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Arm Knit a Seed Stitch

Take your arm knitting to the next level. Now that you've learned how to both do a knit and purl stitch, it's time to combine them!

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Learn how to Knit or Crochet from Marly Bird National Spokesperson for Red Heart Yarns

Learn how to knit or crochet from Marly Bird, National Spokesperson for Red Heart Yarns. Gain valuable tips and techniques.

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Learn to Knit Zig Zag Eyelet Trellis Lace Knit Stitch Pattern

Learn to knit the Zig-Zag Eyelet Trellis Lace Knit Stitch Pattern. Knit a beautiful lace pattern with a zig-zag design.

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Ultimate Guide to Left-Handed Crochet

Many of the left-handed crafters who learned to crochet decades ago had to learn the craft "backwards" from their natural …

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How to Knit with New Pomp-a-Doodle Yarn

Learn how to knit with new Pomp-a-Doodle Yarn with our tutorial. Explore creative knitting projects.

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Methods for Seaming Crochet

Seaming crochet simply means joining two or more pieces of crochet fabric together. This is frequently done when a project …

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How to Yarn Over in Crochet

Wrap the yarn from back to front over the hook (or hold the yarn still and maneuver the hook). This movement of the yarn o …

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How to Weave in Ends in Crochet

Weave in ends securely before blocking pieces or sewing seams. Securely woven ends will not come loose with wear or washin …

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How to Slip Stitch Crochet

Slip stitch is the shortest of all crochet stitches. Unlike other stitches, slip stitches are not often used on their own …

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How to Increase in Knitting

There are several ways to increase, and each method adds extra stitches to the row unless they are paired with compensatin …

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How to Half Double Crochet (HDC)

Master the Half Double Crochet Stitch (HDC), a versatile stitch perfect for beginners and experienced crocheters alike

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How to Purl

Purling every row is also considered garter stitch and makes ridges on both sides of the knitted fabric.