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45 min Recycled Sari Ribbon Scarf

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Check out the one skein scarf that’s super easy and takes no time at all to make. Best of all it’s made from recycled silk sari remnants and is ...
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Make a tassel already!

Have you noticed that here at Darn Good Yarn we’ve become a little nuts about our sari ribbon. And oh the varieties! Check them out here!
Recycled Silk Sari Ribbon Tassel
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No Knit, No Crochet Free Recycled Silk Sari Ribbon Inside Scarf

When I’m on my way to yoga sometimes I like a little extra something for my outfit aside from my pants and shirt. I was staring at a pile of ...
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My Favorite Free Pattern Sites

OK, I admit it. I’m addicted to free patterns. I love printing them out and thinking oh I’m going to do this one and that one (and yes, one day ...
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I’m making a cute sweater

Do you know how diet people tell you that when you want to lose weight you should tell everyone around you so that you are held accountable? Well, I’m hoping ...
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Use that Recycled Silk Sari Ribbon!

I love giving presents and I really love wrapping them. When I was little, I remember sitting with my mom before Christmas and meticulously wrapping presents and creasing the edges. ...
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CROCHET: Colorful Silk Sari Ribbon Shawl

Debbie, a fellow Darn Good Yarny emailed me one day with some amazing pictures of a shawl she made for her daughter. She adapted a pattern posted here (don’t worry ...
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KNIT: 1/2 Ball Headband

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This cool headband is super easy to make and it ...
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KNIT: Free Basketweave Baby Blanket

I was recently contacted by Melissa who is associated with this website
She wanted to share an easy basketweave baby blanket pattern with you for free. She makes these blankets and ...
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