The new Life in Plastic Series has lifesize and doll-size matching projects. This is the crochet flower tote bag. The lifesize is a generous size and durable using Red Heart Super Saver yarn. In my sample, I didn't complete the stitch right and noticed about one-quarter the way through the project and decided to keep...
Archives for 2023
How to Crochet Beginners Hexagon Cardigan + Tutorial
Crochet Hexi Cardigans are strongly trending in style for 2023 and 2024. Sized XL to 5 XL. It's the strategic folding of a hexagon. The hexagon isn't a flat version of a hexagon. You will notice it will ruffle and see this happening in the extensive beginner instructions. The ruffling is intentional to create the...
Crochet Puffy Flower Fun Day Blanket Stitch Along + Tutorial
The Crochet Puffy Flower Fun Day Blanket is a stitch along with our friends at JOANN. Its original thought was to learn gauging by using modern blooms as a feature. The finished blanket is approximately 50" x 58" without the pom-pom bobble trim. In this stitch along you can expect to learn the following over...
Crochet Pin Stripes Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Pine Stripes Blanket Easy to follow pattern involving the Crochet Pin Stripes Blanket. This blanket is simplistic single crochet and double crochet alternate between each other to give the easy texture you see in this blanket. The main colour is 10 rows, the pinstripes are 2 rows. You simply go back and forth until...
25 Most Loved Projects
25 Most Loved Yarn Projects Yarnspirations on Ravelry has almost 3900 patterns to enjoy. 25 of them are the most loved spanning from crochet to knitting alike. You can see an overall perspective of the land of what people are finding interesting or wanting to do. For me, I am truly surprised about my favourite...
All New Blanket Club 2024
Hey there, fabulous fiber enthusiasts! 🌟 Get ready to dive into a world of vibrant hues and cozy crochet adventures with the Jimmy Beans Wool Crochet Blanket Club! 🧶✨ Introducing the first dazzling option: Behold the Berroco Comfort - Playful Version! 🌈💖 Immerse yourself in a symphony of colors crafted from superfine acrylic and super-fine...
Christmas Sniffle Station + Tutorials
The Crochet Sniffle Stations will be the final community celebration before the big boy comes flying down the Chimney. Designed by Michelle Moore, from Nova Scotia. The sniffle stations have a concealed box of tissues inside the cover that comes out below the nose of the character. The gold pot can hold candy canes and/or...
Snow Days with Hot Chocolate Crochet Blanket Stitch Along + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD FREE STITCH ALONG No sign up required. There will not be a binging option for the tutorials. They will be each week on Tuesdays. Each Tuesday, Starting November 1st, the new section of the pattern will be out. This will be over 4 weeks, ending on Nov 22, 2022. A common request from several...
Stitch, Stop & Roll Crochet Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Stitch, Stop & Roll Afghan Learn how to do my Stitch Stop & Roll Crochet Afghan. It's vibrant and filled with textures and techniques to enhance a crocheter's skills while making an incredible afghan at the same time. The name comes from the fact of the raised roll that appears that is three dimensional. So...
Updated Corners Method for Modern Crochet Grannies
Oh, you won't believe the whimsical world of crochet until you dive into the Crochet Snowflake Throw! Picture this: Jessie Rayot, the crochet maestro, designed this masterpiece with corners so unique they'll make your granny squares do a happy dance. Now, hold your yarn, because these corners are like the rebels of the crochet universe...
2023 A Year in Reflection
As I reflect on another journey around the sun, I find myself grappling with a myriad of emotions that have coloured the past twelve months. This year has been, in a word, exhausting. It began with the weight of tough decisions, ones that carried the gravity of determining the longevity of my business. The landscape...
5 Top Crochet Patterns for 2017 in Home Decor
2017 Top 5 Home Decor The most popular decor of 2017 for the crocheters were the following patterns! My favourite is the Color Pop Bowls! I know, I know... supposed to love them all. The cactus are cute for my office desk at work. I can't kill it as it's yarn! You get distracted at...
Maker's Keep Magnetic Slap Bracelet
I was over in Amsterdam, and you must visit Stephen and Penelope while there. The luxury yarn shop is a magnificent colourful feature, and you may lose your marbles inside. On the counter were these small boxes which appeared to be an Apple Watch system. It's just a magnetic slap bracelet to hold my tapestry...
