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Photo: Image bank by GOFFKEIN.PRO/ShutterstockThis article may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please read our disclosure for more information. Cozy knits and steaming teacups are the perfect fall accessories. Whether you’re an experienced crafter or just starting out, knitting …
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Designers from across Scotland came up with designs based on the “iconic” cloisters of the Gilmorehill campus and the “modernism” of the library. Crafters will also be able to knit a scarf emblazoned with the arrows of the university. The book comes after the university launched its own yarn called …
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Boulder recorded its first measurable snowfall of the season Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning while Denver has yet to receive its first snowfall, according to the National Weather Service. Only 0.1 inches of snowfall must be recorded to be considered the first snowfall of the season. Boulder received 0.3 inches …
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Each parent has their own way of connecting with baby and for some this includes “carrying baby” through slings. Earlier this year, MOBY introduced new Mickey and Minnie Drawings to their collection and now they have welcomed a new friend: Winnie the Pooh! (Please note this article contains affiliate links. …
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123rf Verbs like “chanter” have “sang” and “sang”; verbs like “swing” have “swang” and “swung”. The motive differs only in the past. OPINION: Several readers ask why some people say He rang me rather than He called me. The story is complex, but perfectly understandable. English verbs have three distinct …
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Photo: Nynne Schröder This article may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please read our disclosure for more information. If there’s one thing for sure, it’s winter is coming and you’re going to need a scarf. And not only that, …
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From leopard spots to tiger stripes, the fur patterns in cats are among the most immediately recognizable marks in the animal kingdom. Now, researchers have identified the gene behind these models. Analysis of skin samples from cat embryos at different stages of development has helped experts at the HudsonAlpha Institute …
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Photo: Stock Photos from GOFFKEIN.PRO/ShutterstockThis article may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please read our disclosure for more information. Cozy knits and steaming teacups are the perfect fall accessories. Whether you are an experienced craftsman or just starting out, …
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Kirsten Dunst hit the Venice International Film Festival today in multiple patterns and colors. The actress made an appearance at the Italian festival wearing a high collar midi dress of Salvatore Ferragamo. The geometric patterned red silk dress was covered in a complementary red and black printed blazer and it …
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MY mother was a fantastic knitter. I remember the rhythmic swing of her knitting needles, balls of yarn, the variety of stitches – solid, inside out, crewneck, and rib – and how she would peek every now and then. on the grounds, usually taken from Woman’s Way magazine. . Gradually, …
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TSAR carpet has just released its latest: the Forma collection. Showcasing 25 bold and energetic patterns, the premium, hand-tufted flooring series blurs the line between applied design and fine art. Using texture, combinations of fibers, new layering techniques and seamless gradient transitions, Forma is a collection full of playful optimism. …
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Sometimes a direct message on Instagram can lead to a business partnership. Last year, Marissa Freed, president of the former Winnipeg clothing company Freed & Freed International, heard from many people in the company about Indigo Arrows, a booming homewares brand that uses Minimalist traditional designs drawn from Anishinaabe pottery …
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The mystery of why Eleonora’s hawks migrate on longer routes in a complex ‘zig-zag’ pattern has long baffled scientists. But they are now on the verge of discovering the answer after discovering that the birds do this not only to benefit from stronger tailwinds, but also to take detours to …
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Christmas time arrives every year, bringing with it festive family reunions, fun holiday parties, and endless parties. We can smell the divine aroma of cinnamon and cranberry simmering on the stove, and we can certainly taste our grandma’s homemade cheese straws (maybe a little too much). It’s the best time …
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Mesh dinner jacket The perfect summer blazer is an extremely hard thing to find. Or it was until Emporio Armani showed off this argyle plaid jacket constructed from a delicate breathable mesh (jacket, $ 1,995 and tank top, $ 475). Swedish surf shorts You do not have to live in …
