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The Infinite Possibilities of the Floating Blocks Centerpiece Crochet Pattern
In the April issue of Crochet World, we have a very interesting pattern by designer Mary Beth Temple called the Floating Blocks Centerpiece. This table topper is worked in squares with a central block of color and colored stripes and is worked from one corner to the opposite corner. The fun thing about it, besides…
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Crochet Tutorial: Granny Turtles
In the April issue of Crochet World, you will find an adorable pattern for scrappy turtle stuffies. The Granny Turtle combines amigurumi techniques with granny stripes to create a super cute and quick little stuffie. Designer and creator, Jackie Laing of Amidorable Crochet has made a super fun little how to video that you can…
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Looking For Something Fun To Do With Leftover Yarn Scraps?
Hello everyone! Tara here— If you’re like me, you’re always trying to figure out what to do with your leftover scraps of yarn. I feel terrible throwing out the little pieces I cut off when I’m done weaving in my ends, but I don’t make enough amigurumi pieces to justify saving them and using them…
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Unique Things To Do With Your Leftover Crochet Swatches
Hello everyone! Tara here— When you’re done making a swatch, what do you do with it? Do you unravel it and use the yarn for something else (maybe another swatch), or do you leave it as-is? Throwing it out is such a waste, not just of the yarn, but also of the time you spent…
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Things to Consider When Choosing a Different Yarn (Part 2)
Hello everyone! Tara here— Last week we started talking about things to consider when you’re using a yarn that’s different than your pattern recommends. You can check out that post here! The first (and most important point in my opinion) is to watch your yarn weight. The second thing to think about is your hook…