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How To Hold Knitting Needles

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Tips and Tricks

Choosing your next project with the help of a designer!

Check out some tips and tricks in starting your next knitting or crochet project with one of our designers!

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Tips and Tricks

Caron x Pantone: Unwrap the Braids

Unwrap the braids and explore the possibilities with Caron X Pantone yarn. Follow the video tutorial and create unique and vibrant projects.

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Beyond Basics

Stuff Knit and Crochet

This tutorial demonstrates how to stuff a toy yarn project.

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Beyond Basics

Sew a Zipper on a Sweater

Learn to sew a zipper on a knit or crochet sweater in this easy step by step tutorial!

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Beyond Basics

Shape a Sock Heel

Learn how to shape a sock heel with Vickie Howell using Bernat Sox Yarn.

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Beyond Basics

Loose Ends: Knit a Chevron Using Colour

Watch Vickie Howell as she teaches you how to knit a cable without a cable needle, without a needle at all! As seen on Knitting Daily TV, episode #1201 and brought to you by yarnspirations.

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Beyond Basics

Loose Ends: DIY Dryer Balls

See how easy it is to create your own dryer balls.

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Beyond Basics

Loose Ends: Sew Amigurumi Pieces Together

Watch Vickie and learn to sew two pieces together to create sturdy and adorable amigurumi projects.

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Beyond Basics

Make a Butterfly Bobbin

Learn how to make butterfly bobbins for your knit and crochet projects.

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Beyond Basics

Loose Ends: Create Vintage-Inspired Lace Edging

Watch Vickie demonstrate how to crochet a vintage-inspired lace edging.

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Beyond Basics

Loose Ends: Create Drape Using Different Stitches

Watch Vickie and learn to add crochet lace edging to a project to give it some vintage-inspired flair.