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Pattern Tutorials

Learn to Crochet: Hat, Scarf, & Mittens Set by Daisy Farm Crafts

Explore the Beginner Crochet Series. Start your crochet journey with easy-to-follow tutorials and projects.

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Pattern Tutorials

Let's Learn To Punch Needle

Picking up a new craft can sometimes be daunting but I’m about to show you how easy punch needle can be! So just what is punch needle? Well, it’s in the same family as rug hooking but even easier. You use a punch needle tool to stab fabric with yarn...

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Pattern Tutorials

Let's Learn Latch

Are you looking for a new accent rug or wall hanging? A latch hook project may be what you’re looking for! But what exactly is latch hooking? In short, you are using a special hook to attach pieces of yarn to a gridded canvas. Keep reading to learn everything you...

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Tips and Tricks

How to: Wishlist

Your wishlist can save patterns and products. Anything from your favorite thread to that blanket pattern you’ve had your eye on. Use your wishlist to keep everything saved in one space when you’re ready for your next haul.

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Tips and Tricks

O'Go Tips and Tricks

All the info about your O’Go is right on the label including the shade name, yarn weight, knitting and crochet gauge, and care instructions. Access hundreds of free patterns by scanning the QR code.

Tips and Tricks

Anchor Embroidery Floss Color Conversion Chart

A handy Anchor color conversion tool for shade swaps for your embroidery patterns. The most comprehensive list out there— straight from the product team at Anchor! Search by

Videos

Horizontal Half Hitch Knot Macrame Video

Learn how to work the macramé Horizontal Half Hitch Knot with this easy-to-follow tutorial. Half Hitch knots are a basic knot that

Videos

Overhand Knot Macrame video

Learn how to work the macramé Overhand Knot with this easy-to-follow tutorial. The Overhand Knot is

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Videos

Vertical Double Half Hitch Knot Macrame Video

Learn how to work the macramé Vertical Double Half Hitch Knot with this easy-to-follow tutorial. A Double Half Hitch is also often called a Clove Hitch

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Videos

Half Knot Macrame video

Learn how to work the macramé Half Knot with this easy-to-follow tutorial. The macramé Half Knot is worked with four cords

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Videos

Reverse Lark’s Head Knot Macrame video

This easy-to-follow tutorial shows you how to work the macramé Reverse Lark's Head Knot. The Reverse Lark's Head Knot is a popular choice

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Videos

Larks head knot Macrame video

Learn how to work the macramé Lark's Head Knot with this easy-to-follow tutori