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Crochet Trapper Hat: Toasty Warm!

Trapper hats sure do have a distinctive look! They all have a shaped top and super-cozy ear flaps that usually tie under the chin. This ultra-cozy Crochet Trapper Hat is a FREE crochet pattern using Red Heart Yarn, found on the Yarnspirations website. But let’s take a closer look at…

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Brown Tunisian crochet trapper hat with cream, fluffy earflap lining, shown flat on a white background.

Lace Knitting with Bulky Yarn

When I think about knit lace I default to fingering weight yarn. While it is so beautiful to see the delicate lace patterns knit in fingering weight yarn it does take time and skill. Big Yarn, Colorful Lace Knits by Barbara benson gives knitting lace a new meaning. Learn more…

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Collage of people wearing lace-knit shawl, scarf, and cowl in different yarns and colors; visible knit stitch details.

JOANN Stitchalong Bernat Knit Blanket Clue 6

We have made it to the last week of the 2019 Bernat Stitchalong. Last week we finished up all the heavy lifting and this week we will be adding the finishing touches to the blanket. Adding tassels and pom poms really make the blanket pop! Working along with me in…

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Two knit blankets in bright yarns feature mixed stitch patterns, tassels, and fringes. Text: 2019 Bernat Stitch Along Week Six.

Colorful Knit Socks

Inside Colorful Knit Socks, by Kerstin Balke, you will find 26 amazing sock patterns! Knit socks are one thing that never goes out of style. Whip up a few of these beautiful socks patterns before the cold weather is here.

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The Knit Vibe

Vickie is back on the Yarn Thing Podcast to talk about her 13th book, The Knit Vibe. With interviews, patterns, and an in-depth look at the knitting community and the creative potential of knitting there is something for everyone. This isn’t like any other knitting book that you have seen…

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Vickie Howell holds "The Knit Vibe," its cover displaying vibrant knit garments, textures, and stitch detail.

JOANN Stitchalong Bernat Knit Blanket Clue 5

This is the time in a CAL/KAL that I start to get a little sad. We are on the home stretch of our project and I don’t want it to be over! I know that I am having a really great time and I hope you are too. Week 5…

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Chunky white knit fabric beside a bright striped knit piece with tassels and pom-poms; textured stitching shown clearly.

FREE Fair Isle Knit Hat Video Tutorial

Yarnspirations has a new FREE Fair Isle Knit pattern. In this video tutorial I will break down the steps that you need to know to complete a fair isle hat. This is a great beginner fair isle project. A simple patterns lets you learn the technique.

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Fair Isle knit hat and cowl set in gray, red, blue, and cream, next to a maroon skein of Red Heart Heat Wave yarn.

Body Measurements for Knit and Crochet Garments

Wether or not you are a designer Body Basics by Lindsey Stephens is a must have book for your library. Learn how to take proper body measurements and how they play into your knit and crochet garments. This knowledge will allow you to make better fitting agreements for yourself or…

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JOANN Stitchalong Bernat Knit Blanket Clue 4

We are over half way there in the 2019 Bernat Blanket Stitchalong! This week we are learning a new section of the blanket and we only have two more weeks after this! Working through each week with you is so much fun. Thanks for sharing your progress with me in…

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8 FREE Knit and Crochet Pumpkin Pattern

Fall is in the air and that means pumpkin candles, pumpkin beverages, pumpkin food, pumpkin just about everything! Why not bring pumpkins to your crochet and make one of these super cute FREE crochet pumpkin pattern.

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Collage of crocheted pumpkins in varied colors and textures, with stylish accents and Tunisian crochet stitch details.
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