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June 18, 2019
Teaching Crochet with the ACA
My dear friend Salena Baca is back on the Yarn Thing podcast. We know that she is a wonderful designer and author but today we are going to talk about her crochet education program, the American Crochet Association. *This post contains affiliate links. By clicking one of these links and making a purchase a small […]
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June 11, 2019
Crochet Chat with Rohn Strong
Crochet can be a hobby, it can be a passion, it can be a job and it can be a charity. Using our skills to give back to others is such a blessing. Rohn has been a crochet designer and teacher for a while, but he has been a crafter since he was a child. […]
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June 7, 2019
Ball of Yarn, Skein of Yarn, Hank of Yarn, Cake of Yarn
Balls, Skeins and Cakes…OH MY! Being a new knitter or crocheter learning the lingo can be hard. One of the big questions is what do I call my yarn. Depending on who you ask they will throw around different words for their yarn. Let’s break it down and tell you the difference so you can […]
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June 5, 2019
Summer Adventures with Yarn
School is coming to an end, pools are starting to open, trips to the beach are starting, campers are getting packed up. All of these are signs of summer. Many of us put down our hooks and needles this time of year for some travel, relaxation and family time. Your needles and hooks might be […]
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June 4, 2019
Hobby Ideas for Yarn Lovers
Take a break from knitting and crochet to learn something new! My good friend Jill Wiseman owns her own bead shop and is an amazing instructor. Beading is a great hobby for yarn lovers to give you a different motion and finish with something beautiful. Learn why beading is such a great hobby idea for […]
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May 30, 2019
Free Knit Patterns, Free Crochet Patterns, Free for Who?
Today I want to talk about a touchy subject, the topic of free knitting and crochet patterns. Often I get the following questions and want to break down how it works from the designer’s side so that you understand why we do what we do. What I will answer: So often I hear (or see […]
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May 24, 2019
13 FREE Knit and Crochet Baby Projects
Need a gift for your next baby shower? Looking to make something in knit or crochet? I have collected 13 FREE knit and crochet baby projects that you can make from some of my favorite designer friends. Which will be your favorite? *This post contains affiliate links. By clicking on one of these links and […]
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May 23, 2019
6 Steps for Quick Crochet Teacher Gifts
The end of the school year is upon us and it is time to start thinking about teacher gifts. There is no shame in not making a handmade gift for your kids teachers. Gift cards and flowers are a great alternative. Let me show you a quick crochet teacher gift idea that doesn’t take a […]
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May 21, 2019
Your Next Project Bag
Looking for a great company to get your next project bag or crochet hook set from? Look no farther. Today we have Grace from Athena’s Elements on the podcast to talk about how she started her family owned business. *This post contains affiliate links. By clicking one of these links and making a purchase a […]
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May 17, 2019
Crochet Mud Cloth Inspired Blanket
The Mud Cloth Afghan Throw Blanket crochet tutorial video teaches you how to crochet this beautiful throw using the free pattern from Red Heart Yarns. *This post contains affiliate links. By clicking on one of these links and making a purchase a portion will go to the blog. The price you pay will not change […]
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