Cluster Panels Crochet Blanket Constructed out of dc and simple shell stitches, from super bulky Bernat Blanket yarn, this project will fly off your hook. This is the Bernat Clusters Crochet Blanket. It takes six balls to finish this large, thick blanket. The entire project is outlined in a one-page free pattern, from Yarnspirations, with...
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Crochet Restful Shades Pillow Pattern
Crochet Restful Shades Pillow This would make a stunning accent piece in any room, The Crochet Restful Shades Pillow along with the Cozy Sheepskin would make your room feel so warm. Designed by Heather Lodinsky, using two different strands of Red Heart Hygge, it gives this pillow a fun look, and is super easy with...
How To Knit Graphic Fair Isle Toque + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD GRAPHIC KNIT FREE PATTERN The Graphic Knit Fair Isle Toque is a really beautiful example of colour work. I did an alteration for the colouring in this hat. I used 1 braid of Olive Oil in Caron x Pantone yarn. I didn't use the lightest colour of that braid. I used black from a...
Thick Conversation Crochet Blanket
Inspired by the More Conversation Crochet Shawl. The simple 4-row repeat makes this thick crochet blanket fast to crochet. The flow of the two different colours of the Bernat Blanket Perfect Phasing yarn makes the transitions flow wickedly across this blanket. This is the Conversation Crochet Blanket. More About Yarn Flow The two colours are...
Tester's Delight Crochet Rectangle Framed Blanket + Tutorial
Rainy days and caregiver days when you want to keep busy. The crochet framed rectangle blanket pattern developed by Michael Sellick may be up for something to crochet. I have included the instructions to make this a square too! This is the Tester's Delight Crochet Blanket. Using Caron One Pound yarn, put the hook into...
Crochet Floral Chill Hat Pattern
Crochet Floral Chill Hat I love all things unique, and this Crochet Floral Chill Hat is no exception with the fun floral embellishment added, in any colour this hat is fun! Emily Berney designed this Crochet Floral Chill Hat using Patons Classic Wool Worsted as well as Patons Alpaca Blend. You could use similar colours...
Crochet Cozy Sheepskin Pattern
Crochet Cozy Sheepskin I am loving this Crochet Cozy Sheepskin as soon as I locate the Red Heart Hygge Fur I am making myself a me sized one. This super soft Crochet Cozy Sheepskin is classed as an easy project and it really is, you will be excited to add this beautiful accent piece to...
12 Gift Choices by Daisy Farm Crafts
Tiffany and Hannah from Daisy Farm Crafts is our next choice for gift giving 2021. They are Stitch Ambassadors of Yarnspirations, along with us. Speaking honestly, I don't know much about Daisy Farm Crafts but their work speaks volumes of their professionalism and attention to detail. I mean honestly, how can they get those studio-quality...
2017's Top 5 Crochet Accessory Patterns
2017's Top 5 Accessories Every year, there are patterns that emerge to be the most downloaded patterns. Yarnspirations has released its top 5 accessory patterns that have been downloaded this year. I love seeing how the trends change from year to year in accessory ideas and wearables. Mikey has tutorials for the top 2 on...
Crochet Princess Wand & Tiara Pattern
Crochet Princess Wand & Tiara Little ones love dressing up and feeling like a princess, whip up this Crochet Princess Wand & Tiara to add to their dress-up box. This easy project designed with Noreen Crone Findley using Caron Simply Soft Party. The Crochet Princess Tiara & Wand is a good little project to whip...
Skull Party Sticks & Pompoms Pattern
Crochet Skull Party Sticks & Pompoms Sugar skulls are so much fun and these Crochet Skull Party Sticks & Pompoms are no exception. Great for party decorations or make a skull on a stick by its self to use as a costume prop. These fun Crochet Skull Party Sticks & Pompoms are designed by Jessie...
My Favorite Crochet Stitch Sampler Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
It's your favourite time of the year, yep, the Stitch Along with our friends at Joann Fabrics and Crafts is back! Based on your interest, the designer has created another fun mystery that is intended to build your skills. It's A Stitch Sampler This one is like a stitch sampler. Each week, I am showing...
Crochet Underjacket False Sweater + Tutorial
Introducing the Crochet Cliffcrest Collar Cowl pattern. No, it's not a sweater under that jacket. It's a cowl that resembles a sweater. For those who like cowls but have the gap between the opening of the jacket and wearing the cowl is. Or maybe even a sweater that wraps around the neck and leaves an...
