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Cartoon figure with glasses holding "WHERE?" map beside colorful "Explore More" text, ideal for applique or garment embellishment.
08/14/17 • •

Geometry Fun with Red Heart Scrubby Shapes

Eight ombre knit and crochet shawls and scarves in pinks, purples, greens, and blues displayed around a central title box.
08/11/17 • •

8 Free Red Heart Super Saver Ombre Yarn Patterns

Cream cabled knit vest worn outdoors, highlighting stitch detail; yellow tulips and yellow border accent the scene.
08/09/17 • •

Cabled Cormo Knit Vest by Marly Bird

08/07/17 •

Dimensional Tuck Knitting by Tracy Purtscher

Hands knitting a pink and blue project on grey needles, showing the Make 1 increase stitch in close detail.
07/29/17 • •

Knitting How to: Make 1 M1 Invisible Increase

Blurry plaid background with text about offset shifts in planned pooling crochet; includes a blog link.
07/28/17 • •

Planned Pooling Crochet: Deciding Where to Create your…

Woman models a red Tunisian crochet vest; close-ups show textured stitches and neat collar. Project: Simona.
07/26/17 • •

Simona Vest Knit Pattern By Marly Bird

Blurred, multicolored crochet fabric with visible textured stitches; magenta banner features link and guest blog info.
07/24/17 • •

Planned Pooling Crochet: Planned Pooling Color Placement

Pastel variegated crochet fabric with visible stitch detail, overlaid by text about choosing a planned pooling crochet hook size.
07/21/17 • •

Planned Pooling Crochet: How to Pick the Best Planned…

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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!)