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Welcome back to Crochet 101! If you missed Part 1, you can find it HERE. It has all of the basics from supplies, how to hold your hook, slip knot and the beginning chain....everything you need to know to start crocheting! Join Kristi Simpson as she guides us through the basic stitches of crochet that are the foundation of all patterns. Single crochet, half double crochet and double crochet. You will use these stitches to create the majority of all projects, so take time to master these …

Crocheters! What else could possibly be more exciting than an excited beginner crocheter? If you're new to crochet, boy oh boy! We have so many goodies in store for you! If you're an experienced crocheter, I bet we can come up with a few tips and tricks that you might not know - CHALLENGE ACCEPTED! For beginners, keep reading! We are going to be releasing a full range of learning techniques with Kristi Simpson starting TODAY! Let her guide you through holding your hook and yarn, creating a …

In this week's blog post, learn how to make an afghan!As always, we would love to see your work! If you make this project, tag us on social media with #leisurearts.-Leisure Arts Team Finished Size: 45½" x 60" (115.5 cm x 152.5 cm)MATERIALSBulky Weight Yarn[6 ounces, 106 yards (170 grams, 97 meters) per ball]: Black - 6 skeins Green - 3 skeins Lt Orange - 2 skeins Orange - 2 skeins Lt Green - 2 skeins Red - 1 skeinCrochet hook, size N (9 mm) or size needed for gaugeGAUGEFrom point to poi …

In this week's blog post, learn how to make a cowl!As always, we would love to see your work! If you make this project, tag us on social media with #leisurearts.-Leisure Arts Team Finished Size: 19"w x 28" (48.5 cm x 71 cm)MATERIALSSuper Bulky Weight Yarn [1¾ ounces, 43.75 yards (50 grams, 40 meters) per ball]: Variegated - 6 ballsNovelty Eyelash Yarn [1¾ ounces, 27.34 yards (50 grams, 25 meters) per ball]: Black - 2 balls31" (78.5 cm) Circular knitting needle, size 11 (8 mm) or size needed for …

In this week's blog post, learn how to make an afghan!As always, we would love to see your work! If you make this project, tag us on social media with #leisurearts.-Leisure Arts Team Finished Size: Approximately48" x 68" GAUGE: Working double strand, in Stockinette Stitch, 11 sts and 14 rows = 4"Note: When instructed to slip a stitch, always slip as if to knit.Holding 2 strands of yarn together, cast on 131 sts.Rows 1-9: P1, (K1, P1) across.Row 10 (Right side): P1, (K1, P1) 3 times, K2, P3, K2, …