This amazing hat features the Star Cluster Stitch. This stitch is extremely popular and now you have this same stitch in a hat. The Star Cluster Stitch is slightly different than a traditional star stitch. We have an article with a free tutorial showing the Traditional Star Stitch. View that article and tutorial here. ....
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Red Heart Bitty Stripes Woven Scarf Pattern + Diagram & Tutorial
One ball of Red Heart Bitty Stripes does the trick for this 92" long crochet scarf that took Mikey a couple of days to crochet in front of the TV binge watching crap on TV. Easy four-row repeating pattern. This colour is called Sunset, and he wondered how the colours would work itself out. Being...
Crochet Community Blanket Pattern
Inspired by a crocheter on Facebook, she took the centre of the Study of Determination. Rounds 1 to 12 were on the first week of the Stitch Along, and she made some squares herself. This captivated me as I don't usually look at the centre of my blankets to make alternative options like that. This...
Crochet Line Up! Pillow Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet this mesmerizing project by Yarnspirations, the Line Up! Crochet Pillow. This fun pillow will brighten up any decor. This easy pattern will hook up fast in the Bernat Maker Home Dec yarn. Choose your favourite colours to match your own style. Many Crochet Cruisers were surprised when using this yarn. It's soft and easy...
Crochet Market Tote Bag Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Market Tote Bag This is an easy level Crochet Market Tote featuring Caron Cotton Cakes. Remember, Caron Cotton Cakes are exclusive to Michaels Stores. This pattern is on the ball band of the yarn. It is a simplistic bag that will take several hours to make. A perfect no-nonsense project without a lot of...
Free Bernat Tunisian Pencil Scarf Pattern + Tutorial
A one-row repeating pattern with fast results for a Tunisian Accessory scarf. This uses leftover yarn from Bernat Tweedie and Bernat Forever Fleece yarns. This is the Tunisian Pencil Scarf pattern. Easy time waster and casual accessory to wear just because you can. Yarn Bernat Tweedie, 180 g/6.4 oz, 226 m/247 yds Bernat Forever Fleece...
Free Caron Crochet Blossoms Scarf Pattern + Diagram and Tutorials
A great crochet for the TV viewing time or waiting for someone, whereas the repeating is just one row. There is no drama to the stitching. Just stitch it up. This is using just one ball of Caron Blossom Cakes. You will find this at Michaels and/or sometimes in the clearance bin of Yarnspirations. This...
Granny Ripple Crochet Stitch Pattern
If you love the speed of Granny Squares, why not try a Granny Ripple Stitch. Granny Ripple Stitches work in rows going across instead of going in circles. Once you get the pattern on how it grows at the top peaks and reduces at the bottom valleys, it's a cinch! Give it a try. I...
How To Crochet Modern Granny Blanket in Many Sizes + Tutorials
I love the simplicity of a granny square but decided to try something a bit different for this one. I'm using what is known as the crochet Brick Stitch to create the Crochet Modern Granny Afghan. I also didn't want the typical square that a granny usually produces, so I'll walk you step by step...
UPDATED: Crochet Woven Plaid Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD BLUE WOVEN BLANKET Introducing the Crochet Woven Plaid Blanket by Yarnspirations. This new blanket has three suggested colour schemes. The colours include bright which is shown here and it is also traditional and neutral. You can use this pattern to substitute your colours to be more reflective of your living spaces. Pattern Correction: Use...
Crochet Mesh Chevron Scarf Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Mesh Chevron Scarf If you can remember two rows, this Crochet Mesh Chevron Scarf may be up your alley. There is one row of mesh look and the next row is solid. After trying this, I realize, I could probably make this scarf in less than an hour. I would love to see it...
Crochet 2/4 Years Mittens Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Family Mittens: 2/4 Years Old The Crochet Family Mittens are one of the best designs I have seen for the cuff of mittens that we have done so far. It's using the Slip Stitching Technique but that provides the best elastic cuff and though it takes longer, they will most likely be your favourite...
Crochet Pebble Throw Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Pebble Stitch Throw The Crochet Pebble Stitch Throw is designed for beginners. The stitch is multiple sets of 2... At the end of the chain, just at 1 to stay in balance. It's using Bernat Blanket Yarn. A suggestion of 9 mm or M size crochet hook. For my tutorial below, I used a...
Crochet Colorwork Hat Toque Style Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Colorwork Hat Crochet this amazing Crochet Colorwork Hat pattern. This is easy to crochet hat that utilizes 1 ball of Caron Chunky Cakes or Caron Chunky Cupcakes to make. The colours change every other row by being strategic with the ball. Use one strand from the inside of the ball, the other from the...
