The classic honeycomb knit baby blanket pattern is timeless. The tutorial uses a more modern blanket that uses self-striping yarn. The stitch counts are the same, but there is intentional colour play for doing colour strategy with this version. The other version shown in the tutorial is the Rainbow Honeycomb Baby Blanket. The yarn colour...
Archives for 2023
21 Best Crochet & Knit Patterns for Yarnspirations
Introducing the most downloaded free patterns from Yarnspirations. We actually have 1 design that we submitted that is on this list. It's sometimes a fluke if people enjoy a design and other times, it's a calculated decision that works. I have found, the best popular patterns seem to come out of the blue when you...
To the Mesh... Crochet Mesh Cardigan
Try your hand at this easy-to-wear and breathable Mesh Crochet Cardigan. You are using a very light yarn called Patons Linen. There is a usage of X-sts that make this wonderful stitch happen. The sweater pattern is available from XS to 5 XL. It's size-inclusive. A sweater similar to this was seen on Pedro Pascal,...
Crochet St. Patrick’s Day Ideas
St. Patrick’s Day Ideas St. Patrick’s Day is near a month away! Laura Jean here with 12 great crochet ideas to help you celebrate the holiday! My Great-Great-Great Grandmother came from Ireland at the age of 12. With great pride, I gather these patterns to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. May your hook always be ready...
Knit Rectangular Pointelle Shawl
Newly discovered is the Knit Rectangular Pointlette Shawl. Created in February 2022, the shawl uses Red Heart Super Saver Brushed. It's a repetition of 16 rows to give an elegant look you see. Recommended 29" circular knitting needles of 5 mm / US 8. The pattern multiple is 10 sts + 3 if you want...
UPDATED: Interlocking Lattice Thick Blanket + Tutorial
Freshly updated is the Interlocking Lattice Crochet Blanket. It's a true interlocking of easy-to-remember steps for the stitches to be interwoven. Interlocking can be complicated depending on the styling of how the stitches work together. Originally when this was released, there were mistakes in a couple of the rows which made it impossible to complete....
How To Crochet Conversation Shawl + Tutorial
You know how it is, you get gabbing or watching TV and the only thing you finish in the end is the dessert tray. This shawl was designed for more conversation and less concentration. This is my Crochet More Conversation Shawl. There is an easy repeat pattern involved. The Criss Crosses give it a tad...
Crochet Luck of the Irish Coasters + Tutorial
Crochet Luck of the Irish Coasters Luck can be found at the end of the rainbow with the Luck of the Irish Coasters... well in this case, maybe some green beer! Protect those surfaces with a happy, inviting face and drink up because it's St. Patrick's Day! These crocheted coasters will make everyone feel a...
Every Which Way by Edie Eckman
Every Which Way Crochet Borders Edie Eckman hooks and scores with another crochet pattern book that is a 'Must Have' in my opinion. Every crocheter needs this book. So often, we tend to stop at the edge of the project thinking, "What more can I do to top off my project with extra oohs and...
25 Crochet St Patricks Day Patterns
Find the luck of the Irish in this cute round-up of 25 Crochet St Patricks Day Patterns by Jo to the World. A Nova Scotian Blogger. Jo really has an eye for the absurd in ideas but makes me put a huge smile on my face! Like who doesn't want Beer Socks! BEER SOCKS! Are...
Crochet Modern Baby Lovey Pattern
Crochet Modern Baby Lovey Pattern I came up with this Crochet Modern Lovey Pattern to match my Modern Baby Granny Blanket with the extra yarn that was left over. I think babies need a blankie that is small enough for them to hold and cuddle. I used smaller blocks than the original to downsize the...
5 Star Crochet Cowl Pattern + Tutorial
5 Star Crochet Cowl When I heard that we would be crocheting the 5 Star Beanie Hat for the Alaskan Crochet Cruise, I just knew I would need to have a matching cowl. It is actually more of a neck warmer and would be perfect for those really cold winter days. I am not really...
Crochet Textured Cowl
Crochet Textured Cowl If you love texture, then this Crochet Textured Cowl is for you. The Caron Cakes yarn is so lovely to crochet with and I use a slightly bigger hook than suggested to ease the post stitches and give the textured cowl a bit of drape. I don't want the cowl to feel...
