Crochet Circle Takes the Square Blanket For those who love circles but still love granny squares, this is the Crochet Circle Takes the Square Afghan. More Projects to Discover Crochet Stacking Blocks Afghan + Tutorial Stitch, Stop & Roll Crochet Afghan + Tutorial Crochet Moose Corners to Corner (C2C) Pictorial Squares for Afghans + Tutorial...
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Crochet Circle in Squares Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet a Circle in the Square Afghan Learn how to crochet your very own Circle in Squares Motifs to make your own Circle in Squares Afghan. There are 4 motifs in this pattern but they are all the same technically speaking. The difference between them is that there are 4 different colourways to consider. Don't...
Crochet Goodnight Kisses Baby Blanket Pattern
Crochet Goodnight Kisses Baby Blanket Crochet Goodnight Kisses Baby Blanket Pattern is an easy 6 round repeat made colorful with Caron Baby Cakes yarn. The newer bigger ball sizes of the yarn means only 2 balls are needed for this 37" square baby blanket. Also new this year is the solid color balls to coordinate...
Did You Know the Difference?
What is the difference between Lily Sugar'n Cream and Bernat Handicrafter Cotton? Maybe this is a trick question, or is it? When you compare the 100% cotton yarn. The look, the texture and how it behaves on your crochet hook or knitting needles, you shouldn't notice any difference. It's the same thing. Lily Sugar'n Cream...
Review: What's The Deal with Caron Cakes?
Caron Cakes was originally launched over 7 years ago and was initially put into Michaels Stores for just 3 months. The original packaging of the yarn was slightly different. The Caron logo had its 100th anniversary on the ball band. While Yarnspirations thought the stitching journey and presentation would be a hit to consumers, the...
What To Do With Caron Jumbo Ombre Yarn
Caron Jumbo Ombre Yarn can be found at JOANN. It's a self-striping yarn that steps through a paint chip card, sort of speak. I saw examples made with yarn back in December 2019. I was floored. I know Caron One Pound, Caron One Pound have a tendency to be on the stiff side until it...
What To Do With Caron Colorama Halo Yarn
New as of Summer 2023 is Caron Colorama Halo yarn. You've seen it before as an O'Go format but since the retirement of O'Go-wrapped yarn, it was brought back as a cake format. So what's the big deal eh? It's a perfect-phasing yarn. Technology has come a long way in making yarn. This yarn phases...
Bernat Blanket Perfect Phasing Yarn
New Bernat Blanket Perfect Phasing yarn is fresh in 2023 at select JOANN stores and Joann.com. This is a new technology that colour grades ideally. Testing with Caron Colorama Halo last year, the technology is now with Bernat Blanket this year. There is no colour blocking of a shade; the colour seamlessly changes and, depending...
What To Do With Bernat Softee Chunky Yarn
The best thing about Bernat Softee Chunky is the availability of this yarn. It's like everywhere! Way back in the dinosaur ages, this same name yarn wasn't as thick. However, Yarnspirations listened to the public and people wanted it thicker! So they re-engineered the yarn to be much thicker and give it a whack of...
What To Do With Bernat Blanket Coastal Yarn
The Bernat Blanket Coastal Collection is exclusive to our friends at Yarnspirations. That's right, you won't find it in a store. It's only available online through Yarnspirations. This colouring that is no longer identified as Bernat Blanket Coastal yarn is mixed into the regular line up of Bernat Blanket on Yarnspirations. The colour below is...
Discontinued: What To Do With Bernat Roving Yarn
For those who enjoy Roving Yarn, Bernat Roving is one of the most economical choices on today's market. I just looked up what Roving Yarn is. I know it's a type of yarn, but I'm unsure what the meaning is. Roving is a thick yarn that has a small twist on the yarn. It is...
Discontinued: What To Do With Bernat Bundle Brights Yarn
All new to JOANN is the Bernat Bundle Brights Yarn collection for Fall 2017. Bernat Home Bundle and Bernat Baby Bundle is exclusive to JOANN in the USA. Consumers asked for the yarn to be have eye-popping colour verses the subtle baby and home colours of neutrals. So the designers got out the colour wheel...
Discontinued: What To Do With Bernat Baby Bundle Yarn
Bernat Baby Bundle is a mix of 4 yarns put together as one yarn ball with colours that complement each other. Yarns inside the one ball include Bernat Blanket, Bernat Pipsqueak, Bernat Boucle and Bernat Chunky Yarn. The yarns are attached together so you can crochet yourself through the ball from start to finish without...
