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International Yarn Bombing Day Photos!
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Reversible Spike Stitch Pillow Cover
Hi, I am Sarah Zimmerman, the crochet designer behind the blog Repeat Crafter Me. It is such a treat to be guest posting here at Yarnspirations!
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Learn To Knit: Video Tutorials
Learn to knit with our easy to follow video tutorials – we’ll take you from the very beginning with casting on, through basic stitches, and creating a gauge swatch.
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Learn To Crochet: Tutorial Videos
Learn to crochet with our easy to follow video tutorials – we’ll take you from the very beginning and show how to hold your hook.
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How To Change Colors Tutorial
Changing yarn colors in crochet is not as difficult as it may look. We're here to help you out! Check out our blog post, we'll teach you how to do it!
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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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How to Sew a Zipper into a Cowl
For many knitters and crocheters (and heck, even some of us sewists), projects which require zippers can be intimidating.
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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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Skill Level: Experienced
Cozy Crochet Garden Bottle
The Yarnspirations Baby Lookbook has me going gaga for wee projects — there is so much cuteness within its virtual pages, I don’t know where to begin…
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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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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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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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Skill Level: Experienced
How To: Distressed Denim Knits
Patons has great denim look shades, that will help you bring that vintage-cool of your favorite pair of worn jeans to your next WIP.
