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How to Decrease in Crochet

To decrease the width of a basic crocheted fabric, 2 or more stitches are worked together, by leaving the last loop of eac …

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How to Finish a Knitting Project

After you cast off, a method of casting on that is created by looping yarn around itself. …

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Read Crochet Pattern Repeats and Multiples

Within a row and within a pattern you may repeat stitches several times. These are written in repeats to make the pattern …

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How to Assemble Crochet Projects

There are multiple ways to attach crocheted pieces together. You may need to attach pieces of a sweater, for example, or a …

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How to Crochet a double crochet decrease (DC2TOG)

Double crochet is a very common crochet stitch. It is taller than single crochet. This short stitch …

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How to Assemble a Knitting Project

There are multiple ways to attach knit pieces together. You may need to attach pieces of a sweater, for example, or attach …

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Guide to Surface Crochet Embroidery

Surface crochet is a technique for adding embroidery-style designs to your crochet work. There are a few different ways to work surface crochet, the most common of which is with the slip stitch.

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How to Cast Off for Left-Handers

Casting off for left handers (also known as binding off) is the process of putting a finishing edge on a piece to prevent …

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How to Cast On in Knitting?

Broken down in very simple terms, knitting is just a matter of transferring loops from one needle to another. To get start …

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How to Finger Crochet (No Hook Needed)

Finger crochet is a terrific form of crochet that many people seem hesitant to try. Don't be afraid — it's exactly the sam …

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How to Seam Knit Mitered Squares | Knitting Tutorial

Thanks for joining the #LetsStitchTogether Stitch Along with Yarnspirations Designer Katherine! In this video tutorial we are finishing up our blanket by seaming our mitered squares.

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Videos

Brioche Knit 1

Master the Brioche Knit stitch with our step-by-step video tutorial. Explore the art of brioche knitting and create stunning textured projects.