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These little sheep are ready for anything as they stand at attention around the base of this beanie. This post contains affiliate links. The Inspiration A while back on this blog, I raved about the Alterknit Stitch Dictionary. Recently I was in the middle of planning for a new class I’m teaching at the Maryland …
We have a lot of February birthdays in our family, and I’ve found the perfect wrapping paper to cover all those gifts. Lion Brand Yarn has made some of their most popular knitting and crochet fabric designs into gift-wrapping paper. Lion Brand provided a couple of rolls for me to try out; the opinions expressed …
For the next several weeks, over on the Plymouth Yarn Magazine blog, I’m going to be hosting a free Crochet Along (CAL). I’d love to have you join us. We’ll be crocheting a 5-Panel Blanket. Each panel is made with a different stitch pattern, and along the way I’ll show you not only the stitch …
Almost every crochet stitch includes the instruction “yarn over”. But what is a yarn over and how is it different from a yarn under? Does it really make a difference in your crochet? Yes, it does make a difference. Let me explain. Read all the way to the bottom of the post, then watch the …
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Wear your heart on your head with this easy beginner crochet pattern for Valentine’s Day, or any time of the year. The hat is worked in joined rounds from the top down in joined rounds. The heart appliqué is crocheted separately and sewn on. This post may contain affiliate links, which help support me but …
Distaff Day, or St. Distaff’s Day, occurs on January 7. The twelve days of Christmas are over, and it’s time to get back to work, for real. Distaff Day is a way to recognize and celebrate women’s work in the home. Spinning was hugely important throughout history, and in European traditions it became synonymous with …