We've been seeing this come back into trend and had to investigate. Have you figured it out before analyzing the pattern? This is the Crochet Lattice Pompom Blanket. Is it entrelac? Are they squares? What is going on here? On Yarnspirations Stitch Squad, we saw someone do this with transitioning yarn phasing in the greens....
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Mystery Boxes Being Replenished with SECRET
I have a secret tip if you to sneak in to gather a box before the rush of the crowd. Some mystery boxes are scheduled for replenishment, as many people missed the opportunity. Some people had their orders cancelled due to the speed at which items are sold. SECRET If you keep checking the links...
Win 100 Yarn Balls + More with Charity Stitcher's Awards
Yarnspirations seeks people to be nominated for the 2023 Charity Stitcher's Awards. Three winners will be selected to have the following: This year's winners will have a pattern in our 2023 Charity Lookbook named after them and be featured in a blog post on our website. Winners will also receive a prize of 100 balls...
Where is the Bottom of the Free Fall?
The Crochet Crowd is currently in free-fall mode, collapsing right before my eyes. I'm explaining why. When I started this journey back in 2008, what I do online has morphed so many times. Artificial intelligence (AI) came along and was first reported to be tested for the Google algorithm in 2015. It's been eight years...
Crochet Scrubby Monster Pattern
Crochet Scrubby Monster With this Crochet Scrubby Monster made with Scrubby Sparkle by Red Heart designed by Laura Bain, you have a fun washcloth to bring a little spooky to your day. This easy washcloth will have kids wanting to wash everything in sight. Try different colours and see what fun unfolds. More Ideas 12...
How To Crochet Hexagon Baby Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Hexagon Baby Blanket For some reason, hexagons really appeal to me. I was inspired to create this Hexagon Baby Blanket based on the blanket Mikey did earlier this year. The one he did was a pentagon-shaped blanket. I decided to see if I could stretch it out to six sides and I think it...
Make Your Own T-Shirt Yarn
Variegated T-Shirt Yarn One part of Spring cleaning that I actually enjoy is organizing my closets. Getting rid of old clothes means that I can make room for some new ones. I will take most of the clothes to the local clothing bank in our town, but this time I decided to keep some of...
Crochet Mosaic Tile Afghan Pattern
Crochet Mosaic Tile Afghan Pattern Before you get excited about this version of this pattern, you should know that the yarn I have used is discontinued. I know, spank me until the cows come home for doing such things. Last year, Yarnspirations discontinued Bernat Mosaic Yarn. It was being sold at the Spinrite Factory Outlet...
It All Started With A Square Blanket Pattern
Crochet a Blanket My favourite thing to crochet is baby blankets. They are smaller and I can get quicker gratification on completing a project. And there is always someone I know having a baby. In our Crochet-Along Crochet Crowders Facebook Group, one of the members, Julee Fort has offered a free pattern on Ravelry called,...
Crochet Ballerina Bag
Crochet a Ballerina Bag I made this Ballerina Bag for my 3 year old granddaughter because she loves to twirl and says she is a ballerina. She also love to play dress up and so this little bag is the perfect size to hold a few of her treasures. I used an old, scratched CD...
51 Cuddles'n Clouds Crochet Patterns (12 of 12)
NEXT 3 CUDDLES'N CLOUDS PREVIOUS 3 CUDDLES'N CLOUDS Bernat Blanket is one of my favourite yarns to get things done with quicker results. It thickens up the projects quickly without leaving big gaps unless you intentionally wanted them. When I learned to crochet, I learned with 4 plies medium weight yarn with an N/10 mm...
51 Cuddles'n Clouds Crochet Patterns (11 of 12)
NEXT 3 CUDDLES'N CLOUDS PREVIOUS 3 CUDDLES'N CLOUDS Bernat Blanket is one of my favourite yarns to get things done with quicker results. It thickens up the projects quickly without leaving big gaps unless you intentionally wanted them. When I learned to crochet, I learned with 4 plies medium weight yarn with an N/10 mm...
51 Cuddles'n Clouds Crochet Patterns (10 of 12)
NEXT 3 CUDDLES'N CLOUDS PREVIOUS 3 CUDDLES'N CLOUDS Bernat Blanket is one of my favourite yarns to get things done with quicker results. It thickens up the projects quickly without leaving big gaps unless you intentionally wanted them. When I learned to crochet, I learned with 4 plies medium weight yarn with an N/10 mm...
51 Cuddles'n Clouds Crochet Patterns (9 of 12)
NEXT 3 CUDDLES'N CLOUDS PREVIOUS 3 CUDDLES'N CLOUDS Bernat Blanket is one of my favourite yarns to get things done with quicker results. It thickens up the projects quickly without leaving big gaps unless you intentionally wanted them. When I learned to crochet, I learned with 4 plies medium weight yarn with an N/10 mm...
