Crochet Spirit of America Afghan This is the Spirit of America Crochet Afghan by Red Heart. This is completed with Red Heart's Super Saver. Red Heart yarn product, especially Super Saver, is considered America's favourite choice of yarn and is probably the most inexpensive yarn on the market today. I think this design is lovely...
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Small Picot Crochet Flowers Pattern + Tutorial
Quick and Simple Adornment Flowers are one of the most used applique ideas for adding to projects. They provide the finishing touches that really can make a project turn from blah to 'aaaaah! I really loved the simplicity of these flowers. They can be used in two ways. The pattern has two sizes that are...
Crochet Football Lover's Throw Pattern
Crochet Football Lover's Throw This Crochet Football Lover's Throw is so much fun, and great for those chilly games when you're cheering on your favourite team. The Crochet Football Lover's Throw is an easy project made with the Red Heart Heat Wave it's the perfect gift for the football lover in your life. More Ideas...
Crochet Christmas Holiday Throw Pattern
Crochet Holiday Throw Here’s the perfect throw for your guest room at holiday time or to snuggle with loved ones in front of the tree. Start at the center and crochet in rounds. There is no sewing of pieces together— just one great big granny square! More Crochet Patterns Crochet Cute Apple Pattern Crochet Christmas...
Is This Yarn Still Being Made?
Knowing if a yarn is being made is a million-dollar question. You cannot rely on retailers to be helpful in this area, as many retailers, including Michaels, JOANN, and Walmart, tend to discontinue a brand without discontinuing the brand itself. They tend to change the yarns out and sometimes replace them with their private labels....
Crochet Sun Hat Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Sun Hat Crochet this easy Sun Hat from Yarnspirations. This is 100% cotton featuring Lily Sugar'n Cream Yarn. That hat starts are the crown and work down to the brim. Then flares outward. You can op to starch the brim if you wish to have it more in control. There is an advantage to...
Crochet Flower Throw Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Flower Throw Hexagon Afghan I mentioned on Facebook a few weeks back about Diva Dan working on his very first afghan project. This is it right here, the Flower Throw Crochet Pattern. I will level with you, I didn't expect Diva Dan to finish this once he got started. It required a total of 82...
Crochet A Shades of Grey Scarf Pattern
Quick & Fun Shades of Grey Scarf Introducing a brand new scarf design in 2013. This is called the Shades of Grey Scarf. Let's be honest though, if you are not liking grey, you can use this pattern to be a shade of any colour that suits your own personality. If you look closely at...
New: Caron Cinnamon Swirl Cakes Recolored 2024
Caron Cinnamon Swirl Cakes is one of the most popular brands at Michaels, along with Bernat Blanket products. This yarn is a dream to crochet and knit with. I love the feel of it. I just noticed that my Michaels Stores location in Nova Scotia has new shelf space with even more colours, including streaking...
NEW: Caron Skinny Cakes Recolored at Michaels
Some of the Yarnspirations brands have been recoloured and will be back hot and heavy for the next couple of years in bright, bold, and neon colours. Caron Skinny Cakes will now appear at Michaels in July 2024 and will have some new colours added to the brand going forward. It's bold and outstanding, like...
6 Crochet Beach Ready Patterns
6 Crochet Beach Ready Patterns Summer is finally coming let's get our selves ready for that wonderful warmer weather using these fun beach-worthy patterns, and who can resist Rita the adorable summertime bear! From a stylish beach hat to keep the sun out of your eyes, to the cute beach-chic skirt or a coverup, to...
15 Crochet Hugs & Kisses Patterns
Hugs & Kisses Projects Crochet Hugs & Kisses is a stitch combination designed by Jeanne Steinhilber. It is textured and had a sequence that is really appreciated by crocheters. Our collection of Crochet Hugs & Kisses involves several patterns of different styles of projects from afghans to headbands. The pattern has an easy to remember...
Simple Heart Applique Crochet Pattern + Tutorial
Happy Hearts Applique Crochet a memorable and deceptively easy crochet heart. This heart is different in the sense of how it is created. In fact, you are looking at three sections of the heart that are done separately. The bottom of the heart from the middle of the decrease of the heart to the bottom...
