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10/24/17 • •

Halloween at Hogwarts-10 Super Saver Stash busters Harry…

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10/23/17 •

The ACA with Salena Baca on the Yarn Thing Podcast

10/20/17 • •

10 FREE Pumpkin Patterns to Knit or Crochet

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10/18/17 • •

Knit My First Big Comfy Sweater with Marly Bird

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10/17/17 •

The Velvet Acorn joins Marly on the Yarn Thing Podcast

Hand-knitted white and orange pumpkins with green leaves and brown stems displayed on a wood surface; “Knit Pumpkin Patch” above.
10/16/17 • •

Your Own Knit Pumpkin Patch

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10/13/17 •

Happy Yarn Mail with Ashleigh of Sewrella on the Yarn…

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10/12/17 • •

Learn How to Tuck Fair Isle Floats As You Knit

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10/10/17 • •

Knitting the Snow Speckled Fair Isle Hat with a Video…

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Social Butterfly

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

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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!)