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26 August 2017 - malloo 1 Comment

How to substitute yarn plus one tool to help you do it

 

One of the problems many new crocheters -or knitters- face is how to substitute yarn. You have searched and found the perfect pattern that is going to be your next project. But wait! What is this? What’s the yarn that pattern calls for? Sounds familiar?

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Filed Under: Crochet | Tagged: beginner crocheter, crochet yarn, gauge, how to crochet, substitute yarn, yarn substitution

Hi, my name is Lou and I am a self taught crocheter and a newbie knitter. I help new crocheters dive in the art of crochet and learn new skills, by offering free patterns and tutorials and also sharing my love about diy and handmade.

One of my favorite parts of this sweater is the ba One of my favorite parts of this sweater is the back. It's the small things in life...⁠
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Pattern: #Rockwoodsweater coming early March⁠
Yarn: Kartopu Melange Wool Tweed by @hobiumyarns⁠
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I noticed that it's been a long time since I poste I noticed that it's been a long time since I posted in-progress photos of what I am making. I miss them a lot, but life with two small ones is making it almost impossible to knit/crochet during the day + taking pictures.⁠
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What do you like seeing most? In-progress photos (wip) or the finished item?⁠
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#yayforcrochet #hookedoncrochet #crochetlife #whatsonmyhook #crochetaddicted #crochetcrew #crochetcreations #crochetcreative  #myhandsmaking  #malloomakers #handsinframe #crochetgloves #fingerlessgloves
I love how versatile shawls are. The past few days I love how versatile shawls are. The past few days I have been using my ponderosa shawl as a cover when I am baby-wearing outside. 😁
Does anyone have any ideas where January went? I a Does anyone have any ideas where January went? I am convinced that the last days went by in the blink of an eye.⁠
Well, here's to February!⁠
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Pattern: Knit baby blanket (still nameless)⁠
Yarn: @dropsdesign Andes⁠
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#knittingisthenewyoga #thathyggefeeling #knittersgonnaknit #homeisacupoftea #flatlaytoday #cozyknits
It's a "finally it's Friday" kind of week. Not tha It's a "finally it's Friday" kind of week. Not that weekends are too different around here, lockdown, two babies in the house, and everything, but I tend to slow down during the weekend.⁠
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#yayforcrochet #hookedoncrochet #crochetlife #whatsonmyhook #crochetaddicted #crochetcrew #crochetcreations #crochetcreative  #myhandsmaking #handsinframe #malloomakers #crochetgloves #fingerlessmittens #weekendyay
I told you yoke sweaters are happening this year. I told you yoke sweaters are happening this year. Didn't I? I am so thrilled that I have finally figured it out, ok, maybe with a little help from @nomadstitches, but still! I feel sooo happy!⁠
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My testers should have received the email with the application form by now. Let's see who will signup to test this puppy! Fingers crossed I will get to test it in all sizes. Be on the lookout if I have to fill any spots. ;-)⁠
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