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10 Free Unicorn Projects to Make at Home

Decorate with unicorns! Unicorn Day is April 9, and to celebrate I’ve gathered all the unicorn projects from Yarnspirations here so you can make the one best suited for you! Unicorn Patterns to Crochet and Craft You may also like How to Crochet Amigurumi Unicorns 17 Free Monkey Patterns to Knit and Crochet Crochet Toys […]

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Knitting Basics: Knit, Garter, and Cast Off (BiCrafty Boot Camp: Knitting Lessons for Crocheters, Lesson 2)

The next knitting basics lesson in our series of Knitting Lessons for Crocheters is learning how to knit garter stitch and cast off.

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Marly Bird’s BiCrafty Boot Camp: Team Thoughts on Knitting Lesson One

Marly Bird's BiCrafty Boot Camp has launched. The two team members who are learning to knit share their initial thoughts.

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38 Free Plaid Patterns to Crochet and Knit

The differences between plaids, checks, and tartans can be confusing, but all the slight variations of this style are classics and have been well-loved for generations. Whether you’re going with the tartan of a Scottish clan, or just making up a cute plaid pattern for a new afghan, plaids stand the test of time. Here […]

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April 2021 Marly Bird Online Crochet Classes with FaveCrafts

Join Marly Bird for two crochet classes through FaveCrafts in April 2021. Learn basic crochet and make some pretty spring flowers.

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Learn How to Knit For Crocheters (BiCrafty Boot Camp, Knitting Lessons for Crocheters, Lesson 1) Slip Knot, Cast On, and Knit Stitch

BiCrafty Boot Camp: Knitting Lessons for Crocheters - Lesson 1. Learn how to knit for crocheters using slip knot, cast on and knit stitch.

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10 Free Pencil Patterns for National Pencil Day

March 30 is National Pencil Day! Celebrate this classic school and office supply with these pencil-related patterns from Yarnspirations. Kids of all ages can DIY can holders for their pencils, markers, colored pencils, and crayons, and everyone who needs to leave their desk can use a pouch or a case. Or bring the school day […]

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6 Tweed Yarns and 30 Tweed Projects to Knit and Crochet

Tweed is a warm wool cloth, usually made so that there’s a main color and then some bits of other colors in it as well. Tweed yarn mimics the colors of tweed cloth. Traditionally tweed is made in more muted and natural shades, but some modern tweed yarn is brighter and more colorful. Tweed Yarns […]

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BiCrafty Boot Camp: Beginner Knitting Lessons for Crocheters

If you're a crocheter who has always wanted to become bicrafty then check out the new Knitting Lessons for Crocheters by Marly Bird.

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Yarn Weight Chart + Recommended Yarns for Each Weight

Find out what crochet hooks or knitting needles to use for each yarn weight from O (lace weight) to 7 (jumbo weight)

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