Crochet American Cushion If you are looking for a Crochet Cushion for a chair or to make your surfaces a little softer, why not try the Crochet Stars & Stripes Cushion. These almost square designs are pretty straight forward in design. The stars in the blue are just an artistic representation. Try this free easy...
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Crochet BBQ Apron Pattern
Crochet BBQ Apron This easy to Crochet BBQ Apron is the next step beyond beginners. The front includes a pocket that you can slide your utensils or whatever into your apron. Ensure you use 100% cotton for this application such as Lily Sugar'n Cream or Bernat Handicrafter Yarn. The person wearing this will be in...
Crochet Cloudy Day Mobile Pattern
Crochet Cloudy Day Mobile A super cute nursery decor idea is the Cloudy Day Mobile. Using Bernat Blanket Yarn to simulate light and fluffy clouds with different shades of blue for raindrops. Just for fun, in the tutorial, I thought it would be neat to add a partial sun to the equation. So my version...
Crochet Sleepy Sloth Lovey Pattern
Crochet Sleepy Sloth Lovey Pattern Crochet Loveys are all the rage for young children. A cuddly character with an extended blanket from the head. The Crochet Sleepy Sloth by Yarnspirations makes for a super and practical comfort accessory for a baby that they will love to cuddle. This is using Bernat Blanket Yarn which is...
Small Miniature Crochet Pumpkins + Tutorial
Crochet the Small Miniature Pumpkins This small miniature pumpkin is part of a Halloween Wreath by Yarnspirations. If you are following the pattern that I have provided for you, it's the small pumpkin of the two that are in the pattern. Judging by the size of my hands, you can see how tiny this is....
Crochet Bold Blues Afghan Pattern
Crochet Bold Blues Afghan Boldly go blue, were no blue has gone before! Introducing the Bold Blues Granny Afghan. This afghan has multiple sizes of granny squares that are puzzled together. Whether blue is your colour or not, this is a neat idea to play with colours that you love. You could make a scrapghan...
Crochet Acorn Napkin Holders Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Acorn Napkin Holders Thinking about Thanksgiving and how you might want to decorate this year? How about these Crochet Acorn Napkin Ring Holders. The pattern is pretty straight forward in making the ring with just single crochet. The acorns are also easy to crochet. When completed, sew it together and finalize it. Pattern Ideas...
Crocheter's Tote Bag Pattern
Crocheters Hooker's Tote Hook up a Crocheter's Tote Bag! Great for small projects on the go. This tote bag has a shorter handle that you slide on your arm and it holds your yarn while you are on the go. The tote bag works great for waiting rooms and appointments. Fast and easy to stash,...
How to Steam Block Your Crochet Project + Tutorial
How to Steam Block Your Crochet Project The difference between pre-steamed projects after steam projects is really quite noticeable. The steam forces the fibres to open up and breathe and as the steam wears off, the fibres compact back into position but taking to the new shape that was created with your stitch work. Fibres...
Insert Eyelets into Crochet Project + Tutorial
How to Insert Eyelets into a Crochet Project Learn how to install eyelets or grommets into your crochet project. Usually, in design, the designer will tell you to skip stitches to create a hole in the project. Afterwards, you will install the eyelets into the project. They are super easy. See how it's done below....
Twisted Stockinette Pattern + Tutorial
Twisted Stockinette with Bernat Alize Blanket EZ Yarn The loops when they are intentionally twisted 180 degrees with Bernat Alize Blanket EZ yarn, you can create this unique look. From a distance, it gives the illusion of a stitch that appears braided in the vertical direction. I accidentally did this stitch with misreading instructions, but...
Crochet Movie Theatre Pillow Pattern
Crochet Movie Theatre Pillows Looking for something fun and whimsical for your home decor? Try these pillow patterns from Yarnspirations. They are called the Crochet Movie Theater Pillows. These Movie Theater pillows would also go well worked up with this Clapboard Blanket. They are using Caron Simply Soft yarn. They are just the perfect size...
Crochet Patio Pillow Pattern
Crochet Patio Pillows Cheerful and vibrant are these Crochet Patio Pillows. You can use Bernat Handicrafter or Lily Sugar'n Cream yarn to work up this pattern. Choose from either a round pillow with a flower center or straight back and forth to form a square pillow. Either way, you can create your own ideas with...
