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As part of our ongoing attempt to make it easier for people to choose the right yarn for them we are writing reviews of each of our yarns. Today we are going to look at Debbie Bliss Alpaca Silk Aran. We will give you some basic information about it as well as let you know what we think it is like to knot with.
Posted: 2010-06-15
Category: Crafts
We have already looked at a number of different cast on methods including simple one strand as well as two strand methods. Below we will consider some more interesting and decorative cast on methods.
Posted: 2010-06-09
Category: Crafts
We have already considered why casting on is so important and the different categories of cast on methods as well as some simple cast on methods to try. We are now going to look at some two stand and more advance methods.
Posted: 2010-06-09
Category: Crafts
We have previously considered why casting on is important and the different categories of casting on. We are now going to look at some of the methods in more detail as well as looking at what they can offer you if you use them.
Posted: 2010-06-08
Category: Crafts
Casting on is what you do when you begin knitting and it is a way of getting the stitches onto the first needle. There are literally hundreds of ways to cast on and it is always a good idea to experiment. Many knitters will claim they always use the same form of cast on but this can be very boring. For that reason we will give you several ways to cast on so that you can begin experimenting.
Posted: 2010-06-08
Category: Crafts
Rosarios 4 are one of the yarn companies offered through our website and also one of the most exciting to work with. We are going to give you some basic information about Rosarios 4 and also look at some of the innovative things they have done.
Posted: 2010-06-03
Category: Crafts
When following a pattern you are aiming to get a garment to a particular size. The only way to know this is to measure your work to make sure it is right. Below we will look at how to measure your knitting and why it is so important.
Posted: 2010-06-03
Category: Crafts
Aslan Trends is a yarn company that although not well known in the UK are offering a great selection of yarns. We are going to look at who they are, where they are based, what they are about and also what yarns they could offer you.
Posted: 2010-06-02
Category: Hobbies
On all knitting patterns you will see something called the tension and this is absolutely vital to your knitting. For that reason we have dedicated a whole section to it and will explain what they are, how to test them and get it right.
Posted: 2010-06-02
Category: Hobbies
Debbie Bliss has a large range of yarns and the Amalfi yarn was launched for Spring / Summer 2010 and is a mix of cotton, viscose, linen and silk. When looking for yarns we appreciate that if can be very difficult to select the right one especially on the internet. So for that reason we are going to give you some more information on the Debbie Bliss Amalfi including what it is like to knit with.
Posted: 2010-06-01
Category: Hobbies
Before you begin knitting it is important to get prepared. This includes knowing what equipment you need and getting it all prepared before you begin. We are going to look at the basic accessories as well as some other essentials that you may need.
Posted: 2010-06-01
Category: Hobbies
Previously we have looked at the best ways to hold your needles in order to get the most effective and comfortable knitting technique. In this article we are going to look at various ways you can hold the yarn. There are three techniques we will consider and we would recommend you try them and find the one that is most comfortable for you.
Posted: 2010-05-20
Category: Hobbies
In this article we are going to give you some tips and advice on how to hold your work when knitting. It includes some general advice as well as some of the common problems people face and what to do if you are left handed. It is very important to hold your knitting in the right way, both for the quality of the work and also for your comfort.
Posted: 2010-05-19
Category: Hobbies
If you are a knitting beginner then it is a good idea to start your learning at the very beginning and to learn just what stitches are. This will allow you to understand what you are doing and so make the whole process a lot simpler for you. In this article we will look not only at what stitches are but also how they should sit on the needle and what size they are.
Posted: 2010-05-18
Category: Crafts
There are literally hundreds if not thousands of alternative therapies that can help in a wide range of different ways. In this article we are going to look at music therapy and autism. We will firstly give brief information on what autism is and also what music therapy is. We will then consider the ways in which music therapy can help those who suffer from autism.
Posted: 2010-04-21
Category: Alternative Medicine
Fibromyalgia is a condition that often conventional medicine can do very little to help. For that reason many sufferers will look to alternative therapies in order to get help and one that could be of benefit is hydrotherapy. In this article we are going to consider what fibromyalgia is, what hydrotherapy is and how it can help with fibromyalgia.
