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Here's What's Inside Issue 9:
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These two pretty floral squares are perfect for adding color and texture to your crochet projects. Page 4's Flower Granny Squares (designed by Claire Montgomerie) work individually or together for a full floral blanket—beginner+ level with stitch charts included.
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Want to add color without the commitment of doing actual colorwork? Page 5's "Color Without Commitment" by Anna Leyzina teaches slip stitch surface crochet—chain stitches on top of finished fabric let you easily change or remove the design.
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Need a hat and scarf set that's cozy, colorful, and beginner-friendly? Page 6's Magnus Hat and Scarf (designed by Meghan Ballmer) uses Lion Brand Scarfie Lite for textured ribbing worked directly into edges—no seaming required.
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Think crochet's origins are boring European history? Page 7's "Crochet's Mysterious Beginnings: From Trade Routes to Tribal Traditions" explores theories—Arabia as trade center, South America's indigenous network, or tambour embroidery evolution—revealing crochet's rich, debated past.
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Want a cardigan with bold color blocking that's surprisingly easy? Page 8's Jayus Cardigan (designed by Sandra Gutierrez) uses different-sized stripes for striking effect—beginner+ level, seamlessly top-down with raglan shoulder shaping and colorwork techniques that require minimal prep.
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Stitch of the Month on Page 9: Single Crochet Ribbing Stitch. If you love the look and stretch of knit-style ribbing but want something faster for crochet, this stitch creates neat, vertical ribs with excellent elasticity—perfect for cuffs and waistbands.
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Page 11's "Sandra Gutierrez's 6 Tips for Your First Crochet Colorwork Project" teaches: use simple swatches, take achievable first steps, make wise yarn choices (smooth fibers), have fun choosing colors, remember working flat isn't always easier, and stay organized with leftover yarn.
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You work these socks starting at the toe in a spiral, before switching to rows for the heel. Page 12's Nordic Socks (designed by Vita Apala) are intermediate level, easily adjustable length, perfect for boys and girls.
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Page 13's Stitch of the Month: Single Crochet Ribbing Stitch. Quick, rhythmic, and useful—it gives crochet projects a polished, professional finish that's still easy enough for beginners, whether you're making a ribbed scarf or adding texture to a sweater.
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This little snail is a quick and cheerful project that's great for beginners and seasoned crocheters alike. Page 14's Mini Amigurumi Snail (designed by Julia Chiang) uses simple stitches and only a small amount of yarn.
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Page 15: "It's Alive! Shauna Richardson's 9 Tips for Making Realistic Crochet Sculptures." Trust your instincts, start with one stitch, think in 3D, play with scale, choose yarn wisely, embrace mistakes, let personality reveal itself, plan before you start, and keep playing.
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Peppa is a fun-loving, and sometimes mischievous, little pig. Page 16's Peppa Pig (designed by Irene Strange, provided from Crochet Peppa Pig) is beginner+ level—she's four years old, lives with Mummy and Daddy Pig, and loves jumping in muddy puddles!
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Page 18: "Crocodiles, Crooks, and Crocheters: The Curious History of the Word 'Crochet'"The word "crochet" comes from French "little hook," which traveled into English and stuck—but trace it back and you'll find shepherds with crooked staffs and ancient Greek kroko-drilos.
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Dear Grandma Ange returns on Page 19 with two dilemmas: What to do when you gift a baby blanket and find it stuffed in the dryer (hand-wash natural fibers, lay flat to air dry, add a cute handmade care label), and how to bounce back after frogging an entire sweater.
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Page 20: "Witch, Please! How to Charm Your Yarn into Behaving" by Jessica Wallis. Already upside-down in a tangled web of yarn? Prevention is better than cure: wind it tight, store it right, contain your yarn in a bowl, and identify the source (usually the center snarl).
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