Peg Leg Pete Pirate Doll I crocheted a pirate to bring with me on The Crochet Cruises as our mascot. Peg Leg Pete is a combination of skill-building from other projects, picture research and understanding stitches. See links in red for the patterns we have listed. Research Firstly, I researched common colours for pirates...
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Lion Brand Crochet Picnic Patterns
Crochet Picnic Patterns with Lion Brand With Summer coming up fast, Picnics are a great way to enjoy the sunshine, life and all its bounty. Diva Dan loves to go up north to the beautiful Bruce Trails in Ontario which is only about an hour from where we used to live. His favourite spot is...
Learn Tunisian with Free eBook
Learn Tunisian Crochet with Dela Wilkins Dela Wilkins is the one and only Railway Knitter. Her nickname is exactly what you would imagine it to be. She does Tunisian onboard trains but not only enjoys the hobby but also teaches other passengers on the train during her long journey from British Columbia to Ontario a...
Crochet Camel Stitch + Tutorial
Camel Stitch Learn a crochet stitch called the Camel Stitch. This simple technique is all about identifying your threads within a stitch. Stitches are made up of two yarn strands. The yarn strand closest to you is the front loop. the yarn strand farthest from you is the back loop. But get this! There is...
Crochet C2C Elf Square Pattern
Repeat Crafter Me's Sleigh Pixel Square Sarah of Repeat Crafter Me has just released a new stellar Elf Pixel Square that is using the Corner to Corner stitching concept. Sarah has graphed out and provides a photographic example of how it is down. You can get the graph on her website. Sarah has mentioned that...
Crochet Dark Rose Baby Blanket Pattern
Crochet Baby Blanket This easy crochet baby blanket is inspired by doing double crochets in the gap spaces between the double crochets in the row below. Inspired by our Trendy Baby Blanket. This is a very similar design but without changing the colours. This afghan has 2 rounds of single crochet in white. Bernat Blanket...
Crochet Ruby Slipper Baby Booties Pattern
Ruby Slippers Baby Booties "There's no place like home," Mikey said as he was finishing this adorable t-strap bootie. The original pattern is by Red Heart Yarns. Another heartwarming project for an expected mother and baby shower gifts. This pattern comes in two different sizes, newborn - 3 months and 3 months - 6 months....
375 Crochet Easy Level Projects
Crochet Easy Level Projects These are projects classified as easy. They require a bit of skill in being comfortable with a hook but nothing over the top. I find determined beginners have opportunities to do easy level projects. Other Crochet Levels Crochet Beginner Level Crochet Intermediate Level Crochet Advanced Level Project Options [the_grid name="Easy Crochet...
The Crochet Crowd is Closed Captioned
Closed Captioning Provided Since 2016, we have been closed captioning our tutorials. It started with community contributions where the general public could participate in the subtitling of tutorials. However, due to abuse of people subtitling intentional inappropriate things into a YouTube Video, YouTube stopped the general public from participating. With the help of many people...
How Yarn is Made & Delivered to Stores Near You
How Yarn is Made and Delivered to Stores We take for granted the yarn magically shows up on the store shelves without realizing all of the steps involved in order to make it in the first place. We don't realize the hours and hard-working men and women behind the scenes that are part of the...
100+ New Patterns with More to Come
The new O'Go form of yarn wrapping to provide a tangle-free option has launched in August 2021. 100+ New Patterns for crocheters and knitters was launched at the same time. But wait, there's more to come. It was monumental to not only change the concept of how yarn is wrapped but also provide pattern support...
Crochet Wind Spinners by Ophelia + Tutorial
The Crochet Wind Spinners by Ophelia are trending for something crocheting and calming. Ophelia has a great tutorial which I have linked below and other community tips have surfaced. Careful not to bog it down too heavy so it keeps its shape. Add a swivel fishing lure attachment to allow it to free spin. Colour...
It's About Time: O'Go New Yarn Wrapping Format
What do a crocheter and knitter need to get started right away? You've got that right, to find the ends of the yarn. Introducing O'Go by Yarnspirations. A revolutionary change in how yarn is wrapped and presented on the store shelves. It's not just pretty, it's practical. Now available in a few brands such as...
