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Brioche Ribbing Makes the Squishiest Knit Scarf Ever

Two color-brioche knitting gets a lot of love, but one-color brioche can be just as satisfying. Take this brioche ribbed scarf — pure, squishy, scarf heaven. If you've never tried... View Content

How to Seam Your Crochet for Flawless Joins

It's the final step to finishing your project, and yet it's one of the steps that can scare so many away from a project: seaming your crochet. But it doesn't... View Content

Knit Gifts Your Special Guy Would Love to Wear

Looking for the perfect gift for dad? View Content

This Is the Right Way to Swatch in the Round

Golden knitting rule: Treat your swatch like your pattern — that means sometimes stitching that swatch in the round! Here's how to knit a swatch in the round for a... View Content

How to Knit a Heart You'll Love

Knit your heart out — literally. This heart pattern is the perfect make for Valentine's Day, whether you stitch it on its own and use it as a dishcloth, or... View Content

How to Finish Your Crochet Pieces Like a Professional

Finishing your crochet project is more than cutting the yarn to fasten off. After many hours crocheting your newest project, there are still a few final steps after fastening off... View Content

Add Drama to Your Next Project With the Spike Stitch

The spike stitch gives you a lot of bang for your buck: It looks complicated and advanced, but is actually simple. Gotta love that! A spike happens when you form... View Content

Keep Warm With a Beginner-Friendly Mug Cozy

Mug cozies are a must-have for coffee lovers, and make great Valentine's Day gifts when embellished with a little knit heart. Work in the magic loop and you'll have a... View Content

How to Make Plarn, AKA Yarn Out of Recycled Plastic

Say it with us: plarn. It's exactly what it sounds like — yarn made from plastic. You can't find it at your local craft store, but you can make it... View Content

Make a Winter White Yarn Wreath With Leftover Scraps

When the holidays are over and all the decorations are put back in the basement nothing exciting is left — no twinkling lights, glitter or garland. Beat the post-holiday blues... View Content

Create Beautiful Woven Texture With the Basketweave Stitch

Learn how to crochet the basketweave stitch, a wonderful way to create a woven texture for handmade scarves, blankets and washcloths. View Content

10 Halloween Knitting Patterns All You Ghouls Will Love

Whether you're looking to add some knitted accessories to your Halloween costume or just want to pay homage to the season, these projects — both cute and creepy — have... View Content

13 Spooky Crochet Patterns for Halloween

Grab your yarn and hooks and yarn — it's Halloween time. Whether you're a crochet pro or just getting started, these projects are sure to fulfill your spookiest holiday desires.... View Content

A Beginner's Tutorial for Knitting Stockinette Stitch

Stockinette stitch creates a fantastic fabric. It's smooth, polished, and let's be honest, it's an easy knitting pattern to work on while watching TV. Stockinette stitch (abbreviated St st) is... View Content

Crochet Cable Stitches Are the Key to Beautifully Textured Patterns

If you've never crocheted a cable before, it can be a bit intimidating. Have no fear, we're here to help with this step-by-step tutorial! View Content

Learn How to Crochet a Magic Ring and Say Buh-Bye to Holes

Yeah, it sounds like something out of Lord of the Rings, but in crochet, a magic ring is a technique for creating a tightly closed center when you're crocheting in... View Content

Learn The Knitting Method That's Totally Magic

You already know that knitting in the round is a total game-changer when you're stitching up all those fall sweaters. But when you're making something smaller (socks, sleeves, mittens, etc),... View Content

Confidently Knitting the Magic Loop Method

It may sound mystical, but the knitting magic loop is really so easy once you get the hang of maneuvering your circular needle. View Content

Crochet Basics: How to Turn Your Work and Fasten Off

Discover essential tips for how to turn & fasten off in crochet. Perfecting these skills will help make your time crocheting more efficient, & result in a project that looks... View Content

Crocheting in Technicolor: Find a Perfect Pattern for Variegated Yarn

Using multicolored yarn doesn't have to be a challenge. Picking the right project to crochet with your variegated yarn can be easy with a little know-how. Check out these tips... View Content

Block Your Socks Off! 4 Tips & Tricks for Blocking Socks

When I was new to sock knitting, blocking socks seemed to be one of those things that only experienced knitters did. I didn’t have sock blockers, and to be honest,... View Content

Crochet Thursday: Crocheted Hat Tutorial

A lot of people claim that crocheting is faster than knitting, and I tend to agree with them. So now that all of a sudden there's a bit of a... View Content

Demystifying the Magic Ring

It may sound mystical, but the crochet magic ring is really so easy. Here's an easy step-by-step tutorial on how to start a crochet project with a magic ring, so... View Content

Knitting Jogless Stripes in the Round: A Tutorial

Learning how to knit striped colorwork in the round with an invisible beginning-of-round is easier than you'd think. Here's a quick technique that will create even and professional looking stripes. View Content