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  • Crochet 101
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    • The Ultimate Guide to Sizing Hats
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    Crochet Pokemon Pattern: Free Pikachu Plushie

    by Shehla Ahmed September 29, 2017
    by Shehla Ahmed September 29, 2017

    Over the last few months, it’s been Pokemon fever around me. Not only am I obsessed with the game, but my niece and nephews have…

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    Shelby the Turtle: Free Crochet Amigurumi Pattern

    by Shehla Ahmed September 8, 2017
    by Shehla Ahmed September 8, 2017

    My nephew has been asking me for MONTHS to make him a crochet turtle. This is the same nephew who asked for all the pokemon,…

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    [CLOSED] Crochet Prize Pack Giveaway!

    by Shehla Ahmed September 1, 2017
    by Shehla Ahmed September 1, 2017

    This summer has been amazing, and I wanted to thank you for all the support you’ve shown. With the release of the ebook, my month…

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    DIY Pom-Pom Garland Tutorial

    by Shehla Ahmed August 28, 2017
    by Shehla Ahmed August 28, 2017

    Hi, everyone! Today’s post a quick one. Last week, I showed you how to make the perfect DIY pom-poms with your leftover yarn. Pom-poms are…

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    How to Make Perfect DIY Pom-Poms

    by Shehla Ahmed August 23, 2017
    by Shehla Ahmed August 23, 2017

    One of my favorite things to do with leftover yarn is make pom-poms. They’re cute, easy to make, and there’s so much I can do…

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    Crochet 101: How to Change Colors

    by Shehla Ahmed August 16, 2017
    by Shehla Ahmed August 16, 2017

    When I was working on writing a few months ago, one of the topics I was most excited about was teaching how to change colors…

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    All About Blocking Crochet & Knits

    by Shehla Ahmed August 11, 2017
    by Shehla Ahmed August 11, 2017

    Do you block your finished items? Lately, I’ve had readers ask how to fix small sizing errors in their projects or why something is misshapen.…

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    Crochet Abbreviations: Making Sense of US vs UK Crochet Terms

    by Shehla Ahmed August 9, 2017
    by Shehla Ahmed August 9, 2017

    Hey, everyone! Today’s post is quick since it’s not really a tutorial or a pattern. Something a lot of people have trouble with when it…

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    My Favorite Yarns For Every Kind of Project!

    by Shehla Ahmed August 4, 2017
    by Shehla Ahmed August 4, 2017

    Do you have a favorite yarn? When you decide on a new project, do you immediately know which yarn you’re going to use? Is something…

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    Bright Stars Blanket: Simple Crochet Blanket Pattern

    by Shehla Ahmed July 28, 2017
    by Shehla Ahmed July 28, 2017

    I’ve always loved making things for others, but there’s something so special about creating something for a baby. Even if they don’t know that someone…

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