
Ahh, the square: the most basic and versatile of our geometric friends! Every pattern you receive today is made from squares. Accessories, cozies, and dishcloths prove... it's hip to be square!
Learn or teach someone else to knit or crochet with these great patterns! Each includes diagrams and instructions, so those new to the art will have help every step of the way.
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Learn to make a square in garter stitch and you've learned the basis for so many other objects.

- Casting on
- Knit stitch
- Casting off
- Weaving in ends
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Learn how to carry colors up the side of you work so you can create funky stripes. |

Make five Basic Dishcloths and four Basic Striped Dishcloths - then learn how to seam them together into a fantastic color-blocked scarf! |

- Casting on
- Knit stitch
- Changing colors
- Casting off
- Weaving in ends
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- Casting on
- Knit stitch
- Changing colors
- Casting off
- Weaving in ends
- Flat seam
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Once you know how to make the Basic Dishcloth, learn how to seam! |

Use seaming in specific places for specific uses - in this case, a tea cozy! |

- Casting on
- Knit stitch
- Casting off
- Weaving in ends
- Flat seam
- Blanket stitch
- Assembly diagram included
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- Casting on
- Flat seam
- Knit stitch
- Casting off
- Weaving in ends
- Flat seam
- Running stitch
- Creating three-dimensional shapes
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Learn the basic single crochet stitch and make dishcloths with these handy diagrams!

- Slip knot
- Chain stitch
- Single crochet
- Fastening off
- Weaving in ends
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Changing shades becomes easy once you learn how to join colors together and weave in ends! |

Seam two sides of a dishcloth together for a thick, durable potholder! |

- Slip knot
- Chain stitch
- Single crochet
- Joining colors
- Fastening off
- Weaving in ends
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- Slip knot
- Chain stitch
- Single crochet
- Fastening off
- Weaving in ends
- Securing double thickness
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The simple addition of a button and loop turns the Basic Dishcloth into an ingenious spa-themed gift! |

Two dishcloths seamed on the edges makes an easily-adaptable french press cozy! |

- Slip knot
- Chain stitch
- Single crochet
- Button loop
- Fastening off
- Weaving in ends
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- Slip knot
- Chain stitch
- Single crochet
- Joining colors
- Fastening off
- Weaving in ends
- Seaming sides
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Lily Sugar'n Cream is available year round for your home decor projects, kitchen items, gifts, or anything else you can imagine making with your hooks and needles. |

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Keep stitching!
- The Lily® Sugar'n Cream® Design Team