5 Star Beanies for Kids The 5 Star Stitch Beanie for adults has been super popular. We have been overwhelmed with requests to get this hat into being kids sizes. I have figured out the size changes to make this same hat into Toddler and Child Sizes. Firstly, let me do a disclaimer first that...
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Crochet Piked Cowl Pattern
Crochet Piked Cowl This crochet piked cowl is easy to make and hooks up using Bernat Softee Chunky Yarn. In the pattern, I have included a quick crochet diagram to help you visualize my steps in this very simple pattern. If you don't have a lot of time on your hands, this could be your...
Crochet Infinity Rib Cowl Pattern
Infinity Rib Cowl Pattern Crochet your own thick and chunky Infinity Rib Cowl. My cowl is using Bernat Bargello Yarn. The colour story you see in my cowl is what comes off the ball. You don't need to do anything special. The colouring falls where it wants in the cowl. Bernat Bargello Yarn is unique...
Railway Knitting Workbook by Dela Wilkins
Tunisian Knitting Dela Wilkins has done it again, another great resource for Tunisian is now available. Her new book called Railway Knitting Workbook: The Journey Continues is now available. For those of The Crochet Crowd, Dela's name should come as no surprise. Dela is my personal mentor when it comes to Tunisian. I have always...
Baby Dino Crochet Poncho
The Crochet Baby Poncho sized from 6/12 months and 18/24 months is grapghan work on the faces of the poncho. The poncho resembles the shadow of dinosaurs walking away. Both the front and back have the reflection worked into the stitchwork. Graphing charts are available to follow this along. Be sure to watch the graph...
Knit Dino Spikes Baby Blanket Pattern
The Knit Dino Spikes Baby Blanket is classified as easy with using the garter stitch as a base. The edgings are done as a separate piece. Using Bernat Forever Fleece Finer yarn for the ultimate softness. Pair this together with a gift for a new baby or moment. Could be very decor-oriented but also practical...
Dino Claws Knit Blanket Pattern
The Knit Dino Claws Blanket is visually stunning. Knit wedges with colour play. This blanket is done in squares and then joined together to form the look. See the pattern for a straight-on version of this to see what it looks like. It's really well done. This makes for carryable yarn projects as the pieces...
Crochet Cross Stitch Square + Tutorial
Cross Stitch Texture In this stitch, one of the stitches in a row ends up leaning over a couple of other stitches to give it a cross stitch appearance. It's just a simple idea but in the right colours can be very effective. Get the free pattern, it's called the Cross Stitch. To Make Different...
Ultra Thick Big Basket Weave Velvet Crochet Blanket + Tutorial
The Crochet Ultra Thick Plush Basket Weave Blanket has more detail than you can actually see clearly in the pattern. It's framed. I didn't clue in from the photograph that the edges are basketweave only and the entire middle of the blanket is half double crochet to flatten it off. There are two sets of...
Crochet Fish Scales Texture Square
Looks like Fish Scales This incredible stitch has resembled of perfectly aligned fish scales. Its unique look creates a texture, unlike many other stitches I have seen. If you choose colour transitional yarns with this type of stitch, you really could pull off some amazing looks generally. Get the free written pattern, it's called Double...
Binky Pacifier Chiclet Stitch Leash + Tutorial
The Crochet Binky Pacifier Chiclet Stitch Leash is designed to prevent a baby or yourself from dropping a pacifier. The pattern has 1 main section that can be changed in length to match however long you want the pacifier leash to be. In this case, it's only 22 chiclet stitches. The edging can be adapted...
Crochet Super Puff Stitch
Puff Stitch The Puff Stitch is exactly what the title says, it causes the stitches to be together which pushes them out like a puff. Puff stitches can be a combo of a number of posts being brought together to form the look. You will need to see the special instructions of any pattern to...
Crochet Back Loop Texture Stitches + Tutorial
Using the Back Loop Back loops used in a pattern create defined ridges that give the stitches a lift. It gives a desirable look when using solid or mixing your colours as you see in the photo. Get the free written instructions, this pattern combo is called the Back Loops Square. To Make Different Sizes...
How Caron Simply Soft Yarn is Made
Caron Simply Soft With permissions extended by Spinrite LP, makers of Caron Yarns, I've been granted to show you how the Automatic Yarn Ball Winding Machines look and work at the Caron Factory in Little Washington, North Carolina. I wrote an article about how the Caron One Pound Yarn Balls are made showing you the...
