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121) Beginner Crochet 2
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Now that you know the basic crochet stitches, Cal will show you how to use and combine them to create different shapes, textures, and patterns. You'll learn how to increase and decrease in each type of stitch, work into the "bump" of the chain for a nicer edge, as well as how to add spaces or holes between your stitches, and combine stitches to make textured effects like bobbles and shells.
122) How to Crochet
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Learn the basics of crochet with hook-and-needle expert, Carla Scott. In Part 1, Carla will teach you everything you need to know to get started, from fundamental stitches to the importance of understanding gauge. Then, in Part 2, Carla will walk you through more advanced techniques, like changing colors and decreasing and increasing. You'll even learn how to read basic crochet patterns, so you can take these skills and follow any beginner pattern...
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Your crochet skills will be nothing short of stellar after this class with Amigurumi designer Vincent Green-Hite of Knot Bad. Amigurumi is the Japanese art form of crocheting or knitting dolls, and Vincent teaches you how to crochet an astronomically adorable shooting star. He goes over the foundations of Amigurumi like making a magic ring, working the single crochet stitch, increasing, and decreasing, and you'll see how combining basic shapes - balls,...
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Easy to make and simple to toss into your car on the way to the grocery store, the park, or the beach, these reusable mesh bags are crochet projects you will undoubtedly use in your everyday life. Twinkie Chan, crochet designer and author, teaches you how to use a triangular or delta mesh stitch that allows your bag to be stretchy and light weight, and a solid panel of single crochet stitches and half double crochet stitches to make the bottom of...
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Crochet patterns and charts can be very mysterious, with lots of strange abbreviations, numbers and cryptic symbols. In this class, crochet expert Edie Eckman guides you through a typical crochet pattern, explaining line by line how it should be read. Not only does Edie discuss how to interpret the written instructions, but she also shows how the words correlate to the symbols in the chart. This is a great primer for anyone who wants to learn how...
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Corner-to-corner crochet is a technique you can use to incorporate bold, eye-catching imagery into your crocheted projects. Think of it as pixel art, where each pixel is a small square of crochet. Tian Connaughton, expert crochet designer and technical editor, guides you through the basics of corner-to-corner crochet while making a pillow with an iconic evergreen tree motif. You'll learn how to read a corner-to-corner chart and how to turn single...
127) Fish Mobile
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Bright crocheted fish are suspended in mid-swim from this mobile. Perfect for a baby or child's room, you can recreate this plush mobile in any color palette, adding as many or as few fish as you desire. Jenny will teach you how to create two identical fish shapes and crochet them together make each finished fish. Then hang them from an embroidery hoop to create this colorful and charming mobile.
128) Crocheted Unicorn
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Have you ever dreamed of having a unicorn pal? Now you can create your very own magical pet. Crochet designer Twinkie Chan shows you how to make your unicorn with simple crochet stitches, then how to assemble it by stuffing and whipstitching the pieces together. Finally, you will use a simple latch-hook method to add a colorful mane and tail.
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Crocheted chains are one of the most fundamental techniques you'll need to know when creating crocheted fabric. Chains are frequently used as the foundation round when working motifs, but they are also used to create spaces within crocheted fabric, or on their own as ties or other decorations. In this quick lesson, Edie demonstrates how to hold the yarn and the hook, create a crocheted chain, and accurately count the stitches.
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You don't need a green thumb to keep this cactus happy. Crochet a smiling cactus and its pot with amigurumi designer Vincent Green-Hite of Knot Bad. Vincent specializes in Amigurumi, which is the Japanes artform of crocheting or knitting dolls. In this class, learn Amigurumi basics such as making a magic circle, working in the round to create 3D shapes, increasing, decreasing, seaming, and stuffing. You'll also work in front loops, back loops, crochet...
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Finishing a three dimensional crocheted project like a stuffed toy requires different techniques than finishing a flat project. Amigurumi designer Vincent Green-Hite of Knot Bad will share his method for ensuring that your crocheted toys stay together and that all your yarn ends remain neatly tucked away.
133) Cabled Crochet
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Did you know it's possible to work cables with crochet? In this quick class, Marly Bird demonstrates an easy way to make rope-like crochet cables with post stitches. While specific patterns will tell you the exact numbers and stitches to make right- or left-leaning cables, this class gives an overview of how they come together, demystifying the process.
134) Crocheted Sloth
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Crochet designer Twinkie Chan teaches you how to use simple crochet stitches to create your very own loveable, huggable sloth pal. Every bit of this toy is worked in the round, and Twinkie demonstrates how to whipstitch it all together and hand-sew a super cute face. Folow along with her comprehensive crochet pattern and learn how to stuff the toy as you go, so you'll be snuggling your sloth in no time at all.
135) Crocheted Stones
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Learn how to embellish favorite found stones with gorgeous crochet patterns. Knit and crochet designer, Anne Weil, demonstrates how to make these intricate little decorations, perfect for gifting to friends or displaying as a collection. The patterns are customizable, too, so you can decorate anything from a small stone to a larger rock.
136) Beginner Crochet 1
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Crochet is an endlessly versatile technique for making hats, scarves and sweaters, not to mention sculpture and rugs. And all you need is some yarn and a crochet hook. In this workshop Cal will explain and demonstrate the foundation crochet stitches and finishing off. You can create reference swatches of each stitch, or alternate them to create a stitch sampler.
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Crochet a scrumptiously cute donut complete with icing and rainbow sprinkles. An adorable - and surprising - gift for just about anyone, Twinkie demonstrates how to make it particularly irresistible to babies by adding a rattle, or fun for your favorite pet with a built-in squeaker. In this class, learn how to crochet in the round, work a slip stitch, single crochet stitch and half double crochet stitch, and how to embroider a fun bullion stitch....
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Learn how to make this cheerful baby blanket alongside crochet expert Edie Eckman. Two easy crochet squares are repeated over and over to create the design, and the entire blanket can be made with just three skeins of yarn. This four-part course is perfect for beginners who are eager to expand their knowledge as well as more experienced crocheters who want to brush up on their pattern-reading skills.
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Granny squares are a must for any crochet repertoire. Whether you choose to make your grannies multi-colored for a vintage look or a solid for a more modern take, Cal shows you how to crochet these classics. She also teaches different ways to join the squares for different projects so you'll be a granny square evangelist in no time.
140) Crocheted Banana
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Crochet designer Twinkie Chan, beloved for her sugary snack-themed accessories, goes au natural for Creativebug with this crocheted banana. Easy enough for the beginning crocheter but with enough subtle details to maintain interest, you'll learn skills and tricks that make crocheting 3D objects a breeze. This banana will stitch up in less than an hour and is perfect for a play kitchen or a decorative fruity spread.