Demystifying Hand-Dyed Yarn: How to knit with tonal yarns + pattern ideas
This is the second post in a three part series on Demystifying Hand-Dyed Yarns. This post will focus on tonal yarns.
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Happy Autumn Equinox! A Blessing & Five Knitting & Crochet Projects to Inspire
Many knitters and crocheters feel their creativity rising autumn even as the world outside seems to slow down and prepare for the long rest.
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