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How to: Wishlist
Your wishlist can save patterns and products. Anything from your favorite thread to that blanket pattern you’ve had your eye on. Use your wishlist to keep everything saved in one space when you’re ready for your next haul.
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O'Go Tips and Tricks
All the info about your O’Go is right on the label including the shade name, yarn weight, knitting and crochet gauge, and care instructions. Access hundreds of free patterns by scanning the QR code.
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DIY: Jeans into Denim Jacket
As a designer and seamstress, I love making original looks that you can’t buy online. I prefer to redesign garments into..
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Skill Level: Experienced
The basics of English Paper Piecing
Let me begin by saying that I love to sew! What kind of sewing? Well, I haven’t found a variety I haven’t liked yet, other than possibly mending.
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Multi-Color Coordinate List
Need to find the perfect match? Check out suggested solid coordinates to multicolored yarns. These are colors that blend but are not necessarily exact matches.
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EZ Knitting with Jonah & Bernat Alize Blanket-EZ!
Let’s get stitching with Jonah! Jonah of Jonah’s Hands designed four EZ to make patterns that require no hooks or needles.
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Red Heart Fleece Hugs Yarn Review
Red Heart Fleece Hugs is a soft, fluffy, self-striping yarn that’s ideal for one skein baby blankets, as well as home décor items and accessories!
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Social Distancing Banner
Social distancing is a new normal we are all adjusting to. Unfortunately, this simple idea to keep our distance brings with it a bit of an issue
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Skill Level: Intermediate
Knitting a Cardigan with Gorgeous Cables & Bobbles
Yarnspirations designer Nicole Winer shares the inspiration behind this month’s Patons Stitch Style, the beautiful Dovercourt Cardigan knitting pattern made in...
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Improve Your Knitting Skills!
Improve your knitting skills, no matter your skill level with these free knit blanket patterns. You'll learn new stitches while perfecting basic knitting skills.
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Improve your crochet skills!
Whether you're a beginner or more advanced, these free crochet blanket patterns will teach you new crochet techniques and help improve your skills!
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Summer Essential: Crochet Carry All Bag
The Cute Crochet Carry-All from the Pic-Knit lookbook caught my eye this month for one big reason – the shaping. But first, a little back story.
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Skill Level: Experienced
Learn to Knit Slouchy Socks
Slouchy socks are the perfect accessory to learn to knit! Follow our step-by-step instructions while you make our Knit Slouchy Socks!
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Crochet Baby Cocoon with a twist!
The crochet baby cocoon from the new Mindful Making lookbook has me excited to show you how this baby pattern inspired me to get a little creative.
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Crochet Summer Ripple Afghan
When was the last time you saw a gorgeous ripple throw but thought for sure it would be too complicated for you to make? I’m here to show you how!
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Learn to knit stylish tops for Spring!
These stylish knit tops are great pieces to make for warmer days ahead! Learn how easy they are to knit with our helpful guide.
