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    <description><![CDATA[Want to learn how to crochet but not sure where to start? Here you'll find easy projects and beginner techniques&mdash;the ideal starting point for newbies.]]></description>
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      <title>Crochet a Donut Rattle</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Twinkie Chan</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Crochet a scrumptiously cute donut complete with icing and rainbow sprinkles. An adorable - and surprising - gift for just about anyone, Twinkie demonstrates how to make it particularly irresistible to babies by adding a rattle, or fun for your favorite pet with a built-in squeaker. In this class, learn how to crochet in the round, work a slip stitch, single crochet stitch and half double crochet stitch, and how to embroider a fun bullion stitch. No glue or beads are necessary for this project - just yummy yarn!]]></description>
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      <title>Crocheted Banana</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Twinkie Chan</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Crochet designer Twinkie Chan, beloved for her sugary snack-themed accessories, goes au natural for Creativebug with this crocheted banana. Easy enough for the beginning crocheter but with enough subtle details to maintain interest, you&rsquo;ll learn skills and tricks that make crocheting 3D objects a breeze. This banana will stitch up in less than an hour and is perfect for a play kitchen or a decorative fruity spread.]]></description>
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      <title>How to Crochet</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/how-to-crochet-part-1</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Carla Scott</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn the basics of crochet with hook-and-needle expert, Carla Scott. In Part 1, Carla will teach you everything you need to know to get started, from fundamental stitches to the importance of understanding gauge. Then, in Part 2, Carla will walk you through more advanced techniques, like changing colors and decreasing and increasing. You&rsquo;ll even learn how to read basic crochet patterns, so you can take these skills and follow any beginner pattern you like. These techniques are all endorsed and used by the Craft Yarn Council to educate new crocheters, making it a great course for newbies or anyone who needs a refresher.<br />
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      <title>How to Crochet</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Carla Scott</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn the basics of crochet with hook-and-needle expert, Carla Scott. In Part 1, Carla will teach you everything you need to know to get started, from fundamental stitches to the importance of understanding gauge. Then, in Part 2, Carla will walk you through more advanced techniques, like changing colors and decreasing and increasing. You&rsquo;ll even learn how to read basic crochet patterns, so you can take these skills and follow any beginner pattern you like. These techniques are all endorsed and used by the Craft Yarn Council to educate new crocheters, making it a great course for newbies or anyone who needs a refresher.<br />
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      <title>How to Work Double Crochet</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Edie Eckman</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn how to work double crochet back and forth in rows with Edie Eckman. This stitch is a building block of many different crochet patterns, and is a key stitch to have in your crochet vocabulary.]]></description>
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      <title>How to Work Single Crochet</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Edie Eckman</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Single crochet is one of the most common stitches you&rsquo;ll use when making crochet projects. Edie Eckman shows you how to work this popular stitch into a foundation chain, both back and forth as rows and joined together in the round. After you watch this quick class, you&rsquo;ll be ready to tackle most beginner crochet projects.]]></description>
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      <title>Granny Squares Baby Blanket</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Edie Eckman</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn how to make this cheerful baby blanket alongside crochet expert Edie Eckman. Two easy crochet squares are repeated over and over to create the design, and the entire blanket can be made with just three skeins of yarn. This four-part course is perfect for beginners who are eager to expand their knowledge as well as more experienced crocheters who want to brush up on their pattern-reading skills.]]></description>
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      <title>Granny Squares Baby Blanket</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Edie Eckman</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn how to make this cheerful baby blanket alongside crochet expert Edie Eckman. Two easy crochet squares are repeated over and over to create the design, and the entire blanket can be made with just three skeins of yarn. This four-part course is perfect for beginners who are eager to expand their knowledge as well as more experienced crocheters who want to brush up on their pattern-reading skills.]]></description>
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      <title>Granny Squares Baby Blanket</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/baby-blanket-crochet-along</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Edie Eckman</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn how to make this cheerful baby blanket alongside crochet expert Edie Eckman. Two easy crochet squares are repeated over and over to create the design, and the entire blanket can be made with just three skeins of yarn. This four-part course is perfect for beginners who are eager to expand their knowledge as well as more experienced crocheters who want to brush up on their pattern-reading skills.]]></description>
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      <title>Granny Squares Baby Blanket</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/baby-blanket-crochet-along</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Edie Eckman</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn how to make this cheerful baby blanket alongside crochet expert Edie Eckman. Two easy crochet squares are repeated over and over to create the design, and the entire blanket can be made with just three skeins of yarn. This four-part course is perfect for beginners who are eager to expand their knowledge as well as more experienced crocheters who want to brush up on their pattern-reading skills.]]></description>
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      <title>How to Read a Crochet Pattern</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/how-to-read-a-crochet-pattern</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Edie Eckman</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Crochet patterns and charts can be very mysterious, with lots of strange abbreviations, numbers and cryptic symbols. In this class, crochet expert Edie Eckman guides you through a typical crochet pattern, explaining line by line how it should be read. Not only does Edie discuss how to interpret the written instructions, but she also shows how the words correlate to the symbols in the chart. This is a great primer for anyone who wants to learn how to crochet motifs or follow garment patterns.]]></description>
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      <title>How to Work a Crochet Chain</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/how-to-work-a-crochet-chain</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Edie Eckman</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Crocheted chains are one of the most fundamental techniques you&rsquo;ll need to know when creating crocheted fabric. Chains are frequently used as the foundation round when working motifs, but they are also used to create spaces within crocheted fabric, or on their own as ties or other decorations. In this quick lesson, Edie demonstrates how to hold the yarn and the hook, create a crocheted chain, and accurately count the stitches.]]></description>
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      <title>Weaving for Beginners</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/weaving-for-beginners</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Annabel Wrigley</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn the basics of making one-of-a-kind woven tapestries with Annabel Wrigley. This course goes beyond simple warp-and-weft weaving, teaching you how to add long, dramatic fringe, color-blocked shapes, fluffy clouds of wool roving, and loads of texture and color. Best of all, Annabel teaches you how to mix and match all of these techniques so that you can design a unique tapestry of your own in any size you like.<br />
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      <title>Weaving for Beginners</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Annabel Wrigley</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn the basics of making one-of-a-kind woven tapestries with Annabel Wrigley. This course goes beyond simple warp-and-weft weaving, teaching you how to add long, dramatic fringe, color-blocked shapes, fluffy clouds of wool roving, and loads of texture and color. Best of all, Annabel teaches you how to mix and match all of these techniques so that you can design a unique tapestry of your own in any size you like.<br />
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