How to Cable Without a Cable Needle

Now that you’ve learned to use a cable needle, what do you do if you want to start a cabled project and don’t have a cable needle on hand? Don’t fret; you can cross your stitches without using a separate needle! Here’s how to do it. I’m going to cross the two right stitches over…

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Flip My Scarf! 4 Different Projects from a Simple Rectangle

Over the years, I’ve met a lot of yarncrafters, young and old, who’ve told me, “I knit/crochet, but I only make scarves.” But what I want to tell these yarncrafters is, if you know how to make a scarf, you probably already know how to make throws, hoods–even garments! All you need are your scarf-making…

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Half Medallion Bag Crochet-Along: Welcome! Getting Materials & Gauge

Editor’s note: This is the first blog post by Dora Ohrenstein, designer of the Half Medallion Bag, and our host during this crochet-along. Join Dora each Thursday, as we work on this purse together! I’m thrilled to be hosting a crochet-along at Lion Brand, a company that is truly committed to crochet! What to expect…

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