Seventeen colours right out of the gate with a brand new yarn by Yarnspirations in the Caron family called Caron Simply Me. This is a bulky weight #5 in the vibrant colour palette that Caron is known for. From fashion to home decor, you decide what works for you. Yarn Story Caron Simply Me is...
Archives for 2024
Beginner Free Red Heart Cosmo Scarf Pattern + Tutorial + Crochet Diagram
The Red Heart Comso Beginner Crochet Scarf Pattern is about to be updated. Row 2 has an error, and a new version will be available soon. The fix is listed below. The change includes a new crochet diagram that wasn't available in the original pattern. You can download or print that below. Error to Be...
How To Crochet Hugs & Kisses Baby Blanket + Tutorial
Updated in September 2024 from the original 2017 version, it is a way to square off the chevron Hugs & Kisses Baby Blanket. Another version of Hugs & Kisses Candy Hearts Blanket has a different beginning point, but with tens of thousands of these original blankets, we have given you additions to the pattern to...
MAKE IT BIGGER: Crochet Study of Texture - Rectangle or Square
Our guest designer, Donna Bondy, has mathematically figured out how to add 20" to your Study of Texture Afghan pattern. Donna has also reformulated the pattern to be a rectangle. This information will work for both. Original Study of Texture Patterns The Extra Credit and An Extension Pattern to add on. Choose either of the...
What Is the Crochet Version of Hot Frosty's Scarf Free Pattern + Tutorial
Crocheters requested a crochet version of Hot Frosty's Scarf from the Netflix Movie. I knitted up the original sample using the Seeded Knit Stitch to evaluate the stitches. I determined that crocheting on the front bar using half-double crochet would create a similar look. Caron Tea Cakes 240 g/ 8.5 oz, 186 m/ 204 yds...
What is Hot Frosty's Free Knit Scarf? Free Knit Pattern + Free Tutorial
The movie Hot Frosty is a hot romance comedy featuring a snowman. I've included a little movie trailer below to get you up to speed. The magical scarf is knit and called the Seeded Knit Stitch. See free pattern below. The scarf worn by the snowman, aka Jack that brings him to life is a...
Crochet Joyous Throw Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Joyous Throw The Crochet Joyous Throw is deceptive to the eye on the simplicity and 3D texture it has. There is a simple repeat of rows 2 thru 9. In fact, I have taken a photo of my swatch using solid colour yarn to show you what it looks like. The pattern creates 3...
Crochet Burger Pet Bed Pattern
Crochet Burger Pet Bed For the love of food, introducing to you the Crochet Burger Pet Bed pattern. This 20" diameter pet bed is definitely a conversational piece. Stuff it perfectly for your fur-baby to rest and have doggie dreams. Depending on your kitty, your kitty may take a shine to this as well. Who...
Crochet Dashing Holiday Throw Pattern
Crochet Dashing Holiday Throw The Crochet Dashing Holiday Throw is simple looking but really sharp with the way the colours are crocheted together. I'm also a fan of Red, Grey, Blue and White together for Christmas. It's a relief from traditional red, white and green Christmas. More Ideas Bernat Super Value Yarn Crochet Ripples of...
Crochet With Love Pocket Shawl Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet With Love Pocket Shawl uses the Alpine Crochet Stitch. It's super easy to do, and if you know how to crochet, you really don't have to think much about it. It's a large rectangle with some edging that's done in the end. You sew the pockets on using the same stitch as the...
How To Crochet Prayer Shawl Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Prayer Shawl Crochet this easy to follow Crochet Prayer Shawl. This shawl is similar to the Crochet Comfort Shawl. The difference is that it is bigger with 6 rows. Why this matter is due to the scallops at the edging. You cannot just add those scallops without mathematics involved. So if you loved the...
Crochet Dog Bed Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Dog Bed Using Bernat Blanket Pet yarn has its advantages for this Crochet Dog Bed. Bernat Blanket Pet has probiotic added to the yarn that is colourless and odourless. It naturally repels pet odours. This is essentially 2 large solid granny squares that are sewn together. There is a button in the middle on...
Crochet Mountain Peaks Scarf Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Mountain Peaks Scarf The Crochet Mountains Peak Scarf is a 1-row repeat. If you can remember 1 simple row, you can pretty much do this. This colouring reminds me of Canada a lot as it's similar to the Hudson Bay Trading Company. Canadians would most likely recognize this colouring. The scarf has two peaks...
