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Tips and Techniques: How To Block Your Crochet Projects

May 24, 2022 by Marie Segares

I use children's playmats to block my projects, like the Pineapples for Everyone Shawl, a free crochet pattern available at http://undergroundcrafter.com/blog/2014/08/20/free-pattern-pineapples-for-everyone-shawl/

I’m Marie from Underground Crafter and this is the third post in a series about improving your crocheting. If you’re new to crochet or just want to take your skills to the next level, these tips will help you. In this post, I’m going to tackle a process that is commonplace in the knitting world but seems to intimidate […]

Filed Under: Crochet Tutorials Tagged With: crochet tips, free crochet tips and tricks, Marie Segares, tips and techniques, yarn, yarn tips

Memorial Day Yarn American Flag – An Easy Scrapbuster!

May 23, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

Decorations that are BIG and EASY have got to be some of my favorite things to make. Oh and ones that I get to use my stash are even better! That is just what this big yarn flag is. I love to decorate in red, white and blue for Memorial Day, I actually tend to […]

Filed Under: Tutorial Tagged With: 4th of July, decoration, flag, free pattern, free pattern friday, memorial day, Stefanie Girard, summer, yarn

Scrapbuster: Pom Pom Pandemonium

April 27, 2022 by Stitch&Unwind

Whether you call them Pom Poms, Pom-Pon, Pompon or Pompom, there is no denying the versatility of this little ball of fluff!  Around here the consensus is that we should call them Pom Poms.  A Pom Pom is largely defined as a loose, fluffy, decorative ball or tuft of fibrous material. They may come in many colors, […]

Filed Under: Holiday Projects Tagged With: DIY, earth day, green crafting, how to, pom pom, scrapbuster projects, yarn, yarn trends

Benefits of Knitting & Crocheting: Inspirational Stories

April 21, 2022 by Mary Vaughn

Several years ago I had the pleasure of getting to “know” Lee Gant in a Facebook fiber arts group, and that is when I first heard about her idea of sharing inspirational stories. I was touched and so excited that I felt I needed to share my own story (which is in the book, but […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: guest post, interview, knitting, knitting for your health, Lee Gant Knits, Mary Vaughn, yarn

Free Pattern: Boho Wall Hanging from Yarnspirations!

March 3, 2022 by Stitch&Unwind

For today’s Free Pattern, we have this gorgeous wall hanging pattern from Yarnspirations! The boho trend is totally in right now, and this wall hanging is really simple to make (although it looks really complicated!). Wall hangings from the store are going for some seriously big bucks right now, but you can learn how to […]

Filed Under: Full Patterns Tagged With: free pattern friday, home decor, knitting, yarn, yarns, yarnspirations

Textiles from the Emerald Isle: Traditional Textile Crafts of Ireland StoryMap

February 18, 2022 by Stitch&Unwind

For all the knitters, crochet enthusiasts, and general lovers of yarn, you might be interested to know about the textile traditions in different parts of the world. Some countries have a strong heritage for particular textile crafts and one such country is Ireland. Not just simply the “Land of Saints and Scholars” or the “Emerald […]

Filed Under: Tutorial Tagged With: textiles, yarn, yarn crafts

Video Tutorial: How to Knit the Bobble Stitch

February 4, 2022 by AllFreeKnitting

Sometimes it can be intimidating to try new things. I know I’m always wary of getting a new dish at restaurants or taking a new route to work. However, when it comes to knitting, trying a new stitch shouldn’t be scary at all. In fact, it should be fun! If you’re looking for a new stitch […]

Filed Under: Knitting Tutorials Tagged With: allfreeknitting, free knitting pattern, free knitting patterns, knitting, knitting pattern, video tutorial, yarn

Free Pattern: Knit Throw Pattern from Yarnspirations

January 10, 2022 by AllFreeKnitting

For today’s Free Pattern Friday, we’re bringing you something I wish I had at my desk right now—a super-bulky, super-comfy knit throw pattern from our friends at Yarnspirations. Fend off that winter chill with this easy knitting pattern that’s perfect for beginners and more advanced knitters alike. Cozy up and dig into this fun, free […]

Filed Under: Full Patterns Tagged With: allfreeknitting, free knitting patterns, free pattern friday, full pattern, knitting, knitting pattern, yarn, yarnspirations

Get Organized: Tips to Sort Your Stash

January 6, 2022 by Stitch&Unwind

Now that it’s a brand-new year, it’s pretty tempting to run out and buy some brand-new yarn, as well. (I mean, when is it NOT a good idea to buy more yarn?) However, it can be hard to justify the purchase when you have to look at your current yarn stash every day—if it’s anything […]

Filed Under: Organization Tagged With: allfreecrochet, allfreeknitting, organization, organize, tips and techniques, yarn

Two Color Cozy Cowl Tutorial

October 18, 2021 by Stitch&Unwind

Two Color Cozy Cowl Tutorial

Knitting is a phenomenal way to express oneself. Calming, creative, and cozy, knitting allows us all to take a minute from our hectic lives to create something both beautiful and useful. Though there are a billion reasons to fall in love with knitting, no one can deny that one reason stands out among the rest: […]

Filed Under: Full Patterns Tagged With: allfreeknitting, Cowls, Dana Modrowski, free knitting patterns, knitting, yarn

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