Crochet Hexagon Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Hexagon Afghan The Crochet Hexagon Afghan is made up of motifs that are about 6". Daniel did an afghan like this once in light orange, beige and white solid hexagons. For me, having them match up like this afghan is what I would expect. Daniel made his afghan appear to be really random with...
Crochet Pinwheel Coasters Pattern + Tutorial
Pinwheel Coasters Enjoy making these fun Pinwheel Coaster and Placemat design for your holiday decor. I've been wanting to do this pattern for a very long time but have always been intimidated by the swirl in the photo. Once I sat down and realized how easy it was, I had egg on my face as I...
Crochet Puff Stitch Round Pillow Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Puff Stitch Round Pillow The Crochet Puff Stitch Round Pillow I think is an intermediate crochet pattern. It's textured and those textures keep me interested in the pattern. I love to see the texture pop out and it's on a 16" pillow form. Keep in mind the pattern says to get 2 pillow forms,...
Crochet Cozy At Home Socks Pattern
Crochet Cozy At Home Socks These Crochet Cozy At Home Socks are the perfect cozy little accessory for anyone of us who often have cold feet. Designed by Karen Whooley made with Red Heart With Love these Cozy At Home Socks worked up with any colours of your choice to make a great gift to...
Crochet Hi-Top Slipper Socks Pattern
Crochet Hi-Top Slipper Socks How Cute are These Crochet Hi-Top Slipper Socks! Young adults and adults young at heart will love them as well as remind them of their favourite pair of hi-tops. With Red Hearts Super Saver's many colours you'll be making these easy Crochet Hi-Top Slipper Socks in all kinds of fun colours....
Crochet C2C Snowflake Blanket Pattern
Crochet Corner To Corner Snowflake Blanket Colder weather is fast approaching so it's time to get started working on those cold-weather projects, a good place to start is with this Crochet Corner to Corner Snowflake Blanket. The Crochet Corner To Corner Snowflake Throw is really pretty and will look wonderful as a throw on your...
Warm Weather Crochet Jacket Pattern
Warm Weather Jacket Next on my radar is this Warm Weather Jacket it's super cute and very versatile. This jacket is great for in the office or an evening out. After doing the Tunic outfit, I realized these patterns aren’t so hard if you wrap your mind about the task and Get’er done! This pattern...
Crochet Summer Fast Halter Top + Tutorial
Simple partial triangle shape Crochet Halter Top is ready to wear this summer. This is featuring Caron Cinnamon Swirl Cakes yarn that can be found at Michaels. This is sized from XS adults to 5 XL. The colours shown are sour lime and jelly beans. It's playful in self-striping yarn format. The colours used in...
Crochet Speedy Baby Blanket Tutorial + Tutorial
Crochet Speedy Baby Blanket Introducing a very quick baby blanket called the Speedy Baby Blanket by Jo-Ann. This is featuring the new Home Bundle Yarn that has 4 different types of yarns mixed into the one ball. Inside the ball has 4 types of yarn that run a predetermined length before switching to the next...
How To Crochet Baby Pea Pod Sundress + Tutorial
Crochet Peapod Sundress Available in 4 Sizes This super adorable baby dress comes in 4 sizes. Pattern includes 6, 12, 18 and 24 months' instructions. I have found the instructions super easy to follow without any difficulties. The pattern is for beginners and beyond. Don't let the pattern instructions intimidate you. There are many paragraphs...
Yarn Weights with Australian, UK and USA
What Are The Equivalent Yarn Weights? We receive this type of question every day from fans around the world. The Crochet Crowd, being Canadian, we have access to yarns that our friends in the UK and Australia cannot find on their yarn store shelves. It's a hard question to answer because I've not had enough...
Red Heart Crochet Classy Cowl Pattern + Tutorial
Learn to Crochet A Classy Cowl With a touch of Swanky Yarn by Red Heart that has built-in sequins, this cowl is sure to be a crochet and knit pleaser. Swanky Yarn is a really fun yarn with built-in teardrop sequins into the yarn. Currently, there are 7 different shades of Swanky. Choose from colours...
How to Crochet Two Tone Granny
Learn to Crochet A Two-Tone Granny Square. The colour is split down the middle. Two-Tone Granny Concept I've always felt this would be too hard for me to accomplish but it's not as bad as I expected it to be. In fact, I'm pretty proud of myself. It's amazing how we shy away from items...
