4 Knit and Crochet Garden Flowers!

As mentioned in Zontee’s post earlier this month, we will be featuring flower patterns for the month of May, and this week, I’m sharing some patterns for flowers you will most likely find in your own garden and at the floral shop. Knit and crochet flowers are so fun because you can take the traditional…

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Father’s Day Gifts: Great Handmade Projects to Knit and Crochet for Him

Father’s Day is just a month away, which means you still have time to pick out and make the perfect gift! With these tips and pattern ideas to choose from, you’ll be way ahead of the game when it comes to Father’s Day gift-giving. Tips to remember: Tip #1: Take a look at what he…

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Gauge Swatch 101: How to Make and Measure Your Swatch

I admit it: I used to cheat at gauge swatches. I would cast on, work a few rows, then assume I was good to go. Of course, my projects never came out the right size (and I have the ill-fitting sweaters to prove it)! Since then, I’ve decided that I prefer sweaters that fit, so…

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