Finger Knit Seed Stitch Blanket The Finger Knit Seed Stitch Blanket is a combination of knit and purl working opposite to each other. You can use the pre-formed loops of Bernat Blanket-ez or even Bernat EZ Wool yarn to make this blanket. Give those fingers a stretch and a workout while you whip up this...
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Finger Knitting Looping Ladders Blanket Pattern
Finger Knitting Looping Ladders Blanket Using Bernat Alize Blanket-ez or using Bernat Alize EZ Wool, you can create this fabulous masterpiece blanket using your fingers. This is the Finger Knitting Looping Ladders Blanket. The instructions are really neat. I would have never thought to do what they did with the loops in order to create...
How to Crochet Mikey's Yoga Bag Pattern
Hey Boo Boo! Is that a Yoga Bag in your picnic basket? Ah huh! Introducing Mikey's Yoga Bag. This bag flies over your shoulder as you hold your donut and coffee in your free hand after you have attended a meditative yoga session. The bag will fit an average-sized rolled yoga mat of 24" wide...
How To Crochet Temperature Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Temperature Afghan Years ago, Bernat Yarns prior to rebranding themselves as Yarnspirations had a blog where they used a Yarn Temperature Gauge for making unique afghans, generally referred to as a Temperature Afghan. I was reminded of this when Sarah, founder of Repeat Crafter Me, posted this as an idea for crocheters. I've been looking...
Study of Temperature Afghan + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD TEMPERATURE WORKSHEETS Why don't I see too many people completing a real one by the end of the year? It's one of the most viral things in January, and yet, by December, only a few finish! Marly Bird and I pulled back the layers of the concept and thought about reducing the span to...
How To Crochet Thermal Stitch Dishcloth Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Thermal Stitch Dishcloth The Crochet Thermal Stitch Dishcloth is a great quick example of how to do this double thickness crochet stitch. My friend Megan showed me how to do this stitch and I was so inspired by it. The video tutorial demonstrates how to do this stitch as a single crochet which includes...
Crochet Health Exercises for Hands
Early in 2024, I noticed I was losing the feeling in my hands and arms. I started to attend therapy at the Hawthorn Clinic in Kentville, Nova Scotia. I didn't need a referral, so I went in to book acupuncture, massage therapy, and chiropractic. Daniel had been going there as he tripped on a PuppiDawg...
Crochet Blanket Plaid Ruana Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Blanket Plaid Ruana This absolutely gorgeous Crochet Blanket Plaid Ruana is so incredibly easy to crochet. It's a one-piece structure that starts at the back of the Ruana and works up to the shoulders. At the shoulders, you leave a gap space in the middle for your neck and then crochet down the two...
How To Crochet Frosted Cake Shawl Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Frosted Layer Cake Shawl The new Caron Cakes yarn is a perfect yarn for making this warm and comfy shawl. Crochet Frosted Layer Cake Shawl. Feel free to substitute your favorite worsted weight yarn in solids or mixing colors for a lovely effect. This pattern would also be nice to use for your prayer...
How to Crochet Fancy Basket Marled Bowls Pattern + Tutorial
In just a matter for a few hours, you can crochet your own Crochet Fancy Basket using Caron Big Cakes Yarn. It only takes 1 ball. Pattern was just updated in June 2024 with some new stitch work and change of colour to Shadowberry in Caron Big Cakes yarn. It was originally green called Mint...
ALL NEW: Bernat Latch It Kits
As the economy shifts, many crafters tend to view the crafts as a form of entertainment instead of just death-scrolling social media. It's a way to use time and have something tangible to show for it. I'm also guilty of death-scrolling, so I am no stranger to doing that. All new is the Bernat Latch...
Crochet Bernat Velvet Striped Blanket Pattern
Crochet Bernat Velvet Stripes Blanket For beginner level crocheters, the Crochet Bernat Velvet Stripes Blanket. The blanket is just single crochet back and forth. Changing the yarn every 6 rows for the effect that you see. It's a great little pattern if you are trying to use up some leftover yarn, or want something that...
Crochet Velvet Larksfoot Blanket Pattern
Crochet Velvet Larksfoot Blanket The Crochet Velvet Larksfoot Blanket is using Bernat Velvet yarn. Using the classic Larksfoot crochet stitch. It's pleasing to the eye stitch that somewhat exercises a crocheter's skills. It's possible for beginner crochet to master this stitch and go beyond just the basics of stitches. More Ideas 18 Fringe Benefits Knit...
