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2. Knitting - Wikipedia

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   Woman knitting Video description of knitting a sock and the two basic stitches: knit and purl. Knitting is a method for production of textile fabrics by interlacing yarn loops with loops of the same or other yarns. It is used to create many types of garments.

3. Cowichan knitting - Wikipedia

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   Cowichan knitting is a form of knitting characteristic of the Cowichan people of southeastern Vancouver Island, British Columbia. The distinctively patterned, heavy-knit Cowichan sweaters, popular among British Columbians and tourists, are produced using this method.

4. Hand knitting - Wikipedia

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   Knitting garments for free distribution to others is a common theme in modern history. Knitters made socks, sweaters, scarves, mittens, gloves, and hats for soldiers in Crimea, the American Civil War, and the Boer Wars; this practice continued in World War I, World War II and the Korean War, and continues for soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan.

5. List of yarns for crochet and knitting - Wikipedia

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   Washes well, inexpensive. Good choice for beginners and for items designed for babies or pets. Nylon: Strong, elastic, washes well. Not ideal for garments unless blended with other fibers. Rayon: Made from processed cellulose (e.g. wood pulp, bamboo, seaweed) extruded into threads. Inexpensive and highly absorbent, natural sheen.

6. Wikipedia : WikiProject Textile arts

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   Mainly I spin yarn and knit socks, though I crochet, weave and sew as well. My current big project is weaving cloth out of yarn I've spun, using a basic twill. Lynda: Talk: Hi. I've been knitting for over 30 years and have recently learnt to crochet. I've also worked on bobbin lace and am learning needle lace. I sew, embroider, cross-stitch.

7. Intarsia (knitting) - Wikipedia

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   There are several techniques to execute intarsia when circular knitting. Executing intarsia "in-the-round" eliminates the need for seams and, in one case, turning the piece and working from the wrong side. Priscilla Gibson-Roberts discusses four techniques for knitting intarsia in the round in her book, Ethnic Socks & Stockings. [1] [page needed]