51 Cuddles'n Clouds Crochet Patterns (8 of 12)
NEXT 3 CUDDLES'N CLOUDS PREVIOUS 3 CUDDLES'N CLOUDS Bernat Blanket is one of my favourite yarns to get things done with quicker results. It thickens up the projects quickly without leaving big gaps unless you intentionally wanted them. When I learned to crochet, I learned with 4 plies medium weight yarn with an N/10 mm...
51 Cuddles'n Clouds Crochet Patterns (6 of 12)
NEXT 3 CUDDLES'N CLOUDS PREVIOUS 3 CUDDLES'N CLOUDS Bernat Blanket is one of my favourite yarns to get things done with quicker results. It thickens up the projects quickly without leaving big gaps unless you intentionally wanted them. When I learned to crochet, I learned with 4 plies medium weight yarn with an N/10 mm...
51 Cuddles'n Clouds Crochet Patterns (5 of 12)
NEXT 3 CUDDLES'N CLOUDS PREVIOUS 3 CUDDLES'N CLOUDS Bernat Blanket is one of my favourite yarns to get things done with quicker results. It thickens up the projects quickly without leaving big gaps unless you intentionally wanted them. When I learned to crochet, I learned with 4 plies medium weight yarn with an N/10 mm...
51 Cuddles'n Clouds Crochet Patterns (4 of 12)
NEXT 3 CUDDLES'N CLOUDS PREVIOUS 3 CUDDLES'N CLOUDS Bernat Blanket is one of my favourite yarns to get things done with quicker results. It thickens up the projects quickly without leaving big gaps unless you intentionally wanted them. When I learned to crochet, I learned with 4 plies medium weight yarn with an N/10 mm...
Crochet Alaskan Blue Cowl Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Alaskan Blue Cowl I wanted something new to wear on the upcoming Alaskan Crochet Cruise so came up with this quick blue crochet cowl using Bernat's new Dazzle yarn. I found this Lacy Mesh stitch that I'm using today from The Big Book of Crochet Stitches. Alaska Blue Cowl by Jeanne Steinhilber 1 ball Bernat...
Easy Travel Crochet Project: Sun Shine Throw
DOWNLOAD LET SUN SHINE THROW The Crochet Let the Sun Shine Through Throw is an easy piece-by-piece motif afghan. New sew motif throw. Flower or sun centre that allows you to have amazing colour options in case the orange and yellow isn't suiting your fancy. This uses Red Heart Super Saver yarn and is in...
TOP 2022 Crochet Crowd Favourites: Page 20 of 20
PREVIOUS CROCHETER'S CHOICE NEXT CROCHETER'S CHOICE The Crochet Crowders have their favourites on which projects they download the most. We examined January 1st, 2022, to August 21, 2022, to see if there were trends. Next Top 6 Patterns You can click on each design to go directly to the pattern.
Crochet Adult Wizard Hat Pattern
Crochet Adult Wizard Hat Thinking Halloween or potentially even a Crochet Wizard Hat? Here is a free pattern that is pretty basic on creating a cone shape that eventually forms a hat. This is part of a pattern that has a Witches Hat too. So you can do something for yourself and a friend for...
Crochet Halloween Motif Necklace Pattern
Crochet Halloween Motif Necklace, from Red Heart The Crochet Halloween Motif Necklace, designed by Michele Wilcox, is so cute it scares us. Crocheted from Red Heart Super Saver, the necklace is decorated with miniature appliques of bats, pumpkins, and witches. This small project is quick to make, transforming any black dress into a fun, witchy...
Crochet Halloween Pumpkin Cuff Pattern
Crochet Halloween Pumpkin Cuff, from Red Heart The Crochet Halloween Pumpkin Cuffs, designed by KJ Hay, with Red Heart Super Saver, is a fun little project to practice graphghan techniques. This easy, free pattern, is super quick to make. It closes with two buttons, so it can be made to fit any wrist size. Leading...
Crochet Wigs for Doll Pattern + Tutorial
Learn How To Crochet A Permanent Wig for Dolls Many fans have requested the written instructions for this wig concept for dolls. You can use this same concept for life-size hats if you wanted to make an interesting Halloween Wig and more. Here's the thing though, it's easier to show you my method of thinking...
Knit Twist & Transfer Cast On
Cast On Using the Twist & Transfer Another method of Cast On with your knitting is the Twist & Transfer. Originally, my mother showed me a similar method but I didn't twist. Until I saw a Bernat.com video from many years ago, I hadn't realize I should have been doing the twist. Without the twist, my...
