With the Crochet Flirty Tree Skirt pattern, I have additional resources to share with you. The pattern grows out consistently and you have to watch the beginning of each row for the starting point. The number of stitches before the repeating is 1 less than the actual repeat number. It will be talked about in...
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Matchy Matchy Adult & Kid Crochet Cable Hat + Tutorial
The Crochet Cable Twists Hat is designed for adults and children between the ages of 6 to 10 years of age. You could be matchy-matchy with someone in your life. I don't feel this design has a particular gender. Mine is using the Red Heart Roll With It Sparkle in the Diamonds Colour. The stitch...
Free Caron Crochet Sampler Square Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet this 4 Square Sampler Afghan for your home decor. It is approximately 57" x 57" and each square has something special. The squares are approximately 23" x 23". The yarn of focus was the Caron One Pound Yarn, found at JOANN Fabrics & Crafts. Our Diva Dan has assembled the pattern in one mega...
Free Bernat Crochet Knotted Bears Stitch Along with Repeat Crafter Me
Sarah from Repeat Crafter Me presents this Christmas Stitch Along called Benny and Henny Knotted Crochet Bears. Super hot trending are stuffies where the heads are stuffed but the bodies are left without polyfil. I saw this concept pop up in the craft shows in the fall of 2024. This three-part series will run for...
Free Caron Crochet Rectangle Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Using Caron Chunky Cakes, crochet this simplistic but beautifully coloured granny rectangle afghan. Simple to start and maintain. Let the Caron Chunky Cakes do the colour work for you. This is the Crochet Rectangle Afghan pattern. More Pattern Ideas Tutorial
Free Caron Crochet Along Advent Calendar Pattern + Tutorials
I was sitting in Yarnspirations in the late summer of 2017 with designer Emily. She was designing the miniatures for the Advent Calendar. I was so excited about it. I got on board, and it became an unplanned Stitch Along. There were 12 miniature characters and designs that were fun Introducing a Crochet Along to...
Crochet Mochila Messenger Bag
The Crochet Mochila Messenger Bag is designed by Marion Verloop, a leading expert of Mochila Designs and instructions. This concept is from the Wayuu Tribe of Colombia and is also known as Wayuu Crochet. A thin usually, cotton, based yarn is crocheted ever so tightly to form these iconic-looking bag designs. Marion Verloop has designs...
Crochet Round Rascals Pig
The Crochet Round Rascals Pig, designed by Michelle Moore for the Crochet Cruises is a free pattern. It's technically a soccer ball where some of the pieces have intentional flowers added to the shapes for design. Then the rest of the pig pieces are added to give the ball its flavour. This pig reminds me,...
Crochet Round Rascals Sheep
The Crochet Round Rascals Sheep, designed by Michelle Moore for the Crochet Cruises is a free pattern. It's technically a soccer ball where some of the pieces have intentional flowers added to the shapes for design. Then the rest of the sheep pieces are added to give the ball its flavour. It's looking for friends...
Crochet Round Rascals Rooster
The Crochet Round Rascals Rooster, designed by Michelle Moore for the Crochet Cruises is a free pattern. It's technically a soccer ball where some of the pieces have intentional flowers added to the shapes for design. Then the rest of the rooster pieces are added to give the ball its flavour. Depending on the eye-lashes,...
61 Indoor Decor Snowflake Patterns + Recipe to Make Them Stiff
With festive feelings in the air and the big guy in red about to climb down the chimney, smaller projects are in order. As a male crocheter, I appreciate home decor a lot. I don't have to worry about my belt size for wearables. Decorations like this are reusable and can create a family pass-down...
Cabled Hooded Cowl Crochet Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Cabled Hooded Cowl has a free tutorial and extra downloads for your success. Sized for adults. This is an intermediate/advanced level project. I feel personally the cabling itself makes it advanced. It can be complicated but if you work at it step by step, you can see how it will come together. You...
Mens Brim Hat Crochet Pattern
I followed the pattern closely but altered a few areas for a better fit. I switched to Red Heart Boutique Eclipse yarn, slightly changing the gauge. More importantly, I created a template for the Plastic Insert inside the brim, as shaping the plastic brim was challenging. Instead of fussing with it, I’ve provided a template...
