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Ponchos to Make for Fall

Like it or not, autumn (and its cooler weather) is coming. That means there’s no time like the present to make cute new pieces to wear as it turns crisp outside. Ponchos are a great choice for transitioning from summer to fall. They’re lighter than a sweater, and you can throw them on over a…

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OMG OWLS. OWL OWLERT! OWLS.

Oh. My. Goodness. LOOK AT IT! AHHHH. Words rarely fail me. Now they do. There are none to describe the SHEER MAJESTIC CUTENESS of this straight-up unbelievably cute little Baby Snow Owl by the truly one-of-a-kind MamaInAStitch. Avid movie goers know that sequels rarely compare to the unforgettable original. Well, Jessica has executed a rare…

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Pattern Roundup: Beginning Crochet

New to crochet? While you’re still learning, it can be hard to decide what projects are interesting and attractive while still being within your skill level. We’ve gathered up some cute, basic patterns you can make when you’re new to the hook.

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Don’tcha Wanna Ruana? (a report by Ruanasaurus Rex)

Woah!! Amazing Free Pattern Alert!! Ruanasaurus Rex here with an important Free Pattern Alert! I’m always on the hunt for two things… Really tasty forest berries  (I’m one of those yarn dinosaurs that only eats fruits of the forest) and SUPER AWESOME Ruanas! Normally, I only find the berries, but this time… I’ve scored big…

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Happy World Lion Day!

We’re celebrating the King of the Jungle today, because it’s World Lion Day! Started by Big Cat Rescue, this very special holiday celebrates the beautiful beast whose name we share, in order to raise awareness of the declining lion populations around the globe. In its honor, we’ve collected a few patterns you could make today:

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Projects to Make for Back to School

Fall is almost here! Depending on where you live, school will be starting up in a couple of weeks or about a month, so the time is ripe to start knitting or crocheting projects for that first day. Whether you’re making something for someone’s first day of kindergarten or first semester of college, we’ve got…

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Crocheted Cuteness Incarnate: Crochet Cocoon and Cap

Greetings fellow yarn fanatics! While I’ve been enjoying a trip to Sweden, where fiber arts and crafts seem to be everywhere, I’ve been missing the blog tremendously… And so I was so thrilled to hear from the one-of-a-kind Kara over at Petals to Picots about this unfathomably adorable crochet cocoon and cap project! This project, which…

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The Granny Squared Crochet Top by 1DogWoof!

The World’s Least Boring Basic Shirt!  ChiWei from 1DogWoof is back, and this time, she’s bringing you the world’s most interesting basic shirt (or at least, I think so!). It’s a perfect blouse for wearing in an office that (like ours) has air conditioning that could compete with the cold winds of the arctic! And…

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It’s Always a Picnic at Lion Brand!

In New York City, August has inexplicably brought slightly cooler weather to our fair metropolis! Thank you, August, for breaking the unbelievable hot streak that made July a truly stifling month over here. Going outside was more of a chore than a respite from the daily grind. Now that the weather has cooled down just…

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August begins, Chunky and Gorgeous!

August has arrived! Apparently, this month has been jealous of all the Christmas love that was heaped upon July, and like Augustus Caesar filling the big shoes of Julius, has landed with a big show of force. We promise to bring you rafters of projects that are weather appropriate for the most sweltering time of the…

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