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32 Free Pastel Patterns | Crochet and Knit

As spring comes, light and bright colors come with it! Many people change up their wardrobes and decor to feature more pastel shades. Easter, in particular, inspires a lot of pastel crochet and knit patterns. Of course, pastels are also popular colors year-round when making items for babies and little…

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Top 12 Ravelry Free Crochet Patterns by Marly Bird

Looking for great Ravelry free crochet patterns? Here are twelve of my most popular designs on the site. Enjoy!

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17 Knit Animal Hats | Free Patterns

Whether for yourself or a loved one, animal hats are always popular! They’re an easy way to create a costume, or just add a bit of whimsy to your everyday cold weather clothes. Bonus: Don’t miss the crochet animal hats! You May Also Like Frequently Asked Questions What animals are…

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A hand-knit pink hat with textured orange pom-pom ears and a white embroidered animal face on the front.

Cables are not JUST for Knitters: (BiCrafty Bootcamp:…

Whether you’re a master cabler in knitting, or just a wannabe cabler, no one can deny the beauty of a cable. The dimension and texture a cable adds to any project, whether it be a hat, sweater, or scarf like we’ll be making this week, the cable screams sophistication! And…

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37 Crochet Animal Hats | Free Patterns

Crochet animal hats for yourself and everyone in your family with this free collection of Yarnspirations patterns! Bears, owls, dogs, cats, foxes, sloths, bunnies, pandas and more are represented! Bonus: Don’t miss knit animal hats! You May Also Like Frequently Asked Questions Are crochet animal hat patterns good for beginners?…

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Crocheted sloth hat with brown base, white face, black eyes, and arms; detailed stitches, displayed on white background.

13 Circle in Square Crochet and Knit Free Patterns

Circles made into squares are a common choice for many afghans and pillows. Knit or crochet the circle in a colorful shade, then make the square part neutral so they really stand out. These circle in square crochet and knit patterns can be used to create all kinds of different…

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Gray crochet pillow with textured squares, each featuring a multicolored circle motif; text: "crochet and knit circle in square, 13 patterns.

Knit Happy With Self-Striping Yarn Book Review

Book reviews on the Marly Bird site are written by team member Kathryn unless otherwise noted. This is her review of Stephanie Lotven’s book “Knit Happy with Self-Striping Yarn: Bright, Fun and Colorful Sweaters and Accessories Made Easy.” Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. I receive commission from sales made…

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Crochet Stitch Anatomy: (BiCrafty Bootcamp: Beginner…

BiCrafty Bootcamp Crochet Lessons: learn crochet stitch anatomy, working in front and back loops, third loop, and around posts.

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33 Free Polka Dot Patterns | Crochet and Knit

Polka dots add a fun accent to any pattern! Switch up colors to make them using colorwork techniques, add them using embroidery, use a textured stitch, or sew on polka dots as appliques. No matter which way you make them, you can add polka dots to any pattern you’d like!…

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Inspiration! Start Your Free Trial for Creativebug Art and Craft Classes

Take free knitting and crochet and craft classes and get other big discounts at Creativebug, a learning platform for creative people.

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