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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 …
Brighten up your summer with these quick and easy summer placemats. They are a perfect first project for beginning knitters, and they make a great house-warming gift for new neighbors. This post may contain affiliate links, which help support me but don’t cost you anything extra. The Yarn Bulky-weight yarn makes the knitting go fast! …
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Wrap your little one in love with the easy and practical Oliver Baby Blanket. The free crochet pattern is right here on the blog, but you have the option of purchasing a pattern that offers stitch charts. The all-over stitch pattern makes this cozy blanket a relaxing project for all skill levels. One-row stripes in three …