Among Us is a super popular online game at the moment with simplistic characters you can crochet. I've been seeing this, didn't know what they were. I had a friend ask me how many Bernat Blanket Brights I had in stock in my own collection. In asking why she explained she was making these weird-looking...
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Dying Yarn with Kool-Aid
Dying Yarn with Kool-Aid Mikey shows you how to dye yarn with Kool-Aid. This is a step by step photographic tutorial as detailed below. Mikey ran into a local artist with the most interesting scarf. He asked her about the maker of the yarn and it turns out it was Cherry Kool-Aid. She shared her...
Hello! The Past Called... It Wants You Back!
Like a fine wine of the past, latch hooking is back and beginning to catch interest once again! Also called rug hooking, 61 Latch Hooking Kits to tease you with. Please note you do need to buy the latch hook tool separately. It's not provided in the kit as people who enjoy these kits buy...
Half Double Crochet Stitch
Half Double Crochet Lesson Let's begin learning how to do a Half Double Crochet. In patterns known as an HDC. This is part of a 24 course program where I am teaching the basics of Crochet from the ground up.
Crochet with Wire Techniques Tutorials
Learn How To Crochet with Wire Mike shows you how to Crochet using Jewelry Wire. Using a Steel hook, I'll show you how easy it is to do chain work with wire. It's a bit of a technique but once you learned it, you will have the skills for life! More Crochet Wire-Based Ideas Crochet...
Top 10 YouTube Channels for Crochet 2021
YouTube is constantly evolving and hosts come and go. Some hosts, like The Crochet Crowd, slam a lot of content while other hosts are more on a tempered release schedule. I'm a Stitch Ambassador for Yarnspiration which means I can teach a lot of projects without being the designer. Being A YouTube Host Being a...
Top 10 Crochet Blogs of 2021
The Top 100 Blogs are measured and changed throughout the year through Feedspot. We've maintained the top of this list for years and continue into 2021 with maintaining the lead. Being on top means hours and hours of paying attention to the crocheter's needs and maintaining a consistent blog presents. Honestly, some days, I'm absolutely...
111 Joyful Heirloom Crochet and Knit Patterns
The projects can last for years or be carried from one generation to the next. Those are typically called Heirloom. They can be projects that are highly giftable and treasured to pass along. We have 111 Patterns for Knitters and Crocheters. Some of the projects we have actually filmed in this collection as well. You...
15 Top Crochet Patterns Used on YouTube
Producing Tutorials is what we do best, in fact, it's what started this journey in the first place. Teaching is not too hard but sometimes a video needs the viewer to know more than what is spoken. Small things like already knowing how to hold a hook to larger items on knowing how to read...
Loom Knit: Stretchy Cast Off
The Loom Knit Stretchy Cast Off provides a finish to the project that allows the final edge to be flexible, aka stretch. You will see in the tutorial of an example I did with a non-stretch cast-off and see the difference. One extra step is provided during this cast off that acts as a chain...
How To Loom Knit: Cast Off with No Stretch
The casting off technique for the flat looms has to be carefully considered. This is binding off with no stretch. While this technique is handy, it can ruin your project if the project has some stretch to it. In the scarf example here, a stretchy bind off would have been better. We have a tutorial...
Loom Knit: Zig Zag Duplicate Stitch
The Loom Knit Zig Zag Duplicate Stitch is very similar to the loom knit zig-zag stitch but it's called duplicate for a reason. When wrapping back in the opposite direction, you are going to follow the exact same path. In regular zig-zag stitching, the opposite direction, the wrapping is leaning in the opposite direction. Think...
Loom Knit: Zig Zag Stitch
The Loom Knit Zig Zag Stitch is a wrapping technique where it needs two rows to complete the stitch. It's easy to loom knit. You will follow the path and the yarn will look on an angle going in one direction. You will then knit it to secure it. When wrapping back, you will wrap...
Loom Knit: Double Stockinette Stitch
The Loom Knit Double Stockinette Stitch requires you to wrap the loom twice to double up the thickness. Getting started requires you to secure the cast-on process. I recommended a twisted stitch cast on to do that. There are other ways as well but that's my recommendation. You will wrap the loom jumping across the...
