Meet the Blogger: All About Ami

On this round of Meet the Blogger it’s All About Ami! And no, her name isn’t Ami. (I confess, I did incorrectly make this assumption myself). “Ami,” aka Stephanie Lau, has been crafting since she was 10 years old. As a child she fell in love with crocheting stuffed animals. Later on she discovered that…

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Try This Stitch: Sample Afghan Progress

Progress report! Several weeks ago we introduced the Try This Stitch Sampler Afghan. This colorful piece is being worked from blocks using our Stitch Finder patterns. Each square measures approximately 10″ x 10″. The pieces are a mix of knit and crochet stitches, all of which use New Basic 175 yarn. (See each post page…

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Try This Stitch: Simple Knit Chevron

The simple knit chevron pattern below is sized to be part of the Try This Stitch Sampler Afghan. (sampler squares measure approximately 10″ x 10″) However, it can be worked using any yarn and needles to suit your needs. Use it as a panel or allover pattern (10-st repeat + 1). Sampler Afghan Materials Yarn: New…

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