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Learn Or Expand Your Tunisian Crochet Skills With A Great Online Class

July 7, 2014 by jd wolfe

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Dora Ohrenstein, an accomplished and well traveled crochet artist, is offering a wonderful course on Craftsy that will have us all mastering Tunisian crochet.  In this class (actually a series of classes all for one price), Dora takes us from the simplest Tunisian stitches through all the information we need to custom fit a garment for yourself of someone else.  Her cheerful style and clear explanations will keep everyone coming back, excited to learn more with each video.

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Even if Tunisian is not your cup of tea, this class will teach you everything you need to know about custom fitting garments.  The fit as you go technique is very useful, guaranteeing that as you construct your garment, you’ll have a perfect fit for each area.

This course has over two hours of video tutorial and you can ask questions as you go.  The instructions on how to properly measure the body to attain a custom fit are well worth the price of the course.  And, for my readers, Dora is offering a fantastic special discount!  Click here to view the course content and get our special discount.  You’ll expand your skills from the comfort of your easy chair, learn Dora’s well-tuned techniques, and work up a special project while you’re at it.

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Crochet Baby Beanie – A Sweet Beginner-Friendly Hat Pattern for Baby Showers and Handmade Gifts

This Crochet Baby Beanie is one of those simple little patterns that makes a really lovely handmade gift. It uses soft Bernat Softee Baby yarn for the hat, a fluffy Pipsqueak edging, and an optional crochet flower on the side, giving it that cute baby-shower-ready finish.

What makes this one appealing is that the shape is worked in easy rounds, starting with a magic circle and increasing up to 48 stitches before moving into the textured post-stitch section. The fluffy edging softens the whole look, and the added flower gives it a sweet decorative touch without making the project feel too fussy.

I also like that it feels like a pattern you could easily customize. You could skip the flower for a simpler baby beanie, change the colors for a more modern look, or keep the pink-and-white version for a classic handmade baby gift. It has that practical “quick weekend project” feel, which is always handy when a baby shower sneaks up on you.

If you’re looking for an easy crochet baby hat pattern with a soft, cozy finish, this one is definitely worth a look. It’s cute, giftable, and the fluffy trim gives it a little extra charm.

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