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  • 10 Habits That Will Make You Crochet Better in 2021!

    by Shehla Ahmed January 4, 2021

    When you first learn to crochet, it’s all about getting your yarn to look vaguely like something else. You get caught up in making scarves…

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  • Make It Happen: Knitting & Crochet Resources, Printables and Cheat Sheets!

    by Shehla Ahmed January 1, 2021

    Knitting and crochet can be confusing. There are so many crochet abbreviations and knitting symbols, and sizes and gauges and materials to keep track of…

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  • My Favorite Yarns For Every Kind of Project!

    by Shehla Ahmed May 15, 2020

    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 there…

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  • Adventures in Sock Knitting: Patterns & Tips for Beginners!

    by Shehla Ahmed April 24, 2020

    Hello everyone! Lately, I’ve been taking a break from knitting and crocheting familiar things and trying my hand at something new. There is a lot…

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  • Yarn Lovers Treasure Vault! Free Yarn Resources, Patterns and More!

    by Shehla Ahmed April 6, 2020

    Hello, friends! I have something really exciting to share with you today so let’s get right to the point, shall we? Some of your favorite…

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  • Finishing Your Crochet WIPs: Tips to Finally Get that Project Done!

    by Shehla Ahmed March 4, 2020

    If you’re like me, you have several projects and crochet WIPs laying around the house, all in different stages of completion. You pick up a…

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  • How to Prepare for a Craft Fair: Tips and tricks that I Use!

    by Shehla Ahmed August 30, 2019

    It’s craft fair season! I’ve always loved the thought of craft fairs, but this year, I got the bug and participated in my first one!…

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  • How to Buy Yarn Online: Tips & My Favorite Shops

    by Shehla Ahmed July 24, 2019

    Let’s talk about how to buy yarn online. When I started, I didn’t know what to look for or what to expect from yarn I…

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  • All About Etsy (Part 3): Figuring Out What to Sell on Etsy + Ideas!

    by Shehla Ahmed June 10, 2019

    Most of the Etsy stories I think of come from people who already had a hobby and turned it into a business. It was a…

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  • What to Expect at Your First Craft Fair: My Experience & What I Learned

    by Shehla Ahmed May 17, 2019

    Last weekend, I participated in my very first craft fair! Overall, it was a blast and I learned a lot, but there are some things…

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