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Halloween Fringe Ghost Wall Hanging
Halloween is a great time to get the kids crafting…and also get them warmed up to playing with yarn! This week’s project is a simple, fringed ghost…
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Skill Level: Experienced
Spooky Swatches For Halloween
While wandering the aisles of my local craft store, I came across these wooden tiles that looked like perfect windows for some spooky swatches.
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Back to School Pencil Case
Let’s face it, as we’re all shopping for back-to-school clothes, shoes, and what not, couldn’t we all use a little cost-effective crafting?
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Make a Mega Macrame Necklace!
Last weekend the Yarnspirations gang joined thousands of knitty-types at the annual, Vogue Knitting Live show in New York.
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DIY Weaving Sticks Wall Hanging!
Wall hangings are great way to add pops of color and texture to any room. Creating your own beautiful wall hanging is easy!
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Be-pommed: Arm Knit I-cord Scarf
Who doesn’t love a good pompom? Seriously, it’s hard not to smile when you see one. That’s especially the case with Bernat Faux Fur Pompom
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Quickest Gift: Arm Knit Eternity Scarf
Here we are in mid-December. How. Did. This. Happen? Next week is the last full school and work week for most people who celebrate Christmas.
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Yarny Tree: Holiday Wall Decor Tutorial
The holidays are beautiful, but perhaps your square footage isn’t – Decorating your house can be a challenge, but Patons is here to help!
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How To Knot Your Own Trendy Choker
It’s official, choker necklaces are back! I’ve been seeing choker necklaces out on the streets and couldn’t help but want …
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Selvage Surprises
Selvages are those colorful finished edges you find on woven fabrics—a curiosity to some, and a source of inspiration to others. As sewers, we often hate to waste any little bit of fabric, and saved selvages can become the beginning of some fun projects.
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Kids Craft Pompom Bookmark by Guest Blogger Jessie
A while back I had the joy of letting my littles help me with some designs for Red Heart...
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Kid's Craft Tassel Necklace by Guest Blogger Jessie
My daughter Vada and I would like to share some photos with you to help you create the fun tassel necklace made with..
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Fringe It! Easy How-To's for Fringe
We’re seeing fringe in all the ready-to-wear and trend reports. Fringe gives garments and scarfs a fashionable Boho feel and it softens the modern edges of purchased home décor items.
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Sizzle! Cuz You Love' Em!
The end of summer is nearing…and our summer friendships and family visits are ending. So now is the perfect time to give a little remembrance.
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Yarn Jars by Janice Ogata
"I thought in honor of national crochet month and national craft month, I thought I would combine my love of both and make..
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Cro-Shayley Teaches Her Nieces How to Hand-Chain
Need a fun craft project for little girls? Three words: Hand Chain Scarf! This project can be complete in minutes and you don't even..
