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In the social network age, it’s easier than ever to take on new hobbies, thanks in part to online communities like Colorado-based Craftsy.com, which offers streamlined instructions on the web. To ...

If you’re itching to take up knitting or are stuck in a beadwork project, there’s help – and many classes – online. Options range from professionally videotaped courses to quick tutorials posted on ...