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You probably think that crafting with yarn is complicated and time-consuming. After all, most people associate yarn with crochet and knitting - two crafts that require skill and some degree of expertise. From  knitting patterns for beginners  to simple yarn crafts, this  knitting eBook  filled with quick and easy projects you have to see to believe. 17 Easy Crafts with Yarn: Make Accessories, Decor and More with Lion Brand Imagine Yarn

The comfortable, Slouchy Cowl from  Patons  is a delightful way to keep warm and add a burst of color to your winter attire. Use this free knitting pattern and super-soft angora yarn to make a cowl. Unlike many free scarf patterns, cowls guarantee warmth because they are designed to stay snug and tight around your neck, capturing that much-needed body heat during cold and frigid days. You could easily match this stunning, free cowl pattern to any of your coats by making it in the correct color of yarn. Adding style and comfort to your wardrobe can be difficult, but with  comfy free cowl patterns  like this one you will look the part of the effortlessly chic goddess. Basic pieces do a lot to add a classic flair to any look. Just because you are battling snow and ice does not mean you cannot look your best. Free scarf knitting patterns like this one are a great way to look like stylish while staying warm and toasty. Once you get started on this amazing cow...

Stay warm and look wonderful with these free knitting patterns! Beginner knitting patterns may seem hard to find or impossible to complete, but we're here to prove you wrong. There are so many free knit scarf patterns, easy projects and other ideas to keep your needles happy all year long. Whether you want to learn how to knit a chunky scarf or just want a few knitted scarf patterns to add to your winter wardrobe, this is the perfect collection for you. Download  12 Knitted Scarf Patterns: Fabulous Free Knitting Patterns for Beginners  and discover tons of great ideas. Once you learn how to knit a scarf for beginners, you'll want to make a variety of other knit items. Remember, these projects also make great gifts, so be sure to save this collection of free knitting patterns for beginners.

Want to transform your home decor items instead of tossing them to the trash? Or maybe you want to personalize your items? Our fabulous new eBook from Plaid, "Quick & Easy Decoupage: 12 Fabulous Mod Podge Projects for your Home" is filled with  Mod Podge tips , in addition to 5 photo-rich pages on  how to use Mod Podge.  These  decoupage instructions  will ensure you great results the first time. With home decor as its focus, the 12-project "Quick & Easy Decoupage" eBook shows you how to decorate everything from a clock to a mailbox with paper, fabric, and more. You can take someone else's cast-offs and turn them into one-of-a-kind decorator items faster than you can imagine. This 25-page eBook contains all types of  projects with Mod Podge , such as bookshelves and canisters for the home, clocks and art for the walls, and even some fun celebration items, including a fun Halloween placecard holder. Download   Qui...

You do not need to spend a fortune to create home décor items that show off your trendy and boho side. Yarn and fabric baskets are all the rage which is why this Leather and Twine Crochet Basket is the perfect free crochet pattern for your home. This crochet project is, surprisingly enough, a dollar store craft. Check out the full how to crochet tutorial to learn how to use dollar store items and an old belt to work up the perfect, rustic texture for your home. Fantastic for storing yarn or blankets in your living room, this sturdy basket is sure to become an organization standard in your space. In the Designer's Words:  "Inexpensive utilitarian twine (from Dollar Tree!) and a thrifted leather belt combine to create a primitive, yet sophisticated home decor piece. This free crochet basket pattern is exceptionally easy to make with only single crochet stitches and can be customized to any size." Click here for crochet pattern.

Finally, you can get all of your favorite  free crochet patterns  all in one place! This free eBook contains our 22 favorite  free crochet patterns , from scarves and hats to crochet flowers and  amigurumi patterns --and let's not forget  crochet afghan patterns ! If you're looking for an eBook with a broader focus, this is the eBook for you. We designed this book with the eclectic crocheter in mind. Whether you like to stitch afghan after afghan or switch between handmade toys, scarves, hats, and other crochet patterns, this book will please you. There is a large variety of patterns inside, but each chapter includes several patterns that fit the theme. This eBook is great for someone who's looking to branch out and try something new; download it for the scarf patterns, but return to it for the amigurumi and hat patterns! The range in skill level runs the gamut as well. Beginners, intermediate crocheters, and experts will all find several patterns of interest i...

