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  • Athena: Free Knitting Pattern for Fingerless Gloves

    by Shehla Ahmed October 12, 2018

    A few years ago, I was given a gorgeous skein of multi-colored merino wool from Manos Del Uruguay. It was so soft and warm, I…

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  • How to Crochet Hat Sizes in 3 Easy Steps + Hat Sizing Freebie

    by Shehla Ahmed September 14, 2018

    It’s beanie season and while I’ve shared a few beanie patterns, I wanted to talk about crochet hat sizes. When I started crocheting ten years…

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  • Knitting for Beginners: How to Cast on Knitting with a Long Tail Cast On

    by Shehla Ahmed April 6, 2018

    Welcome back to the Knitting for Beginners series! Last time, we talked very simply about the tools you’ll need to start knitting and what we’ll…

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  • Dina Baby Blanket: Free Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern

    by Shehla Ahmed March 9, 2018

    Last summer, I was making a ton of blankets after opening my Etsy shop up for custom orders. I treated each blanket like a blog…

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  • Ranger Beanie Knitting Pattern

    by Shehla Ahmed February 9, 2018

    This winter, I’ve been all about thick, cozy beanies, and getting comfortable with a good book at the end of each day. To me, that’s…

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  • Epic Crafty Giveaway!

    by Shehla Ahmed January 1, 2018

    Happy New Year, everyone! I did a lot of big things with the blog in 2017, but I think I held myself back in some…

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  • All About Blocking Crochet & Knits

    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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  • How to Read Yarn Labels + Laundry Symbols

    by Shehla Ahmed April 7, 2017

    Do you guys pause to read yarn labels when you’re shopping or do you just feel it and pick a color? At first, I would…

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  • Panda Beanie + Cowl Set: Free Knitting Pattern for Kids!

    by Shehla Ahmed December 9, 2016

    Animal beanies have been floating around the internet for a while now and for good reason; they’re so cute! My cousin recently asked if I…

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  • How to Soften Acrylic Yarn & Save Your Project!

    by Shehla Ahmed February 5, 2016

    I wanted to share a neat trick with you guys today. I’m sure everyone has picked up a skein of acrylic yarn that wasn’t exactly…

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