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   <title>About.com Knitting: What's Hot Now</title>
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   <description>These articles that had the largest increase in popularity over the last week</description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Sprout Baby Hat]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[This cute infant hat knitting pattern features a picot edge, a quick knitting Stockinette body with easy decreases into an I-cord topper with a cute little leaf on the end.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Bias Knit Washcloth]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[This super-easy Christmas-colored washcloth makes a cheerful addition to any kitchen or bathroom. Or knit up a couple in different colors and add them to a holiday gift of bath items. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Hand Felting]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Felting with the use of a washing machine is the preferred method because it is quick and easy, but if you don't have access to a machine, you can felt by hand with these tips.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Getting Rid of Moths]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[A moth infestation can be incredibly frustrating. Here are some tips on getting the moths out of your wool and yarn stash.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Sock on Two Circulars]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Do basically the same thing you just did on the second needle so that you have half of your stitches on each needle and can shape the gusset and knit the foot of your sock.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Felting Front Loader]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[If you have a front-loading washing machine, you might have been told or somehow convinced yourself that it isn't possible to felt knitting with your machine. It certainly is possible, but you might not get the exact same results as someone using a top-loading machine.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Clutch Bag]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[A small clutch is the perfect bag for a night on the town or to slip into a larger bag to hold makeup. Here's a quick, easy knitting pattern for a small silver clutch.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Superwash Wool]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Superwash wool is a special kind of wool that some knitters love for its ease of use.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Knit Border]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Knitting a border onto an afghan or blanket after you've worked the main body is a great way to add cohesion and a literal border around your work. Knitting a border is not difficult, but on a big piece it can take some time.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[German Twisted Cast On]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Finishing a stitch in German twisted cast on from this point is easy, just drop the yarn around your thumb and pull tight.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Wreath Christmas Ornament]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[This Christmas ornament wreath takes very little in the way of time or supplies to make, and it can be used as an ornament on the tree, a decoration for a gift box or bag or as a pin to wear during the holidays.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Entrelac Knitting 2]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Entrelac knitting is a series of triangles and squares built on top of each other to present a woven look. Once you've worked the base triangles, it's time to add the side triangles and work the purl-side triangles.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Storing Wool]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Storing wool to protect it from moths is very important since your stash can be a big investment. Here are some ides on how to protect your wool knitting yarn from moths. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Needle Felting]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Deciding how you want the needle felting on your felted fabric to look is the next consideration when preparing to needle felt a project.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Mercerized Cotton]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Mercerized cotton is a special kind of yarn that you might want to use for knitting projects. Here's a quick overview of what it is, how it's made and where it got its strange name.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Knit Picks Harmony]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Most everyone who has tried the Knit Picks Options needles really enjoys them, and now there's another option for people who prefer wooden needles but would like the ease of interchangeables. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Make a Felted Swatch]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[If you're planning a felting project from scratch, you need to know how much your knitting is going to shrink in order to come out with a finished felted project you'll be happy with. Once again it all comes down to the swatch.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Knit on Plane]]></title>
         <link>http://knitting.about.com/od/knittingsafety/f/knitting_plane.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[All knitters who travel wonder if they can take their knitting on a plane. The answer is yes, but there are some guidelines to make knitting on a plane safer and easier. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Dropped Stitches]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Usually dropping stitches in knitting is not a good thing, but sometimes a drop stitch can be used to make a very cool look. Here's how you drop stitches and why you would want to. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Snowman Towel]]></title>
         <link>http://knitting.about.com/od/christmaspatterns/p/snowman-towel.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[This cute and easy snowman towel is worked in Reverse Stockinette Stitch with the snowman pattern in normal Stockinette. Or call the Stockinette side the front, whichever you prefer. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Easy Baby Booties]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Baby booties or baby socks are a great present for a new little one, and they're super quick to knit as well. This basic pattern leaves lots of room for embellishment, from changing the stitch pattern to adding embroidery when they're finished.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Resizing a Hat Pattern]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Sometimes you'll find a great pattern for a knit hat that you really love, but maybe it's not the right size to fit the person you are knitting for. Resizing a hat pattern is not all that difficult, but it does involve some math (and the dreaded gauge swatch).]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Christmas Knitting Patterns]]></title>
         <link>http://knitting.about.com/od/christmaspatterns/tp/christmas-patterns.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[These free knitting patterns for Christmas knitting projects will allow you to decorate your home in knits. From stockings to ornaments, knit tinsel and more, you can deck the halls with lots of knitting and with ease.]]></description>
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