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Double Ended Crochet Potholders

This pair of potholders is a great introduction to double-ended crochet. The beauty of the double-ended technique lies in its thickness — each potholder is dense enough to double as a hotpad.

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Too Cool for Stitch School: How to Crochet the Flower Puff Stitch

By Olivia Kent

From the February 2019 issue

Just like clockwork, when Spring rolls around so does an array of beautiful flowers! The puff stitches in this design resemble whimsical little lilacs, making this stitch the perfect addition to your repertoire as you enjoy crocheting lightweight shawls and scarves during the warmer months! This in-depth tutorial is there to help every crochet newbie who would like to tackle the “Spring Lilac Headband” pattern.

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Too Cool For Stitch School

By Wendy Van Craen

From the April 2018 issue

Want to make the Lavender bunnies? Wendy is here to give you some tips and tricks to making your pair perfect just in time for spring!

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Too Cool For Stitch School: Master Tunisian Crochet Cables

By Sumayyah Chougle

From the February 2018 issue

To complete the fabulous Pineapple Tunisian Pillow, you’ll need to master the 6-stitch right cable. This technique, demonstrated in the photos below, will achieve the most stunning “knit” like cables!

6-stitch right cable (C6B)
Tks the first 3 sts.

Slip these 3 sts on a cable needle, hold to back of work.

Tks next 3 sts, place sts on

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Too Cool for Stitch School: Catherine’s Wheel Stitch

By Heidi Gustad

From the October 2017 issue

Ch 25 (multiple 6 sts +1)

Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. (24 sc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, *sk next 2 sc, 7 dc in next st, sk next 2 sts, sc in next st; rep from * around, join with sl st. Change to MC, turn.

Rnd 3: Ch

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Too Cool for Stitch School: Pantone Green Pillow Motif Tutorial

By Maria O'Keefe

From the August 2017 issue

1. Make magic ring.

Rnd 1:

2. Ch 3.

3. Work 15 dc in ring.

4. Sl st in sp between ch-3 at start of rnd and first dc.

5. Pull magic ring tight.

Rnd 2:

6. Ch 3 and dc in same sp as join.

7. *Dc in next 2 sp (sp refers to the sp between 2 dc), 2 dc in

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Too Cool for Stitch School: How to Crochet the Shell Stitch

By Angèle Lumière

From the April 2017 issue

Complete the first four rows of the Festive Fourth of July Shawl pattern for your foundation. Then follow this stitch school article for a visual step-by-step of completing the stitch.

Row 1 (RS): Dc in 4th ch from hook, ch 1, tr in same ch, tr in next ch, turn.

Row 2 (WS): Ch 4 (counts as

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Too Cool for Stitch School: How to Crochet the Flower Puff Stitch

By Olivia Kent

From the April 2017 issue

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Too Cool for Stitch School: Magic Loop

By Maria O'Keefe

From the Too Cool for Stitch School: Magic Loop issue

To make the Winter Gerbera Flower Pillow, you’ll need to learn how to create the magic loop. Plus, this is a great technique to learn for so many other crochet projects. Try it out by following this photo tutorial and then try the pillow!

To begin, lay yarn over the fingers of your non-dominate hand.

Bring the

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Stitch School: Star Stitch

By Janaya Chouinard

From the December 2016 issue

The star stitch is a magical stitch to learn this December. The pinwheel-like design resembles a snowflake, and adding this to your repertoire will give you a chance to tackle the Up North Star Stitch Cap.

To work the first Star Stitch in the round

Ch 2, draw up a loop in the 2nd ch from hook,

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