GET FREE PATTERN In the crochet Family of Bucket Hats by Repeat Crafter Me, Sarah has figured out all sizes for her hats. From newborn to adult size, the bucket hats are very easy and fast to make. They have an easy-to-follow formula and with Sarah's permission, I have filmed all sizes for this that...
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Mosaic Stitch Along- Flora's Fauna with Rosina
LEARN MORE (BUY PATTERN) Samantha aka Rosina Crochets from the UK is offering a summer 2022 stitch along. It's called Crochet Flora's Fauna with mosaic stitching. Samantha is in the video introduction below talking about her inspirations. Though she is from the UK, the pattern will be written in the UK and also North American...
Crochet Pipsqueak Star Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Pipsqueak Star Afghan Introducing the Pipsqueak Star Afghan featuring Bernat Pipsqueak Yarn. This extra plush star afghan designed with baby in mind is wonderful and like the child his hugging a cloud. Pipsqueak has been around a long time and is one of those yarns, in my opinion, that is a signature trademark of...
Crochet Daisies Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Daisies Pattern Learn how to make Crochet Daisy Flowers. The pattern is originally from the Crochet Flip Flops Pattern of adding Daisies to the top of flip flops to glam up your flip flops. You should consider using cotton yarns for this type of application. Cotton is stiffer and can shape easier if you...
Crocheted Edge Flannel Scarf Pattern
Crocheted Edge Flannel Scarf Plaid flannel is really hot this fall and I've just added some crochet too! I have seen some pretty scarves in the stores, but I know that I could dress it up even better by adding an interesting crocheted edge! This is the Crochet Edge Flannel Scarf pattern. Crocheted Edge Flannel...
Crochet Kangaroo Stitch Along Pattern + Tutorial
Learn how to crochet an amigurumi Crochet Kangaroo and her baby. This step by step project was originally produced for a mystery crochet along in 2015. Over a 4 week period, we gave clues and crocheters worked on making her and the little joey without really knowing what they were up to. We collected photos...
Crochet Petal Edge Granny Square Border + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD FREE PATTERN Petal Edge Granny Square Border The following are instructions for a border for a typical granny square. Many crocheters decide to do one large granny square instead of doing multiple and sewing them together. My personal goal was to come up with several designs that can be applied to a typical granny...
15 Crochet Beach Patterns
Crochet Beach Fun It may not be officially summer yet, but it's heating up in the Midwest and Memorial Day weekend really kicks off the summer beach fun. After Mikey and Diva Dan posted a few photos from their trip to the beach yesterday, I thought it would be a great time to find some...
Crochet Beginners Baby Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Beginners Baby Blanket Learn to crochet a simple baby blanket using the ultra-thick yarn called Bernat Blanket. New in 2016 is the Bernat Blanket Brights yarn line. You should know, the colour in the thumbnail is stronger than the colour in person. The colour is more muted. This is a more accurate colour from the...
Getting Involved in Crisis Situations
Firstly, I believe in charity work. I believe in getting involved when I can. This is a part of the crochet world that makes me the most uncomfortable in social media as there are so many causes, world issues and personal situations. What do you get involved in? Time and time again, we have people...
51 Cuddles'n Clouds Crochet Patterns (1 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 (2 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 (3 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 (7 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...
From Ball to Project from Seed to New Life
Since 2020, I have been including more outdoor time in my life. While gardening is Daniel's passion, for me, it's pretty to look at but balancing cyber time with real-time is always a challenge. Watching the plants develop is very much like taking a ball of yarn and watching a project grow from it. I...
Crochet C2C Border Pattern + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD FREE PATTERN C2C Border You've done a Corner to Corner blanket, now you are looking to learn how to apply a Corner to Corner Border around your Afghan. Need a Border? Many crocheters write in about how they want to do a border to corner to corner afghan. It's actually really simple. I used...
How to Crochet Herringbone Stitch Wave Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Herringbone Stitch Wave This Herringbone Wave pattern is part of The Stitch is Right Wave Game. It’s been designed for being multi-purpose so you can change the size of the project to the width of a scarf or up to the size of a king-size afghan. The Stitch is Right Wave Game, this pattern...