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NEW YORK (AP) – Theaters are dusting off spider webs and coming to life, the streets of midtown Manhattan are alive, Bruce Springsteen is back on Broadway. And on Monday, the fashion world came together to join another New York staple, designer Marc Jacobs, and celebrate the return of the …
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The calls of more than a dozen species of songbirds follow patterns similar to those used in human speech, according to a new study. Zoologists at McGill University in Canada analyzed calls from 15 species of birds, including wild canaries, zebra finches, chaffinch, swamp sparrows and sedge warblers. The longer …
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I have rarely visited South East Queens. I was there a lot more when I lived in Bay Ridge as I could cycle almost straight east and end up there. I would run myself to see how fast I could do a round trip from Bay Ridge to, say, Laurelton …
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Do you want to create looks from “Schitt’s Creek?” The Lion Brand Yarn Co., a fifth generation family business, will launch official “Schitt’s Creek” yarns and patterns, which will be available for sale later this year. This collaboration is the result of a licensing agreement between Lion Brand and ITV …
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After each census, the legislative and congressional districts are redrawn to ensure that each has roughly the same number of people. In some states, this is a partisan, gerrymandered, undemocratic mess. But in Washington state the lines are drawn by a bipartite commission with citizen contribution, which means that both …
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Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships, so we may receive compensation for certain links to products and services. Does your outfit need a little oomph? A little something extra? Something to go from “just okay” to “outfit of the day”? There is a solution you can always count on: get a …
Read More »Affordable Women’s Clothing Store Patterns & Dots to Open at Empire Outlets
STATEN ISLAND, NY – A new clothing store specializing in affordable women’s clothing is making its way to Empire Outlets in St. George. The 350,000 square foot shopping complex, located next to the St. George Ferry Terminal, has announced that Patterns & Dots is rolling out multiple locations across town …
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Analysis of the recent ALXnow poll of the Alexandria mayoral race shows hundreds of apparently fraudulent votes. In response to allegations that a candidate appeared to benefit from a quick repeat vote, ALXnow performed an IP address analysis of the votes. Our analysis showed 167 votes cast from non-US IP …
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It’s always the first thing people say when Becky Male talks about swimsuit knitting patterns. “They can’t believe people wore woolens to swim in the 1940s and 1950s,” she smiles. “But really, it was the most efficient material available to use – Lycra wasn’t invented until the 1970s, after all. …
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Harmful medical practices, such as inappropriate opioid prescribing and racial and income discrimination in clinical settings, can vary among medical practices and individuals. Patients may find that even common primary health care services, such as chest x-rays or referral to a heart or lung specialist, can vary widely depending on …
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Having previously worked with Los Angeles-based interior design firm Bells + Whistles, Jillian and Tim recruited them again to renovate a home in Rancho Mirage, Calif., Near Palm Springs. The original home was built in 1957 by iconic architect Donald Wexler as part of Thunderbird North, a community of 10 …
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Have you recently taken an after-hours walk on Electric Avenue? Did you notice anything different ?! After overcoming many obstacles, the Electric Patterns Project (produced by The Brixton Project, funded by Lambeth Council and National Lottery Patrimony Fund) is put online and clarification on a street near you with bold …
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One of the many wonders of the the foreigner series were the beautiful costumes, including a lot of craftsmanship. Among these were some amazing knit items, and they spurred a whole army of cuffs, a set of capes, and enough hoods to outfit the necks of herds of giraffes. the …
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Outlander Knitting will be available for purchase in October 2020 the foreigner has certainly captured our hearts. It also inspired a lot of content. The last one is Outlander Knit, filled with knitted patterns inspired by the series. The collector from abroad went to Instagram to share the news that …
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To learn a skill like knitting, you must immerse yourself in the process and embrace the virtue of patience. But Jenny Benjamin thinks quick wins are also important. “A scarf seems like a great, simple knitting project. Go straight ahead and continue. But to make a scarf long enough, you …
