Having extra yarn left on a shelf, especially when it's discontinued like the Bernat Forever Fleece Tweeds feels like a sin when others in my community may be cold. Today, I feel the chill in the air as the wind is hurling outside. The sound of the wind guests just make me shiver. This is...
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Free Bernat Crochet Charity Bark Beanie Adult Free Pattern
Taking discontinued yarn and using it for charity work is definitely high on my priority list. The Bernat Forever Fleece Tweeds are in my collection but were discontinued. I am building a charity box of hats to give out. I decided to design an essential charity beanie hat called the Crochet Charity Bark Adult Beanie....
Free Bernat Crochet City Solarium Throw Pattern + Tutorial
Introducing this versatile crochet afghan called the Crochet City Solarium Throw. This throw is playful, with large flowers in each granny square. As you will see in the tutorial, I changed up the square to have a country feel, showcasing it as a Sunflower Afghan. I think the sky is the limit with this project...
29 Crochet Holiday Patterns
Have you looked at the calendar lately? Did you realize that Christmas is 10 weeks from today?! Are you in need of any holiday ideas for crocheting quickly? I have found some patterns to inspire your creativity. I realize there are many other holidays besides Christmas, so don't feel limited. Use the colours that mean...
Crochet Virus Shawl Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Virus Shawl by Julia Marquardt is one of the most famous shawls of today's era. Luckily for you, she offers a free pattern. This pattern is the most requested pattern from our team to locate, and out of courtesy of our time to continually answer this question. To this designer, we provide a...
Crochet Hugs & Kisses Scarf Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Hugs & Kisses Scarf I'm super excited to share with you my Hugs & Kisses Scarf Pattern. I designed this one for Marly Bird's 24 Days of Quickies for Gifts Blog Hop. I had always wanted to add a scarf like this to my collection of Hugs & Kisses patterns, but time always got...
1 O'Go Wonder Camel Stitch Cowl
The Crochet Camel Stitch Cowl is a gender-neutral cowl with a knit-look. Half double crochet on the horizontal bar. This type of stitch can only be achieved if going in a continuous circle format. In the case of this cowl, there is no slip stitching so there is no seam line like the Crystal Ice...
Wicked Inspired Crochet and Knit Patterns
Yarnspirations adds inspiration from the next version of Wizard of Oz with Wicked. They have been looking at the up-and-coming series and movies and planning around them. More Inspiration From other movies and TV Series.
16 Crochet Fingerless Gloves Patterns
Crochet fingerless gloves are so practical in today's era of cell phone use. They allow easy access to get the chill off most hands while being mobile-friendly.
Free Bernat Crochet Teenie Beanie Cap Pattern + Tutorial
Fast fashion crochet beanie hat is the Teenie Beanie Crochet Hat pattern using Bernat Plush yarn. I used to wear a hat similar to this in my 20s. It's practical but also fashion-oriented as an accessory. This thick yarn causes the pattern to crochet very quickly. In the tutorial provided, I covered using a 10...
Free Bernat Crochet Condom Novelty Hat for Gift Giving Pattern + Tutorial
"Shut up... You didn't just crochet that!" Oh yes, I did. Imagine a novelty gift that borders that fine line of crochet and is outrageous. I saw Bernat Plush yarn in my collection this morning, and I thought, "Gee, that would be a cool condom hat!" I know... who in the hell thinks of that?...
Free Red Heart Crochet Poinsettia Cross Stitch Throw Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet and Cross Stitch the Poinsettia Throw Introducing the Poinsettia Crochet Throw. This is an afghan that has the potential to win county fairs and take home awards. I would safely describe this afghan as one that crocheters won't take lightly. Simply meaning that it requires work for the cross stitching and if a crocheter...
Free Bernat Crochet Christmas Scandinavian Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Christmas Scandinavian Blanket I was inspired by the Tim Hortons Scandinavian Cups for 2016. I looked at Yarnspirations for existing snowflakes. I found the Assorted Lily Snowflakes and wondered if I can convert one of them to a motif. With finding Snowflake A, I was able to figure out the mathematics to do this...
Free Bernat Crochet Family Mittens Pattern + Tutorial
Keep those young people's hands warm with the Family Mittens. This pattern has four sizes of mittens, including 2/4, ladies', and men's —sizes for the family. It's an easy-to-follow pattern with a fabulous cuff. Most of your time will be crochet the cuff. It's using the slip stitching technique that creates the ultimate elastic cuff for crochet....
