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CAL: Reading a Crochet Pattern

CAL: Reading a Crochet Pattern

Today, let's take a look at the pattern and see if we can make some sense out of it.  If you're unfamiliar with crochet, it must seem like a whole different language, especially if you try reading it out loud.  My eyes often glaze over reading patterns, so it's...

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CAL: Petals to Picots Guest Post : Magic Ring Tutorial

CAL: Petals to Picots Guest Post : Magic Ring Tutorial

I'm so happy to have Kara here as a guest poster today!  I absolutely love her patterns and tutorials and crochet references.  If you haven't gotten around to saying hi, head over there and look around - you're gonna fall in love! Hi everyone! I am so excited to be a...

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CAL: Slip Stitch Tutorial

CAL: Slip Stitch Tutorial

I'm a little under the weather this week, so this tutorial is going to be quick.  I'm just going to go over a slip stitch, and you should be all set to start the cowl pattern next week! A slip stitch is very simple, and has almost no height to it.  It's mainly used to...

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CAL: Half Double and Double Crochet Stitch

CAL: Half Double and Double Crochet Stitch

Ready for more? Yesterday, we learned how to handle the yarn, work up some chain stitches, and worked one row of single crochet stitches.  Today, we'll review the single crochet, then move on to the double crochet and half double crochet stitch.  The concept is very...

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