What To Do With Bernat Blanket Brights Yarn
Go bold or go home... I just love bold electrified colours. Introducing Bernat Blanket Brights. Colour that is vibrant with no electricity needed. Last year, Bernat introduced this colour line for Bernat Blanket and I am so glad they did. Up until that point, it had been the pastels for baby and neutrals for the...
What To Do With Bernat Blanket Stripes Yarn
New in 2017 was the Bernat Blanket Stripes Yarn. An exciting play on long variegated yarn, a similar concept to Caron Cakes. Flip up the ball and you suddenly can see the colours that exist inside. The colour stays the same for a long time before switching to the next. With modern shades and playful...
What To Do With Bernat Pipsqueak Yarn
A steady and one of my favourite yarns is Bernat Pipsqueak Yarn. It's like crocheting with a cloud. There are two things you need to know about this yarn. Number 1... If you are new to crochet and or struggle with locating stitches, you want to stick with open work projects like Granny Squares with...
Discontinued: What To Do With Bernat Home Bundle Yarn
Bernat Home Bundle Yarn is exclusive to JOANN in the USA. It's the same yarn as Baby Baby Bundle Yarn and the new Bernat Bundle Brights Yarn that just came out. Bernat Home Bundle is coloured in a way to match home decor. More neutral, everyday colours, typically found in a home. It's playful texture...
What To Do With Caron Jumbo Yarn
Caron Jumbo is related to Caron One Pound Yarns. Have you ever noticed that Caron One Pound has no variegated colours? That's because Caron Jumbo is the variegated side of this yarn brand. Caron One Pound is one of the number 1 sellers of yarn in North America. It is reliable yarn that is loved...
Are Polyfils Equal to Each Other?
The quick answer is "no". So, let's see what the differences can be. Have you ever bought a pillow for your bed? You give it a squeeze test at the store. You have a choice of soft, medium or hard. It's not always about how stuffed the form is; it's about the choice of materials...
Simple Crochet Coaster Set
The Crochet Simple Coaster Set is simply the Crochet Griddle Stitch. I will provide a tutorial for that stitch on its own below. The Griddle Stitch is simple: 1 single crochet and the next stitch is 1 double crochet. When you do the next row, a double crochet is in the single crochet stitch, and...
Griddle Stitch Infinity Crochet Cowl Pattern
Put your hook into the wind with this Crochet Griddle Stitch Infinity Cowl designed by Mikey from The Crochet Crowd. Using Red Heart Roll With It Melange in colour called Gossip. You will use about 80% of the ball. The pattern says Crinkle Stitch but this is actually the Griddle Stitch. The cowl is 15"...
Crochet School Colour Texture Blanket + Tutorial
Are you or someone you know heading off to school to a College or University? Is it the person just leaving home for the first time? How about something extra special with school colours in mind. Something special for you and something special that would mean something to the recipient. A piece of you heads...
Crochet Cabin in the Woods Vintage Blanket + Tutorial
Introducing the original Cabin in the Woods Crochet Afghan. This majestic wave, chevron or ripple afghan is really neat and full of interesting texture and stitchwork. This is a vintage pattern, so the colours shown have been discontinued. However, it's still a fabulous colour and you can most likely choose similar colours in your yarn...
Crochet Granny Ripple Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Granny Wave Ripple pattern that is on the Caron Kindness Yarn Ball Band is an easy pattern to be able to learn and master. The pattern can be found on the label. You can also just follow the diagram below or the tutorial if you don't have access to the pattern or have...
Discontinued: What To Do With Caron Kindness Yarn?
Yarnspirations released Caron Kindness Yarn exclusively at Michaels Stores in June 2018. There was a demand for a value-priced, lots of yardage and soft choice for those who are involved in charity projects. It's a yarn you need to feel as it has an ingredient found in many of our own clothing. It's 100% Polyester....
Crochet Baby Poncho Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet a Baby / Toddler Size Poncho using Bernat Blanket Tiny yarn. This simple design is for beginners or experienced crocheters looking to put in some easy crochet time. This is a one-piece unit made as an L shape and folded strategically to form the poncho. The tutorial provided shows you the shaping and the...