Summer Dune Hat Pattern
Summer Dune Hat Want an elegant summer hat to wear? Try this Summer Dune Hat by Drops. This beautifully fashioned casual hat is light weight and definitely stylish. It's designed for women and has beautiful shell work to give the visual feel and essence to this design. The pattern is free and all you need...
JUST UPDATED: 28 Crochet & Knit Mom and Me Patterns
EXPLORE PATTERNS Crochet and Knit Mom and Me Patterns We have a round-up of many ideas, 28 patterns to be exact. From crafts, knit and crochet patterns to enjoy. This is the Pattern Round-Up for Mom & Me. From projects like Cardigans where there is a matching set for both adults and kids. To projects...
24 Crochet Dishcloths (6 of 8)
NEXT 3 DISHCLOTHS PREVIOUS 3 DISHCLOTHS In this grouping of 3 crochet dishcloths, we have a palm scrubby, flower scrubby and gingham crochet dishcloth in free patterns. Be sure to only use 100% cotton or plastic-based like Red Heart Scrubby items for dishcloths as the dishcloths need to be washed and dry out. If you...
24 Crochet Dishcloths (4 of 8)
NEXT 3 DISHCLOTHS PREVIOUS 3 DISHCLOTHS In this grouping of 3 crochet dishcloths, we have the cute little scrubbies that look like sandals with a crochet heart dishcloth and braided Jacob's ladder corners dishcloth. Be sure to only use 100% cotton or plastic-based like Red Heart Scrubby items for dishcloths as the dishcloths need to...
24 Crochet Dishcloths (3 of 8)
NEXT 3 DISHCLOTHS PREVIOUS 3 DISHCLOTHS In this grouping of 3 crochet dishcloths, we have two patriotic symbols for both Canada and USA with the maple leaf, star and another great pattern. Be sure to only use 100% cotton or plastic-based like Red Heart Scrubby items for dishcloths as the dishcloths need to be washed...
24 Crochet Dishcloths Series (2 of 8)
NEXT 3 DISHCLOTHS PREVIOUS 3 DISHCLOTHS In this grouping of 3 crochet dishcloths, we have the Red Heart Circle Scrubby, Sailor's Knot Dishcloth and Basic Crochet Dishcloth. The green scrubby version is great for craft shows if you are looking for ideas for quick sales. I have included 1 bonus tutorial for Entrelac Textured Dishcloths....
5 Months and 24 Crochet Dishcloths (1 of 8)
NEXT 3 DISHCLOTHS PREVIOUS 3 DISHCLOTHS The practical item for crochet is dishcloths. The form of washing and cleaning is a sense of renewal for some, a PITA for others. Truthfully speaking, I really enjoy doing dishes. Here at home, Daniel is a very messy cook. A great cook, but very messy with every pot...
Textured Blocks Dishcloth Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Textured Blocks Dishcloth is a very easy repeat once you get moving on the free pattern. This pattern idea came in as a request on YouTube to demonstrate how to do the block work itself. Once we get the pattern started, row 4 continually repeats until you get the dishcloth to be 6.5"...
Crochet Van Pillow Pattern
Crochet Van Pillow What a cool van pillow! I was looking for 70's inspiration on Ravelry back in January 2015 when I stumbled across this free design. I found the Yarn Twins and they had this pattern available. VW Van Pillow Pattern. I was taken back by the coolness of the look. I had to...
Light Up Yarn Chandelier - INSPIRATION
The Crochet Mobile Yarn Chandelier is just a fun crafting project and a bit of crochet mixed it. I created it for the enjoyment to self create. It has a battery-operated LED lighting system inside that is suspended within the framework of the chandelier and is inside the middle longer yarn fringe section. Materials 1...
New Bernat Yarn Social Media Outlets
Our friends at Yarnspirations have launched Bernat Yarn as a social media outlet on both Facebook and Instagram. Back Story Time I have been working on and off with Spinrite Yarns since 2010 in starting at their retail store in hosting workshops. At the time, Spinrite had only Bernat, Patons (North America), Phentex, Lily Sugar'n...
