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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.
Learn How to do a Gauge Swatch for Knitting
Learn how to crochet the Octagon & Squares Throw. In this video series, there are 3 videos. This video is focusing on the assembly of the throw.
Learn How to make a Crochet Picoting Edging
Learn to use information given in the pattern for successful results. Kristin Omdahl uses the Sir Echo Jacket as an example for skill level, schematics, yarn weight, gauge, special stitches, special techniques, and more.
Learn to Crochet with Double End Hook Pt. 2
Take the mystery out of using a Double Ended Hook while crocheting the Let's Be Warm Throw.
Crochet Knit
Crochet these dreamy colors that will stimulate baby and give comfort when needed. The washable wool yarn is the perfect choice..
Measuring Crochet Gauge
Crochet this gorgeous new afghan style. Sweeten up your room with cheerful stripes! Or consider this easy pattern for a super gift throw.
Learn How to Crochet Ripples
Mikey demonstrates how easy it is to crochet with Sassy Lace. Make a full size scarf in about an hour! You may get 'hook'd' on this as the scarves are so easy to make and are wonderful gifts to give away at the end.
Casting on Methods
Learn the knit cast on, which practices the knit stitch, and the long-tail cast-on.
Monster Plushies by Crafty Is Cool
This year all three of my kids, for the first time, are in school. The littlest started kindergarten and we’re all still trying to get used to it.
Yarny Tree: Holiday Wall Decor Tutorial
The holidays are beautiful, but perhaps your square footage isn’t – Decorating your house can be a challenge, but Patons is here to help!
A Crochet Remembrance Poppy
This November citizens of countries all over the world will be donning bright red poppies as a symbol of remembrance.
The Long & Short of Hemming Jeans
Who loves to hem blue jeans? Don’t everyone raise their hand at once! With kids, the question is “to hem or not to hem?” As sure as you do, the growth spurt will hit.
Yarn Projects for Kids
The older I get the more I realize that some of my best memories are the times that my mother, aunt or grandmother spent with me baking or crafting.
