Articles written by Jeris Swanhorst
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Sleep Sacks: The Best Swaddle Blankets for Newborn Babies
Swaddling calms baby and is a lifesaver for many tired parents, but choosing the right swaddling blanket can be a challenge.
May 3, 2012
- Jeris Swanhorst
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Knit Baby Socks with a Short Cuff - Free Knitting Pattern
Make warm socks for a 0-6 month-old baby using medium-weight yarn and a set of four size-7 double-pointed knitting needles.
Mar 5, 2012
- Jeris Swanhorst
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Free Crochet Pattern for a Single and Double-Crochet Table Runner
Crochet table runners are easy projects to dress up dining rooms. Washable cotton yarn is the perfect material for table runners.
Feb 6, 2012
- Jeris Swanhorst
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Coming Home from the Hospital Baby Hat - Free Knitting Pattern
Create a customized hat for a newborn to wear home from the hospital using stretchy sock yarn and size 6 knitting needles.
Jan 6, 2012
- Jeris Swanhorst
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Knit a Scarf - Free Knitting Pattern for a Crossover Column Scarf
Knit scarves with super bulky weight yarn and large needles for quick, warm homemade accessories.
Dec 16, 2011
- Jeris Swanhorst
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Free and Easy Crochet Pattern for a Man's Scarf--Great Gift Idea
Looking for a homemade gift idea for the men in your life? This simple crochet pattern creates a classic-style men's scarf in a matter of hours.
Nov 29, 2011
- Jeris Swanhorst
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Slouchy Beret with Sequins - Free Hat Knitting Pattern
Create a stylish knitted beret using sequin yarn. This free pattern creates a modern, slouchy-fitting beret.
Nov 4, 2011
- Jeris Swanhorst
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Holiday Table Runner Free Crochet Pattern
Crochet a festive table runner in traditional holiday colors using simple crochet techniques.
Oct 5, 2011
- Jeris Swanhorst
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Winter Baby Hat Knitting Pattern - Striped Baby Hat with Pom Pom
Knit a cute, warm winter hat for a newborn to 6-month-old baby by using a few simple knitting techniques and two colors of worsted-weight yarn.
Sep 6, 2011
- Jeris Swanhorst
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Wedding Planning Online – An Overview of Wedding Websites
Simplify wedding planning with tips, suggestions, and tools found on convenient wedding planning websites.
Aug 12, 2011
- Jeris Swanhorst
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Book Review of Classic by Erika Knight
Classic: 15 Timeless Designs to Knit and Keep Forever is a collection of luxurious hand-knit patterns.
Jul 22, 2011
- Jeris Swanhorst
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Knit Headband with Bow – Free Knitting Pattern
Knit an easy headband with a bow for a stylish winter accessory. Use simple knitting techniques to create this cute knit headband for teens or adult women.
Jun 28, 2011
- Jeris Swanhorst
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Easy Brunch Recipes - Cookbook Review of Brunch by Parragon Books
Hosting brunch is simple with the cookbook Brunch. Egg recipes, muffin recipes, and waffle recipes are among the inclusions in Brunch.
Jun 27, 2011
- Jeris Swanhorst
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Book Review - The Impatient Patchworker by Jayne Emerson
Emerson provides 20 quick and easy patchwork projects for the home, including patterns for potholders, an apron, table runner and cushions.
May 30, 2011
- Jeris Swanhorst
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Everyday Italian by Giada De Laurentiis – Cookbook Review
This Italian cookbook showcases Giada De Laurentiis recipes, featuring simple, Italian cooking from the popular Food Network chef.
Mar 21, 2011
- Jeris Swanhorst
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Cable Knit Mittens - Free Winter Mittens Knitting Pattern
A decorative cable knitting motif adds detail to these warm, pink mittens. Make these knit mittens in a different color of acrylic yarn, if desired.
Mar 11, 2011
- Jeris Swanhorst
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Quilt Book Review – Quick & Easy Machine Quilts by Gloria Nicol
Find information on easy sewing machine quilting, including quilting supplies, templates, and machine quilting patterns in this book.
Mar 8, 2011
- Jeris Swanhorst
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Knit a Scarf - Circular Blue Scarf Knitting Pattern
Learn how to knit a scarf using soft yarn and double pointed knitting needles with this pattern for a circular or "infinity" scarf.
Feb 28, 2011
- Jeris Swanhorst
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The Martha Stewart Living Cookbook Review - The Original Classics
Find more than 1,000 recipes from Martha Stewart Living Magazine compiled in a comprehensive cookbook featuring cooking basics, cooking tips, and much more.
Feb 28, 2011
- Jeris Swanhorst
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Cable Socks Knitting Pattern - Warm Socks to Knit
Knit wool socks for the winter with this cable stitch knitting pattern. These cute socks are a knitting project for intermediate or advanced knitters.
Feb 22, 2011
- Jeris Swanhorst
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Easy Family Dinners – Cookbook Review of Semi-Homemade Cooking
Find family fun recipes, including dinner recipes for kids, in Sandra Lee's cookbook Semi-Homemade Cooking.
Feb 21, 2011
- Jeris Swanhorst
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Cookbook Fundraisers – Make Your Own Cookbook
Fundraising cookbooks printed by cookbook publishers provide an opportunity for organizations to make a cookbook and sell it for a profit.
Feb 18, 2011
- Jeris Swanhorst
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Charity Knitting – Knit-a-Square for African Orphans
Knitting for charity is a great way to use extra yarn and to help make a difference in the lives of people in need.