Free Crochet and Knit Patterns
Find your next crochet or knit pattern among thousands of choices below. Nearly all pattern recommendations are free to print and download, and many include free tutorials linked to the free pattern in our articles. Exclusive Crochet Crowd Patterns Designed by us, just for you. These are exclusive patterns to try. 1000's of Free Patterns...
Crochet Fandango Throw Pattern + Tutorial
Growing up when I was younger a lot of the women in my family was into quilting, I couldn't stitch a straight line if my life depended on it. I always loved the look of the quilts they were working on and wished I had the ability to complete a blanket like that. I was...
Crochet Slouchy & Fingerless Gloves Pattern
Texture and fabulous is the Crochet Riverside Button Slouchy Set. Both hats and fingerless gloves have cable texture applied to them. An intermediate-level crocheter. Thank goodness crochet diagrams are provided for better visualization of how to do this incredible set. This set screams style and is perfect for the crocheter looking to spruce up her...
Learn How To Read Patterns
Many crocheters struggle with the idea of reading crochet patterns. For some people, they catch on quick. For others, it's a bit of a journey. Mikey took a while to learn patterns and is still learning new things as he goes along. In this detailed and comprehensive video series, Mikey breaks down the barriers...
Red Heart Crochet Wristers Pattern + Tutorial
These Give 'em Spirit Crochet Wristers are extremely popular. In fact, in September 2014, we challenged all crocheters to make and submit over 1500 pairs. The pattern is really straight forward like tube socks and easy to accomplish as you can crochet in a continuous revolution to avoid the slip stitching line. I like wristers...
Crochet Fingerless Gloves Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet your own Fingerless Gloves using this free pattern by Yarnspirations. The gloves are crocheted in two parts when examining the construction. Firstly, you will complete the cuff. The cuff is designed like a corner to corner concept but using single crochets and ch-1 spaces. I've never seen anything like that before. I have included...
12 Gift Choices by Moogly
Moogly aka Tamara Kelly is our next Stitch Ambassador for choice for gift giving for 2021. Tamara is an exceptional blogger, in fact, she's the number 2 blogger of the crochet field in the world. Yes, she's that organized and really fun to follow along. I met Tamara briefly over a day meeting back in...
New Crochet Diagram Symbol - Repeat Connector
I'm an advocate of crochet diagrams due to the intentional usage of these diagrams that do not require English to be known to follow the crochet pattern. It's globally inclusive. Introducing the Repeating Connector symbol developed by me, Michael Sellick, with the help of the Membership Level on YouTube for feedback. The Problem It Fixes...
Crochet Quick Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Wide V-Stitch Blanket is a very quick project that I find addictive when using fun colours of yarn to make it with. It's very easy to start a pattern with a Multiple of 4 + 5. With the Bernat Toasty, I find the colours are addictive to watch as they go onto your...
Crochet Greek Key Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Greek Key Blanket is a Mosaic Concept of layering to create the key inside the blanket. The colouring of this blanket is subjective to your creativity. Reminds me of the symbols in sand. It's really nice. If you are unfamiliar with Mosiac Crochet, we did a Crochet Along earlier in 2020 where the...
Crochet Together Shawl Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Together Shawl is an adapted pattern by me based on an existing Yarnspirations.com pattern. Yarnspirations have me focused on Bernat Toasty which is tight to the core boucle. Usually, with Boucle the strands can catch on the hook. This yarn is designed to keep the strands closer to the core. So I literally...
Crochet Chunky Fingerless Gloves Pattern + Tutorial
These Chunky Fingerless Gloves are quick and easy with a chunky yarn such as Bernat Bargello Yarn. Bargello is in the discontinued list for Bernat and may be hard to find in the future. Just know this pattern works for yarns requiring a 10 mm, Size N Crochet Hook in order to do a pair...
27 Crochet Hooded Blanket Patterns
Crochet Hooded Blankets There is nothing better than swaddling a baby in a crocheted hooded blanket. Having a hood attached just makes that swaddle so much easier. When the babies grow into toddler size, they really enjoy snuggling themselves into these fun and colourful blankets as they slip into the magical world of pretend. I...
