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Inside: Learn how to crochet the linen stitch (flat and in the round) with written instructions, video tutorials and free patterns. When deciding which stitches to work on for my series this year, I knew I had to include the linen stitch. It’s a favorite of mine because it’s beautiful and easy enough for a …

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Inside: Free crochet wedding afghan square pattern with tutorial videos. PLUS links to 24 other designs from Marly Bird’s Wedding Blanket CAL. I love weddings! So much preparation goes into the day to make it special. The dress, the flowers, the perfect font for the place cards. Creating an heirloom blanket for the happy couple …

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Inside: Colorful crochet afghan square pattern with free tutorial videos. Lush green bushes swaying in the breeze create the perfect backdrop for the vibrant colors of snapdragons, dahlias and roses. Nothing says summer like a lush garden spilling over with blooms. Then there’s my house. I’m like the grim reaper of the garden world. I …

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You’ll be right bonny snuggled up this winter under this lovely Blackwatch Throw.  This easy planned pooling afghan pattern from Premier Yarn has a striking plaid band on a background of navy blue that would put a smile on the face of any Highlander. Once you’ve learned the basics of planned color pooling I think …

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Easy planned pooling?  Can’t be done.  If you ever tried to create a perfect plaid with a variegated yarn you know it’s tricky.  One skein will pool beautifully, but when you switch colors it won’t work.  There’s no yarn that can give you consistent results… until now.   You know I’ve been chatting up Premier Yarn’s Everyday …

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Feeling trapped after being stuck inside all winter? Got the winter blahs?  Well, since yarn makes everything better I can help.  Let me show you some new crochet patterns from Annie’s to get you ready for warm weather.  The Spring Spirit Pattern Collection has 20 stunning, new designs from Lena Skvagerson, the Lead Designer for …

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