Getting to Know Pam MacKenzie

Last month I had the pleasure of running into one of my favorite writers, Pam MacKenzie, at Vogue Knitting Live. For those of you who don’t recognize the name, Pam writes a great blog and weekly article on mycentraljersey.com, both titled, “In Stitches”. She’s a local (raised in NJ and went to college in New…

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Look Like a Star in a Chic Vest Using Vanna’s Yarns

A vest can be a great way to pull an outfit together and really show off your stylish side. It’s a comfortable garment to wear, but also adds interest and flare to an ensemble. Our collection of Vanna’s yarns boasts several lovely patterns, including this Simply Sleek piece, which Vanna herself recently wore to the…

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Learn to Crochet, Lesson 3: Reading Patterns

Welcome back to the Learn to Crochet with Me series! This week we’ll be talking about reading crochet patterns. You may be thinking to yourself, “but I can already read patterns — I knit!” This may be true, and you have a slight advantage from it, but crochet patterns and knitting patterns are two different…

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