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Read Crochet Pattern Repeats and Multiples

Within a row and within a pattern you may repeat stitches several times. These are written in repeats to make the pattern …

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How to Assemble Crochet Projects

There are multiple ways to attach crocheted pieces together. You may need to attach pieces of a sweater, for example, or a …

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How to Crochet a double crochet decrease (DC2TOG)

Double crochet is a very common crochet stitch. It is taller than single crochet. This short stitch …

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How to Assemble a Knitting Project

There are multiple ways to attach knit pieces together. You may need to attach pieces of a sweater, for example, or attach …

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Guide to Surface Crochet Embroidery

Surface crochet is a technique for adding embroidery-style designs to your crochet work. There are a few different ways to work surface crochet, the most common of which is with the slip stitch.

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How to Cast Off for Left-Handers

Casting off for left handers (also known as binding off) is the process of putting a finishing edge on a piece to prevent …

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How to Cast On in Knitting?

Broken down in very simple terms, knitting is just a matter of transferring loops from one needle to another. To get start …

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How to Finger Crochet (No Hook Needed)

Finger crochet is a terrific form of crochet that many people seem hesitant to try. Don't be afraid — it's exactly the sam …

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How to Seam Knit Mitered Squares | Knitting Tutorial

Thanks for joining the #LetsStitchTogether Stitch Along with Yarnspirations Designer Katherine! In this video tutorial we are finishing up our blanket by seaming our mitered squares.

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Brioche Knit 1

Master the Brioche Knit stitch with our step-by-step video tutorial. Explore the art of brioche knitting and create stunning textured projects.

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How to Join Granny Squares in a Crochet Project | Crochet Basics

Are you making your first granny square blanket? Learn the granny square basics with this tutorial. In this video you will learn how to seam together granny squares to complete your crochet project.

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Knit Brioche Purl 1

Learn how to do the Brioche Purl 1 stitch with our tutorial. Enhance your brioche knitting skills.

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