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A company providing knitting and crochet supplies has released free materials to help people stay busy during the coronavirus lockdown. Sittingbourne-based Knitting Network, co-owned by Iwade resident Amy Last, has released various patterns for people following government guidelines. An example of some work The majority of the firm’s clientele are …
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And it’s not just about knitting patterns anymore: sites like Ravelry provide a “safe space” to discuss politics. Deplorable Knitter and Medora Van Denburgh, who runs a 239-member Bernie Sanders group on Ravelry, both said they live in areas that generally lean in the political direction opposite to theirs, and …
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Spring is right around the corner, and that means we’ll soon be swapping sweaters for sweatshirts as the temperatures (hopefully!) warm up a bit. So why not get ingenious and make this children’s sweatshirt for that important little person in your life? Our exclusive kids’ sweatshirt pattern uses super soft …
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Oversized sweaters are perfect for lazy weekends, when the only thing on your to-do list is catching up on that new Netflix show or snuggling up on the couch with a good book. Our exclusive oversized boyfriend sweatshirt design is not only soft and comfy, but also stylish enough to …
Read More »What is Amigurumi? Learn more about cute craft and amigurumi patterns
Photo bank of Elena Schweitzer / ShutterstockThis article may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please read our disclosure for more information. Learning crafts like crochet can bring you joy for a lifetime. The skills learned give you the opportunity …
Read More »Knit a pretty linen lace top for the summer
Whether you’re hitting the beach or staying on English soil, this seasonal blanket is the perfect partner for a happy summer vacation. Follow our free knitting pattern below for your step-by-step instructions. MEASUREMENTS To fit bust 82-92(97- 107:112-122)cm; Finished measurements: Bust 97(113:129)cm; Length up to the neck 54(57:60)cm MATERIALS 6(7:7) …
Read More »Knitting machines feed on computer generated models for 3D shapes – TechCrunch
Finally, a use for that industrial knitting machine you bought at a garage sale! Carnegie Mellon researchers have created a method that generates knitting patterns for arbitrary 3D shapes, opening up the possibility of “knitting on demand.” Think about 3D printing, but softer. The idea is actually pretty compelling to …
Read More »“Skyknit”: knitting patterns produced by a neural network
AI Weirdness’s Janelle Shane is awesome – she’s trained neural networks to invent all kinds of hilarious material, from new color names to weird new cooking recipes to original Dungeons and Dragons spells. Recently, she decided to train a neural network on knitting patterns, and he started spitting out new …
Read More »An algorithm that converts 3D meshes into machine knit patterns
A group of CMU researchers has created a generalizable approach to converting pattern files generated by 3D design packages into knitting patterns that can be fed into a variety of computerized knitting machines, which then “print” the solid into knitting it. Textile artists have long emphasized that knitting and other …
Read More »Knit for a Cause: Purple baby hats signal normal crying, aim to prevent shaken baby syndrome
Using soft yarns in shades of purple, artisans can knit or crochet a message of support for babies born at two Spokane hospitals. As part of a popular campaign in the United States organized by the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome, Click for Babies: Period of PURPLE Crying Caps …
Read More »Hobbycraft Brings Back Vintage Knitwear Patterns from the 1940s to 1980s – Retro Knitting Patterns
Fans of knitting who love the vintage look will be delighted to hear that the Hobbycraft craft store has been bringing back popular designs from the 1940s … And, with any luck, they should be available in time for Christmas! The craft retailer worked with the Women’s Institute on the …
Read More »Links to new chemo cap designs
If you’ve been doing chemo caps with me for the past few years and are fed up with the standard models we use, I’ve got some good news. Here are links to models that I haven’t shared with you before. I have crochet and knitting patterns so take your pick …
Read More »Mary Thomas’s Book of Knitting Patterns by Mary Thomas, Paperback
This book contains the fruits of centuries of knitting experience and invention and is probably the best manual of knitting patterns ever written. As you turn its pages, you’ll see the patterns go from the simplest to the most elaborate. You will find it to be the best arrangement for …
Read More »Links to Free Patterns for Doll Clothes
Over the weekend I started looking on Ravelry for free doll clothes patterns for 18 inch dolls. These are designs that will fit Modern Girl or My Life dolls that Courier News purchases to give to foster daughters through CASA SHaW, the court-appointed special advocates for Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren …
Read More »Holiday Gifts: Quick and Fun Knitted Hat Patterns
