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Feature Writer: Renee Blixt
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Knitting and Crochet has instructions, anecdotes, and even opinions about these great pastimes. We also have articles about: attending the CYCA Knit-Out Event or starting your own, joining the Knitting Guild of America, joining the Crochet Guild of America, giving knit & crochet gifts, giving gifts to knitters and crocheters, knitting patterns, crochet patterns, kits, yarns, yarn stash, the health benefits of knit and crochet, knitting and crochet podcasts, book reviews, products, and much more!

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Renee Blixt

More Chevron Stitches in Crochet

In: Crochet Patterns & Techniques

The chevron stitch has been around for a long, long time in crochet and knit. Update the look with a few tweaks and try it on a new project. more...

Chevron Stitch in Crochet

In: Crochet Patterns & Techniques

The chevron stitch has been around for a long, long time in crochet. Update the look with a few tweaks and try it on a new project. more...

3 Three-Color Crochet Motifs

In: Crochet Patterns & Techniques

These three 3-color crochet motifs are easy to make and a stitch to connect. Take advantage of their versatility to make...anything! more...

Crocheted Hexagon Motifs

In: Crochet Patterns & Techniques

Hexagon crochet motifs are very versatile as well as popular. They can be connected in any number of ways to make anything from coasters to vests to bedspreads. more...

Cell Phone Cover and Small Purse

In: Knitting Patterns & Techniques

Knit a cell phone cover and a matching purse. Each of these patterns takes less than a skein of yarn. more...

Knitted Shell & Poncho

In: Knitting Patterns & Techniques

Make one or both parts of this interesting knit set. Wear the tank during the day, and slip the poncho on over it as the evening cools off. more...

Crochet Fun Hats for Kids and Adults

In: Crochet Patterns & Techniques

Crochet a floppy, large hat for kids' dress-up or adults' costumes. more...

Free Knit Patterns for Tank and Poncho Set

In: Knitting Patterns & Techniques

Whip up this versatile tank top and poncho / wrap set in a light-weight yarn for the summer season's fashionable, comfortable look. Each piece takes about one skein. more...

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