8 Crochet Doily Patterns - Table, Wall or Earrings
Every now and then, I like to question my ability to see, or as I fondly think, if it strengthens my eyes by working with lovely thin yarn. My usual go with the thin yarn is earrings but I have seen friends at the Stitch Social creating other patterns and thought it would be fun...
Where Does Mikey Get His Shirts?
Mikey gets his shirts at Demenswear, an online store. Before you click the link, though, be aware that some of the clothing is not appropriate for all ages or people who are too sensitive or closed-minded to accept people of the 2SLGBTIA+ community members. Some of the clothing is images I would never wear or...
Celebrating Dad with Handmade Gifts
We have 36 free patterns to view with Dad in mind. This is the Celebrating Dad Knit and Crochet Patterns. Many of us have adopted others as roles that play family figures that may not be related. I think friends are sometimes the best family we can ever have. A slight appreciation for your handmade...
How to Crochet Emotional Well-Being Blanket
New from Yarnspirations is the Feel Your Emotions Crochet Blanket, customized to your moods. This great beginner-level pattern uses 7 colours to depict your emotional well-being over 30 days. I know how it can feel when your negative emotions and trigger points seem to be the main focus point of your life. Like writing a...
Simple Crochet Beanie Pattern + Tutorial
Beanie Hat A very popular pattern is my Men's Beanie Hat. I used two yarns at one time to create double thickness so it's a nice warm beanie. You will use both skeins at the same time to increase the thickness of the hat. It will make the hat tight and strong. More Ideas 9...
Crochet Cozy Posy Headband Pattern + Tutorial
This cozy headband is unbelievable because of how quickly it can take to make. The pattern is simple with shell work. The free pattern includes written and diagram instructions. There's also a free tutorial available for the flower that is sewn to this headband. You are the artist, you can add the flower or leave...
How Latch Hook Kits Are Made
Watch how the kits are made from the beginning to the final box.
12 Projects Ideas Inspired by the Greenhouse
Greenhouse by Yarnspirations I've been dying to show you this latest Lookbook by Yarnspirations called Greenhouse. I've been secretly working on projects in this Lookbook, thus you may be putting the two and two together to realize that's why I as learning to do Macrame! VIEW THIS LOOKBOOK HERE Home decor for crocheters are...
Yarn Store: Rewards in Nova Scotia
Locals have been telling me about Rewards for years. I've lived here since 2018, and I haven't been to Rewards yet. It's a store of home decor, toys, and other things that I struggle to describe. My local group told me recently, "You should have listened to us sooner!" Well, they are right, but don't...
Crochet Spring Coaster Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Spring Coaster These Crochet Spring Coasters are not really coasters for a mug but more of a centrepiece for flowers or table settings. They are 8" dia. The centre is tight and then the robin's egg blue you see is like the visual of a crocodile stitch to form the petals that will lift...
What is the Bernat Quickweave Kit? New June 2024 + Tutorial
New as of June 7, 2024, is the Bernat Quickweave kit that stunned me when I saw it months ago at Yarnspirations in Toronto. They tossed it before me, and I was like, "What is that!?". This was supposed to be a few-minute presentation as I was getting a preview for 2024 / 2025, and...
Crochet Buffalo Plaid Cardigan Pattern
Crochet Buffalo Plaid Cardigan Introducing the Crochet Buffalo Plaid Cardigan pattern that is written for sizes from XS - 5 XL. The pattern is very detailed on how these mini granny squares are worked together to create the shape and plaid look. A very casual looking design that determined beginners can easily pick up. Play...
12 Slip Stitch Techniques for Double Crochet in the Round
As a new crocheter, you may not realize there are several ways to cheat the crochet patterns. One way is to avoid things you may strongly dislike about crochet, such as joining at the end of the rounds. Have you ever been behind someone in line at the coffee shop and noticed the slip stitching...
Knit Beginner Dishcloth Pattern + Tutorial
Beginner Knit Dishcloth Learn to knit with a Knit Beginner Dishcloth sample. Using 4.5 mm or US & Knitting Needles to make this sample. A tutorial below showing you how to cast on. You will need 38 stitches on the needles before starting to do the knit stitch. Once you are ready, go to the...