ombrehat.jpg The Easy Ombre soft hat. Free pattern on Ravelry. I loved doing this; it was quick and easy, and the stranding’s double layer of yarn makes it warmer than you might think. (Mary Mooney/staff) All hail the humble hat. It uses a (relatively) limited amount of yarn, it can …
Read More »Holiday Gifts: Knit Scarf Patterns That Save Sanity
hitchhiker.jpg I love the Hitchhiker scarf. I wear this one all the time, and I knit myself a second one in shades of blue. Let’s hear him out for selfish knitting! (Mary Mooney/staff) I love scarves. Wear them, make them, pass them on to others. In our mild Pacific Northwest …
Read More »Free baby knitting patterns: toys, clothes and blankets
Baby hand knits are one of the most beautiful handmade items you can create. They are welcomed as great gifts, made with love for a newborn, and they can be passed on to other babies – or even the next generation – once they have outgrown them. Knitting baby clothes …
Read More »free sewing patterns for knitted sweaters
Brighten up your spring wardrobe with a beautiful marinière. This exclusive knitting pattern is all you need to get started. MEASUREMENTS To fit bust 81-86(92-97:102-107)cm; Finished measurements: Bust 102(112:122)cm; Shoulder length 52(54:56)cm; Sleeve length 45(46:48)cm. MATERIALS 7(8:9) 50g balls of Debbie Bliss dk cotton in each of Fuchsia 58 (A) …
Read More »Links to Free Aran Hat Patterns
If knitting plain hats or tuques gets boring, or if the prospect of making them makes you sleepy, you might want to do something more complicated. Sometimes focusing on a good challenge is very satisfying. I was better at finishing hats quickly when knitting stripes and basket weave hats, but …
Read More »Free Knitting Patterns: Knit a Scandinavian Sweater
Snuggle up in our exclusive Sarah Lund inspired winter snowflake sweater or, if you’re quick, start knitting now and create the ultimate Christmas gift this year. MEASUREMENTS To fit bust 81(86:92:97:102)cm; Finished measurements Bust 92(99:106:113:121)cm; Length to center back neck 61(63:65:67:69)cm; Sleeve length 44cm for all sizes MATERIALS 10(11:11:12:12) 50g …
Read More »Free patterns for Christmas decorations
Pam wants a Christmas tree at the Somerset County Festival of Trees with knitted/crocheted ornaments At the suggestion of a reader, the tree will attract attention and raise funds for the Giralda de Saint-Hubert. This column provides web addresses where readers can print or download free patterns for tree ornaments. …
Read More »Knitting Pros Push Traditional Newfoundland Patterns
Two women from the province are keeping the culture alive by recreating and sharing rare Newfoundland knitting patterns. Christine LeGrow, owner of Spindrift Handknits, and Shirley “Shirl the Purl” Scott put together patterns for hand-knit items such as trigger mitts, flapper caps and scarves. Scott, originally from New Brunswick, said …
Read More »Free Aran Patterns for Kids
This week I started posting links to free patterns for Aran sweaters. These are cardigans and sweaters that have intricate twists and textures, similar to a style that developed on the Aran Islands off the coast of Ireland. They’re fun to knit and a lot easier than a lot of …
Read More »Moncrieff: Nine peculiar knitting patterns to wrap your head around
[Tumblr] Have you ever dreamed of crocheting a crotch and embroidering an erogenous zone? Coming soon on today’s show, Séan will chat with a naughty knitter, all about his stitch pattern book Knit your own Kama Sutra. craft queen Geraldine Warnerwho goes by the name of Trixie von Purl, has …
Read More »Brooke Roberts turns brain scans into knitting patterns
Cardiac radiographer and designer Brooke Roberts used digital knitting technology to create garments with patterns based on brain MRIs and medical images (+ interview). Based in London Brooke Robert mesh images of brain segments captured during medical examinations with the designs of Dutch artist MC Escher to create her current …
Read More »Exclusive: free knitting patterns worthy of a supermodel
Cara Delevingne, Lily Allen and Harry Styles love it: knitting is officially cool. Join us with five free knitting patterns for beginners and beyond, from the knitwear brand of Lily Cole and Katherine Poulton THROUGH Rachel Dove | September 21, 2014 ” Knitting soothes the troubled mind, and neither does …
Read More »Looking for chemo cap patterns?
In today’s column in Courier News and Home News Tribune, I asked readers to consider making cotton hats for chemotherapy patients, and said I would provide some designs here on the blog. I do not have permission to reprint any of these patterns here, but I am more than happy …
Read More »11 Knit and Crochet Throw Patterns to Keep You Warm
The coast is in the grip of another winter storm (with another looming later in the week) and Punxsutawney Phil has just declared six more weeks of winter! When will this end? Might as well give in and curl up under a big crochet or knit throw project until spring. …
Read More »REVEALED: Eddie Redmayne before he got famous… modeling knitting patterns (but he’s still gorgeous)
REVEALED: Eddie Redmayne before he got famous… modeling knitting patterns (but he’s still gorgeous) By Lucy Buckland Published: 10:24 a.m. EST, March 6, 2013 | Update: 2:47 a.m. EST, March 7, 2013 He’s now a Hollywood A-Lister who’s been the toast of the Oscars and arguably one of the hottest …
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