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Pattern Tutorials

Poinsettia Napkin Rings Tutorial

Learn how to make poinsettia napkin rings with this crochet tutorial. Add a festive touch to your holiday table setting with these charming and decorative napkin rings.

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Pattern Tutorials

Tunisian: Cowl in the Shadows

Colorful and chunky, this tunisian crochet cowl is stitched in Patons Classic Wool Roving and Colorful.

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Patons Knit Envelope Cardigan Tutorial

This easy project features a shawl collar and textured stitch, and is knit in one of our favorite yarns, Patons Classic Wool Worsted.

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Tunisian : Honeycomb Blanket

Build this beautiful throw by alternating the purl and simple stitches. Use a solid shade to really bring out the uniqueness of this pattern, choosing from our Bernat Blanket collection of colors.

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Pattern Tutorials

Patons Holiday Tree Skirt Tutorial

Learn how to crochet a holiday tree skirt with Patons yarn. Follow step-by-step instructions to create a festive and decorative tree skirt for your holiday season.

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Loose Ends: Make a Cozy Crochet Rug

Make a cozy crochet rug with loose ends. Transform leftover yarn into a stylish and functional rug for your home.

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Modern Crochet Bobble Stocking Tutorial

In this tutorial you will learn how to crochet a classic stocking with a modern and fun twist – crochet bobbles! Make it with bright colors using Patons Canadiana yarn.

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Pattern Tutorials

Mountain Peaks Scarf Tutorial

Learn how to knit a mountain peaks scarf. Knit a cozy and stylish scarf featuring a beautiful mountain peaks pattern.

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Mosaic Stitch Crochet Baby Blanket | Interlocking Stitch Tutorial

Learn how to crochet a mosaic stitch baby blanket using Caron Simply Soft yarn! Watch the video tutorial to create this heirloom-worthy baby blanket.

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Pattern Tutorials

Loose Ends: Crochet a Mesh Stitch Market Bag

Designer Julia Madill shows you how to crochet a square motif that is perfect for many of your charity projects that you may be working on.

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Make It: Pompom Headband

Add cute pompoms to your headbands!

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Make an 'I Love Yarn' Magnet

Learn how to make this cute little magnet.