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FREE Fair Isle Knit Hat Video Tutorial

Yarnspirations has a new FREE Fair Isle Knit pattern. In this video tutorial I will break down the steps that you need to know to complete a fair isle hat. This is a great beginner fair isle project. A simple patterns lets you learn the technique. *This post contains affiliate links. By clicking on one […]

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Body Measurements for Knit and Crochet Garments

Wether or not you are a designer Body Basics by Lindsey Stephens is a must have book for your library. Learn how to take proper body measurements and how they play into your knit and crochet garments. This knowledge will allow you to make better fitting agreements for yourself or for your designs. *This post […]

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Urth Yarn and Giving Back

Did you know that by knitting and crocheting you can help change the world? Not only does knitting and crochet help the earth as a means of sustainable clothing production, but you can also purchase yarn to plant trees. Not sure what trees and yarn have to do with each other? come learn about Urth […]

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JOANN Stitchalong Bernat Knit Blanket Clue 4

We are over half way there in the 2019 Bernat Blanket Stitchalong! This week we are learning a new section of the blanket and we only have two more weeks after this! Working through each week with you is so much fun. Thanks for sharing your progress with me in the Marly’s Minons group and […]

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8 FREE Knit and Crochet Pumpkin Pattern

Fall is in the air and that means pumpkin candles, pumpkin beverages, pumpkin food, pumpkin just about everything! Why not bring pumpkins to your crochet and make one of these super cute FREE crochet pumpkin pattern. Disclosure: This page may contain affiliate links which help me cover the cost of publishing my blog. Should you choose […]

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Learn to Crochet the Linked Half Double Crochet

Another stitch to add to your growing knowledge of crochet stitches is the linked half double crochet. Learn how to make this fantastic linked half double crochet stitch with me in my video tutorial. Disclosure: This page may contain affiliate links which help me cover the cost of publishing my blog. Should you choose to make […]

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Cardboard Loom Weaving

When you hear the term weaving you might think of a big piece of equipment that you would need and don’t give it a second thought. With the book Cardboard Loom Weaving you will see that you can make your own DIY loom and have AMAZING results. Not only does it save the bank but […]

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Asymmetrical Knit Lace Shawl

Asymmetrical shawls are a great shape to work with. They allow you to wear your piece easily as a shawl or as a scarf. This is a fairly easy shawl to start out but it does have an intricate lace pattern for beautiful texture. Lace can be an intimidating technique in knitting but I am […]

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JOANN Stitchalong Bernat Knit Blanket Clue 3

Welcome to week three of the JOANN Bernat Blanket Stitchalong. At the end of last week we finished the great bobble stitch pattern. Today we will be starting beautiful vertical stripe section of the pattern. Grab your supplies and join me in this beautiful blanket stitch along. Disclosure: This page may contain affiliate links which help […]

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Provisional Cast On

When starting your next knitting project you will have a plethora of choices for how to start. There are so many different cast on methods at your finger tips. My go to method is the long tail cast on. Sometimes that isn’t the best method for the project that you are going to be working […]

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