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The dora does logo - a graphic of a pink lightbulb which looks like a ball of yarn.
  • A shelf of naturally coloured balls of yarn with the Di Gilpin label on. A text overlay reads ‘yarn tour of Edinburgh.’

    A Yarn tour of Edinburgh and the Woolly Good gathering yarn festival

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  • A partially made crochet crescent shawl in blue yarn with white bobbles. A text overlay reads ‘improve your crochet skills’.

    How to improve your crochet skills from beginner to pro: 6 crochet fundamentals

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  • Two centre pull hanks of Caron simply soft self striping yarn laid on a pink surface with a blue and cold crochet hook.

    How to crochet with variegated and self striping yarn

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  • A crochet scarf is part crocheted and curls around a ceramic yarn bowl with a ball of blue grey and cream wool yarn in it.

    Crochet blog hops explained

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  • A stack of crochet and stitch directory books sit on top of a wooden stool with a pink hank of yarn and crochet hook on top

    My favourite crochet books: From beginner crocheter to designer

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  • A plastic box full of yarns and threads in silver red, white and sparkly and fluffy textures, all for Christmas crochet

    The best yarns for Christmas crochet

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  • A burnt orange swatch of crochet blanket stitch lies on a sheep skin rug with a bowl filled with pine cones and a cup of tea behind it on a grey wood effect floor. A black crochet hook is still attached to the swatch and barely visible as it sinks into the sheepskin

    5 cozy crochet stitches for winter accessories and blankets

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  • An angled close up of 6 different weight, different coloured balls of yarn

    Yarn weights explained

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  • sun shaped crochet pin cushion paattern

    Hot weather crochet: How to crochet in the summer

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  • Close up of a moss stitch crochet swatch in turquoise

    Cotton Yarn: What, Why, How, and a nod to my favourites!

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  • Crochet poncho draped over chair in front of Lavendar bush

    The 5 principles of drape in crochet fabric

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  • two hanks of blue and white hand dyed yarn

    How to hand dye yarn at home with everyday materials

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  • Is there a yarn festival near you? A Calendar of UK Yarn Events

    Is there a yarn festival near you? A Calendar of UK Yarn Events

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