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Chunky Ribbed Hats – Pattern Round Up
We've all seen THAT hat. You know the one - that squishy, chunky, ribbed ski hat that we saw on the slopes these past couple of weeks. Social media has been buzzing about it ever since. Inspired by that hat, many designers have created patterns for their own chunky, ribbed hats. Here are a few great designs to choose from:
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#HookedOnYarn2018 Instagram Challenge
It’s almost NatCroMo (National Crochet Month), are you excited? Marly Bird, Marie Segares of the Underground Crafter, and I got together to plan something extra fun this year. I’ve been dying to share it with you, and now I finally can – here’s the #HookedOnYarn2018 Instagram Challenge! How it Works: It’s easy to join in so I really hope you will. Every day in March, post something on Instagram inspired by the corresponding prompt for that day. Tag your post with the hashtag #HookedOnYarn2018 so we can all see it. Then have fun looking at everyone else’s posts. That’s it, that’s all there is to it! Don’t worry about posting the…
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Free Pattern – Edgewater
Take in a lakefront stroll with the Edgewater bag. This roomy, felted purse is equally at home on the beach, at the office, or just about anywhere else. The simple stitches and felted texture are a great way to highlight your favorite color-changing yarn. Felting also makes a strong, dense fabric, so that no lining is necessary.
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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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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 cable stitches...with licorice.
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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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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 texture.
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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!
