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You can use the simple knit and purl stitches to make many wonderful things. But don't stop there! Challenge yourself with the techniques in this article, and knitting will continue to be an exciting adventure.

Image from Threads magazine, issue #117 Don't get me wrong, there's nothing inherently bad about a hook and eye. In fact, they can be quite useful little suckers. My problem is that I dread sewing them on. You'd think I was getting a root canal, the way I avoid them! I'm finishing up another dress based on this pattern that I draped (it's the exact same shape, but with an improved empire line, done in navy with white piping, if you're curious), and it will definitely have a hook and eye…

Crochet hook size matters - a lot for project final outcomes. Here’s your guide to everything you need to know about crochet needle sizes.

Learning how to write a good "hook" is critical as students become more profecient writers. Get ten great hook ideas here, as well as an anchor chart and a fun writing prompt to start off the process!

In order to crochet, you'll need a proper crochet hook. If you're more of the do-it-yourself type of person, or can't find the hook size you need in your local shop, it's easy enough to carve your own. Your own hand-carved hooks may become...

Beginning Inventory for Opening a Yarn Shop. When you start a yarn shop, you may be tempted to carry as many varieties and colors of yarn as possible. You'll also need to carry a variety of supplies. However, carrying too much inventory can place a financ

Last year when my son wasn't walking yet, I was trying to come up with a funny costume that would make sense with a crawling baby. I thought a crocodile

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Captain James Hook

Guest Post written by Essentia Health; one of Up North Parent’s Sponsors. Fishing and the Lakes Area go hand-in-in had, but the medical team at Essentia Health also knows that the two sometimes get 'tangled' together is a not-so-fun-way. The lakes draw many to live and vacation in our beautiful area. However, a common injury for those who fish or just hang out near docks and boats is becoming “hooked” when the intended catch was a fish. If your fishing fun has been brought to a halt by an…