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✨ Prism Make-Along with Marly Bird: A Mystery Colorwork Adventure for Knitters and Crocheters

🎯 Do you love colorwork but don’t know where to start? Or maybe you’ve tried and it felt… overwhelming? You’re not the only one. A lot of knitters and crocheters want to try colorwork but aren’t sure where to start. It’s hard to know which yarns to choose, how to carry floats, how to read […]

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Crochet Amigurumi Elephant Free Pattern 🐘

Looking for a quick crochet elephant amigurumi pattern that’s super cute, beginner-friendly, and perfect for gifting, decorating, or just bringing joy to your day? You’re in the right place! This simple crochet amigurumi elephant pattern is a fantastic way to explore 3D crochet and softie-making—even if you’re just starting out. Plus, this little elephant head […]

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How to Choose Colors for a Colorwork Project: Prism Make-Along 2025 Edition 🎨🧶

Are you ready for another unforgettable year of stitching together? 🎉 The Tournament of Stitches 2025 (#TOS2025) was planned for March but we missed it. So, we are beginning a new make-along for this fun time of here and it is almost here, and the excitement is real! Whether you’re knitting or crocheting along, one […]

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How to Choose Colors for a Colorwork Project: Tournament of Stitches 2025 Edition 🎨🧶

Are you ready for another unforgettable year of stitching together? 🎉 The Tournament of Stitches 2025 (#TOS2025) is almost here, and the excitement is real! Whether you’re knitting or crocheting along, one of the most fun—and sometimes most overwhelming—parts of any colorwork project is to choose colors. But together we can choose colors for a […]

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Free Knitted Flower Pattern: Mum’s the Word Chrysanthemum 🌼

Looking for a quick, beginner-friendly knitted flower pattern that’s perfect for embellishing accessories, garments, or home decor? You’ve come to the right place! This easy knitted chrysanthemum flower, charmingly named Mum’s the Word, features beautifully textured petals and optional realistic leaves. Let’s grab our knitting needles and bloom together! Do you like crochet florals too? […]

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Crochet Wildflowers That Last Forever – 3 Free Crochet Floral Motifs

Today, I’m excited to share free crochet floral motif patterns 🌸 that you can make right now! Plus, I’m giving you a closer look at some of the best yarns (hello, gorgeous Herrschners Worsted 8 Wildflowers 🌼), fun and creative ways to use your crochet flowers, and why crocheting wildflowers might just be better than […]

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The Truth About Big Twist Yarn: Who Makes It & Where to Buy It

There’s been a lot of misinformation floating around about Who Makes Big Twist Yarn—and let me tell you, it’s time to set the record straight. If you’ve heard people say that Spinrite (the parent company of Yarnspirations) makes Big Twist Yarn, I’m here to tell you that is 100% false. I know because I went […]

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Twilight Trails Knit Mosaic Slippers Pattern– Cozy Comfort with a Pop of Color

Hey there, yarn-loving friends! If you’re looking for your next cozy obsession, the Twilight Trails Knit Mosaic Slippers pattern are here to steal the show. We’re talking about ultimate comfort, vibrant color play, and texture that pops—all wrapped up in a knit project that’s fun, fast, and totally fabulous. These slippers are a must-knit whether […]

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Crochet Spring Cleaning – Organize Yarn & Free Patterns for Scrubbies, Swiffer Socks and More

Make cleaning your home a lot easier, greener, and more fun when you use these crochet spring cleaning patterns for your home.

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58 Free Bunny Rabbit Patterns to Crochet and Knit

March is here! With springtime comes bunny rabbits poking their quivering noses out of their nests to hop around. Celebrate spring with these 58 Yarnspirations patterns featuring bunny rabbits in all styles. Decorate for spring or for Easter, or just use them for a nursery theme. 🐰 Why Crochet or Knit Bunny Patterns? 🐰 Bunny […]

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