Monday, December 26, 2011
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Friday, December 2, 2011
Blocking Basics for Knitters
Learning to knit is such fun!
Rather than knowing just the basic stitches and needle and yarn information, you want your knitting to look its very best. For this you also need to know how to block your finished projects.
Usually, blocking is mentioned in a sentence or two, if at all, in finishing instructions. Although it's not crucial to your knitting with some projects it will make all the difference.
Blocking helps to shape your knitting, to help accentuate stitching, such as cables, and to give a required professional look to what you have been slaving over for the longest of times.
Remember, some projects don't require blocking. Yet, even the simplest of items, such as scarves or placemats, can be blocked and will look nicer because of it.
Blocking doesn't require a lot. All you need is a flat surface (an ironing board will do fine), rustproof pins, and an iron.
Most knitting instructions for clothing or other items, will give you blocking information near the end of the pattern, so don't miss it.
When shaping your knitting, there are two steps to use. One is steaming and the other is pinning. Steaming is easy and goes quickly. You will want to pin your knitting flat to the surface. Never iron directly on the fabric, place a cloth over top or just hold the iron close. With some yarns, keep a little distance between the iron and the yarn; let common sense be your guide.
Now remember, if you are using delicate yarn, or one of those fun fur, ribbony types, use a wet spray blocking method; don't block with an iron or you may find the yarn begin to unravel or almost disintegrate before your eyes.
Steaming your knitting is super-fast, and dries in no time. Occasionly, I use a little spray starch, just to give it a little extra punch.
When pinning, some projects will have you pin before you steam, and some after. Don't try stretching the yarn; besides if you followed your pattern correctly, you should have it just about the width and length that was called for. Pin all key points according to the measurements which come with the pattern.
When in doubt, let caution be your guide. After all, you don't want to ruin something that has taken weeks or maybe even months, to finish. Natural fibers, such as wool, cotton, linen, or cashmere can definitely handle the steam blocking. More delicate yarns, such as mohair, angora, or a specialty yarn, do better with just a spray block.
Some very unusual yarns, such as lurex, chenille, fun fur, or eyelash should not be blocked at all, just to be on the safe side.
So there you have it! Once blocked, you will see a difference in your finished knitted projects. It's just one more way to have your family and friends rave over what a great knitter you are!
Sunday, November 20, 2011
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Worm Factory DS5BT 5-Tray Worm Composter, Black
!±8± Worm Factory DS5BT 5-Tray Worm Composter, Black
Post Date : Oct 02, 2011 04:01:03 | Usually ships in 24 hours
- Made with post-consumer recycled plastic, Dimensions 16-inch x 16-inch x 16-inch
- Built in "worm tea" collector tray and spigot for easy draining.
- Year Round Production
- Odor Free Operation
- Expandable up to 7 trays
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Norpro 1 Gallon Ceramic Compost Keeper, White
!±8± Norpro 1 Gallon Ceramic Compost Keeper, White
Post Date : Sep 23, 2011 00:00:29 | Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Norpro's Ceramic Compost Keeper, store peelings, egg shells, coffee grounds and vegetable scraps for transfer to your garden composter. Includes charcoal free filter in lid to keep compost odorless. Is available in white, as shown, and red. Measures 10.5 inches x 8 inches, width x diameter. Use replacement charcoal free filter 93F.
- Stylish 1 Gallon Ceramic Compost Keeper in White
- Stores vegetable peelings, egg shells, coffee grinds and more until ready for transfer to outdoor composter
- Includes odor preventing charcoal free filter in the lid that will last up to 6 months
- Use replacement filters #93F, that are charcoal free and can be rinsed.
- Easily clean with warm soapy water
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Suncast TCB6800 6.5 Cubic Foot Tumbling Composter
!±8±Suncast TCB6800 6.5 Cubic Foot Tumbling Composter
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Price : $92.99
Post Date : Aug 26, 2011 05:07:43
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Worm Factory DS5TT 5-Tray Worm Composter - Terra Cotta
!±8± Worm Factory DS5TT 5-Tray Worm Composter - Terra Cotta
Post Date : Jul 25, 2011 10:10:19 | Usually ships in 24 hours
Worm composting is an incredibly efficient way to convert kitchen scraps, junk mail and cardboard into nutrient-rich compost for your garden. Master gardeners agree that compost produced by worms will produce the best results and help your plants thrive. The Worm Factory's unique stackable, multi-tray design makes it the most efficient worm bin composter around. Worms begin eating waste in the lowest tray, and then migrate upward as food sources in that tray are exhausted. By allowing worms to migrate upward, the worms separate themselves from the finished compost that is ready for the garden. Besides the worm castings that are produced through this process, the Worm Factory also produces a second type of compost. As waste is broken down, moisture filters through your Worm Factory, taking nutrient-rich particles with it. This liquid fertilizer, know as leachate is gathered in the special collection tray of the Worm Factory and can easily be drained from the spigot. Simply add a handful of worms and your organic waste to the bottom tray. The worms will start processing the food. Once the bottom tray is filled add another tray. The worms migrate upward to the newest food source leaving the bottom tray full of nutrient rich compost. As waste is broken down, moisture filters through the system taking nutrient-rich particles with it. You can drain organic liquid fertilizer right from the spigot. It's compact square design gives the Worm Factory the smallest footprint of all worm composters. The Worm Factory's tray stacking system allows it to hold the largest capacity of compost in the smallest amount of space, making it the perfect composter for anyone with space limitations. The Worm Factory is simple to operate. When full, each tray weighs only 12.5 pounds making lifting and arranging trays effortless. The included 16-page instruction manual makes setup fast and easy and gives tips on how to best manage your Worm Factory composter year-round.
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Lifetime 60021 75-Gallon Compost Tumbler, Black
!±8±Lifetime 60021 75-Gallon Compost Tumbler, Black
Brand : Lifetime ProductsRate :
Price : $179.00
Post Date : Jul 16, 2011 07:30:47
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Why spend money on expensive fertilizers when you can create your own composting and reduce landfill waste as well? With a Lifetime Composter you can easily reduce, reuse, and recycle kitchen and garden waste into a rich organic soil conditioner. Compost helps retain the moisture in your soil and adds rich nutrients for healthy plants. The Lifetime Composter is designed with black, double-walled panels to absorb and retain the heat that decomposes the material. An internal bar mixes the compost and allows the flow of oxygen that is necessary to break down the material into a rich, black organic fertilizer for your garden. The lightweight 75 gallon tumbler easily turns on its axis for balanced rotation—saving you the time and effort of turning a compost heap with a pitchfork! You’ll also appreciate the extra large removable lid for easy filling and dumping.
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