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Planned Pooling Crochet: How to Pick the Best Planned…

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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Pastel variegated crochet fabric with visible stitch detail, overlaid by text about choosing a planned pooling crochet hook size.

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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Close-up of purple cable knit fabric with visible cable stitches, knitting needles, and a stitch marker placed on the work.

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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Garden Party Crochet Sweater Pattern by Marly Bird

Soft cotton and classic shaping form a posh design. The simple double crochet stitch pattern produces an artistic lace for a polished feel, while the oversized scallops add a touch of whimsy for a charming finish. The Garden Party crochet sweater pattern is the ideal piece for your summer wardrobe.

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Beach Ball Crochet Pattern Scrubby How-To

If you’re feeling the need for warm weather fun, then check out this cute scrubby! It doesn’t take much work, and it’s a great introduction to this scrubby yarn. I’ll show you how to crochet this fun and simple scrubby in my video. Red Heart Yarn is generously offering the…

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A blue, red, and yellow textured scrubby pad lies on a surface; project name "Beach Ball Scrubby" shown with Red Heart logo.

Halos of Hope a Thon at Wall of Yarn with the Yarn Guys

Halos of Hope a Thon at Wall of Yarn with the Yarn Guys Halos of Hope a Thon at Wall of Yarn with the Yarn Guys, Dennis and Jeffrey, in Freeport, IL, next week, was the event we’ve gathered around the mic to hear about on the Yarn Thing podcast…

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Knit Cables without a Cable Needle

In this video tutorial I show you how to knit cables without a cable needle. Join me and learn to be liberated from the cable needle!

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Just Back from Africa, Tell Us StevenBe

Just Back from Africa, Tell Us StevenBe Just Back from Africa, Tell Us StevenBe, all about everything on the Yarn Thing podcast with Marly Bird.  Steven Berg told us at Stitches United that he was about to take a trip to South Africa to research Mohair and he will be…

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Knitting Beginner Basics How to Knit 4 Stitch Back Right…

Cables are a technique that some knitters shy away from. When you break it down making cables is just rearranging the stitches on your needles. Let me show you how achievable this technique is in my new video tutorial all about the 4 stitch back right cable.

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Purple knitted fabric showing a 4-stitch back/right cable with needles and a cable needle in use.
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