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My True Nature is the Heart
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This week as I sit to write I want to honour and acknowledge all of the women and men who find themselves not only caring for children and grandchildren but sisters, brother, mothers, fathers and friends in their many times and places of transition. At the Twisted Purl we hear many stories of the human condition, and today I want to share a special chant from Mirka Scalco Kraftsow, the yoga teacher that I have been studying and practising with since 2007.
Atma Hrdaye ( My true nature is the Heart)
Hrdayam Mayi ( My Heart is my true Nature)
Aham amrte (I am the Bliss of the Heart)
Anandam brahmani ( The Heart that I am is the unending bliss of Oneness)
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Atma Hrdaye - Chant with Mirka Scalco Kraftsow
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When we give our lives and heart in service to our families, friends and community having a way to recharge and nourish is important for our own personal health. I feel truly blessed to have Mirka in my life and to share sacred practice with her as I take this human adventure. Enjoy this chant and may it bring solace as you sit and pick up some knitting to create a much needed equilibrium in your life.
Much love,
Kathleen
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Drop In and Knit with Kathleen, Monday Evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
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New Yarns To The Twisted Purl
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Airspun by Jody Long
Just as it sounds, it is absolutely heavenly! Airspun is an air-blown chain knit yarn. The yarn has very generous length due to the technology used to blow air into the core of the yarn. The result of using such method creates a very lofty and extremely light DK weight yarn.
View Airspun Yarn >>>
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Autumn Hues Airspun Pattern Book
This collection of 8 designs was created especially for Airspun! It features sweaters, cardigan, mitts and scarves. Treat Yourself!
View Autumn Hues Pattern Book >>>
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Big Big Wool by Rowan
Big Wool goes even bigger! This much-loved yarn has been doubled! Achieve super-quick results in no time at all with this next generation yarn. Warm and cosy, this 100% merino wool has a beautifully balanced palette of shades to choose from.
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Coconut Snood
by Quail Studio
A cosy snood is the ideal winter accessory. Knitted in simple garter stitch and using BIG Big Wool held double, this design by Quail Studio is a super-speedy knit!
View Coconut Snood Pattern >>
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What else can you knit with super chunky yarn?
• Hats knit up really quickly when you use big knitting needles and thick wool. You can easily knit a hat from start to finish using super chunky yarn and 10 or 12mm needles.
• Scarves knit in super chunky yarn are so cosy and comforting. They also knit up a a lot faster than one made from thinner wool.
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• Blankets are an ideal knitting project to use with super chunky yarn. They also look really awesome in your home, and will be much faster to knit up than non chunky blankets. Baby Blanket Pattern
• Super chunky sweaters look truly modern and awesome! Fast to knit, they are perfect for beginner knitters and for anyone looking for a fun and fast garment to knit from super chunky yarn.
• Super chunky cardigans are another wardrobe staple that any modern knitter will love to stitch up.
• Baskets. For a wonderful knitting idea for not only knitting with, but also storing, super chunky yarn, how about stitching up a basket?
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• Baby clothes. You may have thought that baby clothes are not an option for knitting with super chunky yarn. It is an ideal yarn for knitting baby clothes and accessories such as blankets and even toys.
• Tea cosies. If you are looking for a fast knitting project for your home that you can knit with super chunky yarn, a tea cosy is a great option. If you are making a cosy for a small teapot, you can probably whip one up in around half an hour.
• Headbands. This is really such a fast knitting project, and they look great. Headbands knit with super chunky yarn are also very warm and cosy to wear, and make excellent gifts.
• Gloves and mittens. Thick, warm, cosy, and fast. For a really easy garment to knit with super chunky yarn, you might like to try some fingerless mittens.
• Cushions are one of the best things that you can knit with super chunky yarn. They look quite simply stunning and will add a statement to any room
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