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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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Pattern Tutorials

Upcyle Jeans Apron

I’m excited to share this Upcycle jeans apron with you. HI My name is Lori Harder and I design and create projects for Coa …

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Pattern Tutorials

DIY: Refashion Zipper Jogger

Hello! I’m Laura, the seamstress/designer of DIY fashion blog Trash to Couture. I hope to inspire a less wasteful

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Before You Begin

CYC Standards Updates

The Craft Yarn Council has been working hard to update industry standards and we're happy to announce that the new guideli …

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Before You Begin

10 Secrets to Sock Success

Want to make your finished items look even better? Block them! Blocking may seem intimidating, but you really only need a …

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Before You Begin

How to Set the Mood for Crochet and Improve Your Craft Experience

Autumn is the perfect time to engage all of the senses. The air is crisp. It smells of pumpkin spice and burning firewood. …

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Before You Begin

How to Hold the Crochet Hook and Yarn - Beginner Crochet Teach Video 2

Perfect finishes with properly woven-in ends.

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Basics

How to Teach Children to Crochet

Teaching a child to crochet is a rewarding experience that can have lifelong benefits for the budding crafter. Many of us …

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Basics

How to Turn Your Work in Crochet - Beginner Crochet Teach Video #5

Learn how to fasten off your crochet in this Red Heart -Teach video.

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Basics

How to Make a Slip Knot - Beginner Crochet Teach Video 1

Learn how to turn at the end of a row and start a new row of crochet in this beginner video.

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How to Make an Overhand Knot - Beginner Crochet Video 10

Learn how to changes colors in crochet.

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Basics

How to Block Your Knits - Beginner Knitting Teach Video 16

Learn how to wet block or steam block your knitting.

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How to Knit Stockinette Stitch - Beginner Knitting Teach Video 12

Learn how to make Block 4 Zig Zag Pattern of LW2336 Sampler Throw for crochet along. Throw designed by Katherine Eng.

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