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Cartoon figure with glasses holding "WHERE?" map beside colorful "Explore More" text, ideal for applique or garment embellishment.
Close-up of purple cable knit fabric with visible cable stitches, knitting needles, and a stitch marker placed on the work.
07/18/17 • •

Learn How to Count Cable Rows Quickly-Video Tutorial

Hand-knit scrubbers and textured towels with visible stitches sit in a basket beside a bar of soap. Red Heart logo displayed.
07/14/17 • •

Fun at the Beach Red Heart Scrubby Washcloth Patterns

A woman models a cream crochet sweater with short sleeves and open stitch detail over a navy dress, outdoors.
07/12/17 • •

Garden Party Crochet Sweater Pattern by Marly Bird

A blue, red, and yellow textured scrubby pad lies on a surface; project name "Beach Ball Scrubby" shown with Red Heart logo.
07/11/17 • •

Beach Ball Crochet Pattern Scrubby How-To

Purple cable-knit fabric and metal needles with white “Knit Cables Without a Needle” text; red banner below on knitting tutorial.
06/30/17 • •

Knit Cables without a Cable Needle

Purple knitted fabric showing a 4-stitch back/right cable with needles and a cable needle in use.
06/22/17 • •

Knitting Beginner Basics How to Knit 4 Stitch Back Right…

Bright red crocheted shawl modeled outdoors in three poses, showing stitch detail and drape of the finished accessory.
06/21/17 • •

Shimmer Shawl Crochet Pattern by Marly Bird

Purple knitted swatch with visible cable pattern, two knitting needles above, and three cable needles on the left.
06/15/17 • •

Knitting Beginner Basics How to Knit 4 Stitch Front Left…

Colorful, flower-shaped crocheted dishcloths with textured petals displayed on a white background; "June—Flowers" banner visible.
06/13/17 • •

Knit and Crochet Flowers in Red Heart Scrubby Yarns

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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!)