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Deluxe Bonbon Love Project Kits – Review & Giveaway
Global Backyard Industries has new, t-shirt / jersey yarn kits available! As if that wasn't exciting enough, this time I got to be a part of it. I designed the Boho Fringed Trivet pattern for one of the kits. Read all about it and Enter to win an enamel pin! (Giveaway ends 5/30/18). This review is sponsored by Global Backyard Industries, but…
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Free Pattern – Message in a Bobble – Harmony Blanket Square #19
Message in a Bobble is pattern #19 in the 2018 Harmony Blanket Knit Along. Puffy bobbles are a fun texture and work really well to create raised shapes and letters. They also remind me of the raised bumps used in braille. This 12 inch blanket square uses bobbles to spell out the word "Love", in both braille and English versions!
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Scrappy Stitchers Link Party #41
Amigurumi was popular in last month's Scrappy Stitchers Link Party. Check out the most clicked link - this adorable Tortoise from Ginx Craft! Will your project be most clicked this month? Link up and find out!
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Free Pattern – Twisted Loop Flower
Nothing says Spring like brightly colored flowers. Use them to dress up headbands, bags, or just about anything. These twisted loop flowers take just a few minutes to make, and are so much fun you'll want to make them by the dozen! I've included a video tutorial as well, to show you how.
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Book Review – 30 Knitted Headbands and Ear Warmers
Headbands are a wonderful anytime project. They're small, fast, and easy to travel with. They can be the statement piece that pulls a look together, or they can just keep your hair out of your eyes. With 30 Knitted Headbands and Ear Warmers by Jenise Hope, you'll have just the right one for any occasion. I received a free review…
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Crochet Stitches Crossword Puzzle
It's time for another puzzle! This crossword may be a little more challenging than our last puzzle, but will really exercise those pattern reading skills. Can you figure out the name of the stitch from the pattern instructions for that stitch?
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Tutorial – Knit Bobbles
Bobbles are a fun way to add texture to your knitting. As with most techniques in knitting and crochet, there are lots of different ways to make them. Learn the 3 basic steps of making a bobble, and some different variations to try.
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Free Pattern – Chocolate Chip Cookie
Let's make some cookies! The other day, I wanted some cookies for a photo prop, and there were no actual cookies in my house. So I decided to make some - chocolate chip of course. This is one kind of "baking" I can actually manage. Scroll down for a video link!
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Free Pattern – Weave Only Just Begun – Harmony Blanket Square #15
Weave Only Just Begun is pattern #15 in the 2018 Harmony Blanket Knit Along. Like a series of mini cables, pairs of stitches cross over each other in alternating directions to make the beautiful texture. The pattern includes both written and charted versions of the instructions.
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Tutorial – Knit Diagonal Basketweave
The Diagonal Basketweave stitch creates a lovely, cross hatched texture. It looks a little intimidating at first, but with a 2 stitch and 2 row repeat, it's easier to learn than you might think!
