There is a mix of two panels that make up this Crochet Soft Neutrals Cable Afghan. It's a visually appealing afghan with a bit of challenging concepts for the crocheter to master. It's considered an intermediate level which gives me a lot of hope. One panel has the double cabling braid while the other panel...
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Crochet Here and There Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Here and There Blanket is highly textured using Bernat Blanket yarn. The blanket can be used in regular yarn sizes. To change the size of the chain, keep the chain in an odd number count to make this work. The beginning of the blanket starts off with ribbing and then changes to half...
Study Break Stitches: 8 School Theme Crochet Designs
Some of us love to support our school or organization's colours. There's a sense of pride in showing which school you belong to. Whether it's wearing a hat, school jacket or even decorating something at home, like a crochet blanket, with special colours. I have pulled together some ideas for School Theme Crochet Projects. Decorate...
30 Crochet and Knit Fab Five Inspired Patterns
Crochet and knitting are back in trend with major celebrities and fashion-oriented TV Shows like Fab Five, from Tan France, Bobby Berk, Jonathan Van Ness, Antoni Porowski and Karamo Brown. Yarnspirations has put together 30 Free Fab Five Inspired Patterns that may inspire you with style and coloured. Some of the patterns are brand new...
Discontinued: Bernat Ruffelina Yarn
Developed around 2009ish was Bernat Ruffelina Yarn. At the time, ruffle yarns like Red Heart Sashay were starting to hit the strong trend of materials where the yarn was just looped in existing holes to create incredible-looking scarves. Bernat Ruffelina was intended to support those with cancer and raise awareness of cancer. The package included...
Discontinued: Caron United Yarn
Caron United yarn was developed for an initiative to support the Children of Fallen Patriots organization, which helps families left behind by the US military who have died in service. The organization provides scholarships for children who have lost a parent in the line of duty. We, the crocheters and knitters, participated with this brand...
Crochet Striping Shells Shawl Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Striping Shells Shawl The Crochet Striping Shells Shawl is a very simple repeat of two rows. The Caron x Pantone Bamboo is precisely coloured and strategically placed within the shawl for really elegant looks. To change the look, you simply can change the colours that are suggested to something more your flavour. I would...
Crochet Saint Patrick's Day Clover Leaf Hat Pattern
May the luck of the Irish be with you as you possibly drink green beer in style earing your outrageously fun Crochet Saint Patrick's Day Hat. Grab your Red Heart Super Saver and have some luck making this fabulous hat. . . This hat uses Red Heart Super Saver and is pretty easy to make....
Beginners Crochet Tank Top and Ribbed Skirt XS to 5 XL Pattern
This is a brand new Crochet Skirt or Tank Top pattern that can be paired together or split up, as shown in the examples below. It uses a new yarn called Caron Colorama Bamboo Blend. At this time, this yarn can be found in select Joann retail stores in the United States only. The pattern...
Clearance: Caron Colorama O'go Yarn + 4 Patterns
Caron Colorama Ogo format yarn has been discontinued and is on clearance for the remaining stock in the warehouse. This chunky-weight yarn was available in five long striping colours in one O'Go. I really enjoyed this yarn a lot, and it made for really cool projects. I will share more below. This yarn had not...
Clearance: Caron Cloud Cakes Cuddle Bundle + 4 Patterns
Yarnspirations is cleaning out the warehouse and offering Caron Cloud Cakes Cuddle Bundles at a ridiculously low price, plus a Twist and Lock Crochet Set with it. . . This yarn is versatile and makes the most cozy items whether it's hats, scarves or home decor like blankets. Caron Cloud Cakes is a heavenly blend...
Crochet Lace Fans Shawl Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Lace Fans Shawl The Crochet Lace Fans Shawl is made of up of individual fans that are attached to each other as you crochet. It takes 3 Caron x Pantone Bamboo braids to make this. There are two options for strategic placement for this. There is also the Colorplay Tool with this shawl to...
Easy Crochet Shells and Clusters Shawl Pattern + Tutorial
The easy-to-follow pattern for the Crochet Shells and Cluster Shawl uses Caron Blossom Cakes, providing a fabulous, playful colour appearance in this shawl. . . Tutorial The pattern below is using Caron Halo Cakes and uses the exact same pattern. See how the different yarns lend themselves to wonderful opportunities.
