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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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Beyond Basics

Loose Ends: DIY Dryer Balls

See how easy it is to create your own dryer balls.

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Beyond Basics

Loose Ends: Sew Amigurumi Pieces Together

Watch Vickie and learn to sew two pieces together to create sturdy and adorable amigurumi projects.

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Beyond Basics

Make a Butterfly Bobbin

Learn how to make butterfly bobbins for your knit and crochet projects.

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Beyond Basics

Loose Ends: Create Vintage-Inspired Lace Edging

Watch Vickie demonstrate how to crochet a vintage-inspired lace edging.

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Beyond Basics

Loose Ends: Create Drape Using Different Stitches

Watch Vickie and learn to add crochet lace edging to a project to give it some vintage-inspired flair.

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Beyond Basics

Graph Afghan Series - 5 Ways to Change Colours

Welcome to part 4 of 5 of the learning afghan series.

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Beyond Basics

Embroider a French Knot

A french knot is an embroidery technique used for crochet and knit items.

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Beyond Basics

Attach a Pompom to your Knit or Crochet Project

Learn how to top off any project with a fun Bernat Faux Fur Pompom with host Vickie Howell!

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Beyond Basics

Embroidering Faces on Toys & Applying Safety Eyes

Learn how to embroider faces on toys or any other yarn projects using safety eyes.

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Before You Begin

Loose Ends: Choose the Right Neckline for a Baby Project

Watch Vickie and learn how to create more or less drape in a garment by using different knit and crochet stitches.

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Before You Begin

Graph Afghan Series: Read Graphs

Learn how to read graphs.

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Before You Begin

Graph Afghan Series: Before You Begin

Learn how to prepare your graph before you begin.