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The Yarnspirations How To hub is your one-stop shop for all you need to know to pick up a new skill or level up the skills you already have. With a library full of videos, tutorials, pictorials, diagrams and tips & tricks, you're sure to find something to help you get creating.
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Want to take up knitting? Know how to crochet but would like to learn a new technique? Need a refresher on an embroidery stitch? Our learning categories will help you gain the knowledge you need no matter what your crafting goals are.
Color-Coded Skill Types
Our How To hub is full of information on a number of different crafts. Thanks to our color-coded organization system, it's easy to find your skill type at a glance. And with six needlework types, you're sure to find your favorite fiber craft here.
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Over the years, our team of experts have learned a lot of shortcuts, timesavers and project-saving lessons. Look for the 'Tips' icon for their clever advice and ingenious tricks. Bolded words contain helpful popovers full of definitions where you need them (just click on them to open).
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There are many different types of learning techniques. Whether you're the visual type or the reading kind, our How To section has the instruction style for you. We’ve included written instructions as well as pictures, illustrations, step-by-step videos and pattern tutorials.
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5 Tips for Working with Wool
Wool is such an exceptional fiber to work with! Find out the five reasons why we love to work with Wool from our Lead Designer, Gayle!
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Color Work: 4 Rules of Striping
Gayle, our Head Designer, shares 4 rules of striping and how to pick the perfect shades for our Knit Crew Neck Pullover.
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How to Make Any Scarf a Super Scarf
Get your needles and hooks ready because Super Sized scarves are the hottest trend right now when it comes to winter accessories!
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9 Ways to Tie Your Super Scarf
Watch as we show you 9 ways to tie your super scarf! This trending fall accessory is great for layering and super cozy!
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Office Supply by Guest Blogger Janice Ogata
Sometimes you have to be away from the comfort of your own home, and if you're like me you run out the door without all your supplies. I enjoy knitting and crocheting during my lunch break at work.
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Color Suggestions for Ombre
If you're interested in creating an ombre effect but aren't sure which colors to use, read on! We have eight color combination suggestions for you, plus more ideas on creating your own effects.
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Tips on Photography
We've gathered some tips for you to take better pictures of your projects, so the focus is on your hard work and everyone can see what you're doing.
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4 Tips for Accepting Mistakes in Knitting and Crochet
Here are four tips for accepting mistakes while knitting or crocheting.
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Tips on Working with Scrubby
Red Heart Scrubby yarn is a textured worsted weight yarn named for the fact that it is well-suited to making …
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How To Use Candy or Food Wrappers as Fabric
Whether you’re making our Sweet Satchel or another fun tote, working with fun food or candy wrappers is a great way to recycle these colorful normally throw-away pieces.
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Crafting an Organized Holiday Season
Here are some tips, timelines, and free patterns to help you prep for the holidays this year!
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Changing Colors for Different Looks
Here are some great examples of how color changes can affect the look and feel of the same pattern.
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Choose Colors Like a Designer
Choosing colors is one of the most difficult decisions I have to make as a designer, and I know many of you face the same issues.Today I want to share with you how to choose colors like a designer.
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Convert a Rectangular Shawl into a Shrug by Guest Blogger Joan Barnett
I’m always hunting for a layering piece to keep me warm. So I made a beautiful rust rectangular shawl that converts into a vest, but what I really needed it to be to wear with my summer top is a shrug. Susan Bates mini knit clips to the rescue!
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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.
