Knitting or Yoga?
by patndoris on Jan.02, 2009,under Crafts
So researchers claim, knitting can be as relaxing and beneficial to the body as yoga. Apparently the single minded focus necessary for most knitters, takes them to a Zen like place. It reduces blood pressure, heart rate and stress. If you really feel inclined to you can read more here. Now I realize, very few of my readers are knitters (or crochet for that matter). In an effort to streamline my actual web pages, I’ve decided this post is a happy little condominium for my list of favorite knitting sites, resources, and online shopping.
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Knitting Patterns and Resources
Coats & Clark
Craft Yarn Council of America
Crazy Aunt Purl - amusing blog
Crochet for Charities
Fiberlink - reviews, information, resources for knitting
Knitter’s Bag
Knitting Conversions
Knitting Help - instructions and how-to videos
Knitting Pattern Central - also links to Crochet Pattern Central
Knitty - online magazine
Printable Knitting Journal Pages - crochet too
Ravelry - online knit & crochet community
Simple Knits with Scraps of Yarn
Standards and Guidelines for Knitting and Crochet
Yarncare - washing instructions for yarns
Yarn Express - tools and tips
Knitting Supplies and Yarn Online
Annie’s Attic
Frugalhaus
KnitPicks
Knitting Warehouse
Lion Brand Yarns - supplies and patterns
Patternworks
Smiley’s Discount Yarns
Yarn By the Bag
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