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Learning to crochet or knit has gone the way of learning to cook for a lot of women (some men). As women took on careers outside the home (and they should if they like) the idea of knitting and...

Be sure to use a LARGE hook when getting started so she can see AND feel the shape of the stitches. You don't say if you can sign? You might want to the United Way in your area to find out which...

I think you're right the problem is with the yarn. Very annoying after going through all that work. Made a dog sweater for a Weinmaraner --- that's a LARGE and it took time and effort. I hope it...

The first thing you need to create a bullion sticth is Patience, followed by Practice.

Create a practice piece of crochet us dc and work up a few rows, so you have some cloth to grip.

If the...

Anyone have any advice on how to stop crochet items from stretching out of shape?

I make pet sweaters, among other things, and it never fails...within a day or two the sweater is stretched and...

Often just flushing the eyes with cool water will do the trick. Lots of the commercial remedies don't work or add to the problem.

Really flush them, don't just dribble water into them. Turn your...

Mr. Armstrong is just one more in an ever growing line of liars and cheats who make millions deceiving people. The fact that "everyone is doing it" is no excuse. But it sure is reason for all...

It's not too late to get the flu shot. Check with your local health department if you medical provider or drug store isn't offering it.

The more people who get vaccinated the better it will be for...

There are a number of sites that REQUIRE a person to join Facebook in order to visit. This sounds like one of them. Avoid it unless you absolutely must access the site.

Remember sites like...

It's not too late to get the flu shot. Many county health departments make it available free. This year the flu particularly nasty and got a late start, so you can still protect yourself by getting...

Currently, the psychological community makes little distinction between sociopath and psychopath. At one time the sociopaths were thought to have little empathy and could be emotionally cruel but...

It's very common that the least appreciate child often become the one siblings and aging parents depend on most. As long as you are happy without yourself, their opinions are of little consequence.

Allfreecrochet.com and crochetspot.com both have links to charity projects. Though most people are aware of caps for chemo patients and lapghans for homeless, etc. there are a number of others. ...

Good Luck with your business. One piece of advice is make sure someone ELSE tries your patterns before you post/sell them.

Too often patterns found on the Internet are incomplete or misleading. ...

It depends on when the pattern was written. Newer pattterns say to chain and then turn. Older patterns advise turning then chain. It makes ABSOLUTELY no difference to the crocheted piece. Do what...

Pet Loss Grief Support, The Rainbow Bridge Poem, Monday Candle Ceremony is a good place to start.

It's a helpful site for people who have lost their pets and has been around for quite a while. ...

The puppy probably made a snack out of it. Dogs LOVES plastic. Don't be surprised if you see little green specks in it's poop.

No harm as long as the puppy doesn't make a habit out of eating...

I like the show, but think it's losing some of it's mojo. Tony is beginning to look older than Gibbs. The plot are getting very thin. However as an Man from U.N.C.L.E. fan, it's good to see David...

Try the exercises recommended for people on long plane flights. Move you feet back and forth from the ankles. Then shift left to right and back a few times. If there's room, stretch you leg out...

An easy stitch marker that almost every woman has is an earring. The pierced variety work really well as you just put the shaft through the stitch, put on the plastic holder, and your stitch is...

There is increasing scientific evidence that eating out. Resulting in a diet consisting of too much artifical colors, flavors and preservatives is a major contributor to the obesity problem in the...

Good for you. You were / are a true parent to your son.

It's not "kinda sad" it's incredibly sad and very destructive to our society. Three friends of mine, all past 60, are supporting adult kids and grandkids. True, there are people who are...

It stands for "double knit" and is often used for projects calling for sports weight yarn. It is lighter than worsted weight.

I had yard sale yarn luck this weekend. Though the seller was NASTY. Think she was selling off her Mom's stash as she was clueless about the different types of yarns in the box. She acted like it...