Crochet Plaid Christmas Blanket Pattern
Crochet Plaid Christmas Blanket The fire crackling in the fireplace curled up under this Crochet Plaid Christmas Blanket reading a good book, while the snow is falling outside, the kids all tucked in bed. Doesn't that sound just heavenly. The crochet Plaid Christmas Blanket is an easy project with rows of colour then the vertical...
Crochet Bernat Christmas Tree Skirt Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Christmas Tree Skirt With Trees The Bernat Crochet Christmas Tree Skirt has tree motifs crocheted into place. In fact, you can be creative and make each tree its own colour. You will start off with a row that will be the centre point of all 11 Christmas Trees. From there, you will build on...
Crochet Happy Holidays Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Happy Holidays Afghan Check out this free pattern called the Happy Holidays Crochet Afghan. I was drawn to this afghan because I thought the white section of the squares reminded me of quaint doilies. To my surprise, the squares are not complicated at all. To be truthful to my fans, I would do this afghan...
Crochet Pompom Trimmed Christmas Tree Skirt + Tutorial
The Crochet Pompom Trimmed Christmas Tree Skirt easily follows the pattern. This easy-to-repeat pattern has two rows: one double crochet row and the next a half double crochet. The colour changing is up to your personal choices. However, there is a colour sequence in the pattern if you wish. You can also make pom poms....
How To Crochet 10 Christmas Blanket Patterns + Tutorials
10 Challenging Christmas Crochet Blankets To many crocheters, Christmas is a very special time of year. It feels good to pull out the decorations and make the house festive as the season changes to be very short days, especially here in North America. Over the years, we showcased several afghans, especially for Christmas. For myself,...
Crochet Spiderweb Blanket Pattern
Introducing the playful and kid-friendly blanket called Spiderweb Blanket from Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts. This is a 12-point ripple afghan coloured to appear like a spiderweb, with an added overlay afterwards to create the lines that jet out from the center. This afghan is 55" diameter and has 3 sections of blue, 3 sections of...
Crochet Poncho for Me and You Pattern
Crochet Poncho for Girls and Doll Introducing one of the most demanded tutorials of the matching set of Poncho for Girls and their matching American Doll. The two ponchos are identical to each other. The pattern provided gives the sizes of the poncho for 2 years, 4 years and 6 years of age. The doll...
Free Bernat Crochet Study of Meditation Blanket Pattern
The Crochet Study of Meditation Blanket will allow you to sit back and relax as you complete a 9-round repeating pattern using Bernat Blanket yarn. Mikey made this blanket in only 2 evenings, as crochet blankets are very fast to make in this type of yarn. You can grow the blanket indefinitely by repeating rounds...
Paper Towel Roll Hat Ornament + Tutorial
This cute idea uses yarn and a toilet roll to make a cheap Christmas Ornament. It's a yarn wrapped around and formed into a hat. I saw this idea on TikTok, but no measurements were given. I figured those out on my own, but the idea itself was inspired by casual viewing on TikTok. Materials...
Crochet Dr. Office Project Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Dr. Office Project If you are stuck waiting on a bus, car or even a Dr. Office, having this simple yet interesting, crochet project will pass the time quicker. Introducing the Crochet Dr. Office Project pattern. It is technically the Speedy Texture Dishcloth. The project is using the Nubbly Stitch. It's a combination of...
Crochet Buffalo Plaid Hat Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Buffalo Plaid Hat The Crochet Buffalo Plaid Hat is intended for adults. It is using Red Heart Heat Wave yarn, you know... the yarn that automatically heats up in the daylight. In the tutorial, I provided below, I tell you what you can do to change the size. It's all worked up in multiples...
Crochet Reindeer Blanket Pattern
Crochet Reindeer Blanket Sarah, of Repeat Crafter Me, does it again with her new Crochet Reindeer Blanket for Christmas 2017. I remember Sarah talking about this idea in the summer and she has a remarkable gift of making the ordinary seem extraordinary with her execution of ideas. The middle squares have Rudolf hooked right into...
Free Caron Crochet Along Peppermint Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Peppermint Afghan In May, Yarnspirations asked me for a Summer Stitch Along as we had done the summer the year before. Without a lot of notice, I hammered together the Peppermint Afghan. It surprisingly took off with popularity. It was a pure fluke. Introducing the Quick & Merry Crochet Along with Yarnspirations called the...