Free Caron Crochet Family Mittens Pattern + Tutorial
Keep the young people in your life warmer this winter with a fresh pair of Crochet Mittens for 2 to 4-year-old sizes, 8 to 10 years of age and adult size. Tutorials are provided below to help you out. These mittens are easy to make from starting at the cuff and working their way up...
Free Bernat Crochet Crocodile Stitch Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
The Crocodile Stitch Blanket is a really popular stitch due to the texture, appearance and thickness of the final look it provides. I am providing you several resources with today's article. More Crocodile Stitch Patterns Alternative Yarn Choices The baby afghan version uses 7 Bernat Baby Softee Yarn Balls. Total yardage is 2,534. Here is...
Crochet Beginning Chain Counts & Worksheet
My Beginning Chain Worksheet illustrates. This worksheet assumes straight rows back and forth. At the bottom of the article is the worksheet for chevrons (waves) for changing sizes too. People ask, a lot, on how many chains to start with. We have done the research to determine the average chains that start typical sizes. I...
How Much Yarn Needed for Baby Blanket?
Crochet baby blankets are generally about 36" - 40" square. Of course, the smaller the size, the less yarn needed. Yarn To Use 4 ply Medium #4 - Yarn Varies Sizes vary which takes into account the yarn, hook size and style of the blanket. Minimum 800 to 1400 yards. Colours and more will factor...
Free Red Heart 3 Crochet Octagon and Squares Throw Patterns + Tutorials
The Crochet Octagon and Squares Throw is just two motifs sewn together to form this amazing afghan. It was also our first ever stitch along. The video for this is a bit dated as technology gets better each year. I think I have to refilm this again in the future. Tutorial The video is...
Free Caron Knit Bias Wrap Pattern
This is the Knit Bias Wrap using Caron Latte Cakes. This has been posted for our knitting community who follows along. This is a beginner level knitting project to complete. With the extra softness of Caron Latte Cakes, this is really sharp looking. More Ideas
Free Caron Crochet Blanket Cardigan Pattern + Tutorial
Caron Chunky Cakes is the hottest new yarn in the Cake family to hit Michaels. This super cute, easy-to-make Blanket Cardigan has just been released and has jumped right near the top of my personal to-do list! It looks hot and cozy. Perfect for a chilly winter day. This simple pattern uses the concept of a rectangle...
What Are The Stitch Counts After First Crochet Chain?
When crocheting across the chain for the first time, crocheters want to know how many stitches they will come up with when they skip chains to form the first stitch. Below is a crochet diagram to illustrate how it is counted. Single Crochet Chain count - 1 chain = final count. (100 chains would be...
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After sixteen years of teaching, laughter, tears, and support, The Crochet Crowd has remained firm in providing free education and inspiring creativity to all its viewers worldwide. We Have Two Options I feel the Journey Membership on YouTube is the biggest bang for your dollar as you get so much back. . . We strive...
The Secret to our 783 Left Handed Crochet Tutorials
We have at least 783 crochet tutorials for left-handed crocheters. Mikey is right-handed but learned that videos can be left-handed in some instances. Not every video produced can be visually flipped for left-handers. This number of tutorials grows exponentially each year with new tutorials coming online. From the very beginning, I have been consistent in...
Loose Endz with Mikey Podcast
A new vision is ahead of Loose Endz with Mikey, a podcast by Mikey with regular crocheters like you. A goal for a very long time has been to talk to everyday crocheters, as many podcasts tend to interview celebrities or people known in the industry. My goal is to speak to non-influential people, as...
How To Crochet Toodie - Turtleneck Hoodie Combo + Tutorial
Crochet Toodie The Crochet Toodie is the concept of building a hood onto a cowl or turtleneck. Easy to do for any cowls or turtlenecks. I am totally surprised at how warm this is to wear. This can be worn in different ways which makes it very versatile. Fully Bundled Up Lower The Hoodie and...
Mikey's Mystery Crochet Hat
Are you able to crochet a hat without knowing what it looks like first? It's a mystery crochet hat. There picture here has clues on what could be going on. Hmmm. What do they mean exactly? Truth is, I wanted to design a texture hat that was unique to me. It took me two major...
Free Lily Sugar'n Cream Crochet Garden Tote Bag Pattern + Tutorial
This is one of my favourite cotton bags. It is sizable enough to make a gorgeous project bag that you can create yourself. It's heavy-duty and looks fantastic in the end. This bag is effortless but oh so fabulous. One thing you are going to notice is that the yarn is double-stranded. This means you...
