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Hook, Yarn, and Hygge with Yarn Packin’ Mama is here to inspire you makers and crochet lovers out there. The purpose of this blog is to find that sense of coziness, joy, and relaxation through the power of yarn.
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How To - Catherine Wheel
Hey My Crocheters! I have discovered the beauty of the Catherine Wheel Stitch pattern. It is a fun pattern that is a four row repeat. I...
Andrea Peterson
Dec 5, 20242 min read
Wonderful Winter Yarn Choices
Hello there! I wanted to talk about Winter yarns since Winter is right around the corner. The yarns that I love to use in the Winter are...
Andrea Peterson
Dec 4, 20241 min read
The Cornucopia Color Palette
Hey Yarn Packin' Mama Fans! Since it is Thanksgiving week I used the cornucopia as my color inspiration for this week. I hope that...
Andrea Peterson
Nov 29, 20241 min read
Whiskey Color Palette
Hi there! Today's color palette is inspired by the warmth of whiskey on a chilly night. Below you will find the RGB codes that I came up...
Andrea Peterson
Nov 22, 20241 min read
Harvest Color Palette
Hi there! Today's color palette is inspired by the Harvest since it is that time of year. Below you will find the RGB codes that I came...
Andrea Peterson
Nov 15, 20241 min read
Sweet Apple Orchard Color Palette
Hello to my Nation! Today I was inspired by a nice fall day in an apple orchard. It is such a nice bright look when the days are becoming...
Andrea Peterson
Nov 8, 20241 min read
Day of the Dead - Color Palette
Color Palette inspired by Day of the Dead.
Andrea Peterson
Nov 1, 20241 min read
Creepy Color Palette
Hey My Crocheters! Since Halloween is this week I drew inspiration from a creepy scene. Below is the inspiration photo and RGB codes. I...
Andrea Peterson
Oct 25, 20241 min read
How to Increase and Decrease in Crochet Rows - Tutorial
Hey My Crocheters! Last week I discussed increasing in the round. There are times to increase or decrease in rows. Increasing and decreasing is used to shape items. Increasing . To increase in crochet you perform the stitch twice into the same stitch. This is the most common. However, the increase could be more than twice into the same stitch. For even shaping it is good to add a stitch at both the beginning and end of a row. This will keep the increases on the ends. Decreasi
Andrea Peterson
Oct 23, 20241 min read
How to - Spike Cluster Stitch - Rounds
Hey My Crocheters! We have covered the Spike Cluster Stitch in rows and now I want to write out the stitch pattern in rounds. The stitch...
Andrea Peterson
Oct 21, 20241 min read
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