Crochet Persian Tiles Blanket Pattern
Crochet Persian Tiles Blanket I just bought an instant download of the Crochet Persian Tiles Blanket. I'm not one to buy a lot of stand-alone patterns but I saw this on Twitter come across. Originally, I thought it was wallpaper and stopped scrolling to see and realized it was crocheted! I was like OMG, where...
Crochet Ridgeway Hat Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Ridgeway Hat The Crochet Ridgeway Hat will take an experienced crocheter about 1.5 hours to make. The main body of the hat is 9" long and then narrows off to the peak. There isn't a lot of thinking power required as the majority of this hat is just the same stitchwork. I would consider...
Crochet Felted Purse Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Felted Purse Create your amazing round purse using the instructions provided. There is also a matching Video Tutorial for those who need a visual on how to do this purse. A lady came up to me in a store after I had made this and offered me $80 for this purse. I never sold...
Water Waves Throw Crochet Pattern
Water Waves Throw Pattern by Michael Sellick - The Crochet Crowd ©2012 The Crochet Crowd Water Waves Throw will measure approximately 59" across. 1 ball of Bernat Mosaic Yarn, colour used is Waterfall will create 4" of height. For example, if you wanted this afghan to be square. 59 divided by 4" = 15 balls....
Crochet Vibrant Toilet Paper Cover Pattern
Vibrant Toilet Paper Cover Pattern This Crochet Toilet Paper Cover is considered a double roll. The brand underneath is actually Cashmere. The roll measurements are 4" wide by 4.5" diameter. I created this to give my porcelain a bit of colour without having to heavily accessorize the top of the toilet tank. The yarn is...
Crochet Alaskan Key Card Pattern Challenge
Alaskan Key Card Challenge On a cruise ship, money isn't used but you need to carry your key card to make any purchases or get added services like drinks. It's one of the reasons, other than name tags that we offer you a lanyard when you cruise with us. Our lanyards help us to identify...
Crochet Inspiration Pattern Book Review
Crochet Inspiration Lots of value come inside this book of over 250 pages to ensnare the imagination with this creative montage of ideas for crochet. For those who haven’t crocheted in a while, this book can pick up old pros and inspire new crochet enthusiasts to try their hands with creating pieces inside this book....
Cuddly Crochet Pattern Book Review
Cuddly Crochet by Stacey Trock If you think the cover of this book is cute, wait till you see what’s inside. Cuddly Crochet is so appropriately named after funnelling your eyes this cute book! Stacy Trock, author, has done a remarkable job not only in showing you the stuff you can make but she has...
Crochet Christmas Tree Wall Hanging Pattern
Crochet Christmas Tree Wall Hanging Advent Calendars are a fun way to count down the days til Christmas I love this Crochet Christmas Tree Wall Hanging the reusable advent calendar. Designed By Michele Wilcox using Red Heart Super Saver and Red Heart Holiday. This Crochet Christmas Tree Wall Hanging is a fun way to personalize...
Daisy Farm Crafts
Introducing Tiffany from Daisy Farm Crafts Tiffany & Hannah from Daisy Farm Crafts is crochet designers whom I have never met. I know their work is stellar through observations on her photographic and video tutorial presentations on her website and Daisy Farm Crafts YouTube Channel. They have has over 125,000 members on YouTube and that...
Crochet All That Chic Throw Pattern
Crochet All That Chic Throw This All That Chic Throw is so bright and cheery I am loving everything about it. If you're a fan of the granny stitch like I am this All that Chic Throw will be a fun and easy WIP even though it's classed intermediate. Designed by Salena Baca using Red...
Crochet Ladders and Shell Stitch + Tutorial
Crochet Ladders and Shell Stitch This stitching combination has a fabulous array of using crochet shells and double crochet posts to separate the shells from each other. Technically speaking, it's just a one-row repeat once you get the first row done. Instructions The stitch multiple is 8 + 6 Using any size hook and yarn...
27 Stitch Ambassador Gift Giving Ideas
Stitch Ambassador If you're looking for something to work on for craft shows, gift ideas or simply because you like to keep your hands busy check out some of these Stitch Ambassadors Stitching Ideas. For a fun collection of different crochet patterns as well as some knit projects. Part of a four-part series. Be sure...
