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There’s so much more to crochet than granny squares and ripple stitch! Take your crocheting in a new direction this summer when you learn new crochet stitches in my Crochet Stitch Workshop, a series of online classes. Each 90-minute video-conference session stands alone, so you can take just the ones you are interested in, or …
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Wear this hat on your mountain hikes or your in-town errands. The Turk Mountain Hat knitting pattern is sized for adults. Unisex styling, classic yarn and a traditional shape combine for a super grab-and-go project. The stitch pattern, with an unusual 1/1/1 cable, is a fun twist on more familiar cables. And it looks great …
It’s a party any time you use these cute star-shaped coasters! Use them for Independence Day, birthday parties, or holiday decor. They are quick and easy gifts for everyone. Looking for a beginner project that teaches new skills? Check out the video tutorials below. You’ll increase, decrease, use stitch markers, seam, and weave in ends, …
Knitting classes and crochet classes are almost the definition of “hands-on”. But now that we can’t be together physically, what’s it like to take a knitting or crochet class virtually? Is it even possible to learn a new skill in these circumstances? The answer is an emphatic yes! Even in a distanced world, you can …
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Knitting and crochet patterns often say work even. What does “work even” mean? What about work even in pattern, or continue in pattern? Learn what work even means and why it’s such a useful term to know. <BRstyle=”clear:both”> This post contains affiliate links, which may pay me a small income if you buy …
Whether you use them as dishcloths or as washcloths, knitted squares are a useful and popular project for knitters of all skill levels. Who doesn’t love a beautiful, soft hand-knit cloth to pamper their face, or a cute and sturdy cloth for that thankless chore that is kitchen cleanup? This collection of six knitted washcloths …
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