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I HEART CABLES

January 13, 2012

I love cables. In fact, I’ve always loved them, simple ones, intricate ones, absolutely all of them. When I was a teenager I knew how to knit them but actually only one type which was simple and always turning in the same direction. That’s how my love for cables hid deep down in my heart

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10 Charming Ways to Brighten Up Your Entryway
April 24, 2025
Your entryway is the first impression guests receive of your home, and it should reflect warmth, style, and functionality. Whether your space is grand or compact, updating and illuminating your entryway can make it feel more inviting. In this article, we explore ten charming and creative ways to brighten up your entryway and transform it…
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Modern Chullo
January 18, 2013
The Modern Chullo was inspired by a very un-modern tradition, the South American Chullo Hat. A knitting tradition, made mainly in alpaca, mostly knit by men, with earflaps and many colors. Most folks don’t know that the chullo, like irish knit sweaters, often tell the story of the wearer. Marital status, home town among other…
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Chompers
March 24, 2011
Spring is a beautiful but also very messy time of year. Depending on the part of the country in which you live, you normally deal with thawing snow or lots of rainy days. Either way, you get mud. In an effort to keep toddlers in a somewhat presentable state, these knit pants fold up, hopefully…
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Behind the Scenes – Photography
December 22, 2009
As resident Petite Purls photo editor I thought I would fill you in on a bit of how things happen behind the scenes. We have seen so many comments complimenting the wonderful photography in this issue, which for me personally is very rewarding. It means I did my job well, and it also means our…
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