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Get ready for wedding season with pattern recommendations from YarnCraft! Zontee and Michelle highlight projects for the bridal party from boutonnieres to shawls, decor ideas, gift patterns, and more.

Patterns discussed include:

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• Crochet Bridal Shrug
  
• Crochet Bridal Shawl
  
• Crochet Bridal Clutch
  
• Knit Shimmer-By-Night Bag
  
• Knit Safran Shrug
  
• Crochet Opera Sleeves
  
• Crochet Champagne Glass Covers
  
• Crafted Champagne Glass Tassels
  
• Knit & crochet sachets
  
• Crochet Afghan Squared
  
• Knit Erin Afghan
  

Some ideas for knit & crochet flowers include:

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• Crochet Orchid
  
• Knit Rose
  
• Crochet Rolled Rose and Rosebud
  
• Knit Petunia
  
• Crochet Lily of the Valley
  
• Knit Clove Carnation
  

We also hear from three brides-to-be at Lion Brand as well as listeners, who share their own ideas for incorporating yarncrafts into their weddings.

Then on Stash This: Ideas for Your Crafting Life, we talk about spring garments for women and men. Hear about the silhouettes, pattern designers, and yarns that we love for this season.

Designers mentioned include Ann Budd, Dora Ohrenstein, Melissa Leapman, Josh Bennett, Robyn Chachula, Bruce Weinstein, Drew Emborsky (the Crochet Dude), Lily Chin, Doris Chan, and Amy Herzog!

Yarns discussed include LB Collection® Cotton Bamboo, Cotton-Ease®, Recycled Cotton, Martha Stewart Craftsâ„¢ Cotton Hemp (currently on sale!), Kitchen Cotton, Vanna’s Glamour®, and Vanna’s Sequins.

Join us in two weeks when we talk about the life of patterns–how to read them and how to write them. Do you have questions about patterns that you’re dying to ask? Share it with us! 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.

00:11 Intro & welcome

01:12 What’s on Zontee & Michelle’s hooks & needles

03:16 Wedding ideas

18:03 Interviews with our brides

21:33 Stash This: Ideas for Your Crafting Life

33:47 Thanks to our listeners