The next Free Pattern and Video tutorial are the Toddler Santa Hat Pattern. This is designed by Kim Guzman, for Red Heart Yarns. This is a really simple and fun pattern. I was taken back by the simplicity once you get the repeat pattern required. In my tutorial, I show you how to avoid the...
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Crochet Mitered Modern Granny Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Mitered Modern Granny Afghan I hope you enjoy this new twist that I'm calling a Mitered Modern Granny Afghan. I've crocheted this project starting in one corner and building it similar to the corner to corner technique. You start by building a mitered square, then when you have the preferred width, you continue just working...
Crochet Tranquility Trinity Shawl Pattern
Crochet Tranquility Trinity Shawl I'd like to introduce today the Tranquility Trinity Shawl using the new yarn, Caron Latte Cakes. The design is 3 large triangles joined together to create a large, flowing shawl. This crocheted project is fast and easy as I have used the Modern Granny stitch for these triangles. The yarn is...
Crochet One Big Cake Asymmetrical Scarf Pattern
Crochet One Big Cake Asymmetrical Scarf Do you love quick and easy, one-skein projects? Sometimes I just need the satisfaction of getting something new on and off my hook quickly. I have been working on many large projects lately but put them aside for a day to crochet up something to feel that sense of...
Crochet Mesh Dress Pattern
Using Patons Grace, a mercerized cotton, this Patons Mesh Dress will have the drape and feel to make you proud of what you have made. Patons Grace is one of my favourite yarns, with the sheen of the strand and strength to stand the test of time. Designed by Kat, one of the newest crochet...
Beginner Cocoon Sweater Pattern
The crochet Cocoon Sweater Pattern using Bernat Forever Fleece yarn is designed for beginners and beyond. It is designed with comfort and soothing feelings in mind. This pattern is available in sizes XS for adults to 5 XL for adults. This type of pattern is also called a Shrug. The pattern is made up of...
6 Crochet Simple Shrug Patterns
Shrugs are among one of the easiest patterns for clothing to make, especially if you are someone who is just starting with crochet, or making wearables that aren't a hat or scarf. I love them and have a few that I wear, as well as one of these that I'm working on myself. Most shrug...
Free Crochet Corset Pattern
Sized from XS to 5 XL is the Crochet Corset Pattern using Bernat Maker yarn. This yarn is cotton-based and strong. At the back, the corset is tied with lace ribbon. This stitch uses half-double crochet on the back bar. There is spiral steel bonding for the structure. I strong recommend using stitch markers for...
How to Crochet Wonky Granny Squares Pattern + Tutorial
In today's tutorial, you will follow along to make your squares have a definite twist in the centre, and then, as it gets bigger, the pattern begins to straighten up. The squares on the right and left are identical. The only difference that the colours are different between each. Amazing how different they can be....
Crochet 2 Colour Granny Pattern + Tutorial
I found a fabulous crochet granny afghan on Yarnspirations. The free pattern is called Half'n Half Granny Afghan. I looked carefully and realized the squares are actually half colours. This makes the afghan have diagonal stripe opportunities. So I crocheted a sample square to see if I could follow the instructions. I have done a...
Basic Cookware Crochet Protector Pattern
At a home decor store, I noticed pan protectors, and I immediately thought, I have cotton, and I have the desire. Can I create something to save Daniel's pans? Daniel creates magic in the kitchen and does use higher end cookware as it lasts longer and does a better job, in his opinion. Due to...
Birch Please Crochet Blanket + Tutorial
A fast two-day crochet blanket using Bernat Blanket yarn. Inspired by birch trees and quick repeating of 4 rounds of instructions. I became seriously addicted to this pattern I created due to the colour strategy involved, which I will share below. This is the Birch Please Crochet Blanket pattern. If you prefer not to use...
55 Crochet Shawl Patterns
Crochet Shawls From keeping the chill off to expressing comfort through prayer shawls, crochet shawls are made by many crocheters. Shawls can be super easy to highly complex. Examples of the Globe Trotter Shawl has Bruges Lace to concepts like the Broomstick Lace Shawl to more easier to manage shawls. Pick a shawl you are...
