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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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Learn to Crochet the Extended Moss Stitch

Do you want a really neat looking stitch? This is called the extended moss stitch.

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Learn to Knit: Seed Stitch

The seed stitch is like the garter or stockinette stitch It's the act of knitting what appears to be the opposite of the row below.

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How To Reverse Single Crochet Stitch

Learn how to crochet the Reverse Single Crochet stitch. Add a decorative and textured edge to your projects.

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Learn to Knit: M1

In this video we'll take a quick look at the M1 (make one) increase in knitting.

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Intarsia Knitting Tutorial

Learn Intarsia Knitting with our tutorial. Master the technique of colorwork knitting.

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How to Half Double Crochet (HDC) in the Third Loop (Reversible Sticthes)

Learn how to crochet the Half Double Crochet in the third loop. Create a unique and textured stitch pattern.

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Knit the Trinity Stitch

Learn how to knit the Trinity Stitch, used in the Caron United Mystery Adventure Scarf KAL/CAL.

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Knit the Contrast Cross Stitch

Learn how to crochet a Contrast Cross Stitch, used in the Caron United Mystery Adventure Scarf KAL/CAL.

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Knit the Mosaic Russian Stitch

Learn how to knit the Mosaic Russian Stitch, used in the Caron United Mystery Adventure Scarf KAL/CAL.

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Knit the Cherry Blossom Stitch

Learn how to knit Cherry Blossoms, used in the Caron United Mystery Adventure Scarf KAL/CAL.

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Knit Magic Loop

Learn the Magic Loop technique for knitting in the round. Master this versatile method.

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Knit the Band of Leaves Stitch and Change Colors

Learn how to change colors in the Band of Leaves Stitch, used in the Caron United Mystery Adventure Scarf KAL/CAL.