Introducing my Crochet Fluffy Unicorn Afghan featuring the brand new yarn line called Bernat Blanket Brights. This is a 6 point star afghan that took me seriously 9 hours to crochet. Due to the thickness of the yarn, these types of afghans crochet extremely quickly. I used the colours of the rainbow to inspire me....
Archives for 2021
Tunisian Knit Stitch Dishcloth + Tutorial
Tunisian Knit Stitch Dishcloth Learn to do the Tunisian Knit Stitch and do this simple dishcloth as your testing sample. You can use the Simple Stitch Dish Cloth instructions but substitute the stitches to the Tunisian Knit Stitch. I cannot emphasize how much I love this stitch. This stitch is brilliant and makes me look...
Crochet Easy Blocks Velvet Blanket + Tutorial
The Crochet Easy Blocks Velvet Blanket and a 4 row repeat once you get going with a simple border. There is a crochet diagram to assist you in following through with each of the rows. It partially resembles a modern granny stitch with a slight variation for visual interest. The advantage of this pattern is...
Cozy Crochet Ribbed Hood with Drawstring + Tutorial
The Crochet Cozy Ribbed Hood with built on cowl is a very easy pattern to crochet. Red Heart Super Saver Brushed in an easy level pattern. The cowl is crocheted first in a long flat panel that is closed to make a circle for the cowl. The hood is started on the side of the...
51 Best of 2021 Home Decor Patterns
The Crochet and Knit 51 Free Home Decor Patterns are now in for 2021. Based on the number of downloads and social interest. Several of the projects have matching free tutorials as well. You will see the selections in the link but below, I posted which patterns have the tutorials that go with them for...
Tunisian Simple Stitch Stripes Blanket + Tutorial
The Tunisian Simple Stripes Blanket is a colour play for though who love Tunisian. Red Heart Super Saver in self-striping and solids. Once the first five rows are complete, the pattern has a repeating of 12 rows in all. For 6 rows, it's using just 1 strand of the Super Saver O'Go in self-striping format...
How To Crochet Baby Squared Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Baby Squared Blanket The Crochet Baby Squared Blanket is a different variation of the Modern Granny Squares that are so popular. The baby blankets have a combination of 2 rounds of being a straight granny square concept and then the next round is the sc, ch 3, sc jumps. It really does a terrific...
Broomstick Lace Crochet Stitch
Broomstick Lace Stitch Yes... You really do use a Broomstick or something like a huge dowel or knitting needle to master this stitch. It's a bit cumbersome at first but once you get your own style and flow, it gets much easier. Best of all, because the lacy part is such tall, making this goes...
Wave Step Stitch
Wave Step Stitch This Wave Step Stitch is a bit tricky to master in the very beginning but comes easier as you start to identify the stitches and recognize how the pattern comes together. This creates a horizontal wave across your work in a stepping up and stepping down visual appearance. It's pretty neat if...
Crochet Hugs & Kisses Shawl Pattern
Crochet Hugs & Kisses Shawl My friends at The Crochet Crowd Stitch Social have challenged and inspired me to crochet more and more Hugs & Kisses designs. It's my pleasure to introduce you to my latest design, the Crochet Hugs & Kisses Shawl. This is one of the easier of the series so far to...
Crochet Cute Baby Booties + Tutorial
Baby Booties - 12 & 18 month sizes These tiny baby booties have a strap on them to prevent a baby from kicking them off while wearing them. They come in two sizes, 12 months or 18 months. The pattern has both. In reviewing the written pattern, it's really not a complicated pattern. I would...
Crocodile Stitch With Free Pattern + Tutorial
Crocodile Stitch Learn how to do the Crocodile Stitch. This stitch is really popular and creates a thick project. Yes, it's a yarn pig... I won't deny that! Ensure you plan ahead to check to make sure you have enough yarn on hand for the project you want to do. Download the written instructions to...
Learn How To Crochet with Sassy Fabrics + Tutorial
New to Red Heart Boutique this year is Sassy Fabrics. You will find this new line to be really fabulous in colour blending and fashionable blending. For me, the pink polka dot version of this is really fun and vibrant. Instead of using yarn to make a scarf, you can use this fabric yarn instead....
51 Mega Free Crochet Slipper Round-Up
Finding the right crochet slippers for your personality may be a challenge. From slipper socks to traditional slippers and novelty. A little something for everyone. I did personally struggle to find slippers for men over the size 11 but I think changing the hook size to be bigger will lend itself to that need as...
