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Pattern Tutorials

How To Crochet: The Yo Yo Scarf

Learn how to crochet the Yo-Yo Scarf with our tutorial. Make a unique and eye-catching scarf with yo-yo motifs.

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Pattern Tutorials

How To Knit: Wonderful Big Stitch Throw With Marly And Marly'S Mom

Knit the Wonderful Big Stitch Throw with Marly and Marly's mom using our tutorial.

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Basics

Crochet The Vintage Fan Ripple Stitch (Left Hand)

Crochet the Vintage Fan Ripple Stitch (left-hand) with our tutorial. Left-handed crocheters can create a beautiful vintage fan ripple stitch pattern.

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Before You Begin

How to Knit

Learn how to knit as an absolute beginner with this step-by-step guide. Follow each lesson to learn the basics of knitting. This how-to knit guide will help you find the right yarn and needles, get started, learn beginner knit stitches and how-to finish your project.

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Before You Begin

How to Crochet

Learn how to crochet as an absolute beginner with these easy-to-follow lessons. Get started on your crochet journey with step-by-step lessons. This beginner crochet guide will help you find the right yarn and hook, get started, learn basic stitches, and finish your project.

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Beyond Basics

Guide to Granny Crochet: Squares, Circles, Hearts, Stripes and More

The granny square is perhaps the most iconic motif in the craft of crochet. However, the square is just the beginning of w …

How to Use Stitch Markers in Knitting
Tips and Tricks

How to Use Stitch Markers in Knitting

Stitch markers are necessary to denote special stitch panels, to mark armholes when making drop-shoulder garments or to mark the beginning or end of a round in circular knitting.

Tips and Tricks

How to Use A Lifeline

A lifeline is ideal if you are making a pattern that is large and/or complicated for you. It is often used in lace knitting, but can be used in any type of knitting and by knitters of every skill level.

Beginners Guide to Picking Up Stitches
Basics

Beginners Guide to Picking Up Stitches

Picking up stitches is a technique used to add on new pieces of knit fabric to a project without a seam (and fantastic tec …

Beginner's Guide to Tunisian Crochet
Beyond Basics

Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Tunisian Crochet

Tunisian crochet is a type of crochet that holds multiple loops on the hook in a style similar to what is done in knitting…

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Tips and Tricks

Learn Crochet: Keep Your Work Straight

Learn how to keep your work straight when crocheting!

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Tips and Tricks

Crochet Fair Isle Colorwork tips

Some tips and tricks to help you create colorwork in crochet.