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Cartoon figure with glasses holding "WHERE?" map beside colorful "Explore More" text, ideal for applique or garment embellishment.
Three skeins of red, purple-blue, and green yarn on a wooden table; text reads “Yarn Dyeing with Kool-Aid.”.
11/15/18 • •

Yarn Dyeing with Kool-Aid: a Photo Tutorial

Graphic with "2nd Annual Stocking Stuffers Knit and Crochet Gift List" in red and green, with pink stockings and stars.
11/12/18 • •

2nd Annual Knit and Crochet Gift Ideas and Stocking Stuffers

Jewelry-making tools and supplies set out for a DIY shawl pin workshop; Beadalon and Artistic Wire logos at the bottom.
11/09/18 • •

DIY Shawl Pins with Beadalon Wire

Colorful knit and crochet mittens with varied stitch patterns rest on a gold-striped gift box amid festive wrapping supplies.
11/08/18 • •

DIY Kids Snow-day Crochet Mittens with Video Tutorial

A woman models a chunky, multicolored crochet scarf featuring bold stripes and textured stitches over a light blue shirt.
11/07/18 • •

Knitting the Easy Lace Rendezvous Knit Lace Shawl

Three crochet hats: a chunky cream beanie, a bright pom-pom hat, and a pink striped earflap hat highlighting stitch texture.
11/06/18 • •

Crochet Hats Designed by Marly Bird

Colorful geometric knit scarf in pink, blue, red, and gray shown with yarn balls and stitch detail; Red Heart pattern.
11/02/18 • •

Learn To Knit Mitered Squares with Marly Bird

Pink graphic announces "Shifting Stripes Shawl" video for crochet and knitting; YouTube link shown below text.
10/29/18 • •

Work up this shawl with knit stitches and short rows

Three women model different hand-knitted blue hats, each showing unique textures and stitch patterns; one holds a mug.
10/25/18 • •

Knit Hats and Crochet Hats all in blue-14 FREE Blue Hats

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Knitting & Crochet Projects for Every Mood" in pink and blue fonts on a light background.
Amigurumi turkey with white body, pink accents, and tail feathers in blue, green, yellow, orange, red, and purple. White background.

Social Butterfly

Frustration-free projects that you can easily work on in public areas

A white bird with pink accents crochets a textured blue scarf with blue needles, seated in a green armchair.

Netflix & Chill

Simple projects for when you want to relax and zone out

Crocheted bird amigurumi with pink wings, curled lines, flower details, and outstretched limbs; Tunisian crochet texture.

Smooth Jazz

Projects that require a bit more intense focus (but music is nice!)

A decorative bird amigurumi with floral patterns, knitting needles, notepad, and pink flower details in Tunisian crochet style.

Shhh Be Quiet!

Advanced projects requiring deep focus (but a big payoff, too!)