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Cozy Knits for Chickens

Why do chickens cross the road? To get a sweater, of course! One of my friends, Kristie Mach, has a friend who lives in Canada named Libby who keeps pet Silkie chickens.

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Christmas Ruffle Tree

By Jennifer E. Ryan of Celtic Knot Crochet I love the Red Heart Boutique Sashay yarns " they come in wonderful colors with a variety of sequined and metallic versions.

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Cro-Shayley Makes a Tiger Friend

While searching for a stuffed animal pattern to make for a baby shower gift, I came across Red Heart's Birthday Bear for a Prince free pattern.

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August Featured Throw of the Month

Welcome to the August Featured Throw of the Month! This month we have the Southwestern Rainbow Throw made in Super S …

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How to Learn the SSK (Slip, Slip, Knit) Knit Technique: Beginner Tutorial

Welcome to the seven 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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How to Learn the Entrelac Knit Technique: Beginner Tutorial

Welcome to the ninth 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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Glam Up Your Holidays

As I sat watching the leaves change colors each weekend this fall, I realized that Christmas would be here before I knew i …

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Cro-Shayley Makes a Dino Stripes Hat

Do you have kids, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews that love dinosaurs? Man my nephew, Chandler, sure does! He even know …

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October Featured Throw of the Month

Welcome to the October Featured Throw of the Month! This month we have the Fabulous Fall Throw made in Super Saver …

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Cro-Shayley Makes a Stadium Seat Cover

As I was reading through Bobbie Matela's, Back to School with Team Spirit blog post, I added a few of the free patterns to …

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Cro-Shayley Makes the Merry-Go-Round Teddy Bear

Need a big BEAR hug? Oh man, do I have the perfect, snuggly pattern for you! I had a few skeins of Red Heart Snuggle Bunny in my yarn stash and I was dying..

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Cordial Coasters for Friendly Get-Togethers

Cordial is a braided cord-like bulky weight yarn that's great for macrame but you can also use it to knit and crochet. Its sturdy durability makes it great to use in crochet patterns for the home.