http://www.creativebug.com/ui/images/app_icon.png http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/flower-loom-basics-15-days-of-exploration Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0700 Twinkie Chan http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/creativebug-live-mindful-movement-for-makers-with-liza-laird Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0800 Liza Laird Liza Laird gently leads makers of all kinds through a calming meditation, soothing breathwork, and gentle stretching exercises. With her background as a writer, knitter, and yoga instructor, Liza understands how repetitive movements can impact your body. She shares a series of simple, friendly exercises that you can easily do from the comfort of your seat, helping you feel more balanced and revitalized. This video was originally recorded live January 17, 2026.

For more yoga for crafting bodies, check out Liza's other classes! ]]> http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/yoga-of-yarn-brioche-knit-meditation-mat Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0800 Liza Laird Learn to breathe into your stitches and approach each row with curiosity as author and yogi Liza Laird immerses you in the art of mindful knitting. This uniquely asymmetrical design blends lusciously squishy brioche with smooth garter stitches, resulting in a cozy mat with a mitered knit edge perfect for meditation or yoga practice. The pattern includes both a meditation mat size and full yoga mat size which can also be used as a chunky wrap scarf or small blanket. Practice knitting techniques like garter stitch, purling, brioche stitch with increases and decreases, and incorporating breathing techniques to enhance focus and relaxation.

Note: Liza makes a small sample size in class that is 8" x 6". The meditation mat size is about 25" x 29" and the yoga mat size is about 25" x 58". Work the yoga mat size by doing more rows. 

Check out Liza's other classes for more yoga and yarn!]]> http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/crochet-a-granny-square-cardigan Wed, 24 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0700 Twinkie Chan The granny square sweater is a staple of the crochet world. It’s iconic, it gives the coziest vibes, and it’s approachable for all levels of crocheters. Once you know how to crochet granny squares, turning them into a cardigan is a snap. In this class, crochet designer and author Twinkie Chan teaches you how to crochet a comfy, oversized granny square cardigan that feels like taking your favorite blanket with you everywhere you go. Begin by learning the basic granny square, which is made of double crochet stitches and chains. Then you'll learn two different ways to invisibly connect your squares - the "Join As You Go" method and the mattress stitch – and how to assemble panels of squares into a cardigan. You’ll finish with ribbing on the cuffs and hem. Twinkie designed this cardigan to be long, loose, and slouchy, but the pattern and process are so versatile that you can easily make your cardigan shorter or smaller. You can leave the sleeves free and uncuffed, and you can even swap in any kind of crocheted square that you like.]]> http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/finger-knitting-1 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0700 Faith Hale http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/how-to-wind-a-center-pull-ball-of-yarn Wed, 11 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0700 Twinkie Chan Crochet designer and author Twinkie Chan shows you two easy ways to turn a hank of yarn into a center-pull ball. While most yarns from big craft stores come in skeins—ready to use with a convenient yarn tail—many yarns from local shops are sold in hanks. A hank is a large loop of yarn twisted into itself, and if you try to work directly from it, you'll quickly end up with a tangled mess. That’s why learning to wind your own center-pull ball is a must. Twinkie walks you through the process with and without a yarn swift and ball winder, so you're covered either way.]]> http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/invisible-yarn-joins-for-knit-and-crochet Wed, 11 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0700 Twinkie Chan
On our blog: you can also use invisible yarn joins to make magic yarn balls.]]> http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/movement-for-makers Wed, 28 May 2025 00:00:00 -0700 Liza Laird http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/hand-darning-techniques Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0800 Heidi Parkes http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/crochet-edges-for-garments Tue, 25 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0700 Cal Patch http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/amigurumi-techniques-stuffing-101 Sun, 29 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0800 Vincent Green-Hite http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/amigurumi-techniques-finish-off-a-3d-project Sun, 29 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0800 Vincent Green-Hite http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/amigurumi-techniques-change-colors-in-the-round Sun, 29 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0800 Vincent Green-Hite http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/learn-knit-stitches-for-crochet Wed, 23 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0800 Tian Connaughton http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/crochet-sampler-a-daily-practice Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0700 Twinkie Chan
NOTE: Days 2 - 5 have are repeated as modified videos to demonstrate the foundational stitches for left hand dominant viewers]]> http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/glue-102-working-with-fibers Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0700 Twinkie Chan http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/crochet-the-strawberry-stitch-1-16-20 Tue, 21 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0800 CBTV Live Twinkie Chan shows you how to crochet the strawberry stitch, perfect for creating fun 9" x 7" rectangles for Warm Up America. Find the pattern below. This video originally appeared live on January 16, 2020. 

Abbreviations:
sc4tog – single crochet 4 stitches together – insert hook into next st, YO, pull through 1 loop, [insert hook into next st, YO, pull through 1 loop] 3 times, YO and pull through all loops on hook

pc – popcorn stitch – work 5 dc into next st, take hook off loop, reinsert hook into 1st dc from front to back, then put dropped loop back on hook and pull through one loop, making sure the popcorn pops out toward you

Gauge: Using worsted weight yarn and H hook, or whatever size hook needed to obtain gauge, 16 sc x 18 rows = 4" x 4"

Pattern for 9" x 7" rectangle:
With White, ch 32.

