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February 17, 2023
Apricot Lane Amigurumi || Felix the Fox
Welcome to Apricot Lane Amigurumi, a place where magic and friendship come to life through the art of crochet. Here, friendly amigurumi creatures are created and cherished for their unique personalities and heartwarming stories. From the moment you set foot in Apricot Lane, you’ll feel a sense of wonder and delight as you explore the […]
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February 16, 2023
Why Is Amigurumi So Popular? 7 Reasons
I’ve been curious…wondering, “why is amigurumi so popular?” How about you? So I did some thinking and some research, and I’ve come up with a few ideas I’d like to share. As everyone knows, the term ‘amigurumi’ and this style of crafting originated in Japan. Many of the early designs seem to be based on […]
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February 9, 2023
Valentine Gifts to Knit and Crochet
On the search for some quick Valentine gifts to knit and crochet? Well, you just might need to check out this post. Valentine’s Day is only a week away, so I promise to show you a few quickies you can whip out. But if you’re super-fast at knitting or crocheting, maybe I’ll show you something […]
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February 3, 2023
Repeats in Knit and Crochet || Tips & Techniques
Whether or not you’re a beginner, you’ll come across repeats in knit and crochet patterns. If you’ve been crafting for a while, you’ll recognize there are specific ways and methods of pattern writing. It seems that each publisher or yarn company has a slightly different style. It’s especially obvious to designers who work with several […]
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January 31, 2023
Free Yarn Giveaway! 120 Balls: #WinTheWall!
If you’ve been hoping for a free yarn giveaway, your prayers are about to be answered! If you’ve been thinking…”My stash is a little sad and depleted after the Christmas gifting season. I wish there was a way I could add to it for free.” CHECK. THIS. OUT. Yarnspirations wants to give 120 balls of […]
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January 30, 2023
All the Flavors of Caron Cakes
Caron Cakes are a popular yarn from Yarnspirations, sold only at Michaels. With a tidy cake design that lets you pull from the middle and a dozen different varieties of yarn, there’s a yarn here for everyone. Follow this guide to find the one that’s right for you! Why Caron Cakes? Caron Cakes became popular […]
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January 28, 2023
Knitting and Crochet and Football? Oh, My!
Who in their right mind would put together knitting and crochet and football? A match made in Heaven? You wouldn’t think so, but they go together pretty well. Maybe not as well as peanut butter and jelly, but these diverse activities have a lot in common. Exactly how do knitting and crochet, and football compare? […]
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January 25, 2023
Baby Cakes Customized Sweater Free Pattern and Video
Join me on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern for a free online class on how to knit this baby sweater and customize it with embroidery! Custom Baby Sweater The striped baby pullover is knit with Caron Baby Cakes yarn, available exclusively at Michaels. This worsted-weight yarn is self-striping, so there’s no changing […]
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January 24, 2023
Game Day Mystery Make-Along 2023
Get ready for Game Day Mystery Make-Along 2023. Join us for a thrilling mystery make-along event for knitters and crocheters on Super Bowl Sunday! The event is COMPLETELY FREE and open to ALL SKILL LEVELS. Kick-off the event early Sunday morning, participants will receive clues and instructions for a secret knitting or crocheting project that […]
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Crochet Marled Slanted Shell Super Scarf Free Pattern and Video
Recently I taught a free online class with Michaels so you can learn how to crochet this super scarf! With two strands of worsted weight yarn held together, this scarf doesn’t take long to make. Beginner Crochet Scarf The Crochet Marled Slanted Shell Super Scarf free crochet scarf pattern is available for free from Yarnspirations. […]
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