Crochet Color Block Tunic Introducing the beginner level Crochet Color Block Tunic by Yarnspirations. There is a sister to this top called the Crochet Color Block Top. The difference between the sister is the length of the body section. The body section in the picture is the black area. The difference is a minimum of...
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Crochet Along Stitch-cation Pattern + Tutorials
It's funky and filled with 7 different motifs to bring your Stitch-cation Afghan to life. The afghan is 35" wide by 52" long. Stitch-cation is a pattern mash-up of motifs found from two different free patterns found on Yarnspirations which include the Crochet Tucson Throw and Crochet Lenox Throw designed by Treva G. McCain for...
Crochet Springtime Floral Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Springtime Floral Afghan is a granny square that is unique in its appearance and presentation. Using Red Heart Super Saver. The squares are really easy to make but break the conventional look of a granny square. There are 7 colours that strategically work together. Below is the tutorial section, I have linked together...
Crochet Zig-Zag Rectangular Shawl Pattern + Tutorial
This Crochet Zig-Zag Rectangular Shawl is a 'for me' project. Sure, you can gift it out, but the work-personal ship, the careful detail of colours, and the use of Caron X Pantone yarn are a combination of projects worthy of self-celebration. The Zig-Zags are sharp, the colour play is divine. The look and feel of...
Crochet Star Cluster Baby Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Star Cluster Baby Blanket features Caron Baby Cakes yarn and is exclusive to Michaels Stores across North America. There is a shelf tearaway and it has 2 errors on the diagram. In the tutorial below, I show you where the error is so you can avoid the mistake and get started right away....
Crochet Gigi's Block Party Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Gigi's Block Party Blanket is freshly revised using Bernat POP yarn. A crocheter, Laura Thiele, a friend, took it upon herself to crochet the sample for her pleasure to revise the stitch counts for the entire blanket. I hope you enjoy crocheting this new blanket today, Gigi's Block Party Blanket. It's another combination...
Free Bernat Crochet Raised Chevron Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Raised Chevron Blanket is made of double crochets in wave format. It's in multiples of 16 + 3, so you can change the side. With deep-cut waves using the back posts, it's highly textured and really fancy-looking. The yarn changes colours and texture on its own. So there is no fuss in doing...
Crochet Adult Zig Zag Top Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Adult Zig Zag Top is an intermediate pattern with an easy repeat concept. Sized XS to 5 XL. Using Red Heart Croquette yarn. All 5 sizes are indicated on the one pattern. So you will start off the beginning chain in the size you want to complete. Each time there is a decision...
Free Caron Baby Blanket Sampler Blanket Workshop + Tutorials
The Crochet Baby Blanket Sampler is four different squares that come together in this easy-to-follow baby sampler blanket concept. The squares have different stitch concepts, which are as follows: The beautiful colours are part of Caron Simply Soft yarn. Great for travelling to create these squares without dragging a large blanket with you. Grab the...
Crochet Baby Cocoon Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet this adorable and easy Baby Cocoon. This uses a Bernat Baby Blanket and has some lovely texture in the stitchwork. The pattern starts at the bottom and works up to the top. The top of the cocoon has a hoodie. You can cuddle the baby's head inside or fold the hoodie down for extra...
Nova Scotia Crochet Adventure July 12th to 18th, 2025
Status: Sold out, but there is an opportunity for a waiting list position. The August Nova Scotia Tour is the same tour but a month later. Pricing remains the same between the two events. Fill in the register here form for the waiting list. July 12 to 18, 2025, is the first-ever Crochet Adventure Bus Tour...
Free Bernat Crochet Colour Lovers Lap Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Try this neat Crochet Colour Lovers Lap Blanket pattern featuring Bernat Softee Chunky. Chunky yarn works up quickly making this a great gift-giving blanket. The tutorial below shows the steps involved but, of course, it is using Bernat Blanket in the tutorial. The multiples are the same as this pattern. Instead of using double trebles...
Free Bernat Lightening Speed Patchwork Blanket Pattern
Using the new Bernat Blanket Patchwork yarn that came out in 2025, this yarn is an eye-tease of the delight of colours that blend together in a symphony of flavour and randomly produce unique blankets. Unlike other yarns, where each colour is a specific length, it's random, so if there is a cut in the...
Free Bernat Basket Weave Skinny Crochet Scarf Pattern + Crochet Diagram
Crochet Basket Weave Stitches make any project thicken right up. In fact, they double the thickness of this skinny scarf. The other scarf, the Suzette Stitch Crochet Scarf, uses the same yardage and is much longer. This is the Crochet Basket Weave Skinny Scarf pattern. Bernat Symphony Yarn, 225 g/7.9 oz, 282 m/309 yds 65%...
Bernat Easy Free Suzette Stitch Crochet Scarf + Crochet Diagram
Super quick Suzette Stitch Crochet Scarf with Bernat Symphony yarn. It's technically a one-row repeating scarf if you care about the right side or the wrong side. Easy to stitch in front of the TV and grows really fast, too. Bernat Symphony Yarn, 225 g/7.9 oz, 282 m/309 yds 65% of 1 Ball of Pebbles...
Free Red Heart Between the V Scarf Pattern + Crochet Diagram
A one-row repeating pattern puts your hands in motion for the Red Heart Bitty Stripes Crochet Scarf pattern. It uses just about 50% of a Red Heart Bitty Stripes ball in the colour shown called Sunset Beach. A skinny scarf where the colour plays its tune. It is very easy to complete and satisfying to...
Free Bernat Crochet Baby Diamonds Blanket Pattern
The Crochet Baby Diamonds Blanket is the perfect weight gift for spring and summer babies. It's very light and airy, making it ideal for swaddling your newborn. This pattern was revised with stitch count corrections in 2 rounds of instructions on February 17, 2025. I mashed together a little Modern Granny with Filet Crochet. I...
Free Lily Crochet Hanging Pot Cozy Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet this Hanging Pot Cozy. It is an easy-to-follow cozy that has single crochets and trebles up the side that look really sleek. Using Lily Sugar'n Cream Yarn, you can use this 100% cotton yarn to make the hanging pot cozy. Cotton is better as it's stronger and can handle being wet. Pattern Suggestions If...
Free Caron Crochet Little Boy Blue Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Original crochet baby blanket designed in blue with the Hugs and Kisses stitch sequence with Caron Big Cakes, this textured pattern lends itself to amazing colour possibilities. With an easy repeating stitch to adjust the sizing provided, you can colour it in anyway you wish. This is the Little Boy Blue Crochet Baby Blanket. Maybe...
Michael Sellick: Behind The Crochet Crowd
Michael Sellick, or Mikey as he's known to millions, isn't just a crochet instructor; he's the friendly face that's welcomed so many of us into the wonderful world of yarn. His story isn't just about hooks and stitches; it's a testament to the power of sharing a passion and building a community. For Mikey, it...
Nova Scotia Crochet Adventure August 16th to 22nd, 2025
Status: A few tickets are still available for the bus tour. If you wish to be on a waiting list, should it sell out, please fill in the registration form, and Karen will put you in order. This is the identical run of the July 2025 Nova Scotia Trip. Due to a significant waiting list,...
Red Heart Easy Crochet Shamrocks with Optional Garland + Tutorial
Make St Patrick's Day more fun with crochet shamrock confetti or shamrock garland. These very fast little 3-leaf and 4-leaf clovers are designed for quick decor or even something to place on a card, spread around the table, and more. . . Tutorial
How To Crochet Hexagon Beach/Yarn Tote Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet yourself this adorable Crochet Hexagon Tