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How to Make a Glow in the Dark Skull String Art – Camp Spooky!

Get your spook on! The latest project from Camp Crafty is a great way to add a little boo to your Halloween decorations. If you’ve never created string art before, you’ll enjoy the free-form design and have fun getting your aggressions out plus this project glows in the dark! Check out the video and get…

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NEW THIS WEEK! 10 KITS FROM OUR BLOGGERS

Brand new designs have arrived in the kits section on Lion Brand! A crochet raglan, a lightweight poncho, a striped cardigan, a Cowl and Beanie set, a sampler blanket, a sweater and blanket inspired by the roaring 20s, a cropped cardigan, a simple poncho project, and a cropped hoodie! These kits are available online in the colors as shown…

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NEW THIS WEEK! 7 KITS FROM OUR BLOGGERS (11/13/20)

Brand new designs have arrived in the kits section on Lion Brand! A crochet wrap, an oversized cape, a knitted cowl, a striped blanket, a comfy sweater, a knitted raglan, a flowy Tunisian crochet project. These kits are available online in the colors as shown below and you can change the colors out to fit…

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NEW THIS WEEK! 6 KITS FROM OUR BLOGGERS (10/29/20)

Brand new designs have arrived in the kits section on Lion Brand! A pocket shawl, a textured poncho, a cozy blanket, a crochet sweater, a knit cardigan, and a bear rug blanket. These kits are available online in the colors as shown below and you can change the colors out to fit your personal style.…

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Ready to KNOT? Lion Brand Yarn Has Landed at AR Workshop!

The trend of super chunky knit blankets continues this season and you can get in on the fun with AR Workshop and Lion Brand! We’ve teamed up to created a super soft, jumbo chenille yarn that’s perfect for arm knitting or hand looping. No needles or prior knitting skills required to whip up your own…

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Design With Me – My First Blanket Design: Part 3

Phew, gauge swatching is officially over with! Now onto the math… via GIPHY Guys…one thing I hate more than gauge swatching…math. I’ll admit it now, I’m awful at it, always have been and always will be. That’s why I wanted to keep this blanket very simple with garter stitch. To find out how many stitches…

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The Craze: What Is A Temperature Blanket?

First, what is a Temperature Blanket? Over the last few years, temperature blankets have been taking the crafting world by storm (pun intended). And it’s easy to see why! They’re fun to make, can incorporate lots of colors, and have the potential to be a truly unique gift or heirloom piece. To make one, the…

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8 Festive Patterns for Thanksgiving Crafting

It’s almost time for the best meal of the year, but there’s still time left to get crafty. Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year or venturing to a friend or loved one’s home, make it festive. If you’re setting your own table, make a statement with a colorful centerpiece or unique serving details. Not staying…

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Yarncrafting & Cosplay: A Knitter Goes to Comic Con!

I’m a huge fan of costuming, as you can see in my various yarncrafting costume posts (including designing an octopus headpiece, turtle shell, arctic fox, and light-up wings). And so, I was very excited for the opportunity to attend New York Comic Con for the first time earlier this month. Comic Con is a pop…

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Our 14 All-Time Favorite Afghan Patterns

One of the best ways to stave off the cold is to cuddle up, so we suggest starting a new project. Better yet, choose one that will keep you cozy while you stitch! Here’s a list of our 14 all-time favorite afghan patterns. Whether you’re crafting for yourself, or planning to make one as a…

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