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Increase (inc) and Decrease (dec) Tutorials

Learning to increase and decrease can save you a lot of trouble when crocheting. How many times has this happened to you? Upon completing stitch 225 in a row, you realize your row count is off by one or two stitches. If you are a perfectionist, you will most certainly tear the row back to where… Continue reading Increase (inc) and Decrease (dec) Tutorials

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Our favorite crochet patterns for summer…

Good morning and happy spring! At least the calendar tells me its spring. My snow shovel and boots aren't so sure. 😉 I won't lie - I've got some serious spring fever going on. It just keeps snowing! And while I seriously adore spring snow and moody skies, I am determined to start my vegetable garden… Continue reading Our favorite crochet patterns for summer…

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Mug Tie-Cozy Free Pattern and Tutorial

Please tell me I'm not the only one who needs every style and size of cozy there is. Yes, I use all three of these often. Yes, I will share these patterns with you! We already have our Coffee Shop Cozy and Mason Jar Cozy up and running. Today I will show you how to make the… Continue reading Mug Tie-Cozy Free Pattern and Tutorial

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Drop spindles and Beautiful Roving (Mini Tutorial)

I've mentioned before that I spin my own yarn. I love it. It's a very relaxing stress reliever. This won't be a full blown tutorial, but I wanted to share some of the lovely goodness there is to tell about spinning! If you are going to dive into this adventure, give yourself a head start with some incredible… Continue reading Drop spindles and Beautiful Roving (Mini Tutorial)

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Book Review: Woolbur

Written by: Leslie Helakoski Illustrated by: Lee Harper Published by: HarperCollins Summary: Woolbur's list of Do's and Don'ts: DO express yourself creatively… DON'T worry if you weave your forelock into a pot holder! DO march to your own beat… DON'T worry when Maa and Paa tell you to stay with the herd! DO be bold… Continue reading Book Review: Woolbur