7 Openwork Projects to Make for Warmer Weather

There is no reason why your hand knit and crocheted pieces cannot be worn through warmer weather. Choosing openwork stitch patterns gives pieces an easy-breezy feel in both loom and wearability. What is Openwork? An “openwork” fabric can be a couple different things. It might be a loose fabric created using needles or hook that…

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Using Jeans Yarn in Your Favorite Designs

There are over 2,000 free patterns on LionBrand.com that use CYC #4/Worsted Weight (medium) gauge yarn. That’s a lot of patterns to choose from! However, only 7 of those patterns and 15 kits are written specifically for Jeans® yarn. This doesn’t mean you need to feel restricted by only these projects. Worsted weight is very versatile…

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Hat Size Guide: Preemies Through Adults

Hats make great gift projects, however, knowing what size circumference is right for your recipient can get a little confusing. The following hat size guide chart offers some guidelines. Do keep in mind that this serves as a reference, but every person is unique. Hat Size Guide Circumference measurement is “actual size.” The finished circumference…

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