46 Crochet Patterns Celebrating America
Independence Day's almost here, and it's time to celebrate your pride in The United States of America. These projects show off your skills, as well as your patriotism. See lists below, and they are clickable links to the patterns. American Waves Blanket The Crochet American Waves Blanket is a lazy wave 1-row repeating blanket throughout....
Bernat Faded Bricks Phasing Blanket
The Crochet Faded Bricks Phasing Blanket uses the latest Bernat Blanket Perfect Phasing yarn. Easy pattern to do for repeating instructions. This yarn is also available through JOANN. There's a crochet diagram with the free pattern to follow. Follow the instructions in the notes to look at this incredible sample. The colour is called dark...
317 Revealed - 2023 Stitch Gift Guide
The design team at Yarnspirations focused heavily on Christmas for 2023. It's the biggest reveal of new patterns since I joined Yarnspirations so many years ago. There are 317 Free Patterns currently gathered all in one spot. Grab a cup of hot chocolate and decide what items tempt you the most. There are so many...
From The Middle - Grow Out From Center Blankets
From the middle crochet blankets, a crochet blanket will expand from the centre and go outward. A lot of Jeanne and I's patterns are from the middle concept. The from the middle could be circles, squares, rectangles or triangles. It's usually referred to patterns where the pattern can grow to infinity. Meaning: Blankets that are...
Yarn Citizen - What If...
What if wasted wool is no longer wasted? That was Laura Zander's thought as she toured Peru's fair trade mills. The 'tops' of the sheep get sorted and put into a remnants pile, and thousands of pounds of luxury wool can get wasted and even thrown out. Laura asked, "What can be done with this...
How To Crochet Open Flower Blanket Stitch Along + Tutorial
Coming this fall is the 8th Annual Fall Stitch Along with our friends at JOANN. Moogly and The Crochet Crowd are working together on crochet blankets. Introducing the Open Flower Crochet Throw (Mikey Version) Flower Burst Lapghan (Moogly Version) The month-long stitch-along will host Mikey for the first two weeks, and Tamara will host for...
Crochet Cute Forest Friends by Repeat Crafter Me
Sarah Zimmerman has done it again with another crochet pattern book called Crochet Cute Forest Friends. She expanded from her original book, Crochet Cute Critters, which sold over 100,000 copies. Sarah is the work behind Repeat Crafter Me. Sarah is a personal friend of mine. I have watched her over the years getting stronger as...
Knitter's Pride Winder
While at Jimmy Beans Wool for our crochet retreat, I treated myself to a Knitter's Pride Signature Mega Wool Winder. It can wind up to 450 grams = 15.8 oz balls. Red Heart Super Saver is 7 oz to put this in perspective for sizing. There are two versions from the natural birch wood but...
Crochet Snowflake Throw + Diagrams
This interlocked crochet snowflake throw, designed by Jessie Rayot, is skill-testing for crocheters looking for a challenge. It's a great festive or winter-feeling crochet throw, using Red Heart Super Saver yarn. Though the instructions were accurate, I found myself questioning myself on round 10 if I was following them correctly. I went ahead and did...
Giraffe Magic: 11 Crochet Delights
Crochet Giraffe Round-Up I love giraffes. Remember when April was pregnant and on live camera for months back in 2017? Giraffes are fascinating creatures. Daniel and I have a running joke about having two make-believe creatures in our lives. One is an Elephant and the other is a Giraffe. You may find one of us...
What's The Difference in Wool?
The Differences in Wool Have you been to a yarn shoppe and you look at the price of wool and your breath gets taken away with the price? You see an elevated price and think, "Is there gold mixed into it?" Look, I'm an everyday yarn user. I love sales. The cheaper the better and...
Crochet Advanced Projects
Crochet Advanced Projects These crochet projects are designed to challenge and use multiple skills at the same time. Usually, a lot of thought and concentration are required to complete this level. I love challenging myself by learning new stitches and techniques that I can carry on to other projects. Some projects are a bit much...
Crochet Intermediate Projects
Crochet Intermediate Projects Projects designed to challenge with some thought and usage of different skills within a project. Determined beginners have an opportunity to move to this level. I prefer the intermediate level as it's intended to keep me interested and engaged in the project. One step down from Advance so I am not pulling...