Crochet Floral Granny Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
For those who love eye-popping crochet projects and flowers blooming right out of the centers of their granny squares, this Crochet Floral Granny Afghan is a doozie. Though multiple colours are shown, there are only 2 different types of motifs shown. Neither of the grannies is over complicated and the one has skills I have...
Knit Friendship Knot Pillow + Tutorial
A beginner-level knit pattern consists of two long tube shapes intertwined into a square knot. The free pattern includes a schematic for putting them together. Then, using a tapestry needle, you will secure the ends of each tube to the back side. The yarn of choice is Bernat Plush Yarn. This is called the Knit...
New Leaf Crochet Cotton Baby Blanket + Tutorial
Designed with speed and comfort in mind, the New Leaf Crochet Cotton Baby Blanket is born. It uses Caron Cotton Cakes yarn and a simple repeating stitch until you get closer to the border. I created the leaf stitch combination in the Study of the Journey Afghan blanket. I have linked it below. It looks...
The Empty Chair at Christmas Crochet Throw Pattern
The sound of the hum of the furnace. The silence of the chair beside you. We are introducing a reflective Christmas Throw designed to meditate and remember someone in your life who is missing this Christmas. Inspired by Red Heart Soft yarn, I wanted to take a personal journey to remember my times with someone...
Pup's Favourite Dog Coat Sweater Pattern
Over the summer, you can work on smaller projects to keep the items off your lap due to the heat. This is the Pup Crochet Dog Coat Sweater pattern, which you can use to keep your dog warm in the fall and winter months ahead. To measure your dog, you measure the chest behind the...
How To Crochet Master and Pup Kerchief + Photographic Tutorial
Introducing an accessory for you and your important family members: the You and Pup Matching Kerchiefs. These are a beginner-level pattern, and you can size them for your convenience. They are made Using Red Heart Super Saver Stripes yarn called Favorite Stripe. The yarn changes colour on its own. There is an adult human size...
6 Crochet Dishcloth Patterns + Tutorials
6 Crochet Dishcloth Patterns Dishcloths are a great way to learn new crochet stitches, patterns or techniques before jumping into a full-size throw or blanket, or great if you're looking for something quick to work on. They're not a huge project so it doesn't get overwhelming or feel like each row is taking forever. Dishcloths...
Crochet Fire And Ice Poncho Pattern + Tutorial
This Crochet Fire And Ice Poncho made with the Red Heart It's a Wrap in Rainbow is so pretty and fun. The Fire And Ice Poncho is an intermediate-level project, making it a little more thought, at least for the first few rounds, until you have it down pat, but it is worth all the...
Three Little Pigs Story Crochet Pillow for Kids
A story time includes a custom crochet pillow sharing the story of the friendly three little pigs in their houses. Each panel is part of the story, such as the house of bricks, house of sticks and house of straw. This is the Three Little Pigs Crochet Story Pillow. The wolf is depicted as a...
Handmade Coin Robot Bank Project
Make something easy and cute to help someone you love to collect their change. Maybe an allowance box. Both boxes are the same but coloured in their own way. Don't be scared to stitch your box in a way that suits the personality of the person you are making it for. The are the Plastic...
Summer Craft Yarn Wrapped Letters Project + Photo Tutorial
For summer crafting or anytime for that matter, Yarn Wrapped Letters. A photographic tutorial is available, and I was surprised by it on page 2. I never thought of doing that with the letters for the edging. This is showing Red Heart Scrubby Yarn. I know some of you may have bought this yarn but...
Crochet Granny Square Shorts Pattern + 3 More Patterns
New are the Red Heart All In One Granny Square Crochet Shorts. These are sized for adults between the sizes of extra small to 3 extra large. It also uses black coloured Red Heart Super Saver for trim and other details. The squares are joined through flat stitch joining. I will provide a tutorial below...
Flowered Wedding Favour Box Pattern
It is an elegant way to decorate a cardstock box for a special day in a person's life. From weddings, birthdays and graduations, this handmade decoration is certainly Instagram-ready. This is the Crochet Wedding Flower Favour Box pattern. Weddings are usually associated to delicate crochet items such as this. These flowers are just a few...
Leave the Sand at Beach Granny Tote
This oversized granny tote is designed for that trip to the beach. Hauling those towels and other accessorize you need for a day outting. This bag has stretch to it when in use. This is the Oversized Crochet Granny Tote Bag. Easy to shake out the sand at the end of the day and store...
