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Pattern Tutorials

Knit A Hat Without Needles!

Knit a Hat Without Needles with our tutorial. Learn how to loom knit a hat.

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Pattern Tutorials

Knit: A Blanket in Bernat Softee Chnky

Learn to knit a blanket with Kristen from Good Knit Kisses! This pattern is great for beginners and a perfect project to work on with a group.

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Granny Hexagon Slippers Tutorial

Learn to make these funky Granny Hexagon Slippers crocheted slippers crafted from granny squares.

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How-To Crochet a Color Swirl Motif

Learn how to crochet the Color Swirl Motif, used in the Caron United Mystery Adventure Scarf KAL/CAL.

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How To Knit Fingerless Gloves | Flax & Twine Knitting Video Tutorial

Learn how to knit fingerless gloves with Anne Weil of Flax & Twine.

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Garden Flowers Crochet Shawl: Part 2 of 2

Crocheted in Caron Simply Soft Yarn, this gorgeous shawl has a flower motif that will brighten any spring or summer outfit.

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Pattern Tutorials

EZ Ripple Blanket | EZ Knitting Without Needles!

In this EZ Knitting video tutorial, Mikey from The Crochet Crowd shows us how to knit a Ripple Blanket without needles or hooks using Bernat Alize Blanket-EZ, a pre-looped yarn! Have you knit with Blanket-EZ yarn? Let us know in the comments! Get the free blanket pattern here: http://bit.

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How-To Crochet a Colorful Wonky Motif

Learn how to crochet the Colorful Wonky Motif, used in the Caron United Mystery Adventure Scarf KAL/CAL\n\nVisit us at Yarnspirations.

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Interlocking Crochet Tutorial & Mosaic Stitch Baby Blanket Pattern

This crochet baby blanket pattern features an elegant reversible interlocking stitch design.

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Finger Crochet a Blanket

Discover how to finger crochet a blanket with our video tutorial. No hooks needed—create a cozy blanket using just your fingers!

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How To Crochet A Pretty Shawl With The Crochet Crowd

Learn how to crochet a pretty shawl with Mikey from The Crochet Crowd! Sugar Bush Itty-Bitty, a super fine yarn, results in a super soft shawl.

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How to Knit a Gradient Summer T-Shirt | Flax & Twine Knitting Tutorial

Try your hand at knitting a gradient summer tee, using Patons Grace yarn! Anne Weil of Flax & Twine shows us how to knit up a lovely summer t-shirt in this step-by-step tutorial.