Crochet Rainbow Baby Blanket Pattern
Crochet Rainbow Baby Blanket Introducing the Rainbow Baby Blanket, a design by me, just for you. Using one of my previous designs, the Modern Baby Blanket, I just made a large square instead of miniature squares. The border is slightly different. I've always thought Rainbow Baby Blankets were very pretty, but it was only recently...
Crochet and Knit Patterns with Caron Cakes
Caron Cakes Projects Caron Cakes is a brand new yarn line by Caron this year. Patterns have been released on Michaels.com for this particular yarn. On The Crochet Crowd Facebook, you can see others using their own creativity and using this yarn on a variety of other projects such as shawls, afghans, cowls, scarves and...
Crochet Pebbled Texture Cowl
Crochet Pebbled Texture Cowl I really love the Pebbled Texture Hat that Mikey did a few months ago and thought it would be great to have a cowl to match it. One of our members was looking for a scarf pattern to match the hats, but due to the nature of the fabric being one-sided,...
Crochet Tartan Super Scarf Pattern
Crochet Tartan Super Scarf Introducing the Crochet Tartan Scarf. For Fall / Winter 2016, it's all about Super Scarves. In fashion, this season is oversized scarves that are designed with massive lengths. Clearly, this is for those who are looking to make a fashion statement with their wardrobes. This super scarf is really neat. You...
Crochet a Frenzy Bun Hat Pattern
Crochet a Frenzy Bun Hat Ponytail hats, Messy Bun Hat, whatever you want to call them have been around for a while. But now they are hitting the internet in a frenzy! Yarnspirations has the Pebble Texture Hat and Mikey has a tutorial for it. Laura Jean's goal is to modified their pattern so you...
Crochet Warm C2C Shawl Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Warm C2C Shawl This Warm C2C Shawl is done differently than conventional C2C. C2C means Corner to Corner for anyone confused at this point. This is doing with clusters instead of the conventional way. You could actually do this shawl the other way but be cautious as the other way will use up more...
Crochet Pyjamas Toddler Blanket
Do you have odd balls of Bernat Blanket lying around and don't know what to do with them? I sure do. Introducing the pyjamas concept. You know how you buy yarn thinking, "oh, that's a cute colour!" and you get it? Days, months, or years later, it's still in your collection, and the cuteness is...
Animal Squares 2023 Stitch Along
Repeat Crafter Me, aka Sarah Zimmerman, is back for 2023 for another year of monthly updates to do a blanket. This is the Animals Squares Stitch Along. Each month, a new square is added to the list, and you will watch this incredible stitch-along unfold, showcasing a surprise animal. It's in February at the time...
Crochet Watercolor Ridges Afghan Pattern
Crochet Watercolor Ridges Afghan This Crochet Watercolor Ridges Afghan was made with 3 of the newest colors of Caron Cakes yarn. When I was done, it reminded me of when I took a watercolour painting class because of the gentle ripples of color this afghan created. It features a nice ribbed texture similar to the...
Crochet Super Cowl Pattern
Crochet Super Cowl One of the hot trends this fall is the Super Scarf, but for me, I prefer cowls. So I came up with my own version of the Super Cowl. I used Bernat Dazzle yarn, which has a nice sparkle, but any bulky yarn would be perfect for this chunky cowl. You can...
Updated Sweater Weather Crochet Mens Pullover
I've been working on this pattern for a tutorial and read the reviews about the writing of the pattern. The pattern was revised in April 2022, and the latest reviews suggest the pattern is still confusing. It's the Father's Pullover Crochet Sweater. A beautiful pattern by Melissa Leapman. In checking with Yarnspirations, a further revision...
Strategic Stitches: Pooling Scarf Tutorial
Crochet Planned Pooling Scarf Crochet Planned Pooling is really trending right now. Our Laura Jean is on a roll for doing up a wack of scarves using this concept. This is her latest scarf she crocheted. Planned Pooling uses the Moss Stitch. Laura Jean has advice to help you and I have provided you a...
Sweetie, 1970's Wants Your Crochet Outfit Back
Fashion and yarn play hand in hand with what's in style and what makes a revival. The granny square tops initially from 1970s are back. Don't kill the messenger! I've seen this coming back on some movies and streaming series lately. Yarnspirations and the companies it has acquired over the years have patterns from over...
Crochet Hurry Down Baby Sweater Pattern
Crochet Hurry Down Baby Sweater This really cute Hurry Down Baby Sweater comes in two different sizes for both 6 month and 12-month babies. Technically speaking, the sweater is easy to crochet beginning at the top neck area and moving down to the bottom. Then you add the sleeves to finish this off. This baby...
