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Beyond Basics

How to Crochet an I-Cord

You may have heard of an I-cord in knitting, a small tube knit in the round with just a few stitches, but did you know you …

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Beyond Basics

How to Graft (Kitchener Stitch)

Kitchener stitch invisibly grafts two pieces of knitting together through the live working stitches. This technique is fre …

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Beyond Basics

Introduction to Intarsia

Intarsia knitting is not all that different than Fair Isle except that separate balls of yarn are added into the row for e …

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Beyond Basics

How to Crochet Clusters

Crochet cluster stitch is very similar to Bobble Stitch. When a cluster is worked into one stitch, …

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Beyond Basics

How to Crochet Bobbles

Bobble crochet stitch is similar to popcorn stitch in that you work all of the stitches into the same loop and secure them …

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Beyond Basics

How to Knit Ribbing

Ribbing forms a stretchy band and is usually found at the bottoms of sweaters, sleeves, neckbands, hat brims and mitten cu …

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Beyond Basics

How to Crochet Puff Stitches

Crochet puff stitch is essentially the same as bobble stitch. A method of casting on that is creat …

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Beyond Basics

Guide To Yo-Yo Crochet

The yo-yo is a new, trending crochet motif that has gained rapid popularity. Although there are several different designs …

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Beyond Basics

Guide to Multi-Strand Crochet

Double-stranded or multi-stranded crochet, where you hold two or more yarn strands together as you crochet, is a terrific …

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Beyond Basics

Guide to Crochet Shell Stitch Variations with Patterns

The shell stitch is a stitch pattern in crochet that can be worked in a variety of different ways. In general, it refers t …

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Beyond Basics

Guide to Duplicate Stitch

Duplicate stitch is the easiest way to add color to any knitting project made in Stocking stitch. Duplicate stitch is embr …

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Beyond Basics

Changing Colors and Fair Isle Knitting

Some knitters seem to be intimidated by changing colors in the middle of a row or round, but the development of this simpl …

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