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The Yarnspirations How-To hub is your one-stop shop for all you need to know about crochet, knitting, and crafting to pick up a new skill or level up the skills you already have. With a library full of videos, tutorials, pictorials, diagrams and tips & tricks, you're sure to find something to help you get creating.

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Crochet: Keep Your Work Straight

Keep your work straight with our crochet tutorial. Learn techniques to maintain straight edges and consistent stitch heights in your projects.

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Crochet: Calculate Multiples in Repeat Patterns using Afghans

Mikey from the Crochet Crowd will show you how he figures out the multiples for afghan or large samples that have a repeat pattern.

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Assembling A Crochet Teddy Bear Made Easy | With Repeat Crafter Me

See how easy it is to assemble a crochet teddy bear with Sarah Zimmerman of Repeat Crafter Me. Featuring her Velvet Valentine Crochet Bear pattern using Bernat Velvet yarn.

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Pom and Tassel Maker

Discover the Pom and Tassel Maker tool. Learn how to easily make pom-poms and tassels for your knitting and crochet projects.

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Loop It Purl

Learn how to loop-it purl. Use the loop-it technique to create a textured purl stitch.

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Learn How to UnKnit or Tink Your Knitting

Learn how to "unknit" or "tink" your knitting. Fix mistakes and unravel stitches with ease.

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Loop It Bind Off

Learn how to crochet this incredible shawl called the Circular Motif Shawl.

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Loop it Garter Stitch

MIkey, from Red Heart, offers an fun challenge of crocheting a Circular Motif Shawl.

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Loop It Add a New Color or New Ball of Yarn

Anne Geddes Baby Yarns by Red Heart is the perfect blend of acrylic and nylon to make it super soft and just the right weight for all things baby.

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Loop It Ribbing

Learn how to create loop-it ribbing. Add ribbed texture to your projects using the loop-it technique.

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How to use the Easy Wrap Susan Bates Pom Pom Maker for GREAT pom poms

Discover how to use the Easy Wrap Susan Bates Pom Pom Maker for great pom poms.

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How to Crochet with New Pomp-a-Doodle Yarn

Learn how to crochet with New Pomp-a-Doodle Yarn with our tutorial. Explore creative possibilities with this yarn.

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