I fell in love with crochet crowns and had to search for patterns. I thought it would be fun to make some of these for my granddaughters to play with when they come to visit Gigi. These are also great for photo ops and birthdays to make little ones feel special. I crocheted up the...
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3 Crochet Tote Bags to Hook Up + Tutorials
This Hugs & Kisses Tote Bag was originally created for the Nautical Twilight Crochet Cruise, but it was noticed by the team at Yarnspirations, and they requested it for their website. So, as of today, this is my first officially published design! Several cruisers have already really enjoyed crocheting this bag and I have gotten...
Shallow Crochet Beanies for Men + Tutorial
No frills, no crazy stitching, double thickness and warm. These are the Crochet Shallow Beanies made for Mikey and Daniel. Written pattern is included in this article. When I crocheted my first hand, I couldn't believe the wind was blowing through the hat and into my ears! I'm like, "Why did I bother!?" I could...
Crochet Baby Bundle Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
This easy to crochet baby blanket is called the Bundle in Blue Blanket. Originally light and with fingering yarn by Patons Beehive Baby Yarn, this yarn is designed for being gentle to the touch and super easy on the eyes. For my tutorial below, I substituted with Bernat Li'l Tots yarn. I increased the hook...
15 Crochet Snuggle Sacks Patterns
Crochet snuggle sacks are a novelty and make great gifts for kids. Some of these have additional instructions for adult sizes as well. Some of these are more complex, while others are pretty simple. I believe the Crochet Mermaid Tail took me about 9 hours and was one of the quickest projects of the lot....
Crochet Waves A Head Hat Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Waves A Head Textured Hat. Using front post double crochets and half double crochets, this texture is really easy to understand once you get the swing of it. Careful of the gauge in this pattern. It's using discontinued Debbie Stoller Washable Ewe. I substituted by matching the gauge with a 4 mm /...
5 Crochet Textured Hats Pattern + Tutorial
You can choose from one of the four hat options to create yourself a new hat this winter. Play with colours then ad a bit of flair with your choice of pom-poms either a fur one which I am a big fan of, the bigger the happier I am. Or create your own matching pom-pom...
Thrift Store Stuffie + Crochet Lovie
Breathing new life into a thrift shop stuffie is a heartwarming endeavour, offering a second chance for comfort to a baby with just a touch of crochet skill. Intrigued by the idea, I decided to experiment with half-double crochet, adding texture to enhance the cozy factor. In the tutorial provided below, witness the creation of...
How To Crochet Cotton 22" Doily Rage + Tutorial
Crochet a generous size Study of Rage Crochet Doily. Using Patons Grace mercerized cotton, this ends up being 22" in diameter. To make my life easier for filming, I decided to film up the original version of the study of rage using Patons Grace. I used 4.25 balls to make it happen with a 3...
Amber Cove Knit Hat + Tutorial
The thick Amber Cove Knit Hat by Mikey is an easy-to-follow hat. I am using Bernat Forever Fleece Tweeds in the colour called Amber. Mikey prefers to knit hats on circular needles and then switch to double-point needles at the crown to close it at the top. Yarn Bernat Forever Fleece Tweeds (you can almost...
Aran Toggle Crochet Wrap Stitch Along + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD TOGGLE WRAP FREE PATTERN The Toggle Crochet Wrap is our stitch along where the steps will be broken down into chewable video tutorial sizes. At the time of starting to film this, I don't quite understand the pattern. In large patterns like this, I cannot focus on the entire pattern and just follow the...
Free Patons Vintage Baby Crochet Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Vintage Blanket This Vintage Baby Crochet Blanket is incredible and isn't too hard to master. This afghan can be done in any size as I will share with you the inside tips for this one. The stitch used is the Trellis Cluster Stitch. To make this afghan in any size, other than shared on the...
Free Bernat Crochet Classic Beret Pattern for Women
19 Alaskan C2C Characters Patterns
19 Alaskan-Inspired C2C Characters We have 19 Alaskan Creatures and Environments pictured in these Corner to Corner (C2C) square designs. This was our charity project. From whales to wolves. These characters are cute when done up together as blankets. I have included a C2C Stripe Pattern into this book, which includes a final border. You...
Crochet Valentine's Bear Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Valentine's Bear A lovely plushie, this Crochet Valentine's Bear screams adorable alert! Designed by one of my favourite designers, Sarah of Repeat Crafter Me for Yarnspirations. Sarah has the impeccable ability to create the more adorable crochet projects I have ever seen. This super sweet crochet bear is 11" tall. You can see Zoe,...
Forget Me Not Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Forget Me Not Afghan Crochet this Forget Me Not Afghan for your home decor. Using Caron Simply Soft, you can make this afghan. This is an original Mikey Design created for the Nautical Twilight Crochet Cruise. This is a version of the Flower Square where Daniel suggested to do 5 petals instead of 8....
Crochet Ombre Moss Stitch Blanket + Tutorial
The Crochet Ombre Moss Stitch Blanket is the Moss Stitch. Caron Jumbo yarn naturally transitions the colours. Caron One Pound is the primary colour and is used for two rows. Caron Jumbo takes over for the next two rows. It keeps alternating. You don't need to cut the yarn to change the colour. You carry...
Crochet Workshop for New Crocheters + Tutorial
Crochet Workshop Get ready to embark on a crochet adventure like never before! Our brand-new crochet workshop has been reimagined with the vibrant spirit of a typical Mikey Workshop! Brace yourself for an exhilarating experience that combines the best of both worlds - the expertise of Mikey, who occasionally dazzles audiences in live shows and...