How to Crochet Call the Midwife Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Call The Midwife Baby Blanket wasn't a baby blanket and was never called the Call The Midwife Blanket. It was simply called the Block Shawl in an original publication in the 1980s by Patons using the Beehive brand of yarn. As many of you already know, Patons North America falls into the Yarnspirations...
Crochet Chevron One Big Cake Bag Pattern
This is the Crochet One Big Cake Chevron Bag. I love crocheting with self-striping yarn. The Caron Big Cakes is great because the ball size is so generous. You can make a nice tote or market bag without having to change colours and still have a pretty striped effect. I made this bag using Shadowberry...
How To Crochet Star Napkin Ring Pattern + Tutorial
For beginners of crochet wanting to do simple things for practice, you can try the Star Napkin Ring. It's a permanent ring where napkins slide inside for table presentation reasons. There is also a small crochet star that is sewn to the ring for ornamental reasons. If you are looking to decorate your table and...
How to Determine What Side Is the Yarn Tail Is On... Right or Left? + Tutorial
You've lost your way, and you cannot determine which side is the right side (RS) or the wrong side (WS). The answer is in the location of the beginning yarn tail. To keep orientation, I highly recommend not removing this tail until the end of the project. If the 1st row is considered the right...
Coffee Table Crochet Heel Saver Pattern
It's my house, my rules. I can put my feet on my coffee table if I like it. As a child, my mother would say, get your feet off the coffee table. We would do it anyway. It's so bad, I know. I still like my feet on the coffee table as I have aged....
Crochet Baby Party Cardi Pattern
Crochet Baby Party Cardi The Crochet Baby Party Cardi is a simplistic baby cardigan pattern to follow. For 6 months to 24-month sizes. The top section is an easy one-piece unit and then divided off for the sleeves to work down the front. The bottom opens up to leave room for a diaper. More Ideas...
How To Crochet Loopy Edge Basket Pattern + Tutorial
Loopy Edge Crochet Basket with Bernat Alize EZ and Bernat Blanket The Loopy Edge Crochet Basket is made with two strands of super bulky Bernat Blanket held together, to create a dense, structural basket wall. The basket base is topped with fun, loopy Bernat Alize Blanket EZ yarn, bringing playful texture. The result is stylish...
Crochet Star of the Show Baby Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Star of the Show Baby Blanket A filet crochet concept of stars being incorporated into a baby blanket. There is a crochet diagram included to show you what stitches to skip to have this concept. This is the Crochet Star of the Show Baby Blanket. If you are looking for more baby-sized crochet projects....
Crochet Bavarian Square Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Bavarian Square The Crochet Bavarian Stitch is a concept that is worked in a square. With raised edges, it appears to puzzle together like mosaic tiles. Initially, it feels difficult to accomplish but the trick is the starting rnds of 1 - 2 to create the spaces needed to puzzle in the rnds 3...
Crochet Nautical Pillow Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Nautical Pillows These Crochet Nautical Pillows are easy to make and have a flap to release the pillow form from the cover. They are made with Bernat Maker Outdoor Yarn. The pillows are made up of using half double crochet followed by slip stitching which creates the simple textured concept. The striping of the...
Where is Jeanne Steinhilber, Crochet Designer?
An increasing number of people have been asking about Jeanne as they haven't seen any new designs or seen her admin on our social media pages. Jeanne Steinhilber joined my team in 2015 with fresh ideas and a desire to learn and design. She became a friend and an integral part of The Crochet Crowd...
Crochet Floral Shawl Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Floral Shawl This Crochet Floral Shawl is a bit of a mind-bender for 2 of the 4 rows in the repeat. Once you get it, you will be able to blaze through this project. The lacy look is pretty easy to achieve and there is a crochet diagram available to follow. Rows 2 and...
Crochet Beach Bag Pattern + Tutorial
Introducing the Crochet Beach Bag. This pattern and the Market Bag Pattern are actually the same. The only difference is the yarn that is being recommended. Lily Sugar'n Cream and Bernat Handicrafter are both made by Yarnspirations. Lily is mostly available in the USA, whereas Handicrafter is available in Canada. Today's pattern, the yarn recommended...