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Venetian widow, Cesare Vecellio, 1585-90
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A History of Shawls

“What’s a shawl?” is a question I was asked this week. How do you explain the fascinating world of shawls to the non-knitter/crocheter? So today I’m taking a look at the history of shawls, that simple garment which has made its way into every culture.

May 11, 2016 knitsbyjenn 26 Comments
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Arm Wrestling Bill Gates

The epic battle between myself and Microsoft ended last night. It ended in a draw. I officially got Windows 10 working on my computer and its officially as annoying as […]

May 10, 2016 knitsbyjenn 37 Comments
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A Happy Mothers Day IOU

My knitting got too big and Mother’s Day came too fast. My Mother’s Day gift isn’t ready and that won’t surprise Mom at all. So here is my IOU, some pictures of the project in its current state, and true story about just how tough my mom really is. Happy Mother’s Day!

May 8, 2016 knitsbyjenn 22 Comments
adult coloring for knitters
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The lure of scribbles

Don’t feel like you have to give up the knitting for the coloring. Just color some knitting! Here are coloring books for knitters and some free coloring pages to get you hooked.

May 7, 2016 knitsbyjenn 10 Comments
Resources for lace knitters
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For knitters ready to make lace

For all interested in knitting up lace, I’ve got two wonderful and free resources to tell you about. Here are patterns, history, and help.

May 5, 2016 knitsbyjenn 8 Comments
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May Sale Day 4 - GIMME THE REST

Its Day 4, last day, of my little May Sale. So let’s have all the rest. Here are three patterns that I just couldn’t resist designing. Sometimes I get an idea for […]

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Living on the edge

So after a few miles of garter stitch knitting, I’m working on the lace edge of this Pie Are Square shawl.

May 4, 2016 knitsbyjenn 24 Comments
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May Sale Day 3 - GIMME COWLS

Its Day 3 of my little May Sale. That means cowls. Early in my stitching career I made scarfs. Lots and lots of scarfs. I had to make lots because I […]

May 4, 2016 knitsbyjenn 2 Comments
Wrap patterns on sale
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May Sale Day 2 - GIMME WRAPS

Its Day 2 of my little May Sale! Today I have three knitted wraps, a lace, a slip-stitch, and a mosaic. All three on sale for $1.

May 3, 2016 knitsbyjenn 7 Comments
A review of Highland Knits
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I won’t be getting the Highland Knits book

After looking forward to the release of Highland Knits, I’m not buying it. I wanted to love it and I wanted to recommend it. I just can’t.

May 2, 2016 knitsbyjenn 20 Comments

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