Tips To Being A Crochet Designer
Be A Crochet Designer eBook I've created an 18-page starter free booklet for new crochet designers who wish to learn more about becoming crochet designers. Crocheters ask me how they can start designing? The truth is, anyone can design if they have the desire and perseverance to work through the steps. DOWNLOAD THIS EBOOK Realistically,...
Calculating Swaps: Yarn Yardage Tool
How Much Yarn Will You Need? Many crocheters substitute yarns all the time but are unsure how to calculate it. For this calculator, you need to know the following to enter into the spots: On the pattern How many balls of yarn does it require? Separate by colour if you have multiple colours and do...
Crochet Beginner Level Projects
Crochet Beginner Projects These projects are intended for new crocheters or experienced crocheters who are looking for a basic level of crocheting. Easy projects to learn but also easy enough to turn on the TV and hook away. Other Crochet Levels Crochet Easy Level Crochet Intermediate Level Crochet Advanced Level Beginner Level Projects [the_grid name="Beginner...
Yards In Yarn Ball Calculator
How Many Yards Are Left On Your Yarn Ball? You have yarn left over from a previous project but you really don't know how much yarn is left. The project states how many yards you need but are you concerned you won't have enough? Use the yarn yardage calculator below to tell you how many...
Want to be A Crochet Designer
Want to be A Crochet Designer? Are you thinking about about being a crochet designer? What does it take to design or how do you get that status of being a crochet designer? Being a Crochet Designer takes skills, not only for implementation of how to create a pattern but it also takes skills on...
Crochet Chevron Afghan Downloadable Afghan Sizes
Crochet Chevron Afghan Downloadable Afghan Sizes Chevron afghans can be hard to calculate the multiples and adjust to sizing. I have figured out the math for you to download. Sheet 1 is the Single Crochet Version. It matches the Crochet Baby Zig Zag Chevron Blanket. You can download the free sheet by clicking the picture...
21 Most Referred to Pattern Library Websites
21 Most Referred to Pattern Websites Finding that right website where it ends up being your go-to is really dependent on your own personal style. For myself, through sponsorship, Yarnspirations is my go-to website as I can teach from the catalogue and the yarns are readily available in my region of the world. For you,...
How to Gauge with Crochet + Tutorial
Crochet Gauge Workshop What is gauging anyway and why is important? Gauging is the process to determine how to match exactly what is in a pattern to something you are making at home. Everyone in the world crocheters in their on style. Daniel is exceptionally tight in crochet and I am really loose. It's our...
Multiples Stitches for Starting Chain
How Many Chains Do You Need to Start a Chain with a Multiple? Many crocheters write us and ask us to figure out the starting chain counts where a multiple in a pattern exists. To help crocheters, I've developed a worksheet with the answers but also an exercise to test your skills to figure it...
10 Great Reasons to Crochet
10 Great Reasons to Crochet Crochet has many mental and physical health benefits. It can you do a lot of good if you feel your life is spiralling out of control. It can keep you balanced in exercising your mind and more. Here are my top 10 great reasons to crochet. 10 - Cheap Hobby...
Multiples of Crochet Pattern + Tutorial
How to Figure out the Multiples of a Crochet Pattern When people email us or leave message on the Facebook walls to ask about multiples, this are the steps we take behind the scenes to calculate the repeats in a pattern. We take the written instructions and convert it to a stitch diagram so we...
Jimmy Beans + Crochet Crowd Retreat 2024
Jimmy Beans & The Crochet Crowd will work together for another retreat in 2024. Location in Nevada close to Jimmy Beans Wool. Our first Annual Retreat was in 2023, with Jimmy Beans Wool as our coordinator and host for an incredible event in Incline Village, Lake Tahoe, Nevada. With twenty years of experience and personnel...
How To Crochet Granny Bag + Tutorial
The Crochet Modern Granny Boho Bag is a fun market tote that you can crochet in just a few hours. Caron Cotton Cakes make striping very easy, but you can use any cotton yarn and create your colour design. When you upload your project to The Crochet Crowd Stitch Social Group or Instagram, feel free...
Crochet Stripes And Checks Scarf Pattern
Crochet Stripes And Checks Scarf Sometimes on those dreary cold days, we need a splash of something fun this Crochet Stripes And Checks Scarf is just what you need. Made with Caron Simply Soft, pick your favourite colours and whip up this easy Crochet Stripes And Check Scarf the yarn is so soft so with...