Crochet Kitty Hat Pattern + Tutorial
This adorable Crochet Kitty Hat is definitely one to grab some attention for ooohs and aaahs! It's so sweet! This hat starts at the bottom brim in a full circle and makes it way to the top. After a few rounds at the bottom, the ribbing starts to appear. I have to say, I'm impressed...
Crochet Modern Log Cabin Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Introducing the Modern Log Cabin Afghan by Yarnspirations. For me, I have never done this concept before. I've seen it for years but this is my first attempt in doing such a pattern. I have to say, I'm hooked on the concept. The concept is easy as you start off with one section and from...
How to Use Bernat All In One Granny Square Yarn with Tutorials
Exclusive only to Yarnspirations is Bernat All In One Granny yarn that launched in late December 2024. In today's economy, crocheters cannot afford to waste, and this yarn checks all the boxes to cut down on the amount of yarn purchased. I'll explain. This material is the infamous Bernat Blanket yarn reformated. Quick Demonstrations Mikey...
Patons Free Crochet Snowflake Doily Pattern with Tutorial and Diagrams
Only one ball of Patons Grace in the colour called Snow will do up this 9.5" diameter crochet snowflake doily. It's a simple 4 round crochet snowflake pattern with the other snowflakes attaching to the existing snowflakes as you go—no sewing is involved. Provided in this free pattern called Crochet Snowflake Doily pattern are two...
Free Red Heart Crochet Green Apple Transition Scarf Pattern with Tutorials & Diagram
Mikey was thinking about his charity box and trying to use up time in front of the TV in between doing more significant pattern designs. He grabbed his Red Heart Super Saver Ombre in the colour called Green Apple and went to town to make something for the box. This is called the Crochet Green...
Caron Free Warm Cup of Tea Crochet Shawl Pattern with Diagram
From using this as a crochet prayer shawl to making it a stress reliever to wrap yourself in warmth or give it to someone else. This crochet shawl hits the right notes of making TV time more enjoyable. For Jeanne, her spiritual side of herself applied blessings as she made her version. Mikey, not being...
Crochet Cupcakes Pom-Pom Hat Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Cupcakes Pom Pom Hat The ball bands of the Caron Cupcakes Yarn have a free crochet beanie pattern for 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10-year-old kids. Having done this pattern already, I did the 8-year-old in a tutorial format to test how far the yarn would really go. My 8-year-old size fits me and...
The Crochet Crowd Makers' Backpack with Jimmy Beans Wool
Through Jimmy Beans Wool, Della Q and The Crochet Crowd teamed up to make an official Crochet Crowd Makers' Backpack for fall 2024. Mikey was never fascinated with bags or purses until this bag came along. I'm 51 years old and tired of buying cheap crap that falls apart, rips and is so inexpensive we...
The Crochet Crowd Mobility Bucket Bag with Jimmy Beans Wool
For the first time, The Crochet Crowd and Jimmy Beans Wool combined heads under the leadership of Mikey's friend, Karen, who helped research what a crocheter on the go needs—introducing the Della Q Crochet Crowd Mobility Bag. A limited quantity of these bags will be sold at 9 a.m. PST on October 18, 2024. It's...
Caron Free Cinnamon Swirl Winter Hat Pattern + Diagram + Tutorial
Addictive and transforming a Caron Cinnamon Swirl Cakes into a fancy crochet winter hat without being too complex. A design with each repeating and letting the yarn play its colours out. A free pattern and crochet diagram will help you along the way. Designed by Mikey for your stitching pleasure. This is the Crochet Cinnamon...
Free Bernat Vintage Baby Shawl Pattern + Diagram + Tutorial
Yarnspirations has a vintage pattern from their archives called Bernat Crochet Baby Shawl that is a change from 2024 standards of medium or chunky weight yarns. It used Bernat Baby (Fingering) yarn, which was thin. Back in the day, yarn for babies tended to be thin. In today's world, this type of crochet is less...
Crochet Bernat Red Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Red Blanket The Crochet Red Blanket is an easy level with a super-easy repeating pattern. This is almost beginner level but for those who know how to crochet, this is just a 1-row repeat throughout the entire blanket. To change the size, it's multiples of 3+2. More Ideas Crochet School Spirit Throw Pattern Crochet...
How to Make Perfect Fringe For Crochet Scarves
Fringing a project can be the final touch to elevate a project's visual look. Learn how to steam and cut it. The scarf here is using Caron Little Crafties. This yarn brand has 20 colours inside the package. I used 17 of them. I wanted the ends of the strips of colours to have a...
