Your Crochet Style: Gulf Coast Top in 24/7 Cotton

A good crochet top can be a versatile wardrobe staple — throw it on over a tank or tee and jeans, or make it office appropriate with a shell and jacket. It works in any weather and looks good on any figure. The Gulf Coast Top, made with comfy 24/7 Cotton, is a great example.…

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You Can Make Anything With Granny Squares

The granny square is one of the most ubiquitous, widely-recognized pieces of fibercraft out there. Almost everyone can remember finding one of those colorful, black-trimmed, usually scratchy afghans in their house, or the house of someone they knew. Like much of the history of crochet and knitting, the exact origins of the granny square are…

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What is Illusion Knitting?

Illusion knitting is a deceptively simple, really cool looking way to add unique visual interest to your creations. The basic premise is that you alternate rows of garter and stockinette stitch in order to create images that can only be seen at a certain angle. When you look at the piece straight on, it looks…

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