Posted: 2010-04-20
Category: Alternative Medicine
This is the latest article in our yoga central series and today we will be looking at a pose known as intense side stretch pose or Parsvottanasana. We will look at how to properly carry out the pose, the benefits you can get from it and anything that you need to consider before beginning. Please read the entire article before trying the pose.
Posted: 2010-04-13
Category: Yoga
There are literally hundreds of martial arts available for you to practise and all of them can have significant health benefits for you. In this article we will consider possible martial arts you could consider and also just what health benefits you could get from regular practise of them.
Posted: 2010-04-13
Category: Martial Arts
It can be said that the lives we lead have become more and more stressful over the year so that now we spend more time in the flight or fight mode rather than in a state of relaxation. This is largely due to external stresses we experience such as work demands, family live, lack of sleep, pollution and our diets. In this article we will look at ways to help you release some of this stress and feel more relaxed.
Posted: 2010-04-07
Category: Stress
Noro Yarns are an exciting range that is great for hand knitting and creating interesting garments. We are going to look at just who creates Noro yarns and what they do to ensure the products they deliver are of the highest quality.
Posted: 2010-03-31
Category: Crafts
Biofeedback is a relatively new alternative therapy however it is gaining a lot of interest particularly in the field of emotional health. In this article we will give a brief overview of what biofeedback is and also how it can help with emotional issues such as stress, anxiety, panic attacks and ADHD.
Posted: 2010-03-31
Category: Stress
Bowen Technique is a form of touch therapy that has a number of applications that can see it as an effective treatment for a wide range of conditions. In this article we will look at how Bowen Technique was developed, what it is, how it works and some of the conditions it has been seen to help.
Posted: 2010-03-31
Category: Alternative Medicine
Fyberspates is one of our newer yarn producer and we think it is important that you know just what they offer. In this article we will give you some background information on the company and also give you some information on the high quality yarns they are offering.
Posted: 2010-03-31
Category: Crafts
There is a new supplement Sun Chlorella A that a lot of people have started talking about but why? In this article we will answer that question and also let you know just what Sun Chlorella A is and why you might want to choose it over other supplements available.
Posted: 2010-03-30
Category: Nutrition
Biochemic Tissue Salts are an alternative therapy that is available to a large number of people. In this article we will consider briefly what biochemic tissue salts are and then look at the 12 that are used to treat people.
Posted: 2010-03-30
Category: Alternative Medicine
Bates Method is a little known alternative therapy that can help you with your eyesight. In this article we are going to look at the origins of bates method as well as giving you some information on how it can help you and how to see your progress.
Posted: 2010-03-26
Category: Alternative Medicine
This is the second article in our yoga central series and today we will be looking at a pose known as camel pose or Ustrasana. We will look at how to properly carry out the pose, the benefits you can get from it and anything that you need to consider before beginning. Please read the entire article before trying the pose.
Posted: 2010-03-26
Category: Yoga
We are all aware of how important it is to eat properly and the effects that it can have on our health. However do we really know what the right things to eat are? Often the answer to this is no and there is so much advice that it is difficult to work out just what to do. In this article we will consider a healthy breakfast and five of the best things to have.
Posted: 2010-03-25
Category: Nutrition
Stress is one of the biggest problems in the western world and may be caused by a variety of different things. Conventional medicine can offer little help to deal with stress and so many people may turn to alternative therapies. On alternative therapy that could be of great help is kinesiology and so in this article we will look at what both stress and kinesiology and also how kinesiology can help treat stress.
Posted: 2010-03-24
Category: Stress
Araucania Yarns is a company that is not well known but are producing great yarns that will enable you to make fantastic clothes. As well as that they have some fashionable pattern books that will really get you inspired. In this article we are going to look at just what Araucania Yarns are trying to achieve and what they can offer you.
Posted: 2010-03-23
Category: Crafts
