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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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How To: Celtic Knot Crochet Towel
In our February 2022 issue of Crochet World, we have a super fun Celtic Knot Towel created by designer Jennifer E. Ryan. The towel itself isn’t all that complex but folks may look at the Celtic knot and be a bit intimidated. Please don’t be! It is actually easier than it looks! Yes, I am…
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Learn a Stitch: Slip Stitch Crochet
In the February issue of Crochet World, we feature the Rib Stitch Cap & Mittens pattern by Nancy Nehring. It uses the second most basic crochet stitch (I would say the chain stitch is the most basic stitch): the slip stitch. Slip stitch crochet is actually a whole style or form of crochet. You can…
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Embroidery Tutorial: Sashiko Table Runner
Our cover design for the February 2023 issue, the Sashiko Table Runner by Kathleen Berlew, is a real showstopper but maybe you think you do not have the skills to make it happen. Let us help you out with a few visuals from the designer and a bit of background about the stitching technique. Sashiko…
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The Holiday Crunch: Tips To Help You Crochet Those Last Minute Gifts
Hello everyone! Tara here— Are you ready for the holidays? I always tell myself I’m going to start making Christmas gifts for everyone in May, and, every year without fail, I wait until the end of November to get started on everyone’s gifts. So, every November and December is spent with me in a panic…