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Don’t wait! Now is the time to start your Holiday crafting! Take a look at these books – some new, some older – for great ideas for your holiday-themed projects. Whether you are a crocheter, a knitter, or a general DIY crafter, these books have you covered. And if start now but don’t get to …
Knitting may seem like a low-tech craft, but modern technology can help us enjoy it more. The knitCompanion app adds functionality to pdf patterns that the printed page can’t match. I was given an app subscription in exchange for my review, but all opinions here are my own. This post may contain affiliate links. What …
It’s been hard to keep quiet about this one, but now I can tell you about it! What is Stitch Makers Live? This post contains affiliate links, which is how I make money from teaching. Please buy your tickets from this site. Stitch Makers Live is a 3-day virtual event for crocheters. It’s all the …
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Most new crocheters question where to put the first stitch of a crochet row. It’s not always clear from reading a pattern where that hook should go. If you don’t get it right, you may gain or lose stitches and have uneven edges. Knowing where to put the first stitch of a crochet row in …
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Using a join-as-you-go method to join crochet motifs is a great way to save time and effort. With join-as-you-go, you don’t have any seaming to do at the end of the project, because you have joined all your individual pieces as your work. The flat join method of join-as-you-go gives a particularly beautiful and smooth …
Get ready for the cooler days of fall with my newest design for Universal Yarn: the Crimson Cowl. The cowl is shaped to drape gently around the neck and to sit lovingly over the shoulders. The Yarn Fibra Natura’s Cashmere Lusso from Universal Yarn is a luxurious blend of virgin cashmere and recycled cashmere. You …