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Crochet this amazing festive Peppermint Throw. It is stunning and a brand new design for 2014.
Learn how to crochet the Mini Noel Granny Squares for your Noel Granny Afghan. This works in combination with a larger Granny Square in part 1
Tailor’s tacks are thread marks used to indicate a pattern’s markings on your fabric. It’s one of those skills you see all …
A lapped zipper is a great technique for sewing in an all-purpose (not invisible) zipper. The finished zipper has an overlap on the left side of the opening that covers the zipper. On the right side of the opening, the fabric is stitched very close to the zipper teeth.
If you’ve never sewn a zipper before, you’ll want to start with the centered zipper. This is an application that puts the zipper teeth right in the middle of a seam line. The zipper opening is topstitched to secure the zipper teeth.
Needles seem to have this magic quality that makes them disappear without any effort. Pins are a little harder to lose but …
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.
Learn to make hairpin lace with a hairpin lace loom and a crochet hook.
Using the pattern for the knit Wavy Hat, see how to increase stitches with a Make 1 and a Make 2.
Kristin Omdahl explains the finer points of why gauge is important to your success as a crocheter.
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
Learn as Mikey teaches you how to use a double ended crochet hook.
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