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Cartoon figure with glasses holding "WHERE?" map beside colorful "Explore More" text, ideal for applique or garment embellishment.
Colorful skeins of yarn arranged on a tabletop, showing soft texture and varied thickness for knitting or crochet projects.
09/06/18 •

Meditative Stitching, is that a THING?

Designer Knits" book on a white surface beside a vase of pink and white flowers; cover features textured knit designs.
09/05/18 • •

Book Review of Designer Knits

A woman models a blue and red crocheted shawl with textured stitches, displayed outdoors as part of the Abstractly Chic Shawl project.
08/31/18 • •

2018 Crochet-along with Marly Bird and Red Heart

Knitted square with vertical pink faux cable stitches on a dark gray background, labeled "Faux Cable Square" at the top.
08/30/18 • •

Free Crochet Pattern Faux Cable Square

Crocheted scrubbies shaped as pumpkin, witch hat, Santa hat, wreath, snowflake, and star with textured stitch detail.
08/27/18 • •

Red Heart Scrubby Patterns for the Holidays

Knitted sweaters and garments with school supplies, showing colorful yarn textures; "Back to School with Red Heart Patterns" text.
08/23/18 • •

Must Have Knitting and Crochet Back To School Free Patterns

Woman reading with a striped, crocheted Log Cabin blanket draped over her legs, showing colorful stitches and soft texture.
08/16/18 • •

Making of the Chic Log Cabin Crochet Blanket:

Woman models a white Tunisian crochet shawl with textured stitching over a blue ruffled blouse against an orange background.
08/15/18 • •

Chic Sheep in the Hands of Top Designers-Chic Sheep Blog…

A hand displays "Easy Lace Knits" by Anniken Allis beside pink flowers; book cover features delicate lace stitch detail.
08/15/18 •

Lace Knitting 101 with Easy Lace Knits

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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!)