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Pattern Tutorials

How to Use Stockinette and Garter Stitches to Create a Checked Crochet Pattern: Beginner Tutorial

Welcome to the second entry in our ongoing series Learn a Stitch, Make a Cowl! Each month in 2015 we will teach you a new crochet or knit stitch.

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Cro-Shayley Makes a Newborn Cowboy Hat and Boots

I have yet another friend who is pregnant and is due in April, however, this friend is having a little boy. She is going with a ""rustic"" themed nursery..

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Cro-Shayley Makes a Fireman Hat

Hi Red Heart friends! I'm back from maternity leave and here to tell you, being a mother, as most of you know, is hard work but totally worth every bit of it!

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Cro-Shayley Makes a Baseball Hat and Booties

Baseball season is fast approaching and if you're planning to attend any games during the cold winter, I've got the cutest quick and easy hat and bootie set for your baby.

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Broomstick Lace Cowl Pattern

This crochet pattern combines the beautiful look of broomstick lace with the unique design of triple treble tall crochet stitches for an infinity scarf that is fun to create..

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Cro-Shayley Makes a Reflective Celebration Hat

In one of my previous Cro-Shayley blogs, I mentioned I was on a Red Heart Reflective Yarn kick. Well here's another awesome quick and easy...

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Beyond Basics

How to Sew a Zipper into a Cowl

For many knitters and crocheters (and heck, even some of us sewists), projects which require zippers can be intimidating.

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Sizzle! Cuz You Love' Em!

The end of summer is nearing…and our summer friendships and family visits are ending. So now is the perfect time to give a little remembrance.

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Cro-Shayley Makes Red Heart's Dragon Hat

My friend, Lizzie, turned 7 a few weeks ago. She had planned a dragon-themed birthday party and was in need of a super cute dragon hat.

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Tips on the Cable Edge Scarf

I love this Cable Edge Scarf (LW3004) pattern, and you will too! Whether you're a cable veteran or just a beginner, this scarf's..

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Fun Hat and Cowl Set

I chose Grey as the main color for this set and Peacock as the accent color. While the model version is cute, it's a little too bright..

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Knot a Sashay Scarf! No needles, no hooks!

Since crafters are doing knotted macrame things (like friendship bracelets), I thought I would try a simple knotted Sashay scarf it actually turned out much easier