Discontinued: Bernat Blanket Tiny Yarn
Man, I cannot express my love enough for this Bernat Blanket Tiny Yarn that is new for 2017. If you have enjoyed working with Bernat Blanket Yarns, you may just fall in love with Bernat Blanket Tiny. For some of us, the movement of the large regular Bernat Blanket Yarn can be a bit stressful...
What To Do With Caron Simply Soft Party Yarn
I remember seeing Caron Simply Soft Party for the first time when Caron Yarns just joined on with Yarnspirations back many moons ago. For me, I'm attracted to glitter, sparkles and things that stand out. I bee-lined over just to feel it. Usually, when something glitters, it looks fabulous but it feels like hell on...
Crochet Cherry Blossom Applique
The Crochet Cherry Blossom Applique is designed to add to a jacket, pants or whatever you like. The pattern showcases Aunt Lydia's Crochet Thread, but you can simply increase the hook and change out the yarn for what you are more comfortable with. More Ideas Tutorial More Flowers
Crochet Cherry Pie Hot Pad Pattern + Tutorial
Need a crochet hot pad for special occasions or even Thanksgiving? Try the Crochet Cherry Pie Hot Pad pattern by Yarnspirations. This project is really whimsical and is thick to justify as a hot pad. If you were to flip it upside down, you would see the bottom crust completely throughout. On the top, you...
Crochet Cherry Pie Pot Holder Pattern + Tutorial
This Crochet Cherry Pie Pot Holder is part of a 3 Trio Set for the kitchen. It is whimsical but very practical. Speaking firsthand, it's not complicated either. It's simply too cute of a pattern not to work up, especially if you are a pie lover like myself. There are two layers to this pie....
73 Easter Inspired Patterns
There comes Peter Cottontail, hopping down the bunny trail. He has 73 free patterns to enjoy. Some brand new patterns. Check out the Bernat Crochet Bunny Stuffie. This is part of the Fat Cat Series of characters. There are also many gift-giving ideas from baskets, wall hangings, toys, and even those Baby Chick Hats in...
Crochet Dapper Pup Dog Sweater Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Dapper Pup Dog Sweater Introducing the Crochet Dapper Pup Sweater. This sweater pattern is designed for S - XL dogs using Caron Simply Soft Yarn. If you are unsure of your dog's size, take a measurement at the chest area. Those measurements are in the pattern to best determine which size pattern you should...
Cowl Neck Dog Coat Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Cowl Neck Dog Coat It's getting colder, not only is it time to start making warm stuff for ourselves, but we want to keep our furbabies warm too! This easy Crochet Cowl Neck Dog Coat made with the new Red Heart Heat Wave will keep your pup not only warm but stylish too. The...
6 Cozy Crochet Dog Sweater Patterns + Tutorial
6 Cozy Crochet Dog Sweater Patterns If you are looking for a great way to keep the little fur babies warm when it's chilly out, these cozy little dog sweaters are a great pattern to work up to keep them from being chilly, especially if you have a pup who has shorter hair. Most of...
Crochet Dog Shrug Pattern
The Crochet Doggie Shrug is super adorable and you may be the talk of the park! Cute and adorable! The pattern is designed in 3 sizes. From small, medium and large dogs but it doesn't actually say what types of dogs it will fit. I have a Great Pyrenees dog and she's a big girl....
6 Crochet Hat & Scarf Set Patterns
Crochet Hat & Scarf Set Patterns Winter is the season that feels like it lasts the longest, and staying warm is really important, Hats and scarfs are the best accessories for helping to keep us warm when it's freezing out. When it's one of those days you have to actually leave the house even know...
Crochet Polka Dot Baby Blanket Pattern
The Crochet Polka Dot Baby Blanket was designed by Daisy Farm Crafts for Yarnspirations. This is using a crochet tapestry concept of carrying the yarn under the stitches and making them strategically pop out. If you look closely, you will notice each row is the same colour as the popouts. Turn it sideways and it...
Crochet Christmas Star Motif Blanket
The Crochet Christmas Star Motif Blanket is made up of diamonds and triangles on the edges to make the edges flat. The diamonds are made up of just 3 rounds and so are the half motifs as well. Very quick to make each motif and each motif is a solid colour. The pattern shares with...
Crochet Rabbit Floor Pillow
Childish fun is the Crochet Bunny Floor Pillow. Designed with Bernat Blanket Yarn, it is intended for extra plush and large stitches to make this project go quickly. A sleepover would never be the same with leaning on the Rabbit for support. It reminds me a lot of the people who win those unicorns in...