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Tutorial: Finish Off and Tie

I feel the need to confess something. I don't believe in weaving in ends of yarn to complete a project. I believe in tying. I know – I'm a rebel. How many times have you had a crocheted or knit blanket come out of the dryer with antenna? Or multiple antennae? I know it's proper… Continue reading Tutorial: Finish Off and Tie

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Tutorial: Slip Stitch

The slip stitch is used to add stitches without adding height to a row. In this case, it is used on the coffee cozy (and Tubular Crochet) to taper off the final row to create a clean line at the end. Like the simple chain, it is easy to make your slip stitches too tight. Think loose. If… Continue reading Tutorial: Slip Stitch

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Tubular Crochet Tutorial: Connecting First Row

The single crochet is the most basic stitch in crochet. Last week we learned how to make a single crochet in a foundation chain. This tutorial will demonstrate how to create a single crochet in rows previously worked and very specifically, how to begin the second row of your coffee cozy. If you need help… Continue reading Tubular Crochet Tutorial: Connecting First Row

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Tutorial: Single Crochet in Chain

The single crochet is the most basic stitch to learn. In this tutorial, we will demonstrate how to make a single crochet in a foundation chain. If you need help with holding the hook, casting on and making a chain, check out our previous tutorial. Remember: if this is your first crochet experience, it's not… Continue reading Tutorial: Single Crochet in Chain

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Free Pattern: Coffee Cozy

The Coffee Cozy pattern you are looking for is here. See you over there, Abbey