Caron Blossom Cakes Yarn + Pattern
Caron Blossom Cakes is another extension of the original Caron Cakes, exclusive to Michaels. Michaels controls the availability of this yarn, which is unique and light in feel and flow. The new soft and lightweight Caron Blossom Cakes allow one colour to flow into the next, allowing a smooth transition between colours. This will ensure...
Seasonal: Caron Sprinkle Cakes + Patterns
Caron Sprinkle Cakes is a brand that Michaels controls for availability, as it's exclusive to their stores and online platform. This yarn is considered seasonal and can come and go, not returning every season but just suddenly popping up. This yarn typically comes out in August if it's planned by Michaels to return and is...
Crochet Blossom Shawl + Tutorial
Using Caron Blossom Cakes, this is a simple crochet shawl to crochet. This is the Blossom Cakes Shawl. The fringe at the ends of the shawl is elegant for this. It provides a drape and flows as you walk. ... - The fringing is similar to the Crochet Garden Flowers Blanket. There's a tutorial for...
Discontinued: Caron Simply Soft Marled Yarn + How to Make Your Own
I don't think I ever knew about this yarn, which was called the Caron Simply Soft Marled yarn. It was essentially Caron Simply Soft with two contrasting colours twisted together. Below is a sample of a hat to give you an idea of how it turned out. The Caron Simply Soft yarn that you know...
Beginner Tunisian Rib Stitch Hat Pattern + Tutorial
This Tunisian Ribbed Stitched Hat comes in two sizes in the pattern that includes child and adult. It's really simple and gives you the look of knitting with your afghan hook. The hat starts off at the brim and works it's way up before we start the decrease. I found this pattern much easier than...
2 Beginner Crochet Hat Patterns for School Programs
A crocheter is getting involved in teaching others to crochet and was looking at the newest hat in white with the big pom pom but was wondering if there was another version done that wasn't chunky yarn but in the medium 4-ply weight yarn. She wants to inspire others to crochet but works with a...
Just A Phase Crochet Modern Granny Blanket
The Crochet, Just A Phase Modern Granny Blanket is a typical modern granny blanket made with the new Bernat Blanket Perfect Phasing yarn. If you were doing this as a modern granny, you would change the colour when doing the single crochet and chain spaces. . . The blanket is made similar to this below....
What To Do With Bernat Handicrafter Cotton Ombres Yarn
Bernat Handicrafter Cotton Ombres yarn was primarily a Canadian brand until the internet and international shipping became a thing. Locally, I can find plenty of stock at my local Walmart Canada. You may find this in select locations throughout the United States now. This yarn is available in different formats and what you see below...
What To Do With Peaches & Creme Yarn Cones
Peaches and Creme yarn cones are sold primarily through the retail store. Below, there's a video tutorial on how this yarn is dyed and packaged. This format of Peaches and Creme yarn is value-oriented and provides a lot more yardage than the smaller balls on cardboard cones that can be recycled. This is 100% cotton...
What To Do With Peaches & Creme Balled Yarn
Peaches and Creme yarn is primarily sold in retail stores only, though it's listed on Yarnspirations.com for more specific product information and different types of Peaches and Creme formats. It's 100% cotton and is excellent for dishwashing and home-use cotton such as decor, tea towels, hot pads and more. The cotton is grown and spun...
They Want to Hear From You! Yeah, They Do! Seriously
Have you been going to a yarn store and noticing that the yarn that you used to buy is gone and has been replaced by a substitute? Suddenly, my videos suggest yarn that you cannot buy locally but used to be able to. You are not alone. Complaining online about stock makes little difference for...
Discontinued: Red Heart Colorscape Yarn + Patterns
Red Heart Colorscape was a roving-based yarn that effortlessly transitioned in the colourways. It was like eye candy, and you couldn't wait for the new row to be completed to watch it change. Gorgeous acrylic yarn with phenomenal colour effects. The colours move from one to the next in a painterly fashion, creating a beautiful...
How Yarn is Prepared and Packaged: Behind the Scenes Videos
Today, I am going to show you a rare behind-the-scenes look at how yarn is made. This article shows the process after the yarn is spun. See detailed pictures. Ivy, pictured to the right, is a youngster who captures our emotions when finding that special yarn on the shelves. How does the yarn get made...
What To Do With Caron Simply Soft Stripes Yarn
You may have missed the MEMO for this Caron Simply Soft Stripes Yarn. As of late Spring 2017, at the time of writing this article, the balls are now bigger. Due to popular demand from crocheters and knitters, they have increased the yardage of these balls to provide an extra 25% more yarn for the...