How to 15" Crochet Thread Doily + Tutorial
Crochet a thread doily with the Study of Rage Crochet Doily. This consists of 36 rounds and with thread, will make a 15" diameter doily. Juliana Meilton crocheted this version to see how a large-size lapghan blanket will turn into a doily. The name of this series was generated through the raw emotion of being...
Best 2023 Crochet and Knit Garments
What an incredible year for yarn enthusiasts! Let's applaud Yarnspirations for curating the crème de la crème of crochet and knitting patterns in their Best Garments of 2023 roundup! A standing ovation for the crafting community whose creativity knows no bounds! From the tiniest stitches to the grandest designs, you've made your mark on the...
Fuzzy Like a Peach Colour
In the realm of colour, Pantone has just revealed Peach Fuzz as the colour of the year for 2024, setting the tone for trends in fashion, design, and various industries. As someone who has seen the ebb and flow of these colour choices over the years, you can't help but raise an eyebrow at times...
Mobile Craft Room for Walkers
Discover the game-changing Lemon Wood Mini Yarn Minder, a brilliant innovation I stumbled upon at Jimmy Beans Wool recently! At first glance, I marvelled at its clever design, but the real "aha" moment hit me when I pondered, "Where could I possibly use this?" Enter Trish, my ingenious friend who has taken this nifty contraption...
5 Top Crochet Projects for Kids
2017 Top 5 Kids Every year, there are patterns that emerge to be the most downloaded patterns. Yarnspirations has released its top 5 kid patterns that have been downloaded this year. These are super cute crochet and knit ideas that will surely inspire you. Snowy Owl Crochet Hat Big Kid Cozy Crochet Hoodie Head in...
5 Crochet Textured Patterns
5 Textured Designs by Jeanne I've only started designing a couple years ago, but I have found that I truly love adding texture whenever I can. I enjoy a pattern that is repetitive, but not so much that I get bored and want to put it down too quickly. Adding textured stitches seem to break...
Crochet Holiday Stocking Pattern
Crochet Holiday Stocking Make these festive Crochet Holiday Stocking in any combination of Red Heart Super Saver that you like, Working in back loop only this stocking is super easy to work up and won't take long. Make the Crochet Holiday Stocking in your child's favourite colours personalise it by stitching their name on it,...
Holiday Striped Christmas Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet this Amazing Christmas Afghan This afghan is deceptively amazing. WHY? The border in this afghan is what kicks this afghan over the top. This striping effect Christmas themed afghan is easy to crochet and creates a unique look for the holidays. Initially, I was thinking that the striping effect was nice when doing my...
Crochet Chevron Throw Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Chevron Throw is an easy 1 line repeat throughout. The only thing that really is done is the colour changing to give it the festive look. For those who struggle with a wave or zig-zag patterns, this one is super easy and you may understand the concept more and more to move up...
How to Crochet Worsted Study of Rage Blanket
In an outcry, people wanted the original prototype to be bigger using Medium #4 Ply Weight yarn, but I was ignoring the requests at first the number of people wanting it forced me back to the drawing board with the blanket. This is the Crochet Study of Rage Worsted Blanket. I ripped apart the original...
How To Crochet Sweet Baby Blanket + Tutorial
My project today, Sweet Baby Blanket Pattern, is a fun square crocheted from the middle and is so lovely and pretty in pink. If it looks familiar, that is because it is a square version of my Christmas Trimmings Afghan! I started this one, but when Michael challenged me with a holiday-themed idea, I knew...
How To Crochet Gingerbread Afghan or Tree Skirt + Tutorial
The Crochet Gingerbread Afghan / Tree Skirt started off as a request from Yarnspirations to develop a Christmas Tree Skirt. Applying my own flare and wishes into a skirt I would want for myself. For me, I prefer a skirt without a slit and put it onto the stand first, then insert through the hole...
Crochet Home for Christmas Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Home for Christmas Afghan Developed in 2019 is the Crochet Home for Christmas Afghan by me, Mikey of The Crochet Crowd. Daniel and I were talking about how to incorporate a wreath onto an afghan. In 2018, I learned how to do crocodile scale stitching in our Crochet Flora Afghan, 7-month stitch-along series. More...
15 Christmas Vibe Crochet Patterns
As the days grew shorter and the ambient indoor lighting bathed the cozy living room in a warm glow as early as 3:30 pm, the traditional Christmas vibes enveloped the house. It was a time when the northern hemisphere embraced the magic of the season, and for one family, it was a time of cherished...
