How to thread, cast on and bind off on a Singer LK100 knitting machine
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A video tutorial of how to thread the yarn, cast on and cast off on a Singer LK100 knitting machine.
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Changing sponge bars on Brother KH260 knitting machine and KR260 Ribber
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How to change sponge bars for your knitting machine. They need to be replaced every 2 years or more frequently. You can pick a quick way, or cheap way to get the job done.
Read MoreCrochet a textured throw blanket (easy pattern)
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This is a simple, 1 stitch, crochet pattern that creates a textured stripe. Use a big yarn for a blanket, or fine yarn for scarf or baby blanket. The pattern is suitable for both male and female.
Read MoreMachine knit a simple square sweater
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Learn how to machine knit a simple square shape sweater that is warm and comfortable, and how to calculate from swatch to fit your own size. The principle works for either machine or hand knit.
Read MoreHow to convert LK100 into a small knitting machine
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How to convert a second hand Singer LK100 knitting machine into a portable mini knitting machine. Why is a mid-gauge plastic bed second hand machine your best choice of first knitting machine.
Read MoreWhite Wood Ear and Lotus Seed Soup Recipe
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How to cook the popular Chinese sweet herbal soup - White Wood Ear and Lotus Seed soup. It generates fluid, nourishes lung and calms the spirit.
Read MoreSimple living (book review)
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Tips and ideas to live a simple, calm, stress-free lifestyle. We do not need the burden of extra stuff to clutter up our space. Review of 2 Japanese books for minimalist living.
Read MoreTreating Pain with TCM - Part 8: Upper Back Pain
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Upper back pain, much like lower back pain, have the same causes. However, there's one condition that can give you pain that you don't expect.
Read MoreChinese herbal bath and soak
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How to use herbal bath or foot soak for wellness and health. 2 recipes included: for summer heat and minor skin problems.
Read MoreTreating Pain with TCM - Part 7: Lower Back Pain
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In the last article, I wrote about Sciatica and pain related to the sciatic nerve. Lumbago, or lower back pain through the lumbar area, is often combined with Sciatica as they both have common causes for pain.
Read MoreSi Gua and Fish Ball Soup recipe
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Si Gua, or the Loofa, is a cooling fruit that is great for summer time. Here is a recipe for Si Gua and Fish Ball Soup, and its variation: Si Gua Tofu Soup and Bamboo Shoot Fish Ball soup.
Read MoreKnotted seaweed salad recipe
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Another quick and healthy dish from Ah ma's kitchen (grandma's kitchen) in Taiwan - knotted seaweed salad with bean curd and herbal seasoning.
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