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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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Stitch Life

Crochet a Chic Bobble Scarf

Fall is my favorite time of year. I love everything about it – the colors, the textures, the pumpkin spice lattes and wearing some of my projects.

Pattern Tutorials

May Your Days be Merry and Bright

Create these projects for a sparkly gold and white color palette this holiday season. …

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Tips and Tricks

Crafting an Organized Holiday Season

Here are some tips, timelines, and free patterns to help you prep for the holidays this year!

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Tips and Tricks

5 Tips for Crocheting for Men

How many times have you made something for the man in your life only to have it collect dust in the coat closet or in the …

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Tips and Tricks

Changing Colors for Different Looks

Here are some great examples of how color changes can affect the look and feel of the same pattern.

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Tips and Tricks

Choose Colors Like a Designer

Choosing colors is one of the most difficult decisions I have to make as a designer, and I know many of you face the same issues.Today I want to share with you how to choose colors like a designer.

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Tips and Tricks

DIY T-Shirt Sewing Tips

If you haven’t sewn with knits, a DIY T-Shirt is a great place to start! They’re easy and fast to make, comfy to wear and we all love owning a closet full of them.

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Pattern Tutorials

How to Crochet a Fall Wreath

Fall is the perfect season to make a crochet wreath. You can get creative adding a variety of different autumn-inspired co …

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Pattern Tutorials

My First Socks KAL with Marly Bird

It's time for a knit-along with Marly Bird! We'll be knitting an original design My First Socks with Marly Bird. …

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Pattern Tutorials

DIY Refashion: Cutout Striped Shirt

I had this striped French top for awhile now and just couldn’t seem to get rid of it. I loved the wide stripes, boatneck collar, and 3/4 sleeves.

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Pattern Tutorials

DIY: Versatile Zipper Racerback Top

Zippers, whether used as a closure or an edgy detail, I love adding them to my designs! With the right zip you can change a basic ..

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Pattern Tutorials

Guide to Sewing Swimwear Part 2: Bikini Top

For Part 1: Sewing Swimwear and the bikini bottom tutorial head there first. That post covers fabric, machine set up, tips, drafting..