Become a knit wit.Word is out that knitting isn't just for grandmas anymore--it's the new hobby of choice for people who want to relax and destress. Seems even celebs, such as Cameron Diaz and Sandra Bullock bullock a mature castrated male cattle destined for meat production or draft. , are picking up the knitting needles and trading in balls of stress for baits of yarn. Wanna wan·na Informal 1. Contraction of want to: You wanna go now? 2. Contraction of want a: You wanna slice of pie? knock some socks off? Christmas Stockinqs! ($14.95, Storey) has 19 simple-to-follow patterns for stockings and ornaments--enough to cross everybody off your gift-giving list, your cat included! Beginners can learn basic knitting techniques, such as casting on and casting off; wrap and turn; slip, slip, knit; and pass slip stitch n. 1. loose stitch catching only a thread or two of fabric, designed to be invisible from the right side. Noun 1. slip stitch - a loose stitch catching only a thread or two of fabric; designed to be invisible from the right side ever knit stitch Noun 1. knit stitch - a basic knitting stitch plain stitch, knit, plain knitting stitch - a stitch taken in knitting . We also like Knit Knack Kit ($22.95, Chronicle), which comes with a pair of circular needles and 25 "flashcards." Or check out learntoknit.com. |
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