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Crochet a Jar Cozy: Large 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 Picture Frame: "Pretty as a Picture" Frames

These pretty crocheted frames are perfect for showing off photos of friends and family.

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Crochet a Pillow: Crochet Full Circle Pillows

These bright and colorful circular pillows, crocheted in Bernat Super Value, will make lounging on the deck so comfortable!

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Crochet a Poncho: Poncho for You and Me

The ultimate gift for your little girl, and her best friend! A cozy poncho, easily crocheted in Bernat Super Value yarn.

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Crochet a Hanging Pot Cozy

Crochet a hanging pot cozy with our tutorial. Add a touch of style to your plants and create a decorative and functional accessory.

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Crochet A Mood Scarf

This colorful scarf is crocheted using Caron Simply Soft.

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Crochet A Scarf: Cat Scarf

The Caron Critters Kit is great fun for everyone! It cannot get more simple than this. You stitch the hat or scarf, attach the pre-made animal, and there you have it! You have the option of making a Cat Scarf, a Dog Scarf, a Monkey Hat, or all three! Instructions...

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Crochet A Hat: Adult Pebbled Textured Hat

Crochet an adult pebbled textured hat with our video tutorial. Follow the instructions and create a fashionable and cozy accessory for winter.

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Crochet A Pillow Letter F

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 Ruby Cowl

This easy Crochet Ruby Cowl is a great project for ambitious beginners but definitely easy to expert level crocheters can enjoy this simple crochet cowl.

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Crochet A Preemie Hat 5 - 6 lbs

How to crochet a preemie hat. A soft hat for baby, Baby's First Cluster hat is crocheted in Caron Simply Soft. A beginner pattern, perfect to stitch for Preemies and Newborns.

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Crochet a Pot Holder: Cherry Pie

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