March 6, 2018 Facebook Live LINKS: Spring Shawls to Knit and Crochet

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by Kelley Hobart March 06, 2018 1 min read

Thanks for joining my Facebook live talk today! Here are items we discussed:

Spring Kerchief pattern by Sachiko Uemura, knit with Rowan Fine Lace.

Beatrix Potter Scarf/Stole pattern by Mercy Schwisow, knit with Zen Yarn Garden Superfine Fingering.

April 8th Knit-a-long with Michele Hunter using Hikoo Concentric

"Create Your Own Fade" - Creating gradients without a gradient yarn (Blog post coming soon!)

Knitter's Pride Waves Crochet Hook Set

Susan Bates Crochet Hooks

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March 6, 2018 Facebook Live LINKS: Spring Shawls to Knit and Crochet

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