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Tournament of Stitches 2019 Make-Along

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With the success of the second annual Game Day make-along 2019 not far behind us, we are looking ahead to the next big sporting event here in America…March Madness. Just as we brought our love of hook and needles to the Super Bowl ????, we are doing the same for this basketball event ????. It is the time of year for the second annual Tournament of Stitches 2019 event!!!

Marly Bird Tournament of Stitches March 6, 2019-March 26, 2019

Heads up, things will be run a little different for this years make-along, so be sure to read the full post (heck, bookmark this post!) to know how it works and how to participate…and of course, WIN PRIZES!

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Beginner Crochet Shawl-Filet Crochet

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The free crochet pattern Super Simple Shawl uses a crochet crowd favorite small filet crochet mesh stitch combined with easy picot border. Made with the amazingly soft and ultra colorful Colorscape yarn by Red Heart Yarns (see link below), this beginner crochet shawl is sure to become a favorite accessory either draped around the shoulders or around the neck like a shawlkerchief (my preferable way of wearing it ;-))

FREE Super Simple Crochet Shawl-Beginner crochet shawl pattern
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Beginner Crochet Sweater with Colorblock

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For those of you looking to make your first sweater I have the class for you. Come learn with me in my NEW creativebug class, Crochet Colorblocked Sweater. This is a perfect class for beginners. I walk you through each step of the process. Making this beginner crochet sweater is easily done by making four separate pieces and seaming them together. Try out the class for FREE and see if you like the creativebug platform.

Colorblock Crochet Sweater-Beginner Crochet Sweater-Crochet Class title over images featured in the class
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National Crochet Month IG Challenge 2019

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Can you believe that we are on our way to starting the month of March, which means, NATIONAL CROCHET MONTH!!! What better month of the year. This might trump Christmas, okay maybe that was a little too far to take it! This year I am teaming up again with my friends Pia (Stitches n Scraps) and Marie (Underground Crafter) for the Hooked on Yarn Instagram Challenge. We would love to have you join us!

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