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Skill Level: Experienced
Learn to Knit Slouchy Socks
Slouchy socks are the perfect accessory to learn to knit! Follow our step-by-step instructions while you make our Knit Slouchy Socks!
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Skill Level: Experienced
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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Skill Level: Experienced
Make a Pompom Wall Hanging
Pompoms are all the rage right now, they’re easy to make and you’d be surprised by the different ways you can make beautiful creations out of pompoms.
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Skill Level: Experienced
Must-Have Plaid Hat for Fall!
This Fall –ok, and frankly since my punk rock, late teens — I’m mad for plaid, so I’m thrilled to see retailers and runways alike, riding the cross-stripes train!
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Skill Level: Experienced
Spooky Swatches For Halloween
While wandering the aisles of my local craft store, I came across these wooden tiles that looked like perfect windows for some spooky swatches.
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Skill Level: Experienced
Cozy Crochet Garden Bottle
The Yarnspirations Baby Lookbook has me going gaga for wee projects — there is so much cuteness within its virtual pages, I don’t know where to begin…
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Skill Level: Experienced
How To: Distressed Denim Knits
Patons has great denim look shades, that will help you bring that vintage-cool of your favorite pair of worn jeans to your next WIP.
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Skill Level: Experienced
Hygge- Creating a Comfortable, Cozy, Tranquil Home
Hygge (hoo-guh) is a Danish word that refers to a life lived simply, enjoying time with family and friends. It is the conc …
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Skill Level: Experienced
The Burbank Fiber Friends play with Boutique Swanky
"Imagine my delight when a box of Red Heart Boutique Swanky arrived on my doorstep!!! I had to play with the yarn right away!!
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Skill Level: Experienced
Party Sweater for the Holidays
I saw this knitted Party Sweater pattern and thought how pretty it would be for the Christmas holidays. I am going to knit a medium..
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Skill Level: Experienced
Crochet Your Bouquet
Are you a DIY bride and want to make sure you can enjoy your bridal bouquet year after year? Or do you need unique centerpieces for an event?
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Skill Level: Experienced
Crocheting a Ruffle Rose Pillow
I recently moved and didn't have enough throw pillows, so I decided to make my own! I choose the Ruffle Rose Pillow (LW2505) from RedHeart.com.
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Skill Level: Experienced
Summer's Fun Craft - Weaving
Have you noticed that weaving is one of this summer's fun craft activities? We did, and wanted to share how to do this fun craft with you!
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Skill Level: Experienced
Crocodile Stitch Infinity Scarf Free Pattern
This crochet pattern uses the crocodile stitch. The crochet scarf is worked horizontally then the long ends are seamed together to create a tube..
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Skill Level: Experienced
Throwback Thursday Dishcloth
By guest blogger Karen Freeman. Lately the weather has allowed many of us to have time to work projects that we may have started or start new ones.
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Skill Level: Experienced
Broomstick Lace Cowl Pattern
This crochet pattern combines the beautiful look of broomstick lace with the unique design of triple treble tall crochet stitches for an infinity scarf that is fun to create..
