Popular writer/illustrator/knitter Franklin Habit joins us for his monthly column combining humor with the unique point of view only a yarncrafter possesses. 

When I lived in Boston I held among my acquaintances a heavily starched woman who, in the best New England fashion, lived for eighty-six years without ever once moving her upper lip or her eyebrows. She didn't need to. Surprise and enthusiasm had been carefully bred out of her in childhood, so the entire universe elicited nothing more than an occasional sigh to indicate that she had not yet quite died of boredom.

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Discover the latest book from crochet and knitwear designer Mary Beth Temple, featuring stylish designs in plus sizes. To celebrate the release of Curvy Girl Crochet, we're featuring a cabled poncho pattern from the book!

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Treat yourself or someone you love to luscious 100% baby alpaca! One of the softest yarns in our exclusive LB Collection--fine fibers at affordable prices--can be yours for an even better price! Save 25% off when you buy the kit for this project.

Make this stylish, soft, and warm shrug as a gift or for your own wardrobe! With classic cables and double seed stitch, it comes in three sizes: S/M, L, 1X/2X.

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