Crochet Quick and Easy Scarf Pattern
Super Quick Scarf I accidentally started and finished this scarf in an afternoon. I didn't mean to, it just happened and I was so surprised. I found this stitch idea on another Yarnspirations project and modified it a bit to do a scarf. It's using what I call V-Stitch Clusters and it's very much like...
Corner to Corner Stitch
Corner to Corner Stitch Corner to Corner also known as C2C is really popular. The idea that it builds up from 1 corner and gets bigger. It then gets it's maximum size, decided by you, and then you start decreasing to get to the other corner. It creates a diagonal look to your afghan when...
Crochet Sanitizer Bottle Holder Pattern
Crochet Sanitizer Bottle Holder The Crochet Sanitizer Bottle Holder is ideal to clip onto an existing bag or clip for easy access. Originally designed for my lanyard to wear on the cruise ship. The trick to something like this is to ensure it is 100% cotton. Use your Bernat Handicrafter, Lily Sugar'n Cream or Peaches...
Wave Stitch for Crochet Blankets
Wave Stitch The typical wave stitch has a beautiful raise into the hill tops and lowering down to the valleys. Getting started is usually what stumps a crocheter. Keeping the edges straight is pretty easy once you start to identify the repeat pattern. Video tutorial is also available to show you how to do this....
Crochet Snow Blowers Howl
The Crochet Howl is a hoodie and cowl combination by Nancy Elliott. With back rounded off to fit. Perfect for snow blowing! If you aren't blowing snow, you can easily shift the hoodie down and lower the cowl as well. It's a great practical project. People were requesting a Crochet Cowl and Hoodie Combination not...
Make A Tutorial Video Request
Make A Tutorial Request We get requests across the social media platforms, including in email format. However, this page will act as a central hub for making a formal request. With being in business for over 12 years, I've come to understand what types of projects work best and what projects should be skipped. Permissions...
Planned Pooling Pattern
Planned Pooling with Variegated Yarn Planned Pooling you say? What is it? Surely it isn't a group of moms bringing our kids to the local pool for a quick dip. As a firestorm of fury in the crochet world, this concept really isn't new but the attention to it over the past few days has...
Crochet Mini Project Bag Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet yourself up this cute Crochet Mini Project Bag pattern. The bag is made up of 3 panels, There is a front and back the sides and bottom are one panel that is single crocheted together with the front and bag panels to form the join. It's a great little pattern to work up for...
Crochet & Knit Spring Cleaning Patterns
Crochet & Knit Spring Cleaning Patterns From cleaning accessories to organizers, we have a wide assortment of patterns to help you create projects to clean or provide those extra details in decor. I really want the Patons Felted Door Knob Organizer. That just makes sense as Daniel keeps misplacing my keys. This is a pattern...
Crochet & Knit Face Mask with Filter Pattern
Crochet Face Mask with Filter Yarnspirations has created two masks for knitters and crocheters. There was a demand from crocheters and knitters to have yarn made masks. The link to the two free patterns comes with an extensive write-up. Included with the patterns have a printable template to overlay onto the fabric to cut the...
Crochet Crossing Paths Scarf Pattern
Crochet Crossing Paths Scarf Introducing the Crochet Crossing Paths Super Scarf by Yarnspirations. It's a playful and long scarf. This scarf has three dimensions crisscrossing effect with double crochet. I really enjoy crisscrossing stitching myself. It's not as hard as one may think. The scarf is worked in the width and you will continue to...
Cute As A Button Flower Pattern
Cute As A Button Flower Pattern Crochet up this simple cute as button flower. They are really simple and can accessorize your finished projects nicely. Add these Cute as a Button flowers to barrettes or headbands, also a great decoration on market bags or even an afghan. So many uses for these little flowers make...
Crochet Plaid Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Plaid Blanket Using Bernat Blanket Yarn, learn how to make this Tad O'Plaid Crochet Afghan. Bernat Blanket Yarn has a holiday collection of balls that are 150 g. These are half the size of the large balls that are 300 g. In the video tutorial, I talk about doing yarn substitution if you prefer...