Loom Knit: Stockinette Stitch
The Loom Knit Stockinette Stitch bounces across the loom skipping every other peg going across and then wrapping the skipped pegs coming back. Getting started with this stitch requires you to secure the beginning. I am recommending a cast on using the Twisted Knit Stitch Method and then begin this once the cast-on is complete....
How To Loom Knit: Double Stockinette Twist Stitch
The Loom Knit Double Stockinette Twisted Stitch allows you to thicken up your project without having to double up on the yarn strands to feed it. You will proceed with wrapping the loom once across and then continue to wrap going back over it again. The trick is the bottom two loops on the peg...
Loom Knit: Flat Loom Stockinette Twist Stitch
The Loom Knitting Stockinette Twisted Stitch is my go to stitch for loom knitting. I love the look and ease of this stitch. It's using an e-wrap technique of spinning around the peg so the strands cover each other. Like forming the small letter E. It makes for the project to be appearing to be...
200+ Patterns Lunch & Learn 2020 + Tutorials
Lunch and Learn with Yarnspirations was on Thursdays in 2020. They are hosted by 1 of 4 company teaching hosts that include the Yarnspirations Design Team, Marly Bird, Moogly and myself, The Crochet Crowd. Each of us have our own flare and demonstration techniques which sets us apart. Generally speaking, I usually online twice a...
Cast Off Blanket-ez Tutorial
Cast Off with Bernat Alize Blanket EZ Cast off with Bernat Alize Blanket EZ is made simple and is referred to as bind off. This is typically done in knitting where loops are strategically placed over the top of each other. By looping through strategically, each loop holds the last loop into position. This concept...
Cast On Bernat Blanket-ez Tutorial
Cast On with Bernat Alize Blanket EZ Casting on with Bernat Alize Blanket EZ yarn is very simple due to the pre-formed loops. You can cast on in either right to left, or left to right. Some patterns that we have, it matters which side you start on. You will notice that in the tutorial...
Crochet Cool Beans Hat
Crochet Cool Beans Hat Crochet my Cool Beans Hat to keep your head nice and warm this winter! I am in the process of crocheting hats and scarves for all of my kidlets in my school age child care class, and am trying to make each one different than the next -- a tall order...
Discontinued: What To Do With Bernat Blanket Pet Yarn
The newest Bernat Blanket family of yarns now has Bernat Blanket Pet. This yarn is thinner than the original Bernat Blanket, moving it down the scale to a Bulky 5 weight. What is unique about this yarn is the natural odour control through Everfresh Probiotic Technology applied to the yarn. The yarn doesn't look or...
Triceratops Hat in Crochet
The Crochet Triceratops Hat is very novelty and almost for imagination play. It's meant to be fun and it definitely makes me smile. Made with super plush Bernat Blanket Yarn. Made for kids between 18 months to 2 years of age. Customize your own Jurassic Park at home with different colours to play at home....
Crochet Taxidermy Triceratops Wall Mount
The Crochet Taxidermy Triceratops Wall Mount is meant to be a fun little item for a nursery. It's not as big as it appears but you can see more photos on the pattern landing page. Plush and inviting. It allows you to be a bit more creative with your crochet hook to decorate that special...
Tunisian Casting On - Starting Point + Tutorial
Tunisian Cast On Learn how to do the Tunisian Cast On. This is needed for nearly everything you do with Tunisian. It's simple and the trick is to ensure your starting chain isn't too tight. Mikey will demonstrate where to stick your hook into the chain for excellent results. Video Tutorial
Dinosaur and Tail Play Crochet Costume
The Crochet Hat and Dino Tail is a play costume for kids. Allow active imagination play. Using Forever Fleece Finer for softness with modern colours. Sized for as small as 12 to 18 months and then 2 to 4 years of age. The hat is like baklava and the tail just straps around the waist....
Side to Side Stitch
Side to Side Stitch This Side to Side Stitch appears in a free pattern called the Textured Crochet Blocks Afghan. It is 1 of 6 motifs that are required for that pattern. This stitch strongly resembles the look of a corner to corner stitch but without being a corner to corner. It is worked up...
