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Get Thrifty By Knitting Wool Garments

Jul 2, 2009
 
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As the economic crisis takes its toll around the world, people are turning to thrifty tips to save money. This has caused a revival of practical and self sustainable ways of living. Vegetable patches are springing up in town house gardens and people are taking to making their own preserves. Another practice that is on the increase is customizing clothes, and even making garments from scratch. Here are a few ideas for making clothes and accessories from knitting wool for those new to knitting. Knitting wool isn’t just for jumpers, in fact there are a wide variety of wools available, some of which are known as yarns. The different textures and gauges are used for different applications. It is possible to knit clothes that have a finish so fine that it looks like woven fabric. If you are new to knitting, then it is obviously... [read full story]                    

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