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How to Lucet in our Weekly Wednesday Review

Another week has gone by and we are here again to share with you another new book and technique. This week Katelyn got her hands on a book by the wonderful Jennifer Hansen teaching how to Lucet. Learn about the book, what a lucet is and read the whole post…

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Open book displaying lucet cord patterns beside "Learn to Lucet" by Jennifer Hansen; logo in corner. Overlay text present.

Snuggle and Play Crochet Review-Handmade Baby Gifts

This week for our Weekly Wednesday Review Katelyn took a look inside “Snuggle and Play Crochet” a brand new book by Carolina Guzman Benitez. Within the book you will find 40 Amigurumi patterns for lovey security blankets and matching toys. Be sure to read the whole post for a chance to…

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Amigurumi giraffe, mouse, pig, and bear plushies, each crocheted with visible stitch detail, are displayed separately.

Tournament of Stitches Mystery Make-Along with Marly…

Time for the first ever Tournament of Stitches Mystery Make-Along. For those of you who joined us for the Game Day make-along back in February, you know the great time we had making a mystery project together. We learned a LOT from our first attempt at a mystery make-along and…

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Seven knit and crochet shawls in varied colors and textures drape on mannequins against a brick wall, showing stitch detail.

Coffee Shop Knitting Groups with Red Heart Patterns

Knitting and Crocheting in public has become a big deal in the past few years. More and more I am seeing people pulling out their current WIP in public locations and chatting with others about what they are working on. One of the places that is most common to find…

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Knit Video Tutorial-Knit Beginner Lace Panel Poncho

Red Heart is running the Make a Shawl campaign this year to offer you options for making shawls and ponchos in both knit and crochet. Each month there will be a new pattern and video tutorial from me. This month we will be working on the Beginner Lace Panel Knit…

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Woman models a striped lace panel poncho in purple, blue, and green; openwork knit texture stands out against a light background.

My Crocheted Closet-Book Review

My Crochet Closet is the featured title in our Weekly Wednesday review this week. Dive into the 22 beautiful patterns with me in this review.

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Crochet collage: gray textured shorts, purple sleeveless top, green dress, blue fringed poncho. "My Crochet Closet" text.

Garter Stitch Revival Review

Our Weekly Wednesday Review continues this week with “Garter Stitch Revival” from Interweave. Including 20 stunning patterns that incorporate the garter stitch you might be amazed at how you can use garter stitch in your next project.

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Pastel hand-knit sweaters in garter stitch, a purple hat, close-ups of textured fabric, and vintage car decor inspiration.

Learn to Knit a Stunning Collar Shawl with Marly Bird’s…

A knit collar shawl, which is a versatile accessory that can be worn in different ways to complement your outfits. And if you’re looking for a reliable and easy-to-follow tutorial, Marly Bird’s step-by-step video tutorial is a great place to start.

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Woman models a chunky red crochet shawl with textured stitches over a blue dress, shown outdoors with soft background blur.

Round and Round the Crochet Hook-Book Review

This week in our Weekly Wednesday review we take a look at a brand new crochet book, “Round and Round the Crochet Hook” by Emily Littlefair. Keep reading to learn about the book, the author, and to play a little game with Emily!

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Colorful crocheted mandalas, blankets, and pillows display Tunisian crochet textures; "Round and Round the Crochet Hook" text shown.

A Beginners Guide to Crochet Hooks: Crochet Hook Materials

This post is not just for beginners but we break it down to give all the information that a beginner would need to purchase their first crochet hooks. As with any new craft there is a host of materials that you need to get to work. Luckily for us, crochet…

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Black and white photo of crochet hooks arranged in a holder; text overlay introduces crochet hook materials for beginners.
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