Stacking Triangles Lacy Crochet Blanket
The Crochet Stacking Triangles Lacy Crochet Blanket is using discontinued Caron Tea Cakes yarn but the stitch definition is awesome. The free pattern also includes a crochet diagram to easily follow along with the 4-line repeating in this pattern. The stitch multiple to change the size is 6 chs + 4 so you can change...
Crochet Patterns by Jeanne Steinhilber
Jeanne Steinhilber is from the United States in the midwest. She has mastered the concept of easy repeating but keeping the pattern interesting enough to prevent boredom from taking over. Like many crocheters, she crochets for others more than herself. Since joining us back in 2015, Jeanne has developed a long list of free patterns...
Sweet Treat Crochet Bunnies Pattern
Sweet Treat Bunnies Crochet these adorable sweet treat bunnies using a free pattern by our very own Cathy. These will definitely bring someone some smiles. More Free Patterns Crochet Front Tie Lover's Know Jacket Pattern 17 Free Crochet Bunny Patterns Bunny's Baby Crochet Blanket Pattern What you Need Size G Crochet Hook or 4.5 MM...
Scarf 2 Ways Crochet Pattern
Scarf 2 Ways Pattern I love to wear a scarf. Scarves that actually keep my neck warm but don’t hang down too far. I have seen some really cute asymmetrical scarves, but I am a more a symmetrical person. So I came up with these 2 little scarves to wear 2 ways. This is the...
1,957 New in Queue Free Blanket Patterns
The newest round-up of 1957 free pattern choices for blankets is now ready for hours of surfing pleasure. From home decor to baby's first blanket, the choices range from knitters and crocheters. There are also choices using the loop yarns to even create mosaic designs too. There's a bit of this and that and choices...
Crochet Mesh Soap Saver Travel Thinga-Ma-Bob + Tutorial
The Crochet Mesh Soap Saver for the person on the go where lugging some soap around is ideal. Mesh allows the soap to breathe to dry out and uses cotton yarn so it can deal with the wet soap. I created a complementary tutorial for it to assist those who want one for themselves. May...
Crochet Infinity Headband II
Quick Headband I really love the Drapey Cowl by Yarnspirations, so I decided to give it a try with Patons Denim-y yarn in Grey Denim for a different look. But I thought it needed a matching headband so here is what I came up with to go with the cowl. This is the Infinity Headband...
Crochet Crinkle Stitch
Crinkle Stitch This Crinkle 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 pattern combination gets rid of the typical straight lines you see in crochet to make your project look more solid. The combination combo is strictly single...
Crochet Perfect Posy Flower Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet the Posy Flower Learn how to crochet this posy flower. This is a 3 tier flower that is exceptionally easy to maintain the pattern. The flower doesn't change colour in the original pattern. This simply means there is no fussing around with loose ends making them quick and easy. You can find it in...
Front Post Double Crochet Ribbed Square + Tutorial
Ribbed Texture I really like the look of this stitch. It reminds me of an escalator step or even a moving walkway due to the texture and clean front post double crochet ribbed lines it leaves. This pattern is simple with the concept of using a Front Post Double Crochet around a Single Crochet Stitch....
Tunisian Cast Off + Tutorial
Tunisian Cast Off Learn how to cast off your Tunisian project. This technique is showing how to do it with Tunisian Simple Stitch. If you are using a different stitch in your project. You can still use this technique and just substitute where your hook is being placed in the stitchwork. Mikey is using Bernat...
Dragon Tail Neckerchief
Dragon Tail Introducing the crochet Dragon Tail Neckerchief designed by PurpleIguana on Ravelry. It's a free pattern. I wanted to get outside of the 4 corners and simple box ideas for patterns and play with a swirling idea. My friend Nikki, turned me onto this pattern. Pattern Details Pattern: Dragon Tail Neckerchief Status: Free Notes:...