12 Animals to Choose Crochet Amigurumi Kits + Tutorials for All
In 2023, Yarnspirations created 12 Amigurumi Kits for crochet stuffies. They are called the Red Heart Amigurumi Crochet Kit. Seeing the kits in person, I was surprised to see that they were bigger than they looked in the photographs on Yarnspirations. Each kit contains one character; the yarn is 100% recycled cotton. These would make...
Exclusive: What To Do With Caron Latte Cakes + Patterns
New to Michaels Stores is Caron Latte Cakes —a self-striping yarn similar to the original Caron Cakes but with an added touch. There is an extremely soft eyelash type of yarn added to the fibres to give the hues a softness in visual appearance. Very much like the foam on top of a Latte. I...
Crochet Baby Tiles for Miles Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet the Baby Tiles for Miles Baby Blanket using Caron Baby Cakes Yarn or equivalent yarns. This is easy to follow the pattern, in fact, I have put a tutorial out there for you to use if you need extra help. The tiles are made up of 4 trebles grouped together. There is a half...
Exclusive: What To Do With Caron Baby Cakes
Caron Yarns has just launched a brand new yarn line exclusively at Michaels Stores called Caron Baby Cakes. Due to popular demand, it's a spin-off from the Original Caron Cakes. Crocheters and knitters requested that Caron Cakes be in non-wool materials, especially for babies, so they have removed the wool and substituted nylon. So this...
Exclusive: Caron Cotton Cakes Yarn
Caron Cotton Cakes is exclusive to Michaels and has changed three times since its conception. Originally, it was a much smaller cake and only available in multi-coloured long stripes. It left the market for a short time and came back in a large format, as you can see below. The yarn not only changed in...
What To Do With Red Heart Scrubby Sparkle Yarn + Patterns
Red Heart Scrubby Sparkle yarn is made of the same material as Red Heart Scrubby yarn but uses filaments that sparkle. This yarn can be hard on the hands when crocheting, as its intended purpose is to scrub walls, dishes, and more. You may want to wear food-handling gloves on your yarn-feeding hands to avoid...
What To Do With Red Heart Scrubby Yarn + Patterns
A love-hate solid relationship is the Red Heart Scrubby yarn. Like its name implies, this uniquely textured yarn is great for knitting or crocheting dishcloths! Scrubby cloths clean dirty pots more quickly than cotton yarn dishcloths. Since Scrubby is polyester, it will dry a lot quicker! It exfoliates as well, so you can use it...
What To Do with Bernat Premium Tweeds
Bernat Premium Tweeds is a step-up of regular value acrylic yarn. Most know, acrylic yarns are not the same product across the yarn spectrum. There is truly value acrylic that is rough and stiff and crossing over to medium levels to premium levels of acrylic. This is one of the highest levels of quality of...
Discontinued: Bernat Cozy Style Yarn
I believe Bernat CozyStyle is a Canadian Walmart Exclusive in large ball format. Value-priced yarn with lots of yardage to kick off large projects. It's 100% acrylic. Ideal for afghan making. It should soften after washing. More Bernat Yarns
Discontinued: Bernat Maker Big Yarn
Due to popular demand of Bernat Maker Home Dec Yarn that came out, consumers demanded an even thicker yarn as people were double and even triple stranding the yarn for even thicker rugs, afghans, pillows and more. So now, Bernat Maker Home Dec has a big sister called Bernat Maker Big. I think you will...
Discontinued: Bernat Wool-Up Bulky Yarn
A Walmart Canada Exclusive is the Bernat Wool-Up Bulky. This is a spin off from Bernat Wool-Up but has been re-spun to be thicker, thus being chunky. Intended for clothing to provide that extra warmth and thickness you desire. More Bernat Yarns
Discontinued: Bernat Wool-Up Worsted Yarn
I believe Bernat Wool-Up Worsted and Bernat Wool-Up Worsted Tweeds are exclusive to Walmart Canada. However, you may find this in Walmart USA as there are reports of people being able to purchase it in stores. This is a mix of 80% Acrylic and 20% Wool. It's intended for scarves, hats and garments where warmth...
What To Do With Bernat Super Value Yarn
Bernat Super Value Yarn has been my lifetime staple of yarn. I've used Bernat Super Value the most in all of my projects prior to starting up The Crochet Crowd. Today, it continues to be one of my favourites in quality, colours and reliability of being available. It's an everyday yarn, priced for the everyday...