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Basics

Crochet Getting Started

Learn how to get started to crochet with simple first steps.

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Pattern Tutorials

DIY Weaving Sticks Wall Hanging!

Wall hangings are great way to add pops of color and texture to any room. Creating your own beautiful wall hanging is easy!

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Pattern Tutorials

Janice's Reflective Scarf

I drove all around town to four different stores to find Reflective yarn. The searching and driving was well worth it! Reflective is a fun yarn..

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Pattern Tutorials

How To: Distressed Denim Knits

Patons has great denim look shades, that will help you bring that vintage-cool of your favorite pair of worn jeans to your next WIP.

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Basics

Kid's Craft Tassel Necklace By Guest Blogger Jessie

My daughter Vada and I would like to share some photos with you to help you create the fun tassel necklace made with..

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Beyond Basics

Stretching Skills with New Stitches

Have you ever been so overwhelmed by a pattern instruction, that you just gave up, and switched to a different pattern? I used to do this too!

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Pattern Tutorials

Quick Project - Arm Crochet Cowl

The Yarnspirations team and I are having so much fun with arm knitting, that we thought we’d try arm crocheting (this actually may not have even been a thing

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Pattern Tutorials

Be-pommed: Arm Knit I-cord Scarf

Who doesn’t love a good pompom? Seriously, it’s hard not to smile when you see one. That’s especially the case with Bernat Faux Fur Pompom

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Pattern Tutorials

Quickest Gift: Arm Knit Eternity Scarf

Here we are in mid-December. How. Did. This. Happen? Next week is the last full school and work week for most people who celebrate Christmas.

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Tips and Tricks

Convert a Rectangular Shawl into a Shrug by Guest Blogger Joan Barnett

I’m always hunting for a layering piece to keep me warm. So I made a beautiful rust rectangular shawl that converts into a vest, but what I really needed it to be to wear with my summer top is a shrug. Susan Bates mini knit clips to the rescue!

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Pattern Tutorials

Party Sweater for the Holidays

I saw this knitted Party Sweater pattern and thought how pretty it would be for the Christmas holidays. I am going to knit a medium..

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Pattern Tutorials

Cro-Shayley Teaches Her Nieces How to Hand-Chain

Need a fun craft project for little girls? Three words: Hand Chain Scarf! This project can be complete in minutes and you don't even..