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Ella Tied Cardigan Crochet-Along: Week 2

Let’s start crocheting the Ella Tied Cardigan!  It’s crocheted in 5 pieces (6 if you count the waist band).  If you haven’t crocheted in a while or just getting back into it, it might be nice to start with the waistband.  This will remind your fingers about posture and tension and you will really get…

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Ella Tied Cardigan Crochet-Along: Week 1

Welcome to the Fall Crochet-Along.  We will be crocheting the Ella Tied Cardigan together! The sample pictured below is crocheted in 24/7 Cotton® in the color Café Au Lait. The Yarn 24/7 Cotton® is a worsted weight, mercerized cotton with a little sheen to it.  There are 24 different colors to choose from. I am…

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Fall 2016 Crochet-Along: The Results Are In

Last week, we asked you to vote for the Fall 2016 Crochet-Along. Well, you did, and you will be making the Ella Tied Cardigan. This sweater is a great, versatile piece made from 24/7 Cotton. If you’re going to be joining Kristy Glass for this CAL, you can get 20% off if you buy 9…

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Vote for the Fall 2016 Crochet-Along!

Hi Fiber Friends! While the knitters among you have been gearing up for Liza’s knit-along on the Lion Brand Notebook, we are pleased to announce that fan favorite Kristy Glass is planning a CROCHET-ALONG for you! What’s a crochet-along? It’s a group activity, in which participants work on the same crochet project, while discussing progress…

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Join Our Fruit and Veggie Crochet-Along with CreativeBug

We’ve joined forces with CreativeBug, and starting next week, you can join a crochet-along with the amazing Twinkie Chan! Lion Brand users get a month of CreativeBug FREE with the code “LION,” plus you can buy a kit for the class at 15% off. The nine-part series will teach you how to make a whole…

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Clement Canyon Poncho Crochet-Along Week 5: That’s a Wrap!

Our Clement Canyon Poncho Crochet-Along has wrapped! Though host Kristy Glass may be all done, you can get started on yours today! Choose from 4 exclusive color kits: Click here to see all choices. Making this poncho has been such a fun journey. I have thoroughly enjoyed interacting with all of my fellow crocheters here and on our Ravelry…

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Clement Canyon Poncho Crochet-Along Week 4: Blocking, Seaming, Finishing!

It’s week four (4) of our Clement Canyon Poncho Crochet-Along! It’s not too late to join in get your CAL kit now! Choose from 4 color palettes curated by CAL host Kristy Glass! Click here to see all choices. It’s time to finish the poncho! I made both sides of my poncho in tandem.  Doing this helped me…

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Clement Canyon Poncho Crochet-Along Week 3: It’s All in the Details

It’s week three (3) of our Clement Canyon Poncho Crochet-Along! Don’t have your color kit yet? Shop now! Choose from 4 color palettes curated by CAL host Kristy Glass! Click here to see all choices. As you get further into this project, I want to impart some wisdom that I have learned along the way.…

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Clement Canyon Poncho Crochet-Along Week 2: Handy Tips for Keeping Count!

Let’s start at the beginning. If you are like me, you read the first instruction: “Chain 196” and decided maybe this was a horrible idea. Never fear, I have a few ideas to help with this initial stumbling block. For those of you with Apple smart phones, there is a wonderful free fiber artists’ helper…

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Clement Canyon Poncho Crochet-Along Week 1: Grab Your Kit + Gauge Swatching!

Welcome to the Clement Canyon Poncho Crochet-Along.  I am thrilled to be crocheting again. It has such a satisfying rhythm to it, and it’s so forgiving! If you are a new crocheter, this project will help you learn new skills to help develop your new-found talent.  If you are an experienced crocheter, you will be…

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