Crochet Wafflin' Around Cowl Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Wafflin' Around Cowl An easy level Crochet Waffle Texture Cowl called the Crochet Wafflin' Around Cowl. Featuring the beautiful and luxurious look of Patons Alpaca Blend yarn. The pattern consists of 2 repeat rows after you get the 1st row established. It's an easy project to maintain and visually keep an eye on. You...
Red Heart Crochet Falling Snowflakes Scarf Pattern + Diagram + Tutorial
Create a gorgeous and interesting crochet scarf. The scarf has been made to resemble lightly falling snowflakes nestled around your neck. It's a great gift for your friends who love it when it snows. Maybe if you give them the gift of snowflakes they can wear, they won't wish as hard for the snow that...
140 Crochet Stitch Combinations Known by Stitch Names + 100% Tutorials + Downloadable List
Stitches, when combined with others, create stitch names such as the Catherine Wheel Stitch, Granite Stitch, Suzette Stitch, Jasmine Stitch, and many more. Since 2008, The Crochet Crowd has been filming many of the combinations and are in tutorial format. Below is a master list connected to a tutorial. Most tutorials are in left- and...
Red Heart Free Crochet Christmas Morning Throw Pattern + Tutorial
Merry and bright is the Crochet Christmas Morning Throw pattern. It's a stitch sampler pattern for your Christmas decor. Or any season, for that matter. I took the liberty to pull apart the pattern to make a stitch diagram so I could see exactly how to teach this. I provided those diagrams below for you...
Free Patons Coziest Crochet Cardigan Pattern + Tutorial
Learn how to make a Coziest Crochet Cardigan, also known as a shrug. Originally, I was a little worried I couldn't make this. You know how it is, you look at the photograph and assume things. I realized instantly it was just 4 granny squares strategically sewn together to make the shrug. I love how...
Crochet Little Trapper Hat Pattern
Crochet Little Trapper Hat Crochet this cute Little Trapper Hat. A regular ear flat hat with added Bernat Pipsqueak for the front and trimming to give the ultra-plush and cute look. You can opt to leave off the straps if it makes you a bit uncomfortable. You have to decide what is right for you....
Caron Crochet Extra Lemon Square Free Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
I hope you enjoy my new design, Crochet Extra Lemon Square Blanket. This blanket gets a lovely texture by cropping the lemon peel stitch in the round from the middle. I’ve added a bit extra by substituting treble crochet stitches for the double crochet stitches on certain rounds for that little something extra. More Designs...
What is Mikey's Personal Stitch Gauge? + Tutorial
Every crocheter has their stitch gauge. Gauge is the unit of measure in which your hands operate to create a finished stitch. Some crocheters are loose, others are tight, and some are of the recommended ball size. Designers provide a gauge when a crochet pattern is made; it allows crocheters to match the indicator by...
Caron Crochet Extra Lemon Rectangle Blanket Palliative Free Pattern
Introducing my Crochet Extra Lemon Rectangle Blanket. This easy crochet project is a rectangle version of my Extra Lemon Square Blanket that many of you have already enjoyed. This blanket gets its lovely texture from the Lemon Peel stitch. I have made this sample baby or lapghan size at 30" x 38", but you can...
Wayuu Crochet: Mochilas Pattern + Tutorials
Introduction to Wayuu Crochet: Art of Making Mochilas Wayuu Crochet is a technique developed by the Wayuu Tribe in Colombia. They have specialized in the art of making Mochilas. Mochila means a bag or sack. If you have ever travelled to the Caribbean, you may see Mochilas on exhibit in vendors and most of you...
Finger Knit EZ Wool Box Stitch Blanket Pattern
Finger Knit EZ Wool Blanket The Bernat EZ Wool Box Stitch Blanket is now available to try. Using just knit and garter stitch, you can create this basket weave looking blanket using Bernat Alize EZ Wool. This is simply a yarn that is self looping. It doesn't require any skills of knitting or crochet. You...
Crochet Whale Watching Tour Hat 15 Ocean Free Pattern Motifs for Nova Scotia
Join Mikey on board the whale-watching tour by wearing a beanie with one of these ocean-dwelling creatures during our whale-watching tour from Briar Island in Nova Scotia in the summer of 2025. Step 1 Choose a beanie pattern you love. We have a few patterns you can use as well. Step 2 You can choose...
Red Heart Simple and Fabulous Yo Yo Scarf Free Pattern + Tutorial
This triangle crochet scarf is made up of little yo-yos, known as yo-yo crochet. With self-changing yarn like Red Heart Unforgettable or Red Heart Roll With It Melange, this type of scarf I would consider on the higher end of crochet as there's more work, but it looks incredible, too. This is the Red Heart...