Tunisian Purl Stitch + Tutorial
Tunisian Purl Stitch Learn how to do the Tunisian Purl Stitch. Mikey will show you where the yarn should be positioned the slow way and then will give you a tip to speed yourself up with just a slight maneuvering of the afghan hook to make it quick. See the video tutorial below to see...
Tunisian: All-in-One Beginner Tutorial
Tunisian For Beginners Learn Tunisian from the very beginning with this comprehensive tutorial which includes tips and some stitches to get you started. This video has key tips on understanding your Tunisian Afghan Hook and what happens with your project when you are working with it. Later on in the tutorial, you will be shown...
Crochet Candy Store Hats for Kids Pattern
Crochet Hat for Kids If you are like me and prefer not to change yarn colours and let the yarn do the work to make a hat, then this yarn is just for you! This is the Granny Stripes Hat designed for two age categories. Ages 2 - 4 years old and 6 - 8...
Crochet Tri Color Cowl Pattern
Try this Crochet Cowl This cowl is really interesting and definitely a statement to wear this winter. Mega Bulky Yarn are in demand this fall. Many new crocheters and knitters love this yarn as projects can be doing really quickly. The stitching is unusual as the half double crochets are in the middle bar. Mikey...
Adult Beanie Crochet Hat Pattern + Tutorial
Adult / Teenager Beanie Hat Start today in making your own beanie hat. This is for Teenagers and Adults. This is the Crochet Adult/Teenager Beanie Hat. Colour changing is up to you. Cathy's original pattern has 3 colours. You can opt to use one solid colour or even a colour transitioning yarn such as Red...
Crochet Waterfall Stitch Workshop + Tutorial
The Crochet Waterfall Stitch can be done in several ways and really is a problem solver for really sharp details on a project. What is the Waterfall Stitch? Waterfall Stitches require you to have spaces below the rows that can go down 1 or more rows below. Like creating a filet crochet concept with the...
Crochet Flower Luggage Tag
Crochet Flower Luggage Tag Crochet a luggage tag to quickly identify your luggage or special bag from a distance. The yarn is cotton so it's strong and durable. This is the Crochet Flower Luggage Tag pattern. Designed by Jeanne Steinhilber I made this in prep for the upcoming Crochet Cruise. Materials Small amounts of cotton...
Crochet Breath Baby Blanket Pattern
Breath Baby Blanket This baby blanket has the 3D saying of "your first breath, took ours away. This is the most popular baby blanket that has ever hit The Crochet Crowd Facebook. In the last checks, it has received over 60,000 likes and shared virtually 6,100 times. Thousands of comments have been left on this...
Crochet Popcorn Stitch Squares + Tutorial
Popcorn Stitches Learn how to crochet the Popcorn Stitch to give you raised bubbles or popcorn within your crochet project. Popcorns are a one side item. You have to be really careful in which direction you make your popcorn as it will naturally pop out on one side only. It's easy to get confused and...
Super Popping Bobbles Stitch
Popping Bobbles Stitch This Popping Bobbles Stitch appears in a free pattern called the Textured Crochet Blocks Afghan. It is 1 of 6 motifs that are required for that pattern. The Popping Bobbles are extremely 3D. It's really quite cool! To complete this pattern, there are a total of two sets of bobbles that are...
Crochet Holiday Wreath Pattern + Tutorial
Holiday Wreaths You can make large wreaths with your crochet hook to be in any shape you want. For Christmas, using a coat hanger is easy to shape into a circle and crochet around it. I love it when our fans get an idea and personalize it to make it their own. Lynn Niehaus, a...
Take All The Ribbons Crochet Along
VIEW Scrumptious KIT TO PARTICIPATE VIEW Metropolis KIT TO PARTICIPATE Affiliate Proceeds Benefit Some of Our Production Costs. Jimmy Beans Wool presents the Colour Lab Crochet Along with Rachele Carmona starting in January 2023. This blanket floors me with the design, and I believe that if a blanket like this were at the local fair...
Crochet Hooded Cable Scarf Pattern
Crochet Hooded Cable Scarf This elegant Crochet Hooded Scarf has two great features such as being extra warm with an additional hood that is part of the middle. It also has stunning cable work. Using Sugar Bush Yarns Bold. It's for the intermediate level crocheter. The scarf and hood sections are crocheted separately and then...