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Doll Making
How to Prevent Your Crochet Doll's Head From Getting Floppy: A Step-by-Step Guide
We've heard from some of you that your dolls' heads are getting a bit floppy. To tackle this issue, I'd like to share with you a...
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Customer Story
Retirement Re-Stitched: How Sam Watson Hooked a Second Act
Sam Watson spent more than three decades directing highway construction and maintenance crews across northern Ontario.
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Customer Story
Hooked on Joy: How a 69-Year-Young Artist Turned a Granddaughter’s Request into a Crochetree Doll Craze
Joy Jussila is the kind of maker whose enthusiasm bubbles over the moment you mention yarn or watercolor paper.
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Customer Story
Anita Singh Never Held a Crochet Hook. Now She’s Made Nine Dolls
Anita Singh, a devoted public servant from India, always carried a love for art, craft, and dolls close to her heart.
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Customer Story
Kerry Grant’s Crochet Journey: A Passion Woven Over Time
Kerry Grant’s Crochet Journey: A Passion Woven Over Time Kerry Grant’s crochet story is one of rediscovery, growth, and deep fulfillment.
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Customer Story
Stitches of Healing: How Crochetree Patterns Sparked Margaret’s New Passion
Margaret Muani discovered her passion for crocheting later in life, turning childhood memories and challenges into creative inspiration.
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Beginner
Mastering Crochet: Demystifying the Magic Ring Technique
Introduction Crochet is a wonderful craft that allows you to create beautiful, handmade items using just a hook and yarn.
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Customer Story
Lizzy Bolan’s Stitches & Sails: From Childhood Knitting to Mediterranean Crochet Adventures
I’m thrilled to share Lizzy Bolan’s inspiring journey—from learning to knit at her mother’s knee to discovering a passion for crochet amid the turquoise waters of...
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Customer Story
How My Husband’s Thumbs Inspired My Crochet Mastery
Today, dear readers, you'll be reading a heartfelt and amusing story by Becky Schuffenhauer, who shares how her husband’s attempt at crochet led to her lifelong...
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Stitch Tutorial
Hooked on Color: Elevate Your Crochet with Clever Color Changes
If you’re dreaming of leveling up your crochet game or just adding some wow factor to your WIPs (Works in Progress), you’ve come to the right...
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Stitch Tutorial
6 Tips to Become an Advanced Crocheter in a Matter of Months
Learning how to crochet is one thing. Becoming a skilled crocheter is another. It takes practice, patience, and time to hone your craft as an expert...
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Beginner
Is Knitting or Crochet Easier?
When you’re trying to choose a new hobby or pattern, you may be wondering is knitting or crochet easier. At their most basic level, you are...
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