Twinkie Chan’s Crocheted Doughnut Rattle

I had so much fun stitching up Twinkie Chan’s Crocheted Doughnut Rattle I just had to tell you all about it. The backstory is that one of the girl’s teachers is pregnant, and they were doing a baby shower for her. I thought I had some baby items in reserve and that I could just […]

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How to Build a Travel Crochet Kit

Whether you’re traveling long distance or packing a project to take to appointments, having a travel crochet kit that works for you can make crafting away from home so much easier. Travel Crochet Kit Needs The first thing to think about when building a travel crochet kit is what you need to put in it. […]

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How to Work Picot Edge Crochet

Picot edge crochet adds a fun little decorative element to your projects without a lot of work. If you can single crochet and chain you already know everything you need to know in order to make this fun edging. I used this edging on my crochet shorts pattern, but it’s great for washcloths, baby blankets, […]

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How to Wind a Ball of Yarn

If you’ve ever bought yarn that wasn’t already in some kind of workable shape, you might be wondering how to wind a ball of yarn so you can crochet or knit with it. Let’s learn how to wind a ball by hand and with some special tools that make it easier. First, Some Definitions There […]

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How to Make a Center Pull Ball by Hand

Some knitters and crocheters prefer to work from a center-pull ball of yarn, but if you don’t have a yarn winder and swift you might not know how to make a center pull ball by hand. It’s actually pretty easy to do and a great way to store yarn if you’re not ready to knit […]

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