Feb 17, 2011
- Jeris Swanhorst
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How to Cook Everything The Basics – Mark Bittman Cookbook Review
Learning how to cook is easy with Mark Bittman's basic recipes for simple cooking. This cookbook, designed for beginners, is thorough and clear.
Feb 14, 2011
- Jeris Swanhorst
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Cookbook Review of Best Loved Desserts
This Good Housekeeping cookbook compiles over 250 of the best dessert recipes from simple cookies to decadent custards.
Feb 7, 2011
- Jeris Swanhorst
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Knit Dog Sweater Pattern for Basic Two Color Sweater
Knitted dog sweaters can be very expensive to purchase, and they might not always fit properly. When it comes to sweaters for dogs, try custom made knits.
Feb 6, 2011
- Jeris Swanhorst
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125 Best Food Processor Recipes – Cookbook Review
One of the best cookbooks to have if cooking with a kitchen food processor, this book has food processor information, uses, and recipes.
Jan 31, 2011
- Jeris Swanhorst
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Top Chef Recipes – Review of Top Chef The Cookbook
On Bravo TV, Top Chef is a reality cooking show. This cookbook takes Top Chef TV into print; learn a favorite top chef recipe and talks about the top chefs.
Jan 24, 2011
- Jeris Swanhorst
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Knit Headband with Crochet Flower - Free Pattern
Learn to knit a flower headband using soft alpaca yarn. Add one or more crochet flowers to complete this knitting and crocheting pattern.
Jan 23, 2011
- Jeris Swanhorst
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Giada De Laurentiis Recipes – Review of Giada's Kitchen Cookbook
Italian food recipes, fun recipes for kids, and menu plans are just a few of the features of this cookbook by food network chef Giada De Laurentiis.
Jan 17, 2011
- Jeris Swanhorst
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Betty Crocker Party Food Cookbook Review
Get easy party food recipes from this Betty Crocker cookbook. The book contains recipes for finger foods, easy desserts, and snacks.
Jan 12, 2011
- Jeris Swanhorst
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Learn to Knit – Knit Knack Kit Book Review
Knit Knack Kit makes learning to knit easy. With knitting instructions and some basic knitting supplies, this kit has everything needed to start knitting.
Jan 7, 2011
- Jeris Swanhorst
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Cookbooks by Giada De Laurentiis
Food Network chefs, like Giada, not only cook their recipes on television but have cookbooks that compile their favorite recipes.
Jan 6, 2011
- Jeris Swanhorst
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Taste of Home Cookbook Review
Find information about the content and features of the cookbook complied of the best recipes ever from readers of Taste of Home Magazine.
Jan 5, 2011
- Jeris Swanhorst
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Knit Baby Blanket Pattern
Create this knit baby blanket with size 11 knitting needles and homespun yarn.
Jan 2, 2011
- Jeris Swanhorst
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Knitting Pattern for a Striped Scarf
Knit this warm winter scarf using double pointed knitting needles and three colors of soft acrylic yarn.
Dec 27, 2010
- Jeris Swanhorst
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Pom Pom Knit Scarf Pattern
This is an easy, warm scarf to knit using garter stitch and two strands of worsted weight yarn held together.
Dec 20, 2010
- Jeris Swanhorst
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Kids Hat to Knit
Knit this striped hat using Lion Brand Wool Ease yarn in two colors and size 8 knitting needles.
Dec 2, 2010
- Jeris Swanhorst
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Women's Hat to Knit - Knitting Pattern for Hat
Knit this winter hat using knit purl ribbing.
Aug 7, 2010
- Jeris Swanhorst
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Women's Winter Hat - Free Knitting Pattern
Knit this warm winter hat for a quick, easy knitting project.
Aug 5, 2010
- Jeris Swanhorst
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Knitted Napkin Rings - Free Knitting Pattern
These simple napkin rings are quick and easy to knit.
Aug 1, 2010
- Jeris Swanhorst
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Tote Bag To Crochet – Free Crochet Pattern
Crochet this tote as a beach bag or a summer carrying bag.
Jul 23, 2010
- Jeris Swanhorst
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Book Club Questions
When hosting a book club, there are several ways to go about starting the discussion and keeping it rolling. Here are some questions to help.
Jun 11, 2010
- Jeris Swanhorst
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Baby Booties and Hat to Knit
Knit warm booties and hat set for baby using Wool Ease Thick & Quick yarn.
Jun 11, 2010
- Jeris Swanhorst
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Gift Ideas for Teen Girls
Shopping for a teen girl may seem like a difficult task, so here are ideas to help find a perfect present.
Jun 9, 2010
- Jeris Swanhorst
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Colorful Homespun Scarf to Knit - Free Knitting Pattern
Knit this multicolor scarf using five colors of homespun yarn and size 11 knitting needles.
May 30, 2010
- Jeris Swanhorst
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One Skein V-Neck Baby Sweater Vest to Knit - Free Pattern
Knit this warm baby sweater vest using size 11 knitting needles and soft, bulky weight acrylic yarn.
May 13, 2010
- Jeris Swanhorst
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Newborn Baby Hat to Knit - Free Knitting Pattern
Knit this baby hat for a newborn using Bernat Softee Baby yarn and size 7 knitting needles.
Apr 25, 2010
- Jeris Swanhorst
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Free Knitting Pattern for Dishcloths Using Size 8 Needles
Knit this pair of dishcloths using cotton yarn and size 8 knitting needles. Knit them for the kitchen or to give as a homemade gift.
Apr 25, 2010
- Jeris Swanhorst
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Ribbed Cuff Baby Socks to Knit - Free Knitting Pattern
Knit these baby socks using acrylic worsted weight yarn and size 7 double pointed needles.
Apr 16, 2010
- Jeris Swanhorst
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