Learn to Crochet with Easy-to-Follow Videos

If you’ve always wanted to learn to crochet but had trouble following written directions and illustrations, check out our video playlist! Already know how to crochet? Share this blog post with your friends who are interested in learning! If you’re reading this blog post in your email or an RSS reader, please click on the…

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Tips for Getting the Most from Prayer Shawl Crafting

Blogger and author Kathryn Vercillo shares tips for choosing patterns, charities and the setting for intentional crafting. Read her previous blog posts on the Lion Brand Notebook here. Choosing a Prayer Shawl Pattern Any shawl pattern can be used as a prayer shawl. An ideal pattern uses a textural comforting yarn like Homespun. Items Other Than Prayer Shawls Prayer…

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Short Rows: A Primer for Knitters

Throughout this season, we’re reposting some of our favorite columns by Barbara Breiter, author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Knitting & Crocheting, previously featured in our Weekly Stitch newsletter. Short rows are partial rows of knitting. They are used to shape projects in a way that decreases or increases cannot accomplish. They can create darts in a pullover…

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