How to Join Panels for Garments Photo Tutorial
Are you making a clothing garment with panels to sew together? The schematics can be confusing, and below is a photo tutorial on what they look like and how to dissect them. For joining panels, I use whip stitching. I use stitch markers, aka yarn, to tie bow tie knots to hold the panels together...
Crochet Teen / Adult Bun Hat Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Teen / Adult Bun Hat Crochet a Bun Hat that intentionally leaves space at the top of the hat to put up hair. You bring your hair through space. This particular pattern is an alteration on an existing pattern on Yarnspirations called the Snug with Clusters Crochet Hat. The pattern has been written in...
Crochet Happy Hexagon Afghan Pattern
Crochet Happy Hexagon Afghan Pattern This Crochet Happy Hexagon Afghan features post stitches for added texture and join-as-you-go to speed the assembly process. You can make this blanket as small or as large as you like my simply adding more hexagons. I used 5 Caron Cakes of the new Mixed Berry colorway to make 24...
Yarn Weight Comparisons
In Canada and the United States, yarn is labelled as a weight between 0 and 7. Zero being practically thread to seven being thick. Those not within these two countries get confused and don't have a comparison about how thick our yarns can be. Craft Yarn Council The Craft Yarn Council, which many manufacturers, retailers...
Crochet Adult and Child Bun Hats Pattern
Crochet Mommy and Me Messy Bun Hats by Repeat Crafter Me Sarah, founder and awe-inspiring host of Repeat Crafter Me does it again with her new free pattern Crochet Mommy and Me Messy Bun Hats. When I saw these adorable hats yesterday, I about flipped. Sarah has created a child size and an adult size...
Crochet Spa Facecloth + Tutorial
Crochet Spa Facecloth The Crochet Spa Facecloth is the same pattern of the Chrysanthemum Dishcloth we have. So I have rejigged the tutorial to show this picture. If you were looking for gift ideas, this spa kit, along with some bath bombs and bubble baths would make a wonderful Mother's day gift. Or great kits...
Crochet Diagonal Spikes Blanket Any Size Square + Tutorial
The Crochet Diagonal Spikes Square Blanket can be made to any size and repeats two rounds until you are done. First seen on the Study of Ombre Stitch Along. I wondered what this would look like if the entire blanket were the diagonal spike stitch. You can see it's in the 4th week we do...
Crochet Wedding Day Memory Makers
Say 'yes' to the crochet patterns designed specifically for weddings. To some people, weddings are the highlight of moving a chapter in life. I've been working on the Ring Bearer's Crochet Pillow in tutorial format. I've been to three weddings in my life. Two of the three have been low-key weddings where the bride and...
Crochet 4 Colour Granny Square Afghan Pattern
Crochet 4 Colour Granny Squares Introducing the 4 colour granny squares that will give you plaid or gingham looking afghans. Each square is made up of 4 different colours and the colours change in the corners. This is very similar to the Half'n Half Granny Square Afghan by Yarnspirations. I realized that if it's so...
Crochet Visor Peak Cap Pattern + Tutorial
Slouchy Peak Hat Crochet this trendy Slouchy Peak Hat using Bernat Softee Chunky Yarn. Full and bulky yarns are currently the trend. Combined with the trend of slouchies and brim hats. This hat pattern has it all! Tutorial provided is showing using Classic Wool by Patons. It's the same design. It's bulky so it will...
Tunisian Entrelac in a Square Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Tunisian Entrelac in a Square This is Tunisian Entrelac that is completed in a square. It starts off with one box in the centre and then goes around, very much like a granny square. Of the Entrelac techniques, this one is my most favourite. It is easy and you really cannot go wrong anywhere. You...
Crochet Irish Lace Afghan with Diagrams
DOWNLOAD FREE PATTERN The Crochet Irish Lace Afghan came in as a request to break it into bite-size pieces to complete. This afghan is created and built on 1 motif at a time until 15 motifs are joined in a strip together. Once the motifs are joined, you can then proceed to add on the...
Crochet Quick Preemie Blanket Pattern
Crochet Quick Preemie Blanket I enjoy crocheting preemie blankets to donate to NICU units for the tiny babies. It's a way to finish a project quickly, and feel good to know that the blanket will wrap a new baby in warmth and love. This one took me about 3 hours to complete. Crochet Easy Preemie...