Free Bernat Crochet Satisfying Popper Stress Ball Pattern + Tutorial
Feel the jelly beads inside the leading rubber ball pop out. It's ridiculously satisfying and good exercise for your hands. This crochet stress reliever may be just the ticket for a great novelty gift using Bernat Blanket. This is the Popper Crochet Stress Ball pattern. I tried a few options during the design. Ensured the...
Crochet Owls Hats That Make you SQUEE! + Tutorial
The Crochet Owl Hat is designed for newborns all the way to adult sizes. Designed by Sarah from Repeat Crafter Me. She has a matching cute kid-size owl pillow if you are interested as well. Adorable owl hats that people literally have 'squeed' with delight. Pair this up with someone's favourite colours. Very gift-worthy. The...
3 Crochet and Knit Herringbone Patterns
Crochet and Knit Herringbone Blankets I was taught the Herringbone stitch awhile ago, and love how it looked worked up in the pattern I was shown it is a really neat stitch. I was curious and as always, got me wondering what else there was to play with so I went to Yarnspirations to search...
16 Crochet Nutcracker Patterns
Crochet Nutcrackers are really cute and reusable decoration items for your holiday decor each year. I've located patterns I would consider to be doable for me and something I would put in my own home. Due to details, free patterns for this amount of detail required are very difficult to find. However, I looked below...
Free Bernat Crochet Textured Hooded Pocket Wrap Pattern
My working partnership with Yarnspirations challenged me to come up with a pocket wrap. My team members, Anita and Wendy, were in the finishing stages of a pocket wrap that is coming out shortly. Each of us has a different approach. The Crochet Hooded Pocket Wrap is my version of this challenge. I had design...
Free Bernat Crochet Textured Pocket Wrap Pattern
The Crochet Textured Pocket Wrap is the sister to the Crochet Hooded Pocket Wrap without the added stitches to form the hood. During the research and designing of this hooded version. I had written notes of my mathematics and thought process. Originally, I wasn't going to design a pocket wrap without a hood. Using my...
3 Fall Crochet Blanket Patterns + Tutorials
The three blankets that are being features in the Michaels Product Showcase are the Crochet Mad for Plaid Blanket, Crochet Greek Key Blanket and the Wide Stitch Blanket. Each blanket is unique in presentation and skill level. The Mad for Plaid blanket is stunning and easier than it looks to crochet. The Wide V-stitch is...
Sparkle Mosaic Crochet Shawl + Tutorial
The Crochet Sparkle Mosaic Shawl is unique and plays with Red Heart Roll With It Sparkle. The yarn is long and self-striping and creates a beautiful mixing of colours as the mosaic appears on the front side. There is a large repeat going on, and the tutorial is going through each row carefully as we...
I Need This Crochet Blanket - Any Size
I Need This Crochet Blanket was designed for me. A pocket for my feet so I can nap without my feet falling out of the bottom of the blanket. I am sure I am not the only one and with the average size throws being smaller than I am, my height plays a factor in...
Free Patons Crochet L'il Dots Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
This three-dimensional granny square afghan called the Crochet L'il Dots Afghan. These squares have an eye-popping centre and corners in the squares pop up. It reminds me of a lot of lattices. Try this new pattern. Pattern Suggestions Tutorial
Free Bernat Crochet Blanket with Feet Pocket Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Footsie Blanket is designed to keep your feet tucked into a pocket. No more feet popping out at the bottom. I'm too tall for an average throw-size blanket. Instead of creating an obsession about extra length, I made a pocket that is 12" deep that I can slide my feet into to prevent...
Annual Christmas Crochet Blanket Pattern
The Annual Christmas Crochet Blanket may become a tradition in your home from passing it around or bringing back memories from years past. One year, I found myself absolutely broke and maxed out on credit. Christmas was coming and part of the family Christmas is everything to them. The gifts, the turkey and time together....
Free Caron Crochet Charity Box Beanie Adult Hat Pattern + Tutorial
I noticed I had 3 o'gos left for the Caron Colorama and wondered, what can I do with this yarn that will benefit others through charity giving? I decided to put my mind at work and come up with a design that can use this yarn. The o'gos have five colours, but I only used...