Crochet Woodland Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Woodland Afghan The Crochet Woodland Afghan is a design by me. While it's being presented as holiday-themed, it can be for any time of year. Its inspiration was the woods in the backyard of my home. Living in Nova Scotia, Canada, the forests are vast and are part of the fragrant air. Why Octagons...
Living the Luxe Life: My Shamelessly Braggable Haul!
Step into a world where craftsmanship meets lifestyle with the #dellaq Makers Canvas Backpack—a true carryall not just for your crafting but for every facet of your life. Inspired by the classic rucksack, this beauty is a sophisticated blend of style and practicality, promising a seamless integration into your daily adventures. Join me as I...
Crochet Snowman Basket Pattern
Crochet Snowman Basket I love having cute containers that have a function these super cute Crochet Snowman Basket have many uses while being festive, personally I would make them for each member of the family, making the scarf and hats in a different colour for each, and use them instead of a stocking, I hate...
Black Friday Yarn Magic!
Get ready for an explosion of colour, texture, and creativity this Black Friday! We've teamed up with The Crochet Crowd and Daisy Farm Crafts to bring you the most electrifying yarn kits to take your crochet game to a new level. It's not just a sale; it's a yarn extravaganza! Grab your hooks and dive...
Crochet Pet Stocking Patterns + Tutorial
For those of us who are pet lovers and have fur babies at home, our pets are our children too, so of course, they are in need of their own stocking too for the Holiday when the rest of the families get put out. Whether they are simply in need of a new one, or...
Evergreen Trees Mosaic Crochet Blanket + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD EVERGREEN FREE PATTERN The Crochet Evergreen Mosaic Blanket is stunning. We are seeing this type of design more these days. With crochet mosaic concept. The repeating steps are substantial as the trees interlock with each other. It has me weak in the knees to want to get out my hook to make my...
Blanket EZ Diamond Lattice Pattern + Tutorial
EZ Diamond Lattice Create this EZ Diamond Lattice Blanket. It's strategic with the crossing over of the loops to create this look. The pattern is downloadable and a tutorial is below to help you further. Tutorial More Bernat Alize Blanket EZ Ideas [the_grid name="Bernat Alize Blanket EZ"]
Crochet Mini Christmas Granny Sweater Ornament + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD MINI SWEATER FREE PATTERN The Crochet Granny Sweater Ornament is pretty sick, eh! So sweet it makes my teeth hurt. It's just about the size of a palm. It's strategic in how it is formed. The pattern comes with three colourway concepts, but I think you can have fun with your colour combinations on...
Stitch In Seasons: Stitch Along
As the year draws to a close, the crafting community eagerly anticipates the annual Stitch Along brought to us by Sarah of Repeat Crafter Me, in collaboration with our friends at Yarnspirations. This year, Sarah has woven the magic of two distinct designs into the Stitch in Season Stitch Along, offering a cozy blend of...
3 Crochet Christmas Patterns + Tutorial
From larger crochet patterns to easy-flowing patterns for home decor for Christmas. These two blankets and coasters are suggestions. The two blankets use Red Heart Super Saver as a great value choice yarn. The party coasters are Aunt Lydia's Thread. Crochet Christmas at Granny's House Easy following granny stitch concept is the Crochet Christmas at...
Crochet Modern Granny Scarf Pattern
Crochet Modern Granny Winter Scarf This Crochet Modern Granny Winter Scarf hooks up super quick and the pattern design is perfect for the long color changes of Caron Cakes yarn. I used regular Cakes, just a bit over one Cake. My winter scarf weighs 9.7 oz, so I think it would work out great with using...
Crochet Bow Tie Scarf Pattern
Crochet Word Charts Graph-ghans and picture crochet projects are a huge rage within the crochet world. There are a couple ways to do graph-ghans. Commonly the idea of drawing a picture over a chart and counting the number of squares is quite typical. But there is another form of accomplishing this that is much easier...
Recommended: Momma's Jam Pack Word Charts
Where is the best place to have pictures converted to crochet graphics and word charts? I constantly refer to Sara from Alaska, owner of Momma's J.A.M Pack. Sara has recently celebrated ten years of business of converting pictures to doable word charts. You can pick from one of her established patterns or ask her if...