Cross Stitch & Embroidery How To & Ideas
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Tutorial
How to knit the honeycomb stitch
![Optical Top](https://content.prod.lovecrafts.co/lovecrafts/49503ad6-c13d-4acc-8a04-e482653364a9_Optical_top.jpg?auto=compress,format&rect=0,1302,3471,2603&w=944&h=708)
Guide
Introducing the new MillaMia Optical Collection
![Darning by Bookhou](https://content.prod.lovecrafts.co/lovecrafts/79fa70f8-dae9-4a32-97ab-2c4d455c1146_Visible_Mending_Bookhou.png?auto=compress,format&rect=0,52,686,515&w=944&h=708)
Tutorial
Visible mending knitwear: Guide to darning!
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Say 'I do' to these wedding scrapbook ideas!
![Top 10 free toy knitting patterns](https://content.prod.lovecrafts.co/lovecrafts/0a50c89f-f6e5-46cd-90ff-fb9e3ccb6106_knitted+toy+woodland+mobile.jpeg?auto=compress,format&rect=0,117,874,656&w=944&h=708)
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Top 10 free toy knitting patterns
![Forest Floor Afghan](https://content.prod.lovecrafts.co/lovecrafts/4f391962-a3fa-47a8-aa77-2de62e38c309_Forest_Floor_Afghan_pattern.jpg?auto=compress,format&rect=0,748,1000,750&w=944&h=708)
Guide
Introducing the Birch Breeze Cabin Afghan Collection
![Fall crafts](https://content.prod.lovecrafts.co/lovecrafts/e4c33622-d7a1-4262-9451-f9b01d1d6b95_Fall_crafts_knitted_pumpkins.jpeg?auto=compress,format&rect=0,125,1000,750&w=944&h=708)
Guide
Autumn crafts
![All things amigurumi: pattern inspiration, tutorials and more!](https://content.prod.lovecrafts.co/lovecrafts%2Fd22a4d07-43bd-459b-bb0e-e3bd6bfb9303_playing-cats-amigurumi.jpg?auto=compress,format&rect=0,81,650,488&w=944&h=708)
Guide
All things amigurumi: pattern inspiration, tutorials and more!
![Your ultimate guide to quilt sizes + FREE quilt size printable!](https://content.prod.lovecrafts.co/lovecrafts%2F5ace05c4-3e32-43f9-aa50-22cb32525975_beginners+quilting5.jpg?auto=compress,format&rect=0,300,800,600&w=944&h=708)
Guide
Your ultimate guide to quilt sizes + FREE quilt size printable!
![cute free amigurumi cherry pattern](https://content.prod.lovecrafts.co/lovecrafts/0c70e886-e72a-4299-a903-6742fa03c936_PaintboxToys_Christmas2021_10.jpg?auto=compress,format&rect=0,221,2000,1500&w=944&h=708)
Guide
Amigurumi for beginners: everything you need to know!
![Bucket hat sewing pattern](https://content.prod.lovecrafts.co/lovecrafts/a9185733-f38e-44e0-b966-80af77e3a74e_Bucket_hat.jpg?auto=compress,format&rect=0,0,1500,1125&w=944&h=708)
Tutorial
Make this bang on-trend bucket hat sewing pattern!
![Top 15 FREE beginner amigurumi patterns to hook on to](https://content.prod.lovecrafts.co/lovecrafts/7ec3cbf9-4e70-48a9-a860-b4d3344fed21_jellyfish-amigurumi.jpeg?auto=compress,format&rect=0,0,1000,750&w=944&h=708)
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Top 15 FREE beginner amigurumi patterns to hook on to
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26 granny square patterns you'll completely fall for!
![The LoveCrafts Festival](https://content.prod.lovecrafts.co/lovecrafts/2d46a757-f105-4f36-a1e6-bebdc02dadb8_LCF_Instapage_v1_1000x1000.jpg?auto=compress,format&rect=0,15,1000,750&w=944&h=708)
Guide
The LoveCrafts Festival
Tutorial
How to crochet a festival sunhat + free pattern!
![Amigurumi](https://content.prod.lovecrafts.co/lovecrafts/3b6dcdd6-4bf4-45a6-b76b-dc9d0b9967c4_Catalogue+19_Amigurumi+LR+-017.jpg?auto=compress,format&rect=0,487,3410,2558&w=944&h=708)
Guide
Find the best yarn for your amigurumi makes
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Guide
Make these spook-tacular projects in time for Halloween!
![How to make a rag quilt](https://content.prod.lovecrafts.co/lovecrafts/86d6190e-435d-44c3-a17a-5991d4b23da4_17+-+Wash+_+Dry+Your+Quilt.jpg?auto=compress,format&rect=0,0,4032,3024&w=944&h=708)
Tutorial
How to make a rag quilt