20. Our most HATED stitches (Part 1)

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20. Our most HATED stitches (Part 1)

FromCROCHET CONVERSATIONS with Inez & Mell

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Oct 17, 2021

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In this special 2-part episode, we talk about all the stitches we hate and break down all the horrible horrible reasons why.
Instagram: @crookedcrochetsg | Website: www.crookedcrochet.com | Email: crookedcrochetsg@gmail.com

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Oct 17, 2021

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20. Our most HATED stitches (Part 1)

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