Row 1: Sk 1st ch from hook, sc evenly across. – 31 sts

Row 2: Ch 2, turn. [3 dc, drop White and carry it along, join Red, pc, drop Red, carry it along, join Green, sc4tog, ch 1, drop Green, carry it along, pick up White] 7 times. Break off Red and Green. With White, 3 dc. – 31 sts (The pc, sc4tog, and ch1 all count as 1 stitch in the stitch count)

Row 3: Ch 1, turn. Work 1 sc in every dc. When you get to a strawberry, it will look like there are 3 sts to work in: the ch 1, the top of the sc4tog, and the 1st dc of your popcorn stitch, which appears as the only red st on my piece. Work 1 sc in that st, and then continue to work evenly in the dc sts.  – 31 sts

Row 4: Ch 2, turn. Dc, [drop White and carry it along, join Red, pc, drop Red, carry it along, join Green, sc4tog, ch 1, drop Green, carry it along, pick up White, 3 dc] 7 times, drop White and carry it along, join Red, pc, drop Red and break off, pick up Green, sc4tog, ch 1, drop Green, and break off, pick up White, dc in last st. – 31 sts

Row 5: Ch 2, turn. Sc evenly across. – 31 sts

Continue to repeat Rows 3-6 until your project is 7 inches tall.

Break off and weave in all ends.
 ]]> http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/knitting-techniques-using-consistent-needles Wed, 27 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0800 Carla Scott http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/knitting-techniques-keeping-track-of-needle-size Wed, 27 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0800 Carla Scott http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/blocking-knits-101 Wed, 28 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0700 Faith Hale http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/diy-drop-spindle-7-17-18 Tue, 17 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0700 CBTV Live Faith shows how to make a top-whorl drop spindle using CDs and materials you can find at the hardware store. This video originally appeared live on July 17, 2018.]]> http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/planned-pooling-with-marly-bird-6-19-18 Tue, 19 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0700 CBTV Live Faith is joined by Marly Bird as she illuminates the thrilling visual effect of crochet planned pooling. Planned pooling is a technique used to intentionally work the colors of a variegated skein of yarn in pattern to make a specific design. The most common of these designs is a criss-cross or plaid/argyle type pattern. This video originally appeared live on June 19, 2018.]]> http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/casting-on-dpns-3-20-18 Tue, 20 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0700 CBTV Live Marly Bird from Red Heart Yarns stops by the studio to hang with Faith and demonstrate how to cast on and knit in the round with double pointed needles (DPN). This video originally appeared live on March 20, 2018.]]> http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/chic-sheep-yarn-with-marly-bird-11-7-17 Tue, 07 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0800 CBTV Live Marly Bird stopped by the studio to show Faith her new 100% merino washable yarn and a fun project from her new pattern line. This video originally appeared live on November 7, 2017.

Check out more of Marly's crochet and knitting classes and find the free Intarsia Knit Blanket pattern HERE]]> http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/weaving-in-ends-10-10-17 Tue, 10 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0700 CBTV Live Faith and Devlin on both garter and stockinette swatches. This is a recording of a Facebook Live event held on October 10, 2017.]]> http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/hand-dyed-yarn-7-18-1 Tue, 18 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0700 CBTV Live Faith demonstrates using natural yarn and acid dyes for a vibrant speckled effect. This video originally appeared live on July 18, 2017.]]> http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/make-plarn-for-earth-day-04-20-17 Thu, 20 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0700 CBTV Live Faith leads how to make yarn out of plastic grocery bags (PLastic yARN = plarn). This video originally appeared live on April 20, 2017. ]]> http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/i-cord-two-ways-2-16-17 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0800 CBTV Live Faith shows you how to knit a four stitch I-Cord using a Knitting Nancy and Double Pointed Needles. This video originally appeared live on February 16, 2017.

Find out more about entrelac knitting in Marly Bird's Entrelac Workshop: 3 Parts 3 Patterns.]]> http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/entrelac-workshop Wed, 08 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0800 Marly Bird http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/jumbo-pom-poms-1-26-17 Thu, 26 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0800 CBTV Live Liana and learn how to make super-sized pom poms with Michelle Muska of Simplicity. This video originally appeared live on January 26, 2017.]]> http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/double-knitting-workshop Thu, 26 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0800 Edie Eckman http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/adding-duplicate-stitch-to-knits Tue, 22 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0800 Marly Bird http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/picking-up-stitches-along-a-curved-edge Thu, 16 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0700 Edie Eckman http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/intarsia-knitting-1 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0700 Edie Eckman  ]]> http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/how-to-crochet-part-1 Mon, 18 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0800 Carla Scott  ]]> http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/how-to-knit-part-1 Thu, 07 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0800 Carla Scott Knit Simple and Vogue Knitting magazines. Carla will teach all of the essential skills a beginner needs to know, from casting on to binding off and troubleshooting mistakes. Best of all, you’ll learn how to read knitting patterns, so you can take the information you’ve learned here and try it out on any beginner’s project you please. Everything included in this information-packed class is used by the Craft Yarn Council to educate new knitters, providing a perfect foundation for anyone who wants to learn how to knit, or simply needs a refresher.]]> http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/cabled-crochet Mon, 14 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0800 Marly Bird http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/fixing-knitting-mistakes Mon, 23 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0800 Debbie Stoller http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/provisional-cast-on-with-a-crochet-hook Mon, 16 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0800 Wendy Bernard  them back on your needles later. Wendy demonstrates how do a provisional cast on using a crochet chain as a base. She shows which side of the chain to knit into, how to unzip the chain in order to reveal the live stitches, and how to load the live stitches onto the needle and work in the opposite direction.]]> http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/bead-crochet Mon, 02 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0800 Marly Bird