Crochet Ice Cream Rattle Pattern This cute Amigurumi Ice Cream Cone is actually a rattle. Inside the cone is one of those easter egg plastic thingies. It has rice inside the egg. The egg is taped shut. It's inserted into the cone prior to being stitched up. This cone is pretty simple generally. Mary Beth...
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19 Caron Cotton Cakes Crochet Patterns
19 Caron Cotton Cakes Crochet Patterns Caron Cotton Cakes are one of my favourite yarns at this time. With the blend of acrylic and cotton. It's beautiful enough for a tote bag but also lovely enough to wear. The self-striping of Caron Cotton Cakes is decadent. I love the feel of this yarn and the...
NEW YARN: Bernat Baby Blanket Frosting Yarn
Yarnspirations proudly presents Bernat Baby Blanket Frosting yarn. They are sized to match the rest of Bernat Blanket at 300g / 10.6 oz, 201 meters / 220 yards. The latest free pattern, Crochet Baby Ripple Blanket, showcases the look of this soft yarn. - - The yarn is speckled to match the texture appearance of...
Crochet Rainbow Baby Lovey Pattern
Crochet Rainbow Baby Lovey Pattern After I finished crocheting the Rainbow Baby Blanket, I had enough yarn left to hook up this mini version. I like to make this as gift sets so the baby has a smaller blankie that is light enough for them to hold and cuddle. Finished size - 16" square Rainbow...
22 Portable Knit and Crochet Projects
22 Portable Knit and Crochet Ideas Are you in a rush but don't want to take everything with you? Yarnspirations has put together a portable list of ideas that are portable to take with you. These are mostly granny type afghan projects where you just need to complete a few rounds. You can crochet and...
8 Decorative Crochet Wall Hanging Patterns
8 Decorative Crochet Wall Hanging Patterns Freshen up your bedroom, living room or even a dorm room with some fun new decorative crochet wall hanging pattern ideas. From pompom to fringe to fillets just the creative jump start you didn't know you were looking for, but happy you found. Looking for a great unique gift...
Crochet Dip Edge Solid Basket Pattern
Crochet Dip Edge Basket Using 2 strands of Bernat Blanket yarn, you can create a basket to hold your yarn, toys or other things. Easy to follow a free crochet pattern. This is the Crochet Dip Edge Basket. It's the flat base then ends up going up the side. The entire basket is single crochet...
Major Crafting YouTube Host Leaves A Hole in Our Hearts
The world is a bit quieter today is the passing of Melanie Ham, an inspirational wife, mother and to the millions of crafters whose lives were enriched by her presence. On YouTube, there are several hosts in the crafting world that become a name we recognize and trust. Melanie has reached 800,000 subscribers and clocked...
Crochet Art - Ugly or Fab?
For some crochet, art is a waste of yarn that could be used for charity. Crochet is an art form, like it or not. I was literally blown out of the water with the ugly and hostile comments when our team had crocheted the nutcrackers that were 10 feet tall. Months of work only to...
Crochet Mini Toddler Shark Snuggle Sack Pattern
Crochet Mini Toddler Shark Snuggle Sack Many people have requested a smaller version of the latest Fin-Tastic Shark Snuggle Sack by Yarnspirations.com. Jennie Renshaw of Missouri, USA saw a need and fulfilled a need by doing an adaptation of the Yarnspirations.com Shark for her 3 year old grandson, Chase. Jennie figured out how to make...
19 Life in Plastic Human and Doll Patterns
Many of us have Barbie as part of our upbringing. New crochet and knit patterns featuring human-size and doll-size patterns. To escape the real world and jump into a fantasy imagination world. Imagine different careers and lives the doll may have versus our reality. As a child growing up with an older sister, the Barbie...
Giant Chevron Crochet C2C Blanket + Tutorial
This is Crochet Corner to Corner Giant Chevron Blanket. The starting point is unique, and the chevron is filled in and finished as a solid blanket. You will complete two corners first as separate pieces. Once you have an even number of boxes across, you can do the chevron concept. I think many of you...
100 Break the Internet with Cute Patterns
The 100 Cute Break the Internet Patterns are a mix of stuffies and wearables for you and your fur babies too! Simple to complex. From hats, scarves, wraps, cowls, sweaters, amigurumi, booties, wall hangings and more. A fun fresh spring feels to many of them. Something more to do with your crochet hook and knitting...
