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Pattern Tutorials

Crochet A Baby Bib

Easy-to-crochet baby bibs and booties are practical and make an excellent gift.

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Crochet a Blanket: Around the Block Afghan

Stitched in new Bernat Maker Home Dec yarn, this gorgeous afghan is crocheted using solid and variegated shades for effortless colorwork.

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Crochet a Baby Blanket: Bundle Blue

Crocheted blanket with a cable-style texture.

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Chill Chaser Knit Cowl Tutorial

Host, Vickie Howell teaches cables, trinity stitch, and all the skills you'll need to make this cowl.

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Chevron Crochet Afghan Pattern Tutorial | With The Crochet Crowd

Put together an easy-to crochet Chevron Afghan, using Bernat Blanket Breezy yarn! Mikey from The Crochet Crowd explains how to easily achieve this classic chevron design with the lightweight, self-striping yarn.

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Crochet a Blanket: End of the Rainbow

A plush, colorful rainbow baby blanket, for the little treasure in your life.

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Crochet a Blanket: Buffalo Plaid Blanket

Call it tartan, call it plaid! We love the red and black colorwork on this Bernat Blanket and Blanket Brights afghan.

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Crochet a Blanket: Bright Beginnings Blanket

A vibrant addition to any room, the Bright Beginnings Blanket is crocheted in Bernat Blanket Brights yarn.

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Video Tutorial: Chill Chaser Hat

Host Vickie Howell takes you through step-by-step instructions for knitting the Chill Chaser hat for another fun Yarnspirations knit-along!

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Crochet a Baby Blanket: From the Middle

This simple crochet blanket from the middle looks great in Bernat Super Value's ombre shades.

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Crochet a Blanket: Bright and Easy Afghan

Easily crocheted in solid and variegated shades of Bernat Blanket Brights yarn, this blanket is exactly what it promises - Bright and Easy!

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Crochet a Baby Blanket: #Naps Baby Blanket

Crochet a Naps Baby Blanket with our video tutorial. Create a soft and snuggly blanket for your little one using your crochet skills.