Find a shawl crochet pattern to make for every season and learn how to crochet a poncho with this Free eBook! When sweater weather hits, you don’t have to settle for a traditional sweatshirts or jackets. Wear a shawl or a poncho instead and take your outfit from average to fabulous. The  11 Crochet Shawl Patterns: Crochet Poncho Patterns, Free Easy Crochet Patterns and More  Free eBook provides readers with free easy crochet patterns that crocheters at all levels can make. This free eBook is split into two sections, Crochet Shawl Patterns and How to Crochet a Poncho. Shawls are perfect for all types of weather because they keep you warm without the bulkiness of a jacket. You can easily make your own shawl with one of these free easy crochet patterns in the free eBook. You will want to try creating all of these crochet shawl patterns because they are stylish accessories you can throw over any attire, casual or formal. Ponchos are a great alternative to all the sweats...

This free eBook contains 13 stunning and absolutely adorable free DIY crafts tutorials. With full length photos and instructions from some of your favorite crafting companies, this crafting collection is one you are going to want to save for a long, long time.  Get your copy today!

These DIY crafts are the best of the best! Voted on by you in our Best Blogger Craft 2016 contest, these craft project ideas were created by some of the best and brightest bloggers in the crafting world.  Get your copy today!

Looking for something new to make? We've got you covered. Explore  11 DIY Craft Projects for Any Occasion . This beautiful free eBook features tutorials from top crafting companies. Craft designers from these popular brands have put together beautiful DIY crafts for the home. Give a new craft a try or use your favorite skill to make one (or several!) of the projects in this free eBook.  Get your copy today!

The long sleeves and cozy look make this crochet dress a great option for fall and winter. It’s a  DROPS design .

One of my favorite free crochet dress patterns is this one, called  Nightfall , which was designed by Paula Bennett and is available through the Talking Crochet newsletter archives from Crochet World

The pattern for this  super cute crochet dress  is written in Italian but also has an English translation. This crochet dress is worked in pieces and stitched together at the end.

This  free crochet dress pattern  comes from A Craft A Day Keeps Boredom Away. I think this is one of the most practical designs in this roundup.

I love the design on this crochet dress that’s worked with red cotton. It can be worked in the round or made in two pieces, front and back.  Free Ravelry Download . The pattern is an English translation of a Russian crochet pattern.

I adore this designer-inspired crochet dress. The crochet pattern is available in several languages and is  free through Ravelry .

I think it’d be tough to pull off wearing this  tweed crochet dress  designed by Treva F. McCain since it’s bulky but I love the texture. It’s worked with Caron’s Simply Soft (same as Doris Chan’s) and the crochet pattern is available free through Caron.

This  crochet dress by Tammy Hildebrand  is designed to be a lingerie pattern but with the popularity of “inner wear as outerwear” it could be styled with a jacket and tights to be a great dress to wear out on the town.

Go daring with this crochet dress pattern from  Hook, Yarn and Needles . You could also wear it over a top or slip for a more sophisticated look.

This  crochet dress pattern  from Knits for Kids can be worn as a tunic with leggings or shorts or made longer to wear as a dress

Here’s another example of an openwork dress that can be worn over another dress. I like this style because it is easy to create even with beginner crochet skills.  This free pattern is from Red Heart .

This  free crochet pattern  from Stitch Nation is by Ann Regis. It’s designed to be worn over a slip as a summer style.

I love Kristen TenDyke’s crochet dress, designed to be worn over something since it’s openwork in design. It’s bulky and textured and cool-looking! Free pattern via  Classic Elite Yarns . Photo by Carrie Bostick Hoge.

Due to numerous requests of workers spread a master class on how I entwine cabochons. Nothing super new I’m not going to show you here – all very simple. This is one of the many ways braiding. Basically, I take it to them – weaving in the cross. If you are just learning to braid cabochons, better take a round or oval cabochon in a thickness of 3-4 mm, and 2.5 x3, 5 cm (as here) or slightly more. For braiding cabochon we will need: 1. Cabochon (not very thick, about 3-4 mm in thickness). 2. Beads 2 sizes larger one, one smaller. In this case, the number 10 and number 11. 3. Nylon yarn number 50. 4. Needles for beads. I recall as a woven chain in the cross. I plet the rim of such length that lacked a number of connections to it all around the cabochon. Weaving the first row, check the length. And the Scourge has 2 rows wide (all you need three rows). When all three series are ready, one end of the thread (pictured right), I leave in the extreme range, and the...

Recently became involved crocheting, tied a couple of pots, knitted blanket and a bag, but now I knit a hat for his Shrimp and decorate it  with flowers, crochet.  ‘s found a few patterns crochet flowers  .