6 Crochet Basket Madness Patterns
Crochet Basket Madness Patterns I have a bit of an obsession with baskets. I'm not entirely sure why it may be because I come from a long line of basket lovers. Whatever the cause I love them, I love putting things in them, and I like how it can make the illusion of a tidy...
Feel Better Friends
Feel Better Friends As you all know, we here at The Crochet Crowd believe it's important to give back and support charities. Recently, Mikey and I were chatting about different charities and ones we both really liked. One of those that ranks high on both of our lists is the organization called Feel Better Friends. ...
Crochet Flower Petal Cardigan Pattern
An Afternoon Project This super adorable baby sweater comes in 4 sizes. Pattern includes 6, 9, 12 & 18 months instructions. I have found the instructions super easy to follow without any difficulties. I think the hardest thing about this sweater is deciding the colours for this. The yarn is Anne Geddes by Red Heart...
51 Christmas Crochet Gift Patterns
Christmas Crochet Gift Ideas It's easy to buy something pre-made for Christmas but handmade can be very thoughtful and stitched with an appreciation of family and friends. I have put together a list for potential gift giving ideas. As Christmas gets closer, our time frames get tightened up and our projects tend to get smaller....
Crochet Peppermint Christmas Tree Skirt Pattern
Crochet Peppermint Pinwheel Christmas Tree Skirt Crocheters have requested this throw be a Christmas Tree Skirt. So to give that option, I am writing my pattern below. I don't have a picture yet to share and crocheters are working on it now. I will update the picture. More Christmas Ideas Crochet Button Christmas Tree Christmas...
Updated: 39 Yarn Shops in Nova Scotia
39 Yarn Shops of Nova Scotia Are you looking for all of the Yarn Shops in Nova Scotia while visiting? Finding fabulous yarn stores may be harder to locate as they may be tucked in tourist towns or off the beaten track in the cities. Updated June 30, 2023 with the latest information. Links, where...
Spring Study of Texture Ombre Blanket
DOWNLOAD FREE PATTERN It's a fresh renewal of colouring that reminds me of spring with Easter baskets and even those sugar hearts with cute sayings on them. I decided to experiment with Red Heart Super Saver Ombre in 4 tones. This is the Spring Study of Texture Ombre Blanket. What is unique is that each...
30 Farmer's Market Fruits and Veggies Patterns
Here in Nova Scotia, especially in the Annapolis Valley where we live, the farmer's markets are the place to be. Within a few minutes of our home, there are 6 permanent locations where we can score mostly locally grown produce and some of them import out-of-season fruits and veggies as well. Noggin's Corner Farm Market...
Crochet Ruffled Shawl + Tutorial
The Crochet Ruffled Shawl is not what it seems. From the top down, there are is two layers near the bottom of the shawl. This is using Caron Cinnamon Roll. Most of the shawl is easygoing until you get to the bottom. The bottom has the ruffles added, but then the pattern asks you to...
Crochet Scrubbing Waffle Dishcloth Pattern
Crochet Scrubbing Waffle Dishcloth New for 2019 is Lily Sugar'n Cream Scrub Off Yarn. Currently, it can be found at JOANN in the USA. This is a new pattern called the Crochet Scrubbing Waffle Dishcloth. The Lily Sugar'n Cream Scrub Off is a mix of 100% cotton that is processed in two ways. One as...
5 Crochet Textured Patterns
5 Crochet Textured Ideas by Mikey Do you love textured stitches in your crochet projects? Mikey loves texture but it can significantly change the level of the design and make it more complex. Jeanne has the ability to make very simple and easy to follow texture designs. Her level of texture doesn't have to be...
Crochet Coffee Mug Pot Holder Pattern
Crochet Coffee Mug Pot Holder A novelty yet practical item for your kitchen is the Crochet Coffee Mug Pot Holder by Yarnspirations. This coffee cup is pretty simple to make with some basic shaping at the bottom of the mug for a few rows. If you squint, you technically see a rectangle with a partially...
How To Crochet 13 Greatest Hits Crochet Patterns by Mikey
I have about 180 free crochet pattern designs available. I like to fully design and finish the real sample of each of my patterns. In the yarn arts, it's not uncommon for a designer to have thoughts and farm it out to another person to write the pattern and crochet the sample. Some designers also...
20 Crochet & Knit Bags Patterns
20 Crochet & Knit Bags A fabulous round up of different levels of crochet and knit designs for bags. These are 20 assorted Knit and Crochet Bag patterns to enjoy. The bag shown in the main picture is not in the collection but is available here at Patons Mock-Rame Crochet Bag. It's really lovely. Some...
