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Cute Crochet Carry-All

Crochet the Cute Crochet Carry-All with our tutorial. Create a versatile and adorable bag to carry your essentials with style.

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Pattern Tutorials

Jonah's Hands Knit A Scarf Without Needles!

Jonah of Jonah's Hands shares how to knit a scarf without needles! This easy cable scarf pattern uses Bernat Alize Blanket-EZ, a pre-looped yarn.

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Knit a Blanket: Ombre Ridge Blanket

This triple-stranded Caron One Pound project creates a fun and easy ombre blanket that is so thick and cozy you’ll never want to get out of bed!

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Jonah's Hands Crochet A Dishcloth! | Waffle Stitch Tutorial

Jonah of Jonah's Hands shares how to crochet a dishcloth in this step-by-step waffle stitch dishcloth tutorial video.

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Left Hand: Crochet Fingerless Gloves Tutorial

A vintage-inspired crochet baby blanket that will be treasured in the family for generations.

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Knit a Scarf: Steep Diagonal Scarf

Follow along with Kristen Mangus of GoodKnit Kisses as she teaches you how to knit the Steep Diagonal Scarf in Bernat Softee Chunky!

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Knit a Seat Cushion with Bernat Maker Home Dec

Knit a Seat Cushion with Bernat Maker Home Dec yarn. Create a comfortable and stylish cushion.

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Knit: Make a Peppermint Jar Hug

Learn how to knit a beautiful Peppermint Jar Hug with Good Knit Kisses!

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Knit a Triangle Shawl

Wrap up in this easy triangle shawl, knit in new Bernat Super Value Stripes.

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Knit a Chevron Baby Blanket | Easy Pattern Tutorial

Knit up this plush chevron baby blanket using Bernat Baby Velvet yarn! Follow our video tutorial to explore a new technique if you haven't tried stitching a chevron pattern before! Is this your first time knitting chevron? Comment below!\n\nDownload the free baby blanket pattern: http://bit.

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July 4th Beach Bag - Summer Beach Bag Stitch-Along

Mikey of The Crochet Crowd's tutorial for the second beach bag of our Summer Beach Bag Stitch-Along.

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Knit Easy Going Knit Pullover in Bernat Roving by Kristen Mangus

Spend those cold nights snuggled up in this Bernat Roving knit sweater.