Caron 3 Dimensional Star Blanket Free Pattern + Tutorials
This is the coolest festive afghan I have been in years. The Peppermint Afghan initially inspired me, but this one is mind-blowing. It's so cool. Designed by Julia Madill. This is the 3 Dimensional Star Crochet Blanket Pattern. What you are looking at is a motif made up of two colours. It's a triangle and...
5 Hip Crochet Wristers Patterns
Wristers are an excellent idea for the winter. They allow us to use our phones and more. Here are five different wrister patterns to consider.
Free Crochet Work Sock Beanie Hat Pattern
Timber Yarns is an independent yarn company in Conestoga, Ontario. I picked up the yarn from Tracy's Rolling Yarn Shop in Nova Scotia. I used the Marled Fingering Work Sock Bundle as my yarn of choice. There are so many colour combinations with this product that it was tough to decide. Try my new Crochet...
Lily Sugar'n Cream Crochet 3 Sizes of Mason Jar Cozies Pattern + Tutorial
Introducing the Crochet Mason Jar Covers by Yarnspirations. A super cute idea for decor, not just for outdoor or spring, but for any time of the year. They can be used for storage containers, vases and possibly LED Candles. While you could technically use a real candle at the base of the mason jar, the 100%...
Crochet Red Heart Easy Fingerless Gloves Pattern
These are the Crochet Easy Fingerless Gloves that I used Red Heart Heat Wave on. I used two colours and I could have easily got two pairs out of it. Also, if you just want a solid colour, you can just use 1 ball of Red Heart Heat Wave. I used the same hook and...
Benefiting Pinocchio's Moms On The Run for Breast Cancer
The Crochet Crowd + Jimmy Beans Wool Retreat in 2023 asked attendees to crochet squares using a variety of patterns provided. Throughout the retreat, you could see crocheters making squares, and by the end, we had made a handful of squares. Digital raffle tickets are now available until the end of October 2024 to help this organization...
Free Bernat Housewarming Blanket + Tutorial + Crochet Diagrams
As people age, moving to a new, different house doesn't usually mean a complete re-start in life, but a beautiful housewarming gift to give comfort. This gift may be great for a child with their first living space, such as a dorm, apartment, or possibly someone's first home. This is the Bernat Housewarming Crochet Blanket...
Free Bernat Hugs and Kisses Marshmallow Squish Baby Blanket + Crochet Diagrams
This is the fastest version of Hugs and Kisses, with the chevrons squaring off for a rectangle-shaped ultra-thick marshmallow squish baby blanket. Due to the trendy design, different yarns and hook sizes were included in the pattern to get you the answers faster. This is the Hugs and Kisses Marshmallow Squish Baby Blanket pattern. It...
Free Patons Easy Crochet Snowflake Coaster Free Pattern with Crochet Diagram
Enjoy a floating crochet snowflake inside a frame to form this 5" crochet coaster made with Patons Grace yarn. Each ball of Patons Grace can make five snowflake coasters. This is the Easy Crochet Snowflake Coaster pattern. The coaster has seven rounds total and is pretty easy to put together. Materials Patons Grace (125 m/136...
14 Crochet Snowflakes Patterns + Tutorials
We have an assorted type of crochet snowflake motifs. They can be used as ornaments, garlands or even gift toppers. In this article, I have added tips and tutorials for stiffening up your snowflakes so they can be displayed with their maximum potential. Let's review what great crochet snowflake resources we have. Hardening Up Crochet...
Crochet Shifting Colors Shawl Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Shifting Colours Shawl pattern is using Bernat Plentiful yarn. Not a typical design makes it an intermediate level. Bernat Plentiful is such a generous ball of yarn that you could crochet an entire sweater using just 1 ball of yarn. This is a very lightweight yarn, like wearing a feather. The pattern includes...
Crochet Wrap with Care Charity Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Wrap with Care Wrap is a charity-minded crochet project to enjoy. I have done the preliminary tutorial work to prep and I really enjoyed the concept as the colour changing keeps my interest. You could add pockets to make this a pocket wrap as well. I feel this would be a great project...
Crochet Through Thick and Thin Blanket + Tutorial
The Crochet Through Thick and Thin Blanket is a beautifully coloured and slightly textured blanket. This an easy to remember to stitch that fun to crochet. I really like this stitching combination. It's a tight stitch as well. It would be suitable as a smaller baby blanket as well. More Ideas 50 Carefully Selection Gift...