Crochet Rainy Day Shawl + Tutorial
The Crochet Rainy Day Shawl uses Caron Cotton Ripple Cakes. Does that look delicious? The free pattern of colours is fab. The yarn plays its tune with this beautiful concept. Drapey for casual to chic nights! Take the chill off the air with this amazing crochet shawl. An easy-to-follow crochet diagram has also been made...
Crochet Star Crossed Afghan
Crochet Star Cross Afghan Introducing the American Stars and Squares Afghan. This is a sample with some slight changes from an existing Yarnspirations pattern called Star-Crossed Afghan. The colour choices are up to you and how you want to apply them to your afghan. For details on the Star-Crossed Afghan. What caught my eye on...
What To Do With Bernat Softee Baby Colors Yarn
What To Do With Bernat Softee Baby Colors Yarn A Light Weight (3) Yarn that is says exactly what it feels like. It's Bernat Softee Baby Colors. This is part of the Bernat Softee Baby yarn line. The plies are different colours giving a unique look. So the plies have a twisted look of playful...
9 Crochet Baby Booties + Tutorials
9 Crochet Baby Booties It's lovely to buy baby booties but even better to make your own pair with your crochet hook. Be the envy of the baby shower with handmade baby booties. Keep those precious feet warm with these booties. From easy to intermediate level crocheters. There's something for everyone. Just change the colours...
How To Crochet Sea to Shining Sea Throw + Tutorial
The Crochet From Sea to Shining Sea Throw is a combination stitch sampler-like throw. I got hung up on it and made more resources for you. This pattern goes from single crochet, then converts to v-sts before going into the starburst stitch. It looks similar to the Catherine Wheel Stitch, but it has nine double...
Waffle Stitch Two Tone Crochet Hat
DOWNLOAD PDF FREE PATTERN The Crochet Waffle Hat has an opportunity to two-tone the hat idea. With just 2 Red Heart Super Saver yarn balls, you can make 3 hats. For fun, I made 1 hat starting with Dusty Gray and the other is Soft Navy. For the second hat, I reversed the order. You...
Crochet Tote Bag Pattern
Crochet Patriotic Summer Tote Bag Hurray for the Red, White & Blue with this Crochet Patriotic Summer Tote Bag! Here is the summer bag that will quickly become your favorite for toting to picnics, parade, baseball games, etc. Crocheted with Bernat Maker Home Dec yarn makes it super strong and gives the tote bag really...
Crochet Pot Pals Flower Cozy
Crochet Pot Pals Flower Cozy Cheer up your living space with Crochet Flower Pot Pals. There are 3 designs which include a Cat, Bunny and Bear. These pots use Lily Sugar'n Cream Yarn. As you may know, that is 100% cotton. Being cotton yarn, you don't need to worry about the yarn getting wet. It's...
Crochet Bean Cap Stitch Tutorial
This is a fascinating stitch that is tall, with a bean stitch cap on the top of the stitch. In colourful yarns, this really cool. This is an easy-to-follow stitch with advice within the tutorial to ensure you keep the stitches equal as you move the rows. If I were to make a blanket like...
Crochet Chemo Cap Optional Patterns
Crochet Caps Made With Love Most of us enjoy making hats, sometimes though we make them without really having a purpose, other than the joy of making something quick and easy. A suggestion I have is to check out you're local Hats For Cancer Chapter seeing if they need hats, or with your local hospital...
11 Crochet Projects Celebrating Canada
11 Crochet Projects Celebrating Canadian Pride (+2 Knitting Patterns to try) Canada Day is around the corner, and it's time to hook up your pride in our true north, strong and free. The warmer weather is perfect for smaller, portable home decor projects, or to learn new techniques. These are 11 of our favourite free...
6 Crochet Wedded Bliss Patterns
Crochet Wedded Bliss Patterns I really wish I had of known how to crochet when I got married, there are so many fun patterns I have found that I would have loved to have made for my wedding. I pulled together a collection of a few of my favourite wedded bliss items that I would...
Crochet Rainbow Dreams Patterns
Crochet Rainbow Dreams Patterns I have recently seen a few requests from people looking for patterns for a Rainbow Baby Blanket. I have a rainbow baby and I thought gathering a collection of Rainbow Patterns is a great way to celebrate all Rainbow Babies everywhere. Today we celebrate our little rainbow babies and envelop them...