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Crochet Hooded Cowl

July 23, 2019 By admin Leave a Comment

Marly Bird teaches you how to do a crochet cable stitch and how to make a hooded cowl. This is a free pattern from Red Heart Yarns designed by Qualyn Stark.

Side and back view of a woman wearing a light green, cabled crochet hooded cowl with textured stitch detailing.
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Filed Under: Free Patterns, YouTube Video Tutorial

Cross Stitch Herringbone Crochet Afghan Square

July 23, 2019 By admin Leave a Comment

Today is my day for the Wedding Blanket CAL that I am hosting on my blog. This blanket is a collaboration between the designers of the Red Heart Joy Creators group. It is an awesome way for us all to work together and make a really beautiful and unique heirloom crochet blanket. Get the FREE crochet afghan square that I designed below.

Red Heart Wedding Blanket Crochet along
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Filed Under: Crochet, Free Patterns

Project Planning-Yarn Color Selection

July 19, 2019 By admin 6 Comments

There are two types of yarn lovers. Those that have a stash and those that purchase for the project that they are going to make. Either way when it comes to picking colors for your next project it can be hard when you don't have the actual balls in front of you. Here is one way to help your project planning and yarn color selection.

Download DIY Color Cards
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Filed Under: Dibble Dabble Inspiration

10 FREE Lightweight Crochet Summer Shawls

July 18, 2019 By admin Leave a Comment

You might not think of summer as the perfect “wear you crochet” weather but there are some opportunities to break out your favorites when worked with a lightweight yarn. Here is a collection of 10 FREE lightweight crochet summer shawls that I know you will love.

A collage of lightweight crochet shawls in varied patterns and colors, featuring eye-catching stitches and Tunisian crochet.
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Crochet Subscription Boxes

July 17, 2019 By admin 3 Comments

Over the past year I have been sharing with you various options for knit, crochet, yarn and hook subscription boxes. I have enjoyed sharing each one with you and learning about new companies right along with you. Annie's is a wonderful company that I have had the chance to work with and today I want to share with you their three kit club options in the knit and crochet world, including their special crochet subscription box Annie's Caring Crochet Kit Club.

Annie's Knit and Crochet Subscription Boxes
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Filed Under: Crochet, Product Reviews

Long Tail Cast on for Knitting

July 12, 2019 By admin Leave a Comment

When starting your next knitting project you will have a plethora of choices for how to start. There are so many different cast on methods at your finger tips. My go to method is the long tail cast on. It is my FAVORITE and I will use it every time if I have a choice. Not sure how to start with a long tail cast on? Let me teach you how.

Video Tutorial for the Long Tail Knit Cast on
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Filed Under: Knitting, Tips, Tricks, Techniques for Knitting and Crochet, YouTube Video Tutorial

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