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How to Read Crochet Patterns

If you have ever opened a crochet pattern and felt like you accidentally downloaded a secret code, you are in excellent company. Crochet patterns are full of shorthand on purpose because they are trying to fit a whole sweater, blanket, or hat into a few tidy pages. The good news is that once you...

7 One-Skein Knitting Projects to Bust Your Yarn Stash

If you have a yarn stash that is… how do I put this delicately… enthusiastically abundant, you are in good company. I have an entire basket of “single skein orphans” that I keep meaning to use for Something Special, which is code for “I keep petting them and then starting another sweater.” Today we...

Mastering the Magic Ring

If you have ever started a crochet hat or amigurumi and ended up with a tiny “donut hole” in the center that will not behave, hi, welcome. You are in excellent company. The magic ring (also called a magic circle or adjustable ring) is one of those techniques that feels like a wizard trick until...

Your First Granny Square Cardigan

If you have ever looked at a granny square cardigan and thought, “That looks impossible,” I have wonderful news: it is absolutely possible. It is also one of the most forgiving first wearables you can make because it is built from repeatable little squares. One square at a time is basically the...

About Clara Bennett

Hi friend, I’m Clara Bennett, and I’m so glad you’re here. Purl Craft is my cozy corner of the internet for knitting and crochet beginners, brave “I tried once and it got weird” returners, and seasoned makers who still appreciate a clear, calm explanation. If you’ve ever stared at a pattern like it...