Beginner Afghans: Quick & Fabulous

Looking for beginner projects that look spectacular? I ask Jackie Smyth, Lion Brand’s technical editor, about her recommendations on three easy-to-make, high impact afghans that are perfect gift projects. What are gift ideas for beginner knitters and crocheters? A classic handknit or hand-crocheted gift is definitely the afghan or throw. You many not realize it, but…

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You Can Play with Your Food!

A few weeks ago, we posted some photos of the food-inspired crochet art of textile artist Kate Jenkins on our Facebook page, and it started quite a conversation! Lots of people found these projects to be super fun; in addition to being decorative, some have also mentioned how great they are for babies and children’s toys.…

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Tranquil Tank Top Knit-Along — Knitting on the Flip Side!

Note: This is the fifth installment of our Spring 2013 Knit-Along. To view previous posts, click here. Last week, I finished the left front of the Tranquil Tank Top and this week I have knitted the right side. I really like how this pattern immediately proceeds to the opposite side of the fronts. The right…

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