How To Do 4 Different Types of Selvages

This column by Barbara Breiter, author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Knitting & Crocheting, originally appeared in The Weekly Stitch newsletter. You may see patterns that talk about selvage stitches (sometimes spelled “selvedge”) and wonder what they could be referring to. All fabric has selvages; they are simply the left and right edges of…

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Too Sweet To Pass Up: Candy Color Afghan

This story is from our newsletter called Pattern Journal which brings a warm-hearted, wholesome story to your inbox to read every month. We’re sharing the most recent story here in the blog. If you enjoy it and would like to subscribe, click here. Yarn is my candy, Stella thought. Enthralled by their beautiful colors and…

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It’s a Modern Baby Giveaway!

Amigurumi-making expert Stacey Trock, from Fresh Stitches, has just released a new book filled with adorable patterns for little ones, Modern Baby Crochet: Patterns for Decorating, Playing and Snuggling. Stacey’s Modern Baby book includes patterns inspired by famous artists and bold colors, patterns with classic neutral palettes, and even patterns based in all grays –…

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