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Peppermint Mug Hug and Jar Hug Gift Set
The Peppermint Mug Hug and Jar Hug Gift Set will take care of all the coworkers, teachers, coaches and neighbors on your Christmas list.
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Quick and Easy: Owl Knit Lovey
Bernat Baby Blanket Tiny Yarn is the same soft, squishy yarn you’ve grown to love, but in medium weight. It is the perfect weight for a lovey!
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Skill Level: Experienced
Breezy Dolman Knit Top with Patons Yarn
Selecting sizing can be tricky when it comes to knit and crochet patterns. What happens if you choose the wrong size and don’t find out until the end?
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At Your Service Knit Dishcloth
Knit your own classic cloth like Grandma used to do, but with an updated modern look. The At Your Service Knit Dishcloth puts a new spin…
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Skill Level: Experienced
Fall Fashion: Brioche Accent Knit Cowl
When you see brioche knitting for the first time you typically have this reaction. You’re thrilled by the texture and mesmerized by the stitches.
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Learn to Knit this easy Blanket!
“Can you show a pattern that will teach me how to knit a blanket?” I finally have the perfect pattern to recommend. Here is how to knit a blanket!
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A Simple Knit Seat Cushion!
A new cushion can revitalize your furniture without the hassle of paint or stain. Plus our modest little friend is more than just eye candy…
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Make a Ripple and Ridge Knit Blanket
This easy knit blanket is both cozy and stylish. The ripples are a throwback to the chevron afghans grandma used to make.
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Wee Knit Hat that's perfect for baby!
Learn how to knit the baby hat featured in the pattern from the Modern Nursery Lookbook! You can easily make this hat in any color…
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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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Stretching Skills with New Stitches
Have you ever been so overwhelmed by a pattern instruction, that you just gave up, and switched to a different pattern? I used to do this too!
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Skill Level: Experienced
Stylish Ways to Wear Your Poncho!
A poncho can be a fashionable way to protect you from those cold fall days when sweater weather is upon us. While we love a good sweater…
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Big News at The Prime Blogger Event
This year at CHA (Crafts & Hobbies Association’s convention) we were all about the bulk, ’bout the bulk, ’bout the Bernat-Mega-Bulk-y
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Knit a Chunky Candy Cane Scarf!
‘Tis the season for candy cane colored, well, everything! This pattern celebrates a classic, peppermint treat, but with a modern twist!
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Skill Level: Experienced
Must-Have Plaid Hat for Fall!
This Fall –ok, and frankly since my punk rock, late teens — I’m mad for plaid, so I’m thrilled to see retailers and runways alike, riding the cross-stripes train!
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Shandeh’s Cushy Lace Wrap in Patons…
If you’ve been following our Facebook page, you may have noticed that I recently designed a knitted wrap, using Patons Beehive Baby Chunky yarn.