6 Crochet Hairpin Lace Patterns
Using a crochet hairpin lace tool, you can create really unique-looking projects that are light and airy—something casual for home decor or something fancy for a wedding. Ultimately, your yarn choices create the overall styling for this concept. At the bottom of this article is a step by step beginner tutorial to use as well....
Crochet Hairpin Lace Pattern for Beginners
This pattern was developed by our own Daniel using two crochet hairpin lace strips that are joined together. Like many designs Daniel has, he shares the idea over and then collaborates with either myself or a pattern tester. In this case, he collaborated with our fabulous friend, Anita. Anita's example turned out absolutely beautiful. You...
How To Crochet Hairpin Lace Pattern for Beginners + Tutorial
Crochet Hairpin Lace is a developed skill with a bit of a steep learning curve. The motion of the loom with the single crochet stitch work is a repetitive action. The tutorial goes slowly to help you out. Fully Loadable Pattern with Worksheet This pattern comes with 3 extra pages of a photographic tutorial on...
Free Caron Crochet Hugs & Kisses Starshine Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
I am very proud to introduce to you the 7th in the Hugs & Kisses Series of patterns, Hugs & Kisses Starshine Blanket! This was very challenging for me to accomplish but I promise you, the pattern is not hard and it’s fun because you change stitches enough to keep your interest. Honestly, as it grows,...
Gift Wrapped Boxes with Sashay Pattern + Tutorial
Sashay Gift Wrap Idea I really like this idea. I know I have the yarn already. I don't have ribbons or Christmas wrap on hand. For me, this idea makes complete sense! This is such an easy way to wrap and looks so elegant when you are done. I was so excited by this, I...
Free Bernat Crochet Gingerbread Bear Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Gingerbread Bear is based on the Crochet Valentine Bear, both designed by Sarah from Repeat Crafter Me. The differences between the bears are visually evident, whereas the gingerbread version doesn't have a heart stomach and has two rounds of white in the arms and feet. These are easy to make and relatively quick...
Crochet Slouchy Peak Cap Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Slouchy Peak Cap Meet the sister of the Top Peak Cap Hat called Crochet Slouching Peak Cap. The Top Peak Cap is one of the most popular hats on our YouTube Channel as it has a visor and is really fashion sensible. The difference between the two hats is that this hat has a...
Free Red Heart Crochet Ripples of Joy Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Ripples of Joy Chevron Blanket is Christmas themed. However, you can pretty much colour it any way you wish. The striping coordination is really lovely in this blanket. I can see myself doing something like this for fall or maybe even spring themed. The multiples to change the size is 27+3. Worksheet Download the...
Free Red Heart Crochet Texting Gloves Pattern
Most people like to keep in touch, so texting outside in the winter is very likely to happen, these Crochet Texting Gloves are perfect for keeping your hands warm and your fingers at the ready. Designed by Sara Delaney using Red Heart Heart and Sole these Texting Gloves would be a popular item at craft...
Country Granny Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Country Granny Learn how to crochet this really interesting Country Granny Afghan. The Country Granny is an afghan that is assembled on a diagonal which gives way to making a triangle motif for the edges. The front face of the granny is really interesting and I think for the creative crocheters out there, you may...
Free Red Heart Crochet Herringbone Stitch Chevron Cowl Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Mia's Herringbone Chevron Cowl is actually pretty easy. It uses the Herringbone Stitch, which is demonstrated in the tutorial below. It's easy to follow the pattern and it's the spacing of the stitches that create the spaces where the chevron is appearing. The herringbone stitch takes a bit getting used to and you...
Free Caron Crochet Study of Texture Shawl Pattern
DOWNLOAD FREE PATTERN Crochet Study of Texture Shawl The Crochet Study of Texture Shawl is a shawl that is intended to push your limits for improving your stitchwork. The pattern is comprehensive with 59 rows of instructions to complete this masterpiece. This is 62" across by 35" deep. There will not be a specific tutorial...
Free Caron Crochet Garden Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
The Spring Garden Afghan was a fun CAL that was done early spring of 2019 made up of 3 eye-popping squares in fun springtime colours. The Spring Garden Afghan consists of 3 different types of granny squares. 1 square is flat, another is a small raised flower and the 3rd is a larger flower. The...
Free Caron Crochet Christmas Plaid Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Learn how to do a Crochet plaid blanket/afghan. The trick to the plaid is getting the right amount of rows in place so the vertical stripes have the right effect. If you rush changing the rows too quickly, you will miss the effect. I know this from first-hand experience. More Crochet Patterns The yarn used...