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Basics

Crochet Post Stitches and Cables

Crochet this gorgeous afghan featuring holiday colors. You could also use this pattern for other holiday or season themes. It's pretty versatile.

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Learn Crochet Finishing Techniques

Learn how to make the Wrap with Slits with crochet expert, Kathleen Sams.

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Basics

Explaining Cluster Stitches in Charleston Cloche

Learn how to crochet the Octagon & Squares Throw. In this video series, there are 3 videos. In video 1 it focuses on getting started

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Basics

Left : Crochet Arrow Stitch

Left Hand: Crochet Arrow Stitch for Crocheters.

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Basics

Learn How to Make a Slip, Slip, Knit Decrease

Learn how to make a knit decrease called slip, slip, knit (ssk) decrease.

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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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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