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How-To: Foundation Single Crochet

Foundation single crochet is sometimes called a "chainless foundation." Using this method, you're essentially making your first row of single crochet at the same time as you're making your chain. It creates a nice stretchy edge, more flexible than working your first row of single crochet into a regular chain. Watch the video, or see… Continue reading How-To: Foundation Single Crochet

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Project Diary: The Knitter’s Dude in Ultra Alpaca

I just finished knitting The Knitter’s Dude, designed by Andrea Rangel, and inspired by the sweater worn by Jeff Bridges in The Big Lebowski. This fun cardigan had been on my list a while and I was glad to finally make it! The Knitter's Dude is a great engaging project for an adventurous knitter. It… Continue reading Project Diary: The Knitter’s Dude in Ultra Alpaca

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How to Make the Condado Cardigan into a Pullover

** The Condado pattern is 50% off for a few more days until March 31, 2024! Although I'm loving wearing my new Condado cardigan now that the weather is finally getting a little warmer, I'm also dreaming of re-making it as a pullover! Here is how you can easily change this design into a pullover,… Continue reading How to Make the Condado Cardigan into a Pullover