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Tutorial – Felting/Fulling
Felting (or fulling) means compressing and combining fibers into a more dense and compact fabric. It's a great way to change the texture of your projects. Felted or fulled fabric is stiffer and holds its shape much better, so it's perfect for things like bags, appliques, and slipper soles.
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Polymer Clay Valentine Buttons
This past Sunday, I decided to put down the yarn for a while and make some heart shaped buttons! I'm still new to the world of polymer clay and wanted to try a fun, polka-dot design. I think they turned out pretty well! Keep reading to see a video of me making them.
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Tutorial – Decoding Cables (with Licorice)
If you've never done them, cables can seem intimidating. They have weird abbreviations and symbols, with complicated instructions for each one. But it doesn't have to be hard! The abbreviations for cable stitches tell you exactly what you need to know to make them - you just need to be able to decode them. This tutorial explains the language of…
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Free Pattern – Two of Hearts – Harmony Blanket Square #6
Two of Hearts is pattern #6 in the 2018 Harmony Blanket Knit Along. Just in time for Valentine's Day, twisting cables form a pair of intertwined hearts. The pattern includes both written and charted versions of the instructions.
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Scrappy Stitchers Link Party #38
There were lots of fun projects in last month's Scrappy Stitchers Link Party! If you haven't seen them yet, stop by and take a look. The most clicked was the gemstone themed, 2017 Square of the Month CAL on Posh Pooch Designs. Congrats Sara!
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Tutorial – Needlepoint Knit Stitches
If you've been following me on Instagram, you know I've been working on a needlepoint project on plastic canvas for some time now. I'm using a variety of different stitches for the project, including one that looks like knit stitches.
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What Learning Crochet Can Add to Your Life – Guest Post by Kathryn Vercillo
I'm excited to share with you a guest post from Kathryn Vercillo. Kathryn is the talented blogger at Crochet Concupiscence and author of Crochet Saved My Life and several other titles. In this article, she explores some of the benefits of crochet that we may not always think about.
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Free Pattern – New Eastside
With its urban style and a casual fit, the comfy, New Eastside cardigan may become your go-to jacket for spring and fall! The simple construction is almost seamless, with limited shaping, patch pockets, and an optional zipper. The self-striping yarn, combined with the construction of the sweater, creates a unique combination of stripes and color blocking, with a soft and fluffy…
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Easy Crochet Pillow Pattern – Tryst
Fall in love with the delicate, lacy texture of the Tryst crochet pillow! Tiny triangles inside of triangles give the feel of lace, but without the holes. The geometric design compliments almost any decor. Overlapping layers at the back allow the pillow cover to be removed easily for cleaning.
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Free Pattern – Bavarian Cardi
Comfy and warm, the Bavarian Cardi is heavy enough for layering on cold winter days. The stitch pattern is fun to do, and creates an eye-catching, raised, diamond texture. With a unisex design and sizes ranging from 6 months to 4T, this is a great go-to pattern for gifting!
