Have you ever heard of the term yarnist? Well if you work with yarn, chances are you are one! Whether your craft is crochet, knitting, macrame, weaving, or anything else, you are combining your creativity with yarn to form a work of art. Yarn + Artist = Yarnist This Fall, the Craft Yarn Council is showcasing six individuals who work…
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Mandala crochet patterns offer a wonderful opportunity to experiment with different stitch techniques and to explore color combinations. Crochet mandalas can be purely decorative in function as wall or table art or can be used for practical purposes such as coasters, place mats, and so on. They can even be used as a design element in a larger project like…
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Hookin’ on Hump Day #174: Crochet and Knitting Link Party
Hello my friends and welcome back to another round of Hookin on Hump Day! If you are new here, let me give you the low down … the party is hosted both here at Petals to Picots and at Moogly — the links will show up on both sites for double the exposure!! And we both promote the featured projects…
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Crochet Pencil Case Pattern – Back to School Crochet
Add a unique and colorful touch to your child’s back-to-school gear with this fun crochet pencil case pattern. Work it up in your child’s favorite colors, school colors, favorite sports teams, or any other combination you can think of! It’s also the perfect project for getting rid of all those little balls of yarn in your stash. I made mine…
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Hookin’ on Hump Day #173: Link Party for the Fiber Arts
Hello my friends and welcome back to another round of Hookin on Hump Day! If you are new here, let me give you the low down … the party is hosted both here at Petals to Picots and at Moogly — the links will show up on both sites for double the exposure!! And we both promote the featured projects…
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Marina Knit Shawl Pattern – Easy Colorwork Knit Pattern
The Marina Knit Shawl Pattern is an asymmetrical shawl made with three colors and uses slipped stitches for a beautiful yet easy striped colorwork design. I worked it up here in a light sport weight cotton yarn making it perfect for a breezy summer day. For this pattern I had the chance to work with an Appalachian Baby Organic Cotton…
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Free Back-to-School Crochet Patterns
Kick off the new school year with these free back-to-school crochet patterns. These free back-to-school crochet patterns will definitely put a smile on your kids’ faces and make going back to school (and homework time) more fun! And if you think these are just good for the kids, think again. These patterns also make great teacher gifts and even help…
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Hookin’ on Hump Day #172: Link Party for the Fiber Arts
Hello my friends and welcome back to another round of Hookin on Hump Day! If you are new here, let me give you the low down … the party is hosted both here at Petals to Picots and at Moogly — the links will show up on both sites for double the exposure!! And we both promote the featured projects…
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Crochet Flip Flops Tutorial with Flower Pattern
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Needle Felted Hedgehog Tutorial
It’s been awhile since I needle felted and I’ve been itching for a project. I decided on making a little friend for the sweet needle felted woodland owl that perches on my desk. If you’ve never needle felted before, no worries … my aim for this Needle Felted Hedgehog Tutorial was to have lots of step-by-step photos so you can jump right in…
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Hookin’ on Hump Day #171: What Is Trending in Knit and Crochet
Hello my friends and welcome back to another round of Hookin on Hump Day where we showcase what is what is trending in knit and crochet! If you are new here, let me give you the low down … the party is hosted both here at Petals to Picots and at Moogly — the links will show up on both…
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Quick and Easy Crocheted Blanket Edging Patterns
You don’t need a lot of money, time, or even crochet experience to create a special blanket to give as a gift or to donate to a child in need. These quick and easy crocheted blanket edging patterns add a handmade touch to any fabric blanket. Add a Crochet Edging to Fabric Where possible I include links to the products…
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Hookin’ on Hump Day #170: Link Party for the Fiber Arts
Hello my friends and welcome back to another round of Hookin on Hump Day! If you are new here, let me give you the low down … the party is hosted both here at Petals to Picots and at Moogly — the links will show up on both sites for double the exposure!! And we both promote the featured projects…
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Lakeside Throw Crochet Afghan Pattern
I designed the Lakeside Throw Crochet Afghan Pattern to be stylish enough to leave out as a decor accent but cozy enough for when you need some time to rest and restore. It just begs you to curl up for awhile and indulge in a good book or movie. And best of all, it’s the perfect pattern for all crochet experience…
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