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Crochet Outfit Ideas, DIY Crafts, Knitting and Sewing Projects

Get inspired with crochet outfit ideas for tops, sweaters, cardigans, dresses and hats, plus DIY, knitting, sewing and jewelry projects from maker and fashion stylist Karen Roark.

Crochet Tops Crochet Sweaters Crochet Cardigans Crochet Dresses Crochet Hats and Beanies Crochet Scarves Granny Square Crochet Sewing

Crochet Tops

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Karen Roark, founder of I Always Pick the Thimble

Meet the founder

Karen Roark, founder of I Always Pick the Thimble

Karen started I Always Pick the Thimble in 2013. She learned to sew at five, went on to crochet, knitting and jewelry making, practiced interior architecture for 12 years and ran an arts and crafts store in Kansas City. Today she writes and edits the blog as a maker, fashion stylist and designer.

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Crochet Sweaters

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Crochet Hats and Beanies

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Crochet Cardigans

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Crochet Scarves

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Crochet Dresses

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Crochet Shawls

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Granny Square Crochet

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Crochet Skirts

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Crochet Headbands

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Crochet Vests

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Crochet Ponchos

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More DIY, Knitting and Sewing Projects

Craft projects, knitting and sewing ideas and jewelry making from the I Always Pick the Thimble archive.

Crochet

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Knit

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Sewing

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DIY

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Crafts

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Jewelry

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