150 Crochet Baby Projects
Crochet Baby Blankets + More Crochet baby projects make for quicker projects to make. It's really nice to make something for a new mom for their baby. Many yarn products are specifically for babies. For new mom's you have to consider the yarn and where the child is. For babies in warmer climates, you may...
Flying Fish Joy: Balloon Pattern
Crochet Flying Fish Water Balloons Unlike real balloons, you won't have the latex of balloons that some people are allergic to. You don't have broken balloon rubbers to find and pick up. So you don't have to worry about your pets eating leftovers or even your children swallowing parts of balloons. Try the Crochet Flying...
Entrelac Crochet Tips for Afghan Creation
Valuable Insider Tips for Afghan Making Entrelac Crochet has been one of the hardest elements for me to understand with Crochet. I have seen this concept in books since I was 14 years old and tried several times but always ended up frustrated and confused. I have even tried to follow video tutorials by others...
Free Crochet Hats Pattern eBook
Hats eBook In this free eBook, you will find hats. Lots and lots of hats for both crocheters and knitters. This professional eBook by Yarnspiratons is really neat! It's magazine quality but the best part, you can click on the magazine and get the free pattern that the model is wearing! This is the 100...
Large Picot Crochet Flowers Pattern + Tutorial
Give Your Projects A Finishing Touch Flowers are one of the most used applique ideas for adding to projects. They provide the finishing touches that really can make a project turn from blah to 'aaaaah! I really loved the simplicity of these flowers. They can be used in two ways. The pattern has two sizes...
Crochet Candy Baby Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Coconut Candy Baby Blanket Using thick yarn by Bernat Pipsqueak Yarn, Mikey came up with a really soft baby blanket. The blanket doesn't sit flat so that there's more blanket to wrap around the baby without having the blanket is huge. This is a very quick and easy project too. There is also a...
56 Jonah Personal Charity Pattern Picks
56 Jonah Personal Charity Patterns Picks Jonah has combed through Yarnspirations and personally selected 56 assorted patterns with charity in mind. See 56 Free Patterns. Jonah has been crocheting since he was 5 years old. Currently, he's 12 years and complex stitches don't even phase him for accomplishing really awesome concepts. Jonah has been instrumental...
Mikey's 10 Most Recommended Yarns
Mikey's Most Recommended Yarns My yarn tastes change in time and based on trending ideas that are circulating on the internet. As much as I inspire the ideas, I am also inspired by everyday crocheters, like you. With Red Heart joining in with Yarnspirations in 2019, the world of more yarn opportunities opened to me...
105 Crochet & Knit Rib-Fest Patterns
Rib Stitching Patterns The Crochet and Knit Rib-Fest features 105 free patterns to enjoy. From hats, scarves and beyond. Ribbing is a great way to elasticize edging for hats and cuffs and more. Also, it's a great feature for moving crochet to another level visually. More Ideas Crochet Rib Stitch Pattern Tutorial Rib Stitch Granny...
Crochet Bee Happy Flowers Pattern + Tutorial
Bee Happy Flowers Learn how easy it is to crochet bee happy flowers. The possibilities are unlimited. Needed Materials Size 5.0 mm - 5.5 mm or J Size Hook Bernat Super Value Yarn, 4 Ply Worsted Yarn The picture has two yarns mixed together. Bernat Super Value and no name Glitter yarn to add some...
Bernat House Warming Pattern Book
Bernat House Warming Pattern Book Another fine pattern book by Bernat with a lovely hexagonal afghan on the front to entice your creativity. The book is divided in half between Crochet and Knitters. I have to say when the cover says House Warming... I get the sense throughout the coloured pictures inside about making these...
Crochet Dusting Mitt Pattern
Crochet A Dusting Mitt I must say that Spring Cleaning is not my thing. My retired husband does a pretty good job at keeping the house clean most of time, but the one thing he doesn't like to do is to dust the furniture. When Mikey and Diva Dan challenged me to crochet up with...
Colorful Cogs Crochet Afghan
Colorful Afghan This 3D coloful afghan has a raised level to add intrigue to the project. I really like the colours used in this afghan. It has a spring / summer look to it. You can really play with colours and look to your yarn collection for further inspiration for really having playful floral designs....
Mikey's Crochet Designs
Mikey aka Michael Sellick is the creator of The Crochet Crowd. Generally speaking, he prefers projects that have texture to keep himself mentally interested. He is forever learning about new stitches and how to incorporate them into designs. Mikey is generally a slow designer as he balances a great deal of time on YouTube in...