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Pattern Tutorials

Crochet A Market Bag

It's never been so fashionable to protect the environment, and it will never be so much fun as when you use your very own handmade bag.

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Pattern Tutorials

Crochet A Pillow Letter D

Help your child learn through play when you crochet these soft and squishy letter and number pillows in Caron Simply Soft!

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Crochet A Preemie Hat: 3 - 4 lbs

How to crochet a preemie hat. A soft hat for baby, Baby's First Cluster hat is crocheted in Caron Simply Soft.

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Pattern Tutorials

Crochet A Pillow: Line Up!

Check out this crochet pillow, made in one piece! Bernat Maker Home Dec is the perfect choice for this pillow-soft project.

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Crochet A Pillow Letter B

Help your child learn through play when you crochet these soft and squishy letter and number pillows in Caron Simply Soft!

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Crochet a Pot Holder: Coffee Mug

Featuring classic diner treats, these crocheted pot holders will be the talk of the breakfast table! *Intended for decorative use only.

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Pattern Tutorials

Crochet A Pillow Letter C

Help your child learn through play when you crochet these soft and squishy letter and number pillows in Caron Simply Soft!

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Crochet a Jar Cozy: Small Mason Jar Cozy

These sweet Lily Sugar’n Cream jar cozies double as vases and candle holders! Brighten up your deck either way with these crocheted beauties.

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Crochet A Pillow Letter E

Help your child learn through play when you crochet these soft and squishy letter and number pillows in Caron Simply Soft!

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Pattern Tutorials

Crochet A Pillow Letter J

Help your child learn through play when you crochet these soft and squishy letter and number pillows in Caron Simply Soft!

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Pattern Tutorials

Crochet a Pot Holder: Toast & Egg

Featuring classic diner treats, these crocheted pot holders will be the talk of the breakfast table! *Intended for decorative use only.

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Pattern Tutorials

Crochet A Pillow Letter O

Help your child learn through play when you crochet these soft and squishy letter and number pillows in Caron Simply Soft!