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The Yarnspirations How To hub is your one-stop shop for all you need to know to pick up a new skill or level up the skills you already have. With a library full of videos, tutorials, pictorials, diagrams and tips & tricks, you're sure to find something to help you get creating.

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Want to take up knitting? Know how to crochet but would like to learn a new technique? Need a refresher on an embroidery stitch? Our learning categories will help you gain the knowledge you need no matter what your crafting goals are.

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Our How To hub is full of information on a number of different crafts. Thanks to our color-coded organization system, it's easy to find your skill type at a glance. And with six needlework types, you're sure to find your favorite fiber craft here.

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Pattern Tutorials

Back to School Pencil Case

Let’s face it, as we’re all shopping for back-to-school clothes, shoes, and what not, couldn’t we all use a little cost-effective crafting?

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Pattern Tutorials

Cozy Crochet Garden Bottle

The Yarnspirations Baby Lookbook has me going gaga for wee projects — there is so much cuteness within its virtual pages, I don’t know where to begin…

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Pattern Tutorials

Make a Mega Macrame Necklace!

Last weekend the Yarnspirations gang joined thousands of knitty-types at the annual, Vogue Knitting Live show in New York.

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Pattern Tutorials

Big News at The Prime Blogger Event

This year at CHA (Crafts & Hobbies Association’s convention) we were all about the bulk, ’bout the bulk, ’bout the Bernat-Mega-Bulk-y

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Pattern Tutorials

Estambre Chic. Como hacer una bufanda con pompones

Learn how to crochet basket weave containers. These double stranded crochet basket weave stitch containers are really easy. They make..

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Office Supply by Guest Blogger Janice Ogata

Sometimes you have to be away from the comfort of your own home, and if you're like me you run out the door without all your supplies. I enjoy knitting and crocheting during my lunch break at work.

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Sewing with a Twist - Yarn, That Is!

Sewing with a twist—yarn, that is! No, there isn’t a machine sewing needle with a giant eye that lets us sew with yarn (yet), but there are several ways you can incorporate yarn into your work.

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Do the Twist with your Sewing Machine!

You know your machine can sew all kinds of stitches, but did you know it can also do the twist?

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Be Inspired by Multi-Colored Threads

Whether you’re using a cotton or polyester all purpose thread, a machine or hand quilting thread, or a polyester embroidery thread, you’re sure to be inspired by the variegated color offerings. Surprises are in store!

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Show Off a Zipper with Stylish Stitching

Not all zippers are hidden—some show off their stuff with stylish stitching.

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Sewing Tip- Chain Piecing

Whether you’re making multiples of the same thing for charity (like pillowcases, bags, etc.) or creating hundreds of blocks for a quilt, chain piecing is both fast and efficient. This assembly-line sewing technique is used in factories, but it can be equally at home in your sewing room.

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New to Machine Embroidery? Tips for Success

Here are some of our tips and tricks for how to embroider with a machine!