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Project 4 - Sew Easy Needle Case

Needles seem to have this magic quality that makes them disappear without any effort. Pins are a little harder to lose but …

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Invisible Zipper Tutorial from Gertie

Invisible zippers are a very popular choice for garment closures. They disappear into a seam, making them virtually undectable—when inserted properly. They work best on light- to medium-weight fabrics.

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Learn to Make Hairpin Lace

Learn to make hairpin lace with a hairpin lace loom and a crochet hook.

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Learn to Do Make 2 Increase and Wave Stitch

Using the pattern for the knit Wavy Hat, see how to increase stitches with a Make 1 and a Make 2.

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Learn How To Join As you Go On Basic Granny Squares

Kristin Omdahl explains the finer points of why gauge is important to your success as a crocheter.

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Learn Left and Right Cables

Mikey is working on the 12 Gifts of Christmas for 2014. For this year, participants on Facebook had an opportunity to express their wishes on what tutorials they would like to see

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How to Cro Hook or Cro Knit

Learn as Mikey teaches you how to use a double ended crochet hook.

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Learn to Crochet with Double End Hook Pt. 1

Take the mystery out of using a Double Ended Hook while crocheting the Let's Be Warm Throw.

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Learn Seaming Crochet

Learn how to filet crochet using an easy chart. Filet crochet has many uses and is primarily used to create patterns and motifs on a mesh background

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Learn to Knit Rows on Circular Needles

Learn how to use circular needles when knitting larger pieces, such as an afghan, throw or the back of a sweater.

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Pattern Tutorials

Get to Know: Red Scarf Project

I’m thrilled today to share an interview with Lynn Davis, the Director of Partnership Development for Foster Care to Success which houses RSP.

Tips and Tricks

Sewing on Fleece

Fleece can be used in so many ways. It is a favorite for no-sew projects because it doesn’t ravel, but it is also simple to use for sewing projects.