Instructables: exploring - living - yarn - yarn - popular http://www.instructables.com Sat, 25 May 2013 14:20:07 PDT BLOX v1.01 First Beginner Crochet Project: Single Crochet Square http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Crochet-A-Small-Square/
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Thu, 8 Mar 2012 18:25:30 PST
How to Wind a Center-Pull Ball of Yarn by Hand http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Wind-a-Center-Pull-Ball-of-Yarn-by-Hand/
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Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:08:55 PDT
Making my mittens convertible (flip-tops) http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-my-mittens-convertible-flip-tops/
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By: lucylollipop

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Fri, 2 Nov 2012 14:36:23 PDT
How To Crochet: Amigurumi Basics http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Crochet-Amigurumi-Basics/
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Wed, 21 Mar 2012 20:38:33 PDT
Just Ducky http://www.instructables.com/id/Just-Ducky/
Just Ducky - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY1/1DP9/HAE69JXV/FY11DP9HAE69JXV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY1/1DP9/HAE69JXV/FY11DP9HAE69JXV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY1/1DP9/HAE69JXV/FY11DP9HAE69JXV.SMALL.jpg Yarnabees This Ducky is just adorable, you can crochet this in a day if you know the basic stitches and have crocheted before.  What you will need: MATERIALS: Crochet Hook Size G-6 Safety Eyes Size 9mm Vanna’s Choice Ducky (A) Vanna’s Choice Terracotta (B) Cluster Fluff-fiber fill 1 Blunt Needle Stitch Mar...
By: Yarnabees

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Fri, 7 Dec 2012 19:52:13 PST
Love can be small: Show your love put in a small crochet heart. http://www.instructables.com/id/Love-can-be-small-Show-your-love-put-in-a-small-c/
Love can be small: Show your love put in a small crochet heart. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6N/RPZ9/HCV8NMA0/F6NRPZ9HCV8NMA0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6N/RPZ9/HCV8NMA0/F6NRPZ9HCV8NMA0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6N/RPZ9/HCV8NMA0/F6NRPZ9HCV8NMA0.SMALL.jpg emilyvanleemput This is my first own crochet design and I really want to share it. So, if you are looking for something you can give your valentine, why don't you try this? what do you need just the normal crocheting stuff - yarn - crochet needle - scissors  the chain Start with a slip stitch. Then, make a ...
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Sun, 10 Feb 2013 11:39:25 PST
Infinity Times 7 Scarf http://www.instructables.com/id/Infinity-Times-7-Scarf/
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Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:06:14 PST
Bamboo Yarn Bowl http://www.instructables.com/id/Bamboo-Yarn-Bowl/
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Mon, 17 Dec 2012 12:11:37 PST
Hand Wind a Ball of Yarn http://www.instructables.com/id/Hand-Wind-a-Ball-of-Yarn/
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By: scoochmaroo

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Fri, 3 Dec 2010 11:35:27 PST
How To Loom Knit http://www.instructables.com/id/Loom-Knitting/
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By: Lettucehead

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Thu, 5 Aug 2010 19:45:45 PDT
Transverse Cowl Knitting Pattern http://www.instructables.com/id/Transverse-Cowl-Knitting-Pattern/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSC/EOO5/GX5187NM/FSCEOO5GX5187NM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSC/EOO5/GX5187NM/FSCEOO5GX5187NM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSC/EOO5/GX5187NM/FSCEOO5GX5187NM.SMALL.jpg iamkeebler Guess what everybody... I wrote another knitting pattern!!! This one is also for a cowl, but it has a really nice diagonal pattern to it. It's a simple pattern that again is just interesting enough to make sure you don't get bored. The diagonal pattern is created by doing an oblique rib stitch. Wha...
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Sat, 7 Jan 2012 19:34:17 PST
Easy Peasy No-Sew Breezy Yarn Scarf http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Peasy-No-Sew-Breezy-Yarn-Scarf/
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Mon, 12 Nov 2012 21:09:25 PST
How to Knit an Infinity Scarf http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Knit-an-Infinity-Scarf/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXK/WJB9/GV8SCUYX/FXKWJB9GV8SCUYX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXK/WJB9/GV8SCUYX/FXKWJB9GV8SCUYX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXK/WJB9/GV8SCUYX/FXKWJB9GV8SCUYX.SMALL.jpg helloyellowcrafts Keep your neck nice and warm this cold winter! Learn how to make Winter's HOT new accessory: The Infinity Scarf. It is also known as a muffler or Möbius strip depending on how it is made. Check for details:  http://helloyellowcrafts.com/blog/2011/11/how-to-knit-an-infinity-scarf-or-muffler/
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Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:48:43 PST
How to knit a giant Lego brick doorstop http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-knit-a-giant-lego-brick-doorstop/
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Sun, 6 Mar 2011 15:37:06 PST
How to Crochet a Slouch Hat http://www.instructables.com/id/Crocheted-Slouch-Hat/
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Sun, 23 Jan 2011 12:51:45 PST
Autumn Weeps, Crocheted Tree http://www.instructables.com/id/Autumn-Weeps-Crocheted-Tree/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEA/IKEY/GJC3WTVZ/FEAIKEYGJC3WTVZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEA/IKEY/GJC3WTVZ/FEAIKEYGJC3WTVZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEA/IKEY/GJC3WTVZ/FEAIKEYGJC3WTVZ.SMALL.jpg The Amazing Noodle I first built the base of the tree out of a pile of branches gathered from the back yard. I tied a bunch together for the trunk, then wrapped them in quilt batting to make it look like it was one piece. I set it in a terracotta pot with quick drying cement.  I crocheted several large pieces of free-...
By: The Amazing Noodle

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Thu, 27 Jan 2011 19:46:26 PST
Birdcage Necklace http://www.instructables.com/id/Birdcage-Necklace/
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By: yosyam

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Sun, 5 Sep 2010 20:15:12 PDT