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Start Crocheting Your Holiday Gifts

Crochet afghan cover patterns are one of the popular crochet projects enjoyed by both beginners and advanced crocheters. A crocheted afghan cover is a great giveaway for family and friends. It can serve as a wrap or shawl as well as a blanket during chilly nights. The term afghan was derived from the textiles that are produced in Afghanistan since they are comparable to the shawls and wraps used in the region.

Crocheted afghan covers can be used in various ways. There are numerous crochet patterns for afghan blanket covers. An afghan blanket can be used as a mattress cover for the top of the bed or as a comforter and even as a bedspread. It is important to select the appropriate pattern that will fit the size of the intended project.

Afghans also make great gifts during birthdays and holidays as different motifs can be incorporated into the design. A Christmas afghan can help warm cold winter nights while personalized baby afghan blankets can become family heirlooms. Read more…

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Knitting with Debbie Bliss Wool

Debbie Bliss knitting wools are excellently supple and soft and knit up so very nicely. It has a special sheen which gives a finished product a cool and comfy look. It has various weight range that one can choose from; and wonderful colours that is fabulous for all sorts of projects.

Debbie Bliss knitted wool shirts are amongst the top-rated choices excellent for sports. Wool shirts are form-fitting and stretchy, thus conforms to the human body and it is resilient as underwear, thus provides extensive freedom of movement i.e. running or exercising. Other reasons why a wool shirt is an excellent choice are:  It enhances the body’s natural regulation of heating and cooling mechanisms and it regulates body temperature making it remain more constant. Read more…

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