Yarnspirations, the Craft Yarn Council, supports Yarnsgiving, an initiative with Warm Up America. It is running from October 12th to December 3rd, 2024. This year's theme, "making with yarn and giving to others," reflects the warmth and generosity of the holiday season, encouraging everyone to create beautiful, heartfelt items that can be gifted to loved ones...
Archives for 2024
Complete Guide to Crochet Abbreviations
This list is in alphabetical order and constantly updated as The Crochet Crowd uses more abbreviations. Check back. Mikey is personally gathering abbreviations data from Yarnspirations.com to compile a list. Terms with links have a matching free video tutorial showing how to do the stitch. The list is frequently updated and can be downloaded. . . Absolute...
Crochet Flame Stitch Bag Pattern
I am loving this bag, it's so pretty although the Heart Flame Stitch Bag is classed as experienced, with the help of the diagram for us visual learners, it is well worth it. I may have to give this bag a try myself. Worked in one solid piece then seam up your sides. Then work...
How To Crochet Red Heart All In One Flower Power Yarn + Free Patterns
New as of October 14, 2024 is the Red Heart All In One Flower Power Yarn. Yarn is designed to keep on stitching, and there is no colour switching to slow you down. Like the Red Heart All In One Granny Square yarn, this yarn will form a flower centre. There are 22 colours in...
Free Crochet Lamb Baby Hat Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Sweet Lamb Hat is available in toddlers, kids and small adult sizes. Easy to make the hat. Adult size is about 20 - 22". Myself, I'm 21", so the largest size in the pattern almost fits my head. The hat consists of bobbles that keep shifting every other time so they puzzle together...
How To Crochet Mandala Doily Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Mandala Doily is a beautiful table topper that has the diagram included with this design. I used Patons Grace. My version is 20" diam. I used a 2.5 mm / C hook for my version. My colour breakdown in Patons Grace, you do not need more than 1 ball per colour and in...
Crochet Blended Love Blanket + Tutorial
Crochet Blended Love Blanket This Blended Love Blanket is crocheted by using 2 shades of your favorite color, to "blend" them together using some interesting textured stitches. I chose Red Heart Ombré in Deep Teal and Anemone to create this generous afghan that is big enough for 2 to snuggle under together. Think about upcoming...
Free Red Heart Easy Crochet Cat Couch Pattern
The Crochet Cat Couch gives your feline their own sofa to sprawl out on. Designed by Katherine at Yarnspirations. The foam is something you will need to search for but is really a super cute accessory for someone who adores their cats. May be very gift-worthy or something you can do with a purpose for...
Crafter's Unite to Be The Difference to a Local Outreach in Kentville, Nova Scotia
The Purple Peacock, a retail and non-profit organization in downtown Kentville, Nova Scotia, was devastated by a fire in September 2024. The Purple Peacock provided food for free to people who needed a helping hand, including the homeless. You can see more about it on their Instagram as well. While they had insurance and could...
Exclusive Tunisian Workshop with Tutorials
YouTube Journey Members, I am putting together an extensive Tunisian program that will be featured in the Journey Membership section of our YouTube channel. There are so many videos that it would break YouTube's rules to post them all instantly, and I need to space them out over a very long period, so I cannot...
Crochet Pretty Squares In A Row Throw Pattern
I am obsessed with ombre yarn, I love working with it, I love watching how it works up I just love it in every colour I have gotten my hands on in any brand. So when I was scrolling through and laid eyes on this Pretty Squares In A Row Throw with a row of...
Crochet Velvet Sweater Pattern
As if you don't want to cuddle your little one or your grandbaby all the time as it is, but working up this easy Crochet Velvet Sweater for them to wear and you won't want to put them down. This pattern was worked up in such a pretty colour, I want one in my size!...
Crochet Winter Combo Patterns
Summer definitely feels like it's over here. It's cold out especially in the mornings, I dread taking the kids to the bus stop. That means its time to dig out the winter gear from last year or an easier and much more fun solution is making up a new set in fun new colours. These...
Crochet Cowl Vest Pattern
I wear a lot of tank tops, generally all year long, so I am always looking for different tops to throw on over top when it's a little chilly, something other than my usual go-to hoodie. Scrolling through patterns, as I usually always am because lets be real I am just as obsessed with finding...
