![Crochet Notions](http://thecrochetproject.com/cdn/shop/articles/PXL_20210502_101851301.jpg?v=1620394299&width=2688)
What are crochet notions and what do you need?
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Starting at the what!? Making a hat is easier when you know which different parts the pattern is referring to. This handy guide breaks it down for you.
![Anatomy of a Sock](http://thecrochetproject.com/cdn/shop/articles/IMG_8717.jpg?v=1616602971&width=1000)
Confused before you even begin? This handy guide to the way that patterns talk about parts of a sock breaks down the jargon.
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Confused before you even begin? This handy guide to the way that patterns talk about parts of a sweater breaks down the jargon.
![Blocking](http://thecrochetproject.com/cdn/shop/articles/2019-04-09_14.23.27.jpg?v=1615198851&width=2736)
Learn why, when and how to block your knitting and crochet for a truly professional finish.
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Keeping your yarn from tangling when working with multiple colours
Avoid the tangles and work with multiple colours like a pro.