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10
Mar
2026
History of Knitting

History of Knitting

Knitting is technique to turn thread or yarn into a piece of cloth. Knitted fabric consists of horizontal parallel courses of yarn which is different from woven cloth. The courses of threads or yarn are joined to each other by interlocking loops in which a short loop of one course of yarn or thread is wrapped over the bight of another course.

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Posted by petra1000 in Blog, Knitting
09
Mar
2026
Tips On Learning How To Crochet

Tips On Learning How To Crochet

So, you’ve always wanted to learn how to crochet, but you just aren’t sure how to go about it? Besides, all of your family members are knitters and say they couldn’t figure out how to crochet. Does that mean that it is too hard to learn to crochet? Actually, many people who knit aren’t able to crochet easily, but if you don?t already knit it is quite easy to learn. Take a look at a few of these crocheting tips and you will soon be chain stitching with the best of them.

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Posted by petra1000 in Blog, Crafting, Crochet
06
Mar
2026
Acrylic paints can be diluted with water

Acrylic paints can be diluted with water

Acrylic paint comes in a tube, just like oil paint. However, since acrylic paint is water-based meaning it dissolves in water instead of oil-based meaning you need to dissolve it in oil or turpentine, it’s much easier to clean up after. You can soak your brushes and clean your hands in plain tap water, instead of smelly and flammable chemicals.

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Posted by petra1000 in Blog, Crafting
05
Mar
2026
Sunflower History

Sunflower History

The history of the sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is a fascinating journey from a wild North American native to one of the world’s most important oilseed crops. Its story spans thousands of years, multiple continents, and diverse cultural uses.

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Posted by petra1000 in Blog, Flowers