Sugar Skull Small Headpiece Pattern
Crochet Sugar Skull Child's Headpiece I love all things Sugar Skull this Crochet Sugar Skull Small Headpiece is no exception. Celebrating Halloween or Day Of The Dead this Sugar Skull Small size Headpiece is perfect for either. Designed by Jessie Rayot this intermediate Sugar Skull Child's Headpiece is made With Red Heart Super Saver and...
Crochet Jumbo Wheel Stitch + Tutorial
Jumbo Wheel Stitch The Catherine Wheel Stitch is one of my ultimate favourite crochet stitches. I love how the stitches are tighter together and the circles it leaves behind leaves me with a sense of pride at the end of the project. This article will have a written and video format for this stitch. The...
Crochet Ornament Hat for All Ages
Crochet Ornament Hat for All Ages Check out this super cute Crochet Ornament Hat for kids. Designed by Sarah from Repeat Crafter Me. Yep, I know... she has a real gift for making the ordinary to be super adorable cute! Sarah has designed this hat for all ages from newborn right up to adult sizes....
Crochet Classic Cactus Flower Pot Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Classic Cactus Flower Pot Pattern Do you accidentally kill your real plants? How about a Crochet Cactus? For this cactus, you will create the soil that appears to be a ball that is inside the pot. Then, you will crochet the cactus and then add the crochet flower to the top. The advantage of...
Table Top Crochet Wreath Pattern + Tutorial
Table Top Crochet Wreath Using Red Heart's Holiday Yarn or Bernat's Holiday Yarn, create one of these simplistic Table Top Wreaths that can be used year after year to decorate your candles and vases. These work up to make interesting centrepieces. Create this Crochet Table Top Wreath for your table too! Pattern Suggestions Crochet Fluffy...
Crochet Openwork Scarf Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Scarf Learn how to crochet this really neat scarf. The stitchwork was easier than I anticipated myself and once I caught the rhythm, it's really enjoyable. This is the Crochet Openwork Scarf. The stitch is really simple. If you know how to do single crochet and chains of 3, you pretty much have the...
Free Crochet Cruise Mardi Gras Pattern Book
Free Crochet Cruise Mardi Gras Pattern Book Our focus was New Orleans with Mardi Gras for February 2019 Crochet Cruise. What better way to celebrate artistry, creativity and colour. The Crochet Mardi Gras Pattern Book was written for the Crochet Cruisers. Sponsored by JOANN Fabric & Craft. The book is written by Michael Sellick, Daniel...
Crochet Spiral Step Hat Pattern
Crochet Spiral Step Hat The Crochet Spiral Step Hat is the sister through adaptation of the Stepping Texture Hat. Using Caron Tea Cakes with 8 mm or L Hook, I altered the pattern to shrink the top of the hat down removing out some rounds and slightly changing the top finishing to match the spiral....
Design Your Own Crochet Adult Hat Free eBook
Design Your Own Hat Free eBook The Design Your Own Adult Crochet Hat eBook is available for free download. It's very rare for Daniel and me to have a hat that actually fits us. So while I film exactly what a designer is showcasing in a pattern, the chances of it fitting are slim. If...
30 Fibre Friends Patterns
30 Fiber Friends Patterns From wild animals to domestic loveable pets, a pattern round-up of 30 crochet and knit patterns have been put together. A mix of blankets, wearables and even home decor ideas to choose. Why not even a Zebra Cross Stitch Clutch. I know... right!? Don't have a cow when you see the...
5 Helpful Polymer Crochet Hook Tutorials
Make Your Own Customized Clay Hooks Making your own customized clay handles are doable with a bit of practice and more. General Tips for Polymer Clay, getting started is not as hard as you may think. Essentially, you need to prepare the clay for your handle and then bake at the end of the moulding...
The Guilt of Gift Giving
Christmas for some people can be doom, dread and the reality of commercialism buries the joyous feelings we are supposed to have. Some of you have been there where people are opening presents and you feel like what you got wasn't up to par. You're hoping for a polite smile and thanks. As a child,...
Craft Snow Capped Ornaments Pattern + Tutorial
Snow Capped Ornaments A rainy or snow day with the kids stuck indoors can be fun with ornaments, yarn and a bit of clue for these Snow Capped Ornaments by Yarnspirations. To do this, you need ornaments, craft glue and Bernat Pipsqueak Yarn. Remove the top from the ornament. Place the ornament on a stable...