17 articles on "wool"

Fisherman Sweater History

Fisherman Sweater History by: Mark Shenton The Fisherman Sweater Fisherman sweaters used to be something that were seen as items of warm and rugged work wear, but much as changed, and fisherman sweaters have followed jeans to make that transfor...

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Wake Up To The Facts About A Good Night's Sleep

Up To The Facts About A Good Night's Sleep by: News Canada (NC)-Just about everyone has heard that sleep is important to health and well-being, but did you know just how important it really is? The fact is, the human body can survive withou...

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How To Un-Shrink a Wool Sweater

How To Un-Shrink a Wool Sweater by: Aldo Ciarrocchi Sometimes it happens to us all, in a careless moment we throw our brand new wool sweaters in the washing machine or dryer, shrinking them down about eight sizes and rendering it un-wearable to ...

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Fisherman Sweater History

The fisherman sweater, also known as an Aran sweater, has been around for over a century and is one of the most iconic pieces of clothing in Irish history. Originally designed for fishermen, these sweaters were warm, durable and practical, making the...

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How To Un-Shrink a Wool Sweater

Wool garments are loved by many people for their insulating abilities and soft texture. However, the moment they are accidentally shrunk, they lose the perfect fit and become shorter or tighter, making them unattractive and uncomfortable to wear. Th...

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Tying Fly Fishing Flies – The Frankenstein Fly

Tying Fly Fishing Flies – The Frankenstein Fly  by: Rick Chapo You can buy flies for fly fishing, but you’ll want to tie your own at some point. Undoubtedly, your first fly will be the Frankenstein Fly. Of Flies… There is a particular fly...

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Wake Up To The Facts About A Good Night's Sleep

As humans, we spend about one-third of our lives sleeping. While this might seem like an indulgence, it is critical for our physical and mental well-being. A good night’s sleep can do wonders for our health, our mood, and our performance during wak...

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Sleep Tip

p Tip by: News Canada (NC)-Just about everyone has heard that sleep is important to health and well-being, but did you know that… Wool Keeps Your Bedding Dust Mite Free Did you know that beds are a prime habitat for allergens such as dust mit...

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The Ubiquitous Woolly Bugger

The Ubiquitous Woolly Bugger by: Cameron Larsen The ubiquitous Woolly Bugger, never quite spelled correctly to my eyes, appeals to the eyes of every gamefish imaginable. If I had one pattern to fish the rest of my life, no matter what the fish, ...

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The Right Carpet For Your Home

The Right Carpet For Your Home by: Tim Henry Walk into any carpeting store and you'll be more than just amazed at the carpet choices awaiting you. There will be textured plush carpets, saxony carpets, berber carpets and commercial grade car...

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