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Dimensional Tuck Knitting by Tracy Purtscher

Dimensional Tuck Knitting by Tracy Purtscher Dimensional Tuck Knitting by Tracy Purtscher was the new book we learned all about on the Yarn Thing podcast with Marly Bird. Tracy Purtscher may be best known up till now as one of the finalists in Skacel’s Fiber Factor competition a few years ago….

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Knitting How to: Make 1 M1 Invisible Increase

As you continue to increase your knitting skills you will find that there are many options to complete different tasks. The amount of ways to cast on and bind off are endless. You will also find many ways of increasing and decreasing. One of the techniques you can use to…

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Planned Pooling Crochet: Deciding Where to Create your Offset Shift

Today we have a special guest on the blog. Please welcome back Rockin Lola who is here today to teach us about planned pooling crochet and deciding where to create your offset shift. When you are starting a planned pooling project and using a new color, it is always best to…

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Simona Vest Knit Pattern By Marly Bird

The Simona vest is a must have modern cardigan with shawl collar. Twisted stitch patterns are combined to create a texture rich fabric with flattering lines and details. The body shaping adds just the right fit, skimming your curves. Add hand-crafted buttons for that truly dazzling look.

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8 Free Shark Crochet Patterns for Shark Week

If you didn’t know already this is the annual Shark Week over on the Discovery Channel. All week long they have amazing shows about sharks. To honor this week, as many of you LOVE to watch this week, I have pulled together 8 FREE Shark Crochet Patterns for Shark Week.

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Planned Pooling Crochet: Planned Pooling Color Placement

Today we have a special guest on the blog. Please welcome back Brenda-Leigh who is here today to teach us about planned pooling color placement and dominate color selection. When you are starting a planned pooling project and using a new color, it is always best to do a swatch first. I…

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Planned Pooling Crochet: How to Pick the Best Planned Pooling Crochet Hook Size

Today we have a special guest on the blog. Please welcome back Brenda-Leigh who is here today to teach us about picking the best planned pooling crochet hook size for your next project. When you are starting a planned pooling project and using a new color, it is always best to start…

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Learn How to Count Cable Rows Quickly-Video Tutorial

Today I want to continue from the Exquisite Cable Throw Knitting Pattern tutorial with a pro tip about counting your cables. Although I am using the Exquisite Cable Throw for my demonstration you can use this tip for any knitting cable. Join me and learn how to count knit cable…

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Step into Crochet with Rohn Strong

Step into Crochet with Rohn Strong Step into Crochet with Rohn Strong is a new book and we are just tickled he has returned to Yarn Thing with Marly Bird to share it! Rohn Strong is one of the most passionate crafters you’ll find. He’s an author, designer, instructor, and…

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Fun at the Beach Red Heart Scrubby Washcloth Patterns

I can hardly believe that we are into the next month of amazing FREE Red Heart Scrubby Washcloth Patterns. These patterns are part of the 7 Months of Scrubby campaign that Red Heart is running to feature their Scrubby family of yarns. July brings us summertime patterns that are perfect…

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