Yarn Blog

Welcome to the Yarn Blog! As part of the Yarn Methods website, this blog will...

let you know when new web pages and questions appear on the website
share photos and ideas for using yarn in fiber arts such as knitting, crochet, spinning, and weaving
point out some helpful pages and advice that you might have missed.

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The most recent blog entries are listed below...

Apr 24, 2012

Crochet Shawls for Wedding

I made crochet shawls for my maid of honor and bridesmaid to wear at my wedding. I let each one keep the shawl as a gift. I used the Small Talk Shawl

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Apr 24, 2012

Crochet Mitten Gloves

My husband had an old pair of convertible mittens / fingerless gloves (aka glittens) that he loved and wanted to replace. So I offered to crochet him a

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Mar 22, 2012

Knit Baby Moccasins

I made these two pair of knit baby moccasins while pregnant with our first child. This was my first baby knitting project after I made the rainbow crochet

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Mar 22, 2012

Rainbow Baby Cardigan

I had an early miscarriage with my first pregnancy, so I was hesitant to accept it when I found I was pregnant again. A baby after a miscarriage is called

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Mar 15, 2012

Free St. Patrick's Day Filet Crochet Doily

Here's a filet crochet doily to make for St. Patrick's Day. You can even add some beads for more texture and sparkle.

I think it could also be used around Christmas or anytime you want something green.

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Feb 22, 2012

Knitting Stitches

Want to learn how to knit? There are only two basic knitting stitches, knit and purl. Advanced knitting patterns combine them in different ways.

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Feb 5, 2012

Free Crochet Football Pattern

Need a project to keep your fingers busy during the Superbowl? Here's a free crochet pattern for a stuffed football!

It was designed by Kim Guzman and makes a nice large, soft football, perfect for tossing around inside the house.

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Jan 17, 2012

Bulky Yarn Weight

In yarn weights, bulky yarn is chunky. It's good to use for making a thick warm scarf.

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Dec 2, 2011

Crochet Scarf Patterns

Experiment with various crochet stitches and types of yarn in crochet scarf patterns. They're so fast and easy to make!

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Nov 11, 2011

Native

I made this sweater for my mother. Before I could make the afghan to go with this sweater, our home burnt down. So desperatly looking for another pattern

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Nov 3, 2011

Cup Warmer Knitting Pattern

Ready for winter? Here's a free knitting pattern for a coaster and cup warmer.

This free pattern is provided by Knitpicks.

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Oct 7, 2011

Knit Poncho and Shawl Patterns

Learn how to make a knit poncho or shawl with these free knitting pattern links and suggested books.

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Sep 23, 2011

Women's Civil War Era Fingerless Gloves

I am looking for a pattern for ladies fingerless gloves from around the Civil War era? Amy's Answer Are you sure that they were worn in that era? Victorians

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Sep 2, 2011