How To Crochet Star Stitch + Tutorial
Learn the Star Stitch This star stitch is very intimidating to look at in pattern books because it does require you to envision where the stitches are to go. Truth is, once you get it... Batta Boom Batta Bing. To Make Different Sizes Multiple of 2 sts + 1. Remember the + number at the...
Crochet 6-Day Star Holiday Tree Skirt Pattern
Betty McKnit presents the 6-Day Star Holiday Tree Skirt featuring her signature stitch lineup originally from her 6-Day Kid Blanket from many years ago. You can find Betty McKnit on her own YouTube Channel to help guide your creativity even further. Spruce up your holiday decor with Betty's concept for your Christmas Tree. The border...
Free Learn to Crochet Ebook by Mikey
Quickly Learn to Crochet eBook Learning to Crochet would have been a lot easier when I was fourteen if I would had someone actually 'show me' the techniques instead of just reading patterns and seeing diagrams. My mom was great with teaching me double crochet but that was the limit of her skills. I believe...
How to Crochet Corner to Corner Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Corner to Corner Afghan Project Corner to Corner Afghans is really popular right now. They are easy to follow and create. What appeals to everyone is the speed at which they can be done. You start off at one point and work diagonally across. When you get to the halfway point and want to start...
Learn How To Filet Crochet
Inspire, Learn & Try It Yourself Filet crochet isn't as hard as it may look. The diagrams are actually really easy to follow along with as well. The trick is to keep yourself organized by highlighting the steps as you go to ensure you know where you are on the pattern. I have made a...
Crochet Family Socks Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Family Socks pattern has sizes for most of the family. Sizes include 2/4 years old, 6/8 years old and then in ladies ⅚, ⅞ and men's 10/11. Conversions in Finished Foot Length Child 2/4 yrs 6" [15 cm] Child 6/8 yrs 7½" [19 cm] Lady’s Size ⅚ 9½" [24 cm] Lady’s Size ⅞...
Mikey and Diva Dan's Knit Sweaters
Mikey and Diva Dan own a couple of really heavy wool sweaters. No, we didn't knit them. People are inquiring about them and I can share some details. We felt good about purchasing them as they are Canadian-made in Newfoundland. Made by Winterhouses in Stephenville, Newfoundland and purchase in Rustico Bay, Prince Edward Island at...
Crochet 101
New to Crochet, Let's Get Started We have a list of common questions and where to get started with crochet. We also get a lot of common questions about measurements and standards of crochet. Absolute Beginners Workshop for Crochet Sizing and Measurements What Are The Crochet Hook Sizes and Conversions? What Are Typical Blanket/Afghan Sizes?...
Crochet Simple Granny Square
Learn The Basics of a Granny Square Learn how to make Granny Squares. Granny squares are the most desired and sought after pattern. Granny squares are typically timeless with the exception of colour trends in current times. Usually, most new crocheters feel a sense of accomplishment when they have finally mastered a granny square. Pattern...
9 Crochet Stitch Marker Implements
9 Crochet Stitch Marker Ideas Do you use stitch markers when you crochet? I actually do quite a bit. When I'm working in the round, I like to mark my beginning stitch. I also find them quite handy to keep track of corners, edges or really long chains. I have to admit, I have a...
Crochet Kaleidoscope Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Kaleidoscope Blanket Create your own amazing afghan that is a fabulous stash buster. The Crochet Kaleidoscope Blanket is a great destasher. Mix and match your entire afghan with a neutral border that connects the afghan together. We have the free pattern as well as a video tutorial to help you out. Designed by Katherine...
Extra Thick Crochet Blanket + Tutorial
The Crochet Extra Thick Blanket is known as the Easy Going Crochet Blanket. Super thick and really big hook! The yarn is so thick that it's pretty heavy. I would consider this a weighted blanket. I realized during preparations that we have seen this particular sample in a live show and was stunned by the...
Crochet Off The Shoulder Cowl + Tutorial
The Crochet Off The Shoulder Cowl is generous in size. Amazing stitch concept with easy repeating. To change the size of this pattern, the multiples are in sets of chain 4. The stitches naturally lean in one direction in one round and then lean in the other direction for the next round. Together, the flow...