Crochet Rustic Textures Swirl Cakes Version
The Crochet Rustic Textures Afghan was originally done in Bernat Symphony yarn. Toby, a personal friend, from Prince Edward Island decided she loved the Crochet Rustic Textures Afghan so much but was sadly disappointed with the exclusivity issue. She hopped on over to Michaels and really looked around for something that would hit the same...
Crochet Ridges Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Ridges Blanket is pretty easy to maintain as it's a 2 row repeat throughout the main body of the blanket. The top and bottom bands are done afterwards and sewn onto the edges. If you don't like to sew, you can probably improvise your own border edging too. More Ideas 4 Crochet Textured...
Free Red Heart Baby Socks 6 months - 1 Year Pattern
No Slip Stitch Socks for Babies Introducing Baby Socks for 6 months - 1 year old. Socks have always intimidated me due to slip stitching joining. I really dislike seeing my join lines. With using yarn like Red Heart's Heart & Sole Yarn, I really want the colours to revolve without a slip stitch ruining...
7 Crochet Placemat Patterns
Can't decide which placemat to make? Some are festive, and some are for everyday wear and tear around your home. Placemats protect surfaces from dishes and other scratchy items from your table tops. We have a list of 7 crochet placemat patterns below. Yeppers, we have a tutorial on the Crochet Pinwheel Coasters above too!...
12 Days of Amigurumi Advent Calendar
Leftover inventory from the 12 Days of Amigurumi Advent Calendar Box is now available. Crocheters were given an option in July 2024 to pre-order, and now the remaining inventory is up for grabs. A great little gift idea for the crocheter in your or a friend. As you can see on the package, mini amigurumi Christmas-based items...
Crochet Wrapture Shawl Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Wrapture Shawl is a wonderful cozy accessory to have. This is a chunky-weight shawl that is intended on being warm and a perfect project to keep others warm. Fabulous charity-minded project. Alternative Version I decided to try to do this project with a 5.5 mm / I Hook using Red Heart Roll With...
Crochet Classic Granny Christmas Tree Skirt
We have 3 sizes of Crochet Classic Granny Christmas Tree Skirts from 4", 6" and 8" openings. Complete with crochet diagrams and written instructions. I originally designed one of these back in 2009 but not having a website or the ability to draw the diagrams at the time, it became part of my home decor...
Crochet Aran Hearts Throw Stitch Along + Tutorial
The Crochet Aran Hearts Throw is our next community pattern project. I've had my eyes on this one for a while as the texture really appeals to me. This is designed by Bonnie Barker for Red Heart. She used Red Heart Soft. It is completed as a one-piece project. When seeing with the model, the...
Free Crochet Rainbow Hat Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Let's Stripe Hat is a pretty easy pattern and excellent for charity and gift-giving. Start with crocheting the brim for the texture and then proceed into the body of the hat. The body of the hat naturally turns inward to shape your crown. Top off with a Pom Pom with a bowtie if...
Crochet Christmas Dusty Snowflake Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Christmas Dusty Snowflake The Crochet Dusty Snowflake Afghan was one of the first tutorials we did many years ago. It's a combination of two different types of motifs that are really hard to tell when looking at the picture on its own. There are overlaying effects on the main large motif that do the...
Crochet Granny Poncho Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Granny Poncho is using more fine yarn. It was originally using Red Heart Luster Sheen but I used Patons Grace in the new tutorial. The motifs are visually interesting and you will see in the pattern itself that it looks nice, even as a solid colour. The colouring is strategically laid out. I...
Amazing Crochet Topiary Tree Pattern
This cute Christmas tree stands 15" tall. The base diameter is nearly 11". This is a super great gift for the elderly stuck in long term care facilities, someone at the office would like a homemade Christmas tree on their desk without taking much space and for anyone who would like an artistic, homemade crochet...
How To Crochet Chunky Tweeds Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Chunky Tweeds Blanket The Crochet Chunky Tweeds Blanket pattern is probably the faster blanket I've ever crocheted. Those looking for a really quick project, I hooked this one up in just under 5 hours. I found this different type of V-Stitch in one of my many crochet stitch books. It creates a V by...
