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Fluffy Newborn Gnome Hat Knitting Pattern

How cute is this newborn gnome hat? Soft and fluffy, and really unique. This hat would make a stunning gift for a new baby, and works superbly well as a newborn photography prop too. Please read on to find the free knitting pattern for this super cute newborn hat. Fluffy Newborn Gnome Hat Knitting Pattern… Continue reading Fluffy Newborn Gnome Hat Knitting Pattern

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How to make money from selling your knitting and crochet designs online – some ideas

If you have a talent for designing knitting and crochet patterns, it could be that you could make an income from your skill. I did this as a way of avoiding claiming unemployment benefit when my daughter was young. Crafters are always on the lookout for interesting designs to make, and the advent of the… Continue reading How to make money from selling your knitting and crochet designs online – some ideas

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Digital download knitting and crochet patterns – a wonderful opportunity for independent designers

It used to be that you could only buy knitting and crochet patterns from the local wool shop, where you had to trawl through folders full of designs from the big wool companies. These days, anyone can easily publish and sell their own designs. Etsy, in particular, offers a fantastic opportunity for anyone to sell… Continue reading Digital download knitting and crochet patterns – a wonderful opportunity for independent designers

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Vintage Knitting and Crochet – some help with converting needles, hooks, and yarn

I love to knit up vintage patterns and now its really easy to find some beautiful designs from yesteryear to knit and crochet. WHERE TO BUY VINTAGE PATTERNS I buy my vintage knitting patterns from two places. The first one is in charity shops. Not all charity have them, but if you take a look… Continue reading Vintage Knitting and Crochet – some help with converting needles, hooks, and yarn