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10 FREE Stunning but Simple Knit and Crochet Patterns

Each week we are pulling together some of our favorite patterns from the Yarnspirations website. Use these patterns to inspire you to try new projects or even some new yarn! This week I have a collection of 10 FREE stunning but simple knit and crochet patterns. Browse through them for your next basket project to […]

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Bella Coco Crochet and Crochet Society

Bella Coco Crochet is an AMAZING crochet resource that is run by Sarah-Jayne. Not only can you get great patterns, videos and more but you can also join the Crochet Society, a subscription box, as well. You may remember Crochet Society as one of our featured unboxing episodes already. Because I fell in love with […]

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10 FREE Crochet Baskets

Each week we are pulling together some of our favorite patterns from the Yarnspirations website. Use these patterns to inspire you to try new projects or even some new yarn! This week I have a collection of 10 FREE crochet basket patterns. Browse through them for your next basket project to put your hooks. Weekly […]

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Temperature Blanket | What location and time period to use

For those of you have already made a temperature blanket you might not want to make another for the same location as they will look very similar. For those that are just starting on their first blanket you have options of what temperature you record. Temperature blanket location and time period are an important choice […]

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Temperature Blankets | Stitch Pattern to Use

Now that you have picked your colors and yarn you will need to think about what pattern you want to use. Most of the time a temperature blanket is made with single crochet, row after row showing the temperature for each day. Don’t be afraid to step outside of the box and try one of […]

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Plus Size Crochet Garments

As a larger woman I understand the importance of finding larger sizes when working crochet designs. As a designer I also understand how much of a challenge it can be to design larger garments. Inside Plus Size Garments with Style by Melissa Leapman you will find 6 fabulous patterns to make plus size crochet garments […]

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Temperature Blanket | Yarn and Colors

Once you decide that you want to make a temperature blanket to record a year or time period you will need to choose what yarn you will use. Picking colors and yarn for your temperature blanket is important because you need to know how many colors that you will use, what range of colors you […]

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Temperature Blanket | What is a temperature blanket

Temperature blankets are not a new concept but something that seems to be an ever popular project for knitters and crocheters to pick up. Let’s walk through what a temperature blanket is and break down all of the details you need to consider before getting started. No matter when you are reading this post you […]

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10 FREE Sweater Patterns | Knit and Crochet

Each week we are pulling together some of our favorite patterns from the Yarnspirations website. Use these patterns to inspire you to try new projects or even some new yarn! This week I have a collection of 10 FREE knit and crochet sweater patterns. Browse through them for your next cardigan or pullover project to […]

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Herringbone Crochet Blanket

The Vertical Herringbone Crochet Blanket has a lot of texture and seems complicated. Let me tell you a secrete, this is a super simple blanket that anyone can make. Uses just chains, single crochet stitches and double crochet stitches you can make this beautiful blanket by placing your stitches in the right location. Learn how […]

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