Cracking the (Pattern) Code, Part 9: Special Phrases and Terms

Technical editor and yarncrafting expert Kj Hay joins us for a series on understanding the different elements of patterns. Click here to read her earlier blog posts. Special Phrases There are some deceptively brief phrases used in prose instructions that have a powerful, agreed upon meaning. At first, you should approach patterns with such phrasing cautiously as they assume…

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May the Odds Be Ever in Your Favor with Our
District 12 Cowl Wrap

Catching Fire, the second film in The Hunger Games trilogy (based on the book series), is out in theaters today! If you’re a fan, you’ve likely watched the trailer more than twice, and fawned over the teaser pictures of Katniss wearing her cowl. Well, you can definitely count our Design Department among The Hunger Games’ fans—they all unanimously…

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For Crocheters Who Want To Learn To Knit and Knitters Who Want Their Friends To Learn

If you’re an avid crocheter like myself, you’ve probably always wanted to learn to knit. I’m especially moved to learn how to knit when I know a new baby is on the way. I think so many people want to learn because they know that it really is a great skill to master … plus,…

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