and crochet community

it's free, so join now!

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