Crochet Willowdale Cardigan Pattern + 1 More Similar Pattern
Have you seen the Willow Square below? You probably have, and I will provide a link for that additional free pattern below. This is the Patons Willowdale Crochet Cardigan. This pattern, developed by Katherine Poole-Fournier, elegantly mixes the trending granny square look into a wearable garment. Its lacy back and sleeves complement the relaxed look...
Crochet Colourweave Oasis Gorgeous Blanket + 2 More Patterns
This stunning Crochet Colourweave Oasis Blanket uses strategy colour overlay techniques to create vertical lines. We've used techniques like this before, where we intentionally leave spaces in the blanket to make the lines after the main structure of the blanket is done. I will provide a couple more examples below of this technique. This uses...
Crochet Playing Card Suit Storage Basket
Are games a thing at your house? Possibly a game of Euchre, Uno and other smaller games to store? Wendy Maruna came up with a perfect gift for her family as a birthday present. Introducing the Card Suit Crochet Storage Basket. The covering is slid over an existing box you need to find. The dimensions...
17 Adult and Child Crochet Patterns
Yarnspirations has put together a list of 17 Mom and Me Knit and Crochet Ideas where the projects are sized for both mom and young person. Just for fun, one of the designs is for a child size poncho where the matching poncho is sized for an American Doll. Some girls like to play with...
Crochet Mesh Summer Cardigan Pattern + Special Tutorial
New for 2024 is the Crochet Mesh Cardigan pattern. Using Patons Linen yarn that is a mix of Linen and Cotton together. This highly durable yarn product makes a very long last crochet garment to enjoy. This pattern is sized for extra small to 5 extra large adults. There are more patterns provided with the...
What To Do With Patons Linen Yarn
Patons Linen yarn has resurfaced again to be in trend for 2024. There are 13 shades, and yes, some of the shades need to be stocked online as this is currently coming back in full swing. What exactly is this yarn? Patons Linen is a DK light yarn made from a durable natural mix of...
Crochet Bargello Make Waves Blanket Pattern
Bargello crochet is a concept in crochet where the row steps either up or down in a block formation. It gives things like this Making Waves Crochet Blanket pattern the look that is has. We have more Bargello type of patterns and I have put them both below as well. I think the hardest part...
Crochet Christmas Ornament Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
The crochet boho ornament afghan was inspired in 2016 but not officially developed until 2018. The original inspiration came from the Crochet Victorian Ornament Afghan by Kate Steinke. I struggled with the Victorian version, as I found the round beginning and ending confusing, at least to me. So, I re-wrote the pattern in a way...
Fancy Crochet Cookware Protector Pattern
For those who want something fancier for their cookware protection, I designed one resembling an opening flower. Maybe you have glassware and want to see the protector through the glass, or perhaps you just want a table topper. Unlike the basic cookware protector we have, this is done as a one-piece unit with two rounds...
Crochet Spring in The Valley Wave Blanket
An easy one-row repeating pattern with a colour strategy is the Crochet Spring in The Valley Wave Blanket. It took Mikey 4 days to make this blanket from start to finish as it hooks up quickly. This blanket was similar to looking at one of the TV shows called Breaking Amish in the background of...
Crochet Kimono Pattern Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Kimono The Crochet Kimono is strategically put together granny squares with a really easy to make a collar. It's classified as an easy level but I think a determined beginner could make this. The pattern is sized in S - L and then Xl - 5 XL. It's meant to be lounge-like to just...
Crochet Granny Square Lap Blanket Pattern
This finished blanket has a back story; you can scroll to the bottom to find out the gossip. My friend Karen, not a confident crocheter, put the time into her blanket and did all of the squares but there was a problem. Karen's tension is highly motivated by her moods. Some of the squares were...
Crochet Mountain Mist Afghan Pattern
This is a similar-looking pattern to the one seen in the Breaking Amish Television Show. It's not the same pattern, but it looks pretty close to it. This is an older pattern and was initially using Waverly by Bernat, but it's been discontinued, yarn-wise. You can easily substitute the yarn for Bernat Super Value, Caron...