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By Anonymous | Wednesday, June 6, 2012 - 10:58
  Have you thought about what you might do for Knit and Crochet in Public?  Grab a few friends, your knitting or crochet, a chair and enjoy a day in the park talking and sharing your work.  Knitting and crocheting in public is a great way for people to come together, share ideas and make new...
By Amy Olson | Monday, June 4, 2012 - 12:07
 NEW Red Heart Boutique Yarns are here! Hooray! You have to try them out and let us know which one is your new favorite. Boutique Chic - Amazing chenille yarn with faux fur poms attached randomly along the yarn. One skein knits or crochets up to a gorgeous scarf that looks like it cost a fortune, only you...
By Anonymous | Thursday, May 31, 2012 - 14:12
 When you think of Ribbons, what comes to mind?  A colorful strip of fabric used to tie in your hair, an award, garment trim or something to tie packages to make them look pretty.  Have you ever thought about knitting or crocheting with it? Boutique Ribbons yarn is the newest ruffle yarn and is the...
By Anonymous | Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 08:27
Can you believe it’s been 10 weeks since we’ve begun the 3rd season of the WNSC?  Time always seems to fly by so quickly, just as these Wednesday nights have.  I can say that I was able to complete several things along the way … 2 UFO’s (unfinished objects) and then I made several...
By Amy Olson | Friday, May 11, 2012 - 10:50
 Where: First floor – Renwick Gallery The Renwick Gallery is located at Pennsylvania Avenue at 17th Street, NW Washington, DC.When: July 20, 2012, February 3, 201340 Under 40 features 40 artists born since 1972 – the year that the contemporary craft and decorative arts program from the Smithsonian...
By Bobbie Matela | Friday, May 11, 2012 - 13:27
 I’m writing to let you know about a few of the most noteworthy projects I’ve spotted in current magazines that use our Red Heart yarns. Lacy Cable Vest: This stunning vest is on the cover of the summer Love of Knitting magazine! Designer Julie Farmer created cables that have some interesting...
By Anonymous | Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 17:10
  It’s Wednesday, and we are now on week 9 of the WNSC.  We are approaching the end of this season … can’t believe how quickly this time has gone.  I've used this time each week to work on projects not only for myself, but also as gifts.   I...
By Anonymous | Monday, May 14, 2012 - 14:01
 Do you have a difficult time finding something you can knit or crochet for Dad?  Nothing says *I Love You* like homemade gifts, from both kids and adults.  I’ve been making gifts for my Dad since I was very young and he still loves them.  Here are a few knit and crochet ideas for different...
By Nancy J Thomas | Tuesday, May 8, 2012 - 11:36
The go-to colors for the upcoming summer season are easy – red, white and blue!  Whether you picnic inside or out, decorate for all the patriotic holidays – Memorial Day, Flag Day, Fourth of July. At Red Heart, we have patterns that are perfect for showing your American spirit. We have 2 brand...
By Anonymous | Wednesday, May 9, 2012 - 09:04
 It’s my favorite day of the week …. WEDNESDAY! It’s a raining again today, but that’s not a bad thing. We need the rain and it’s a perfect day to curl up in a comfy chair and crochet. This is a perfect time for me to work on gift items for this year.  Last week I was making...