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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

Learn to Finish the Double Sole Slippers

You can text the score to all your friends and support your favorite team! Keep your hands warm but your fingers free with these cozy crocheted wristers.

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Pattern Tutorials

Cosmic Loopy Crochet Scarf

Crochet Gauge is the key to successful projects.

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Pattern Tutorials

Aran Toggle Wrap Instructions Part 2

Learn how to make variations on traditional crocheted granny squares.

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Pattern Tutorials

New Crochet Top Hat Tutorial

Red Heart is America's Favorite Yarn, voted as the Most Recommended Yarn Brand in America by the Women's Choice Award.

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Pattern Tutorials

Learn to Crochet Shawl from Center Out

Using the Fan Trellis Wrap pattern as an example, learn how both ends of your shawl can have the same scalloped edge.

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Beyond Basics

Learn Customizing Crochet Patterns

No knitting or crocheting needed! This fashion-right cowl is simply held together with lengths of yarn that become fringe

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Beyond Basics

Learn How to Make a Boutique Swerve Scarf in A Minute

Learn how to make fringe with an overhand knot in this Red Heart -Teach video for crochet. It will take you step-by-step on how to tie an overhand knot to create fringe to add to your crochet.

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Beyond Basics

Crochet Heart Appliques Tutorial

Learn how to increase the number of crochet stitches in a row. Beginner basics video from Red Heart - Teach.

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Beyond Basics

Learn the Sockmaking Basics

Learn how to make a sock in 8 easy steps.

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Before You Begin

Reading a Pattern Overview

Once you learn the basics of getting started with left-handed crochet, you'll want to learn more stitches.

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Basics

Understanding Rows and Rounds for Crochet Patterns

Learn how to crochet the Camel Stitch. It's an easy stitch that gives the surface of your crochet a completely different look.

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Basics

Broomstick Lace

Cosmic Yarn makes fun, quick and easy crochet projects.