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Looking for inspiring projects to take you into spring? Well, look no further! Today on YarnCraft, Zontee and Michelle highlight their favorite free patterns from LionBrand.com, perfect for cool, early-spring weather.

Patterns discussed include:

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• Crochet Beginner’s Triangle Shawl
  
• Knit & Crochet Spring Ruanas
  
• Irish Crochet Shawl
  
• Knit Mesh Tank
  
• Crochet Romantic Bolero
  
• Knit & Crochet Lacy Shrugs
  
• Knit Safran Shrug
  
• Knit Soft Focus V-Neck
  
• Crochet New Lace Tunic
  
• Crochet Driftwood Pullover
  
• Perfect Crochet Cardigan
  
• Knit Eyelet Swing Cardi
  
• Knit Women’s Eloise Eyelet Cardi
  

[Pictured: Crochet Afternoon Breeze Shawl]

Learn more about designer Lily Chin and Kristen Griffin-Grimes‘ book French Girl Knits Accessories.

Then on Stash This: Ideas for Your Crafting Life, we focus on no-knit/crochet craft projects from jewelry to home decor. Patterns discussed include:

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• Three Ring Necklace
  
• Wheel Necklace
  
• Cascading Strands Necklace
  
• Finger Crochet Necklace
  
• Celtic Interlace Knot Medallion Necklace
  
• Wrapped, Braided Necklaces
  
• Soft Blue Pom-Pom Rug
  
• Braided Oval Rug
  
• Glittery Picture Frame
  

Join us in two weeks when we talk about favorite projects for babies and children. What are your must-make projects for kids? Leave a message on the blog or email us at yarncraft [at] lionbrand [dot] com! You can also call in and leave a message at 774-452-YARN–that’s 774-452-9276. 

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Theme music is “Boy with a Coin” by Iron and Wine, from the PodSafe Music Network.

00:10 Intro & welcome

01:06 What’s on Zontee & Michelle’s hooks & needles

05:20 15 patterns for spring

17:24 Stash This: Ideas for Your Crafting Life Intro

26:20 Thanks to our listeners