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December Featured Throw of the Month

Welcome to the December Featured Throw of the Month! This month we have the Dancing Snowmen Throw made in Super Save …

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How to Learn the Entrelac Crochet Technique: Beginner Tutorial

Welcome to the eighth entry in our ongoing series Learn a Stitch, Make a Cowl! Each month in 2015 we will teach you a new crochet or knit stitch.

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Cro-Shayley Makes Twin Green Bay Mitts, Leg Warmers and Hats

It's getting rather cold now down here in North Carolina...I can't imagine what it's like in Green Bay, WI. My friend aske …

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June Featured Throw of the Month

Welcome to the June Featured Throw of the Month! This month we have the Lacy Floral Throw made in With Love yarn. Each month we will..

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How to Use Front and Back Post Treble Crochet Stitches to Create Crocheted Cables: Beginner Tutorial

Welcome to the twelfth and final entry in our ongoing series Learn a Stitch, Make a Cowl! Each month in 2015 we have been …

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How to Knit a Fair Isle Pattern: Beginner Tutorial

Welcome to the eleventh entry in our ongoing series Learn a Stitch, Make a Cowl! Each month in 2015 we have been teaching …

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Cro-Shayley Makes a Bloomin' Headband and Dress-Up Booties

Do you know a sweet little girl that a flower headband would just look adorable on? What about a pair of dress-up booties? …

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Cro-Shayley Makes Baby Halloween Monster Pants

What's your little one going to dress up as for Halloween? If you haven't decided, maybe this pattern will help seal the d …

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July Featured Throw of the Month

Welcome to the July Featured Throw of the Month! This month we have the Patriotic Pride Throw made in Super Saver. Each month we will have a new themed..

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September Featured Throw of the Month

Welcome to the September Featured Throw of the Month! This month we have the One-Piece Stripes Throw made in With Love …

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November Featured Throw of the Month

Welcome to the November Featured Throw of the Month! This month we have the Nine Patch Variation Throw made in With …

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Crocodile Stitch Infinity Scarf Free Pattern

This crochet pattern uses the crocodile stitch. The crochet scarf is worked horizontally then the long ends are seamed together to create a tube..