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50 Beautiful Yarn Craft Tutorials {yarn wreaths, pom poms, decor}

Flag Bunting Rainbow Yarn Wreath

50 Yarn Tutorials Crafting with yarn is HOT right now!   Here are 50 yarn craft ideas complete with pictured tutorials on yarn wreaths to make, yarn letters, how to make pom poms,  yarn garlands, even yarn covered bangles. DIY decorating with yarn is all the rage by using yarn balls as party decor, making yarn [...]

10 Knitting and Crochet Patterns Using Shimmer Yarn {free!}

Rows of Ruffles Scarf

You’re going to love these 10 free Knitting & Crochet Patterns made from the brand new shimmer yarn from Red Heart. Today you’ll learn how to crochet or knit (depending on pattern) a hat, lace collar, poncho, writsters, cake topper, headband, and even an apron! Free Knitting & Crochet Patterns  1.  Rows of Ruffles Scarf - I [...]

Red Heart Boutique ~ Sashay Crochet Giveaway

Sashay yarn Giveaway

Congratulations to the author of comment number 908,  Crystal Allen!  I hope that you’ll come back and share with us what you create with all the lovely Red Heart Yarn products! I’m over the moon excited about my crochet giveaway this week! It’s not just a fabulous cache of goodies for the seasoned crocet-er, it’s [...]

How To Crochet: Introduction to this Fabulous Craft

how to crochet series

Welcome to the new How To Crochet series on Tip Junkie.  Today we are covering the very basics for those of you who want to learn how to crochet.  This is a beginners guide to crochet with an introduction to the look, the yarn, the hooks, gauge, and a new yarn called the Sashay from [...]