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How to Read a Skein Band
Want to learn about a yarn? Look at the skein band or ball band on it! Keep reading this blog to learn how to read a skein band.
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CYC Standards Updates
The Craft Yarn Council has been working hard to update industry standards and we're happy to announce that the new guideli …
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How to Set the Mood for Crochet and Improve Your Craft Experience
Autumn is the perfect time to engage all of the senses. The air is crisp. It smells of pumpkin spice and burning firewood. …
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The Different Types of Crochet Hooks
When learning to crochet, it’s always best to start out with a solid understanding of the tools you’ll need to successfully …
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Understanding Crochet Abbreviations
Listed below are standard abbreviations and symbols that you may find in crochet patterns on redheart.com. All standard ab …
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The Math Behind Patterns: What does "a multiple of 3 + 2" mean?
Because I design patterns, I embrace the multiples-math that is used to make patterns work. But even a novice knitter or c …
