Tuesday, 27 May 2014

Enjoy A Visit To A Yarn Shop

By Marci Glover


Most people probably do not associate knitting with fun. However, once they have tried this wonderfully old fashioned hobby they quickly change their minds. There is something very peaceful and satisfying about sitting down with a few balls of yarn and creating a unique item. It may be a matching hat, mittens and scarf set for a family member or a hat to send to a child in a third world country. No matter what the project, the fact that it was made by hand with love and caring is what really matters.

Women all over the country are really starting to appreciate the traditional crafts once again. They are tired of just buying everything ready made and mass produced. Knitting offers the chance to make something that no one else has. The colors can be matched to suit the individuals tastes and the patterns can be designed to create a beautiful new combination. Finding a yarn shop is now quite easy and most people use a quick on line search.

There is quite a lot to learn about yarns and fibres. Those who have no experience may want to spend time at a local Denver NC store to get some basic instruction. Most store owners and sales assistants are very knowledgeable about the practical uses of each type of yarn. They will also be able to help the shopper select all the additional materials they will need, such as needles, crochet hooks, sewing supplies and patterns.

One of the nicest things about yarns today is that many of them are machine washable. This makes them so much more versatile and suitable for many different uses. It is great to be able to use soft yarns such as alpaca for baby clothes. Typically this would not have been a practical option as they will need to be laundered frequently.

Many people do not realize that hand crafts are very good for developing find motor skills in young children. The benefits are knitting are well documented. Both hands are needed and this is very helpful to developing important skill and focus habits. The child will need to sit still and really concentrate on what they are doing. Yet the rewards are fast and within a matter of hours they are creating their own unique projects.

As they progress knitters will want to try something more challenging. The staff at their local Denver NC store will be able to help them find just the right project. Most patterns have a note to tell if they are suitable for beginner, intermediate or advanced knitters. Adding shaping is actually quite easy and simply involves casting off a stitch at the end of each row.

Cable patterns are very impressive and look wonderful. However, they are surprisingly simple to work and just need the addition of a cable needle. This is a short needle with a point at both ends and a bridge in the middle. Typically three stitches are slipped onto the cable needle and passed to the front or back of the work. They are then knitted in on the next row and create a beautiful pattern that is often used on traditional Irish sweaters.

People of all ages in Denver NC are taking up the wonderful hobby of knitting. It is suitable for all ages and has many benefits. Most yarns are very reasonably priced and the selections are outstanding.




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