Exciting Crochet Snow Wreath Pattern
Snow Crochet Wreath It's not hard to deny that Repeat Crafter Me is one of the best inspirational blogs on the internet. Time and time again, people are using free patterns, advice and much more. Repeat Crafter Me is run by Sarah, a beautiful woman and a crocheter that is heavy in inspiration. If you...
Crochet Dip Edge Basket Pattern + Tutorial
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...
Caron Cozy Posy Crochet Scarf Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Scarf Learn how to crochet this Cozy Posy Scarf pattern with your crochet hook and favourite colour of Caron Simply Soft. This is an easy pattern to follow along with, it has an easy to remember 2-row repeat. You'll love whipping these up The yarn is called Caron Simply Soft Ombre. The colours transition...
Crochet Sweet High Tops Pattern
Sweet High Top Baby Booties These little high top booties are Mikey's favourite. These are a Converse Look-A-Like and have an amazing finish on them. You can use regular yarn like Red Heart Super Saver. Mikey chosen his side emblem and then picked the yarn to match. The yarn in the picture is Red Heart...
Crochet Through the Forest Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Through the Forest Afghan Crochet this Through the Forest Afghan for your home decor. Perfectly for a non-bulky look on a sofa or even use for someone in a wheelchair. This afghan is 32" wide by 44" Long. Using 2 strands of Caron Cakes together. You only need 4 balls. The colour you see...
Crochet Leaf Towel Topper Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet a Towel Topper Learn to crochet a quick towel topper. This will take you about 10 minutes to make and you can customize your dish towels to match your decor. This free pattern is part of another free pattern by Yarnspirations. It is called Granny Strawberry Dishcloth Pattern. It is the topper on the...
Crochet Baby Shower Booties Pattern
Baby Shower Booties This is one of the simplest baby booties in my entire collection of free patterns. When you see the written instructions, you will notice there is not much to these. You can probably crochet many sets for charity without any troubles. For babies from 3 - 6 months. Crochet your own pair...
Crochet Bib and Booties Set Pattern
Bib & Booties Crochet this cotton bib and booties set. Being made with cotton, the bibs will last a lot longer and are durable in the wash. I really like the design in the booties itself. Makes for a great set when paired together. It doesn't say what size the booties are but I would...
Crochet Arrow Criss Cross Scarf Pattern
What? A Cold Winter! Written by Diva Dan What can I say! Here I am on the hawtest day of our 'where was summer' to give you a pattern that I did last week wearing a sweater and pants. Yes, we have been complaining that we have not had much of a hawt summer but...
Crochet Large Pumpkin Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Your Own Pumpkin Learn how to crochet your own Pumpkin for Halloween, Fall or even Thanksgiving. These make for fabulous home decor items for a centrepiece or strategic fall decorations. This article has all 3 pumpkin sizes as the pattern already has it. However, the tutorial below is only for the large pumpkin that...
Crochet Sock Hats - All Sizes Pattern
Crochet Sock Hats My sock hat is inspired by work socks. They remind me a lot of my dad as he is one of the hardest working people I know. I know my work ethics from my dad with the creativity inspired by my mom. Looking at these socks, it reminds me of seeing these...
How To Crochet Christmas Star Ornament Pattern + Tutorial
Christmas Star Learn how to crochet this Christmas Star Ornament. It consists of 2 pieces and is super easy to make. Great for an added touch to your gift-giving. You can have really playful ideas using this design by mixing different colours to match your own personal style. Pattern Suggestions Crochet Star Stitch Shawl Pattern...
Finger Crochet Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Learn how to Finger Crochet Finger crochet is pretty straight forward but it does take a bit of getting used to. I remember at camp when tying up a boat to the dock. I would pull way extra loops through the rope just because I could. It's like I was fiddly but also I just...
Crochet Timeless Memories Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Timeless Memory Blanket Learn how to do this stitch combo that makes your crochet projects look vintage or retro. I recently used this stitch combination for a baby project called the Timeless Memories Baby Blanket. For the Timeless Memories Baby Blanket, I used 17 multiples of 6 and then added 4 chains at the...