Crochet Graph Afghan Series + Tutorials
Graph Afghan Series with Mikey In this 5 Part graph afghan series, you will learn key concepts from reading crochet graphs, designing your own graphs, preparation steps before you start, changing colours techniques with key concepts and then finally test drive a pattern to test your skills. Reference Materials List Throughout this series, Mikey will...
Size Guide of Crochet Christmas Tree Skirts + Tutorial
Get the size right for your Christmas Tree Skirt plus we have 7 free Christmas Tree Skirt Patterns. You can always make your own Christmas Tree with yarn as well like the Make It Merry Christmas Crochet Tree. From the little 1 foot tall trees to 9 and 10-foot tall trees, the right size Christmas...
Crochet Spiral Lapghan Pattern
Crochet Spiral Lapghan An afghan that I was head over heels for is this Spiral Crochet Lapghan designed by Kristin Omdahl, one of my favourite crochet designers. Spiral Crochet Lapghan Crochet Pattern. Offered on Red Heart. It's brand new just in case you missed it. This afghan is classified as easy in the sense that...
Crochet Christmas Flower Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Christmas Rose These simple crochet roses are wonderful for accessorizing anything you wish. The pattern is more targeted for putting onto Christmas gifts. I have provided step by step instructions in a video tutorial and show you how to add a bit extra. The free pattern is available, it's called Christmas Rose. Both flowers...
Crochet Along Study Of Planet Earth Afghan Pattern
DOWNLOAD FREE PATTERN Crochet Study of Planet Earth To go with the 2018 Study of Texture Afghan, this afghan was created to sister with it as a different set of textures and shapes. It challenged many, including myself. Throughout the summer, we worked on the course together. By Labour Day, we had finished it. This...
Crochet Warm & Twisted Mobius Cowl Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Warm and Twisted Mobius Cowl is a wonderful gift-giving quick item to crochet. If you really don't like the Mobius twist, you can just complete this item in rounds. You can stop the growth at any time finishing on a round 3 instruction. Bernat Symphony Version as completed in the tutorial. More Ideas...
Baby Lazy Wave Blanket Pattern
Baby Lazy Wave Blanket Crochet a Baby Lazy Wave Blanket using Bernat Coordinates yarn. This pattern is versatile as you can change the hook and yarn sizes to another brand and use this pattern to create it. The swatch shown is using Caron One Pound Yarn. This is a 1-row repeat once beyond the 1st...
Crochet Circle In The Square Pillow Pattern
This is such a great pillow pattern to create for any room, especially if you have yarn ends you are looking to use up. You could also easily use this Circle In The Square Pillows to wip up a matching throw by crocheting up squares and seam them together finishing with a fun little border....
Crochet Striping Shells Hat Pattern
I am a huge fan of hats that are worked from the bottom up, it takes a lot of the guesswork out of if it is the right size. Half the time when I make hats from the top down I'm never sure if I have it big enough or not there are many times...
Crochet Front Tie Lover's Know Jacket Pattern
I was talking patterns with friends last night, as we often do, sending each other patterns that we think the other's would enjoy. I was sent this beautiful Tie-Front Lover's Knot Jacket pattern from my lovely friend our very own Wendy and I absolutely love it. This jacket pattern was one I instantly added to...
Crochet and Knit Charity Tips
The Crochet and Knit Charity Tips are a great starting spot for finding out about high-level charities that many yarn enthusiasts are part of. The article will be helpful to you. Click the blue-button below for more details. More Ideas Crochet Big Blocks Modern Blanket Pattern Mikey's Sculpture: Travis The Crochet Giraffe Wire & Hook...
Crochet Forever Flowers Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Forever Flowers Simple but everlasting Forever Flowers are pretty easy to work with. My particular sample reminded me of poinsettias but it's just a matter of changing the colour combos and you can create yourself a completely different type of flower. This flower uses the combinations of popcorn stitches to give the luscious rounded...
Crochet Wash Cloth Pattern
Scrub Those Dishes with a Cotton Wash Cloth Many crocheters love to crochet items for their kitchen. For a starting point in crochet, we tend to do smaller projects at first to gain our confidence in reading patterns and whipping off projects one after another. For scrubbing and general washing of dishes, you are best...