Craft Site Directory Newsletter: January 2006
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SECTION 3):*~*: Relaxing Winter Crafts

Now that the holiday season is over, it's time to relax! How about curling up on the couch with a craft project? Listed here are ideas for craft projects that can be completed while relaxing on the sofa:

Crocheting and knitting projects are great to sit back and relax with. As long as you don't try to rush yourself, even learning to crochet or knit can be a relaxing, enjoyable activity. For crocheting instructions, visit http://www.anniesattic.com/crochet/content.html?type_id=S. If you would like to learn how to knit, http://www.knittinghelp.com is a good place to start. If you run into any problems and need to ask a question, at http://www.knittersreview.com/forum/ you can find a very helpful and friendly knitting forum. For those who already know how to crochet or knit, here are some links to fun projects.

Lion Brand Yarn has added 3 new free knitting patterns to their website:
http://cache.lionbrand.com/content-knittingPatternIndex.html

At Annie's Attic you can find a free crocheting pattern of the day. The pattern changes daily, so visit often:
http://www.anniesattic.com/free_pattern_day/index.html

Hand embroidery projects are also great for an evening on the sofa(in front of a fireplace if possible!). For instructions, visit http://www.heritageshoppe.com/heritage/stitches/stitchmenu.html. If you already know the basics, you can find many free hand embroidery designs on this site, http://www.needlecrafter.com/. Click on 'library', then 'designs' to view the archives.

Scrapbooking would be difficult to do while relaxing on the couch, but how about getting those photographs organized? Sit down after work one evening to look through and organize your photos. This is one of the first steps towards getting started scrapbooking. For a complete guide to scrapbooking, visit http://www.scrapfriends.us/articles/beginning_techniques.html.

Follow these links for additional craft projects ideal for sitting back to relax with:
http://www.vintagecraftpatterns.info/ - A variety of needlework instructions and free patterns
http://www.p2designs.com/Links-CharityPatterns.htm - Crocheting, knitting and sewing patterns for charity or personal use

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SECTION 1):*~*: What's New at CraftSiteDirectory.com?

SECTION 2):*~*: Valentine's Day Card Making Projects
Instructions to make your own cards for Valentine's Day or just to say "I Love You".

SECTION 3):*~*: Relaxing Winter Crafts
Ideas for craft projects that can be completed while relaxing on the sofa.

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