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Pattern Tutorials

Valentine Heart Sachet

Whether you use it as a decoration or hang it in your closet, this heart …

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T-Shirt Pattern Hack

Welcome Lori Harder! Lori is a designer who creates projects for Coats & Clark, FreeSpirit and other companies in …

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Pattern Tutorials

Chair Mail Tie-on Envelope

Send your child’s Valentine “Chair Mail”. Children appreciate getting their own mail. This tie-on envelope is perfect for …

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Mug & Snack Mats

Make these fun, mug & snack mats to warm up a cold winter afternoon! A mug of hot chocolate and a warm cookie, an …

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Holiday Tunic

From the moment I resumed sewing garments in 2011, I was obsessed with learning to sew the cute $$$ RTW tops I could never …

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St. Patrick's Day Bowl

If you’re looking for a place to store a little gold at the end of the rainbow, this fabric bowl is ideal. Made with swatc …

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Felt Boxes- Quick-and-Easy

These easy little felt boxes have so many uses. They are a fun way to store (or gift) jewelry, or simply a place to put yo …

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Beyond Basics

How to Fix a Hole in Your Knitting with Duplicate Stitch Embroidery

By Laura BainYou worked on that project for hours. It was used and loved but now you've found a hole! Never fear. You can …

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Beyond Basics

Upgrade Your Crochet Skills with These Six Crochet Techniques

I love experimenting with crochet stitches and techniques. It keeps things interesting and a bit challenging, too. As long …

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Before You Begin

The Math Behind Patterns: What does "a multiple of 3 + 2" mean?

Because I design patterns, I embrace the multiples-math that is used to make patterns work. But even a novice knitter or c …

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Comfy Chevron Super Scarf

Check out Bhooked’s Comfy Chevron Crochet Super Scarf pattern and learn how to make this great scarf featuring Patons Alpaca Blend!

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Fall Fashion: Brioche Accent Knit Cowl

When you see brioche knitting for the first time you typically have this reaction. You’re thrilled by the texture and mesmerized by the stitches.

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