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Natural vs. Synthetic Yarn – What You Need to Know
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When you walk into a yarn store these days, you might feel either starry-eyed or just completely overwhelmed. There are so many yarn options to choose from that we often just gravitate to the one that feels good to the touch and is a color we like. But what else should we be taking into […]
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Bear Free Crochet Pattern – Benjamin the Bear
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This Benjamin the Bear free crochet pattern is affectionately named after my son, Benjamin. My mom gave Benjamin the nickname of “Benji Bear” when he was still in the womb and he’s gone by “Bear” ever since. Obviously my bear amigurumi design had to be named appropriately as such, right!? This one is a special […]
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Reusable Mop Cover Free Crochet Pattern 3-in-1
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If you have a young and active family like I do, keeping the floors clean is a CONSTANT battle. Every day as I lament cleaning up some sticky gunk by the back door AGAIN, I remind myself, “We live here. We live here. We live here.” I don’t know why I think that there’s actually […]
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Color Block Sweater Crochet Pattern + Video Tutorial
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Welcome to the Apricity Color Block Sweater crochet pattern! This fun and colorful pattern comes together easily and is perfect for the ambitious beginner. Made with bulky yarn and constructed from flat front and back panels, this sweater comes together quickly. If you want a fun and functional crochet pullover, you’ve found it. The written […]
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23 Fast and Free Crochet Projects (Under 1 Hour!)
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Don’t get me wrong – there is so much satisfaction after putting the finishing touches on an 8-hour ami or 30-hour cardi. But sometimes we just need a quick win! Maybe your hands and brain just need a quick break from the project you’ve been working on for weeks. Maybe you are looking for a […]
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Reusable Water Balloons Free Crochet Pattern + Video Tutorial
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Water balloon fights! THE BEST PART: Watching your kids running and laughing and playing – releasing that giddy scream the moment the balloon bursts on them or their victim. THE WORST PART: Walking around after the fun has stopped and tediously picking up tiny pieces of latex and lamenting about the final bits that will […]
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How to Double Crochet + Video Tutorial
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The double crochet (dc) stitch is one of the most basic crochet stitches – you will use it over and over again. When making a project with double crochet it’s so easy to settle into that nice, meditative flow that I love so much about this craft. In this post I will provide you with […]
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How to Half Double Crochet + Video Tutorial
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Are we allowed to have favorites? I hope so because, hands down, the half double crochet stitch is my first choice. It flows, it builds, it creates a beautiful fabric. I just love it. In this post I will provide you with the written steps on how to half double crochet and offer a quick […]
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Egg Free Crochet Pattern – Whole & Fried Eggs
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Have you ever stopped to consider the wonder of the humble egg? Honestly, I think it’s something I take for granted, literally every day when I make them for breakfast for my family. This beautiful quote sums it up, “If an egg is broken by an outside force, life ends. If an egg is broken […]
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Rabbit Free Crochet Pattern – Barnaby the Bunny Rabbit
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2023 – it’s the year of the rabbit! In celebration of the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Rabbit, comes Barnaby the Rabbit free crochet pattern. This charming little bunny will be loved by you or the one you are making him for! He is dressed with a lovely pair of trousers and […]