Crochet C2C Nordic Motif Blanket Pattern
Crochet C2C Nordic Motif Blanket This Crochet C2C Nordic Motif Blanket is so pretty once I learn the art of Corner To Corner myself I'd love to give this a try. Included in the pattern is a diagram for the colour layout, so if you know the Corner to Corner technique this pattern will be...
Meet Mikey and Diva Dan's New Family Member
Mikey and Diva Dan's First Moments Meet our dog with currently no name. We are waiting for the personality to tell us what her name should be. She's one of 9 puppies. Daniel has been dying for a dog. Part of our move to Nova Scotia was the ability to have a dog and some...
Crochet Baby's First Gown
Crochet Your Own I was inspired by the Diaper Cover and the Little Sweetie Dress. I thought to myself, "What would happen if I brought two concepts together to create a unique gown for a baby? Could the idea work and could it be affordable?" To not take away from the creativity of the Little...
Mikey's Crochet Vest
Mikey's Crochet Vest - My First Vest Viewers seem to be loving my brand new vest that I didn't create with a pattern. Are you like me and struggle with crocheting adult sizing of clothes? I've tried to do sweaters in the past and my clothing for my size always is misshaped or I have...
Tunisian Extended Simple Stitch tutorial
Tunisian Extended Simple Stitch Give your simple stitch an extension for height by using the Tunisian Extended Simple Stitch. It is a super easy stitch especially if you are already familiar with the simple stitch. Follow the directions from the tutorial below provided if you wish to give the Tunisian Extended Simple Stitch a try....
Crochet Circles in Squares Throw Pattern
Crochet Circles in Squares Throw I love big ole circles such as this. It leaves my mind spinning with ideas and colour combinations. I really love this afghan. Hmmm... I wonder what colours I could come up with? In the meantime, you can try one yourself, get the free pattern called, Circles in Squares Throw...
Crochet Wire Necklace Pattern
Learn How To Crochet a 3 Strand Wire Necklace Feast your eyes on this project. Learn how to crochet with wire using jewelry wire and your crochet hook. This tutorial, you will need non-tarnish 26 gauge wire, size H hook, 105 beads, toggles, crimping tubes, cutters, and pliers. Watch how easy this is. This is...
Crochet Bead Necklace
Crochet Necklace Create yourself a one-of-a-kind accessory with a bit of crochet thread, fiberfill and some beads. You can change up the colours for a completely different original look! Create one to match any outfit. I have to say, this design is really nice. Imagine the possibilities of colour and concepts with this. Pick a...
10 Most Important Health Benefits
Life isn't easy and let's face it, we humans treat each other like crap. The mental weardown is real, and many of us turn to ways that are destructive, which I am guilty of myself. Some of us make mountains out of mole hills and project our own deficiencies on each other. Example: One political...
Mikey The Star Struck Fool Meets Vanna White
Have you ever been starstruck? If you have been, you will totally relate to the inside story I am about to share with you. The Crochet Crowd officially joined marketing forces with Lion Brand Yarns on January 1st, 2014. Together with Lion Brand, we are sharing our love for yarn and yarn creativity together. Vanna...
How To Make a Graph for a Crochet Picture Afghan
How To Make A Picture Graph Afghan Making a picture afghan isn't that difficult as long as you get the picture and basics under your belt. The key to getting started is to figure out how to graph your picture to be set into an afghan. There are people who will charge to have your...
Basic Diaper Cover Pattern Pattern + Tutorial
Diaper Cover With Ruffles Introducing a basic diaper cover pattern. I say this is basic as the design is exceptionally easy to follow with giving options of versatility for any crocheter. Though this pattern has been marketed for girls, you can make this identical pattern for boys with leaving off the Sashay ruffles that the...
Crochet Ripple Hat Pattern
Ripple Hat Introducing the Ripple Hat and Scarf by Red Heart. The colour spoke to me prior to choosing this pattern. The hues of purple, blue and white lured me in to investigate further. One element that is a must for me on a personal level is the size of the brim. I want big and...
Crochet Big Bloom Hat Pattern
Crochet Big Bloom Hat Adorable and oversized bloom gives this Big Bloom Hat its name. Designed for girls with a wonderful usage of lacy looking stitches with a subtle button for the interior of the bloom. This pattern will look absolutely adorable on your little one This hat combines single crochet with some not too...