12 Caron Simply Soft Color Cards by Diva Dan
Be Inspired by Color Our resident designer, Diva Dan aka Daniel Zondervan spent a week researching and producing 12 Color Cards for the Caron Simply Soft Yarn Line. More Colour Combinations 29 Yarn Color Combinations with Bernat Super Value 78 Color Combinations with Red Heart Super Saver Crochet Plaid Blanket + Tutorial Crochet Sky Watch...
7 Christmas Crochet DIY Stocking Patterns + Tutorials
Christmas Stockings The Crochet Christmas Handmade Stockings hung by the chimney with care. For me, for you and for our furbabies too. Two of these stockings I have adapted with some alterations. Like the Classic Stocking, I adapted to using Bernat POP!, the self-striping yarn with being able to use 1 ball of yarn to...
Crochet Corner To Corner Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Corner to Corner Afghan The brand new video tutorial was just released called the Corner to Corner Afghan. This pattern is by Red Heart and really quick and amazing. Without any further delay. See what all the fuss is about. Tutorial More C2C Pattern Ideas [the_grid name="C2C"]
3 New Mosaic Crochet Blanket Patterns + Tutorials
Yarnspirations rolled out 3 new Mosaic Crochet Blankets that make me squeal with delight! This blog has innuendo and may cause you to blink twice. I love the challenge of a mosaic. It's interlocking but not as hard as conventional interlocking that has me tapping my head and rubbing my belly. Honey, I cannot chew...
78 Red Heart Color Combo Free eBook
Color Combinations with Red Heart Super Saver Daniel has put together 78 colour combinations of Red Heart Super Saver. He themed up the colours to make colour cards for you to enjoy. We have another collection of Bernat Super Value colour combinations. Please enjoy our free eBook Below View and/or Download our Free Colour eBook...
Crochet Baby on the O'Go Blanket
Crochet Baby on the O'Go Blanket I would like to share my Baby on the O'Go Blanket with you. I was really inspired with the new line of yarn by Red Heart to create a quick and easy crochet project. This fun blanket has an easy to remember 5 round repeat. You could easily continue...
29 Yarn Color Mix Palettes by Diva Dan
Colour Combinations Daniel loves to put colours together. He has a true gift at it. He's an observer of trends and has a genuine passion for decorating. Using Bernat Super Value as the base colour options. You can see how the colours work together. See our Red Heart Collection of colour combinations. Crochet Pattern Ideas...
Crochet Step Stripes Thick Blanket
The Crochet Step Stripes Thick Blanket is a mitered approach using Bernat Blanket Yarn. The stripes are strategized with a modern geometric approach. It's also coloured in the fall approach that reminds me of harvest and Thanksgiving. The texture is achieved by using the half-double crochet at the horizontal bar. This may be the feature...
7 Crochet Dog Coat Patterns
Crochet Petacular Patterns for Dogs I'm not a dog owner I love them but I don't have one right now, I have a bunny, but if she needed a sweater I would be all over this to make her one. sometimes dogs get cold too especially if they are shorter-haired or an older pup, they...
Colorblock Crochet Ruana Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Colorblock Ruana is a really unique wrap that allows the Caron Colorblock concept to really showcase its features. It's done in two sections and the reduction of the half-panel creates one section on the front side to be offset and longer rectangles. Once you understand how this is done, the rest is history....
New Crocheter's Hat + Tutorial
The Crochet Absolute Beginners Hat is using Caron Colorama O'Go. The tutorial is for absolute beginners of never having crocheted before. I rarely film beginner level showcasing the absolute start of how to crochet from holding the hook, yarn and more. In the tutorial, we will do stitching exercises well before we actually start the...
Crochet Sparkle Texture Stitch Sampler Blanket + Tutorial
The Crochet Sparkle Texture Stitch Sampler Blanket is a sampler with several stitches to learn. In this stitch sampler you will learn the following stitches: Puff Stitch Clusters Waffle Stitch Half Double Crochet Horizontal Front and Back Bars Zigzag Bobble Stitch Diagonal Spikes Stitch Wicker Stitch Easy-to-follow fun blanket stitch sampler that will have eye-popping...
Crochet O'Go Lush Life Blanket + 2 More + Tutorials
The New O'Go Lush Life Crochet Blanket is a new pattern using the Bernat Blanket O'Go format. This pattern is bigger than the original. It's designed so that you can either let the Bernat Blanket O'Gos just play their own tune OR, you can decide to colour play it with intentional colour strategy. The pattern...