Knitting Meets Hockey at Pittsburgh Penguins Games

Recently, a knitter has been making news by enjoying her favorite craft during the Pittsburgh Penguins hockey games. This is actually not the first time sports and knitting have made news together. You may remember the woman who was “caught” knitting during Wimbledon and how the twitterverse divided on the issue. It is a shame…

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Vanna White: Strengthening Bonds Through Crafting

Everyone remembers who taught them to knit or crochet. Whether or not you choose to pursue the craft, the moment shared lasts a lifetime. Vanna White recalls learning how to crochet from her grandmother when she was 5 years old. She put down hook and yarn for several years, but came back to it later…

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Try This Stitch: Crochet Shells

Variations of the shell stitch are a crochet staple. In fact, it’s likely to be one of the first “fancy” stitches a crocheter learns. As soon as you’ve mastered chain and double crochet you’re ready to dive right in.

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