Who Needs a Toy? Red Heart Pom and Tassel Maker
Daddy Mikey has a new toy! A Red Heart Pom and Tassel Maker. A tool that makes multiple pom poms at the same time! On a crochet cruise, whenever we do a draw and there are toys! We announce, "Who needs a new toy!" with a bit of an innuendo tone and many of the...
Crochet Make It Merry Tree Pattern
Crochet Make It Merry Tree The Crochet Make It Merry Tree is adorable. Small enough for someone to use as a table setting or for those where space is a problem. Whether someone is in a senior facility or a place where setting up a large tree isn't possible. You can customize the tree colours...
88 Motif Styles for Crochet and Knitters
The Crochet and Knit Motif Madness includes 88 patterns. You may be thinking it's all blankets but it varies. Lots of ideas to choose but look beyond the project and the motif itself. Maybe you love the motif but can see it being used in a different way. That's where great ideas spawn from. More...
457 Wrap and Shawl Patterns
The 457 Wrap and Shawl Free Pattern Collection are ready for you to enjoy. All patterns are confirmed free. Inside this massive collection and may I suggest put on the kettle for a cup of tea or coffee as you surf through. There are 39 pages of choices. Ranging for knitters and crocheters of various...
Easy Girl's Crochet Shrug Pattern
The Easy Girl's Crochet Shrug pattern is a rectangle that is folded and secured to form a shrug. The sizing for this is approximately 8 years, 10 years, 12 years and 14 years old. Of course, all body types are different at this age. The measurements are provided in the pattern to make a good...
10 Complaints with Yarn
Some of us look at our balls as half empty and others look at half full. These are classic complaints, some major eye-rollers! You can expect sarcasm so if that doesn't float your boat, click away! Yarn Squeaks On Hook Oh sweetie pies, is your yarny warny squeaking on your little hook of yours! Oh...
Crochet Summer Baby Blanket Pattern
The Crochet Summer Baby Blanket is for crocheters who want that extra step up from just a row by row or from the middle concept. The white striping you see is the technique of Mile A Minute Concepts of making the panels. There is a crochet diagram provided in the free pattern to show you...
Knit Steeked Cardigan Stitch Along
Yarnspirations is hosting a Stitch Along for knitters with host Marly Bird starting June 11, 2021. This is the Steeked Cardigan Knit Along. This is an intermediate-level project for those who knit and want to go to the next level. It will last 3 weeks. Advance sign-up is required for this free stitch along. The...
17 Most Complaints about The Crochet Crowd
We get several complaints, some of it is our fault, others are user error. However, other times we are the target of someone's bad day. It's about balance. Let's examine what are hot complaints our team faces off with. You can decide how you interpret it. Pattern Details You didn't bother to mention the hook...
Crochet Felted iPad Carry Case Cover Pattern
DOWNLOAD FREE PATTERN Crochet Felted iPad Carry Case Cover This is the felted version for this fabulous Crochet iPad Bag. Follow the directions below for the sizing and then felt it afterwards to size it nicely to your iPad. Definitely a great pattern to work up for keeping your tablet nice and safe when it's not...
How to Crochet Market Bag Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet a Quick Market Bag or Five! It's almost time for my annual girlfriends' retreat. Every year, we meet in a different location of the country to scrapbook, craft and basically just have a lot of fun. This year's retreat is in Houston, Texas. I am very excited because we are actually staying in a...
Crochet Beach Bag Pattern
DOWNLOAD FREE PATTERN Create your own oversize beach bag using an inexpensive yarn. The straps of this bag were designed to be extremely long. Usually, when people go to the beach they are lugging with them a beach chair and other miscellaneous goods. This design allows you to throw the bag over your shoulder and...
Blue Waves Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern
Blue Waves Baby Blanket I came up with this quick and easy blanket because I have had this yummy yarn in my stash for a while just waiting for the right project to show off the ombre effect. Well, turned out I was in need of a baby boy blanket, so off work I went....
1804: The Mother Ship of Pattern Round-Ups
SEE ALL 1804 PATTERNS The Crochet and Knit Mother Ship has arrived with 1,804 Free Patterns. When you arrive at Yarnspirations, there are three categories for blankets, baby and sweaters. In the blankets category, there are 607 options. I know, way too many to choose! In the baby category, there are 457 options! Happy surfing...
Yarn Brand Conversions
What Are the Brand Equivalents? We are generally asked what the substitutions of yarn are for outside of Canada / USA for patterns and videos that we feature. Truthfully, I don't know the answer first hand and turned to The Crochet Crowders to help us comprise a list of substitutes. The information below is information...
53 Best Baby and Kids Patterns 2020
53 BEST OF 2020 PATTERNS ROUND UP Based on downloads, the top 53 Baby and Kids Patterns 2020 were chosen. From stuffies, blankets and wearables made the cut. The patterns are practical to give as gifts and some are super adorable. I have made the Patons City Mouse and Llama No Drama too. Loved them...
Bah-Bra the Big Sheep Amigurumi
DOWNLOAD THE ORIGINAL FREE PATTERN The Crochet Big Sheep is a similar pattern to the Original Round Rascal Sheep. However, the original sheep is about the size of a 5-pin bowling ball. The big sheep is 3 times bigger. I just did a yarn substitution. The sheep is 16" from front to back, 11" in...
Garden Screwballs DIY
I was really inspired by Facebook in seeing a garden design of screws that can resemble Alliums Flowers. During my non-crochet time, I enjoy being creative with garden art. I'm not talented but I am determined. I posted on Facebook that I was interested and friends chimed in on the execution of doing these. Some...
Dream Time Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern
DOWNLOAD FREE PATTERN Dream Time Baby Blanket This Dream Time Baby Blanket has two major concepts to bring this together. Firstly, the centre has an amazing spiral effect that eventually forms itself into the perfect square. Once the mail spiral is completed. We then use traditional granny square techniques to make a thick granny circumference...
Crochet Twiddlemuff
What is Twiddlemuff? A twiddle muff is a hand muff that can give comfort to dementia and Alzheimer’s patients. You can purchase machine sewn muffs, but as crocheters, we know that we have no limits to express our creativity by making these thoughtful items. These patients often have restless hands and the muffs can offer...
Special Occasion Crochet Shawl Sampler
GET FREE PATTERN The Crochet Sadie Crochet Shawl Sampler is perfect for special occasions. Designed by Kristin Omdahl with her signature eye for detail and lacework. Kristin was the first designer I ever followed because she provides extra detail in her patterns that I have grown to adore. She provides crochet diagrams to illustrate the...
Crochet Scarf within A Scarf Pattern + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD FREE PATTERN Create the scarf within a scarf crochet scarf. Mikey created a scarf where another pre-made or store-bought scarf could be fed through the centre. This was very popular in the winter of 2012/2013. See how to make your own scarf within a scarf. The Scarf Within A Scarf concept was developed by...
Crochet Mitered Pillow Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Mitered Pillow Crochet this Granny Mitered Pillow that is really straight forward and easy. The square starts off in one corner and gets bigger in a complete square. So you can customized this pillow to match the pillow form you have. Continue to grow your square as big as you need. What I have...
Crochet Radiant Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Granny with Radiant Stripes Afghan The Granny with Radiant Stripes Afghan is pretty straight forward of doing 1 granny square and then having a chevron ripple extending from two sides of the granny going in one direction. The other two sides have the chevron ripple going in the other direction. Other Cruise Charity Projects We've...
Switching Yarns in a Tutorial or Finished Project
Switching Yarns A crocheter brought to my attention and made an assumption that I must dislike the yarn if I am not using the recommended yarn or colours in a video tutorial or for the final photography of a pattern recommendation. I would like to share why I switch yarns and the purpose for it....
Crochet Button Flower Pattern + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD FREE PATTERN Crochet Button Flower Button Flowers are so very cute. They used real buttons in the middle of the flower. It gives an artistic homemade appearance that I find very appealing. These types of flowers require a bit of practice to get used to using the buttons as the centre but once...
Crochet Beachy Keen Tote Bag
Crochet a Beachy Keen Tote Bag When Mikey crocheted the Beachy Keen Cover-Up, I thought it would be fun to crochet a matching tote bag. I used the same Bernat Maker Home Dec yarn in Aqua. Get the Beachy Keen Tote Bag pattern. My finished bag measures 12" x 12", not including the handles. I...