6 Basic Macramé Knots Every Beginner Should Learn
If you’ve ever looked at a macramé project and wondered how you’d ever make something like that, we have good news: it all starts with just a handful of basic...
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6 Basic Macramé Knots Every Beginner Should Learn
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Tapestry Crochet: Colourwork Techniques and PatternsTapestry Crochet: Colourwork Techniques and Patterns
If you have ever admired a bold, pattern-packed crochet bag or a geometric wall hanging and wondered how it was made, tapestry crochet is almost certainly the technique behind it....
Mitch McPhedrain
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Blanket Size Chart: Standard Dimensions for Every Project
Blanket Size Chart: Standard Dimensions for Every Project
Whether you’re planning a first baby blanket or sizing up a queen-size bed cover, having the right blanket sizes at your fingertips makes every project smoother from the very first...
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Slip Stitch Crochet: Techniques and Projects
Slip Stitch Crochet: Techniques and Projects
Slip stitch crochet is one of those quiet techniques that makes everything else in your work look more finished and intentional. In this guide, we’ll walk you through exactly how...
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How to Crochet the Waffle Stitch
How to Crochet the Waffle Stitch
Waffle stitch crochet is one of those wonderfully satisfying techniques that gives you a rich, cozy texture with a surprisingly simple repeat. In this guide, we will walk you through...
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Blanket Stitch: How to Work It and When to Use It
Blanket Stitch: How to Work It and When to Use It
Blanket stitch is one of those quietly powerful hand techniques that shows up everywhere once you know what to look for. In this guide, we’ll walk you through exactly how...
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Mattress Stitch: How to Seam Knitting Invisibly
Mattress Stitch: How to Seam Knitting Invisibly
Finishing a hand-knit sweater is one of the most satisfying moments in any project, and mattress stitch knitting is the technique that makes those final seams look truly polished. In...
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Magic Loop Knitting: How to Knit Small Circumferences on One Circular
Magic Loop Knitting: How to Knit Small Circumferences on One Circular
If you’ve been putting off small circular projects because DPNs feel like a lot to manage, magic loop knitting might be exactly what you’ve been waiting for. In this guide,...
Mitch McPhedrain
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How to Crochet: The Complete Beginner's Guide
How to Crochet: The Complete Beginner's Guide
Learning how to crochet is one of those skills that sounds tricky until you actually try it, and then it starts to click faster than you’d expect. In this guide,...
Mitch McPhedrain
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Tunisian Crochet 101: An Introduction to the Basics
Tunisian Crochet 101: An Introduction to the Basics
Tunisian crochet is one of those techniques that looks impressive but becomes surprisingly approachable once you understand how it works. In this guide, we walk you through everything from the...
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How to Crochet a Granny Square for BeginnersHow to Crochet a Granny Square for Beginners
Source:Â Joony on Unsplash The granny square is one of the basic, classic patterns any crocheter should know. It is a great basis for many projects and opens up doors for...
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How to Make a Yarn Ball Holder
How to Make a Yarn Ball Holder
Learning how to make a yarn ball holder is one of those small craft-room wins that pays off every single time you sit down to work. In this guide, we...
Mitch McPhedrain
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How to Latch Hook for BeginnersHow to Latch Hook for Beginners
Learning how to latch hook for beginners is one of the most satisfying ways to step into the world of handmade textiles, and we’re here to walk you through every...
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