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Big Twist Chunky Yarn Review

February 23, 2018

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Today I’m reviewing Big Twist Chunky Yarn. I’ve used the Big Twist Baby line as well as the original value line, so I wanted to see what their chunky version was all about. The Big Twist line is an exclusive yarn line that you can find at Joann Fabric stores. (Unfortunately this yarn has now […]

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The Importance of Gauge Swatches

December 3, 2016

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Today I want to talk about the importance of gauge swatches. What many crocheters don’t know is that gauge swatches are important in a lot of patterns. If your gauge isn’t correct your finished product could come out all wrong. So what exactly is a crochet gauge swatch?

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Caron Simply Soft Yarn Review

September 10, 2016

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Today I will be reviewing Caron Simply Soft Yarn. This yarn comes in a variety of solid colors and variegated colors in both bright, vibrant tones as well as cooler, subdued tones. Each skein is super snuggly and has a nice sheen to them.

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Labor Day Yarn Haul

September 5, 2016

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Hey everyone! Happy Labor Day! Because this was a holiday weekend, there were a TON of sales in every store, which always makes me super excited as I can’t wait to check out all of the yarn! I decided to take advantage of this and see what’s out there and do a Labor Day yarn […]

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Hi everyone and thanks for stopping by! I’m Amanda, the crochet addict behind-the-scenes. I was always interested in crafting and being creative. One day I decided to learn how to crochet. I was instantly drawn to crochet and thought it was incredible how you could make something out of yarn and a hook. I guess you can say I’ve been ‘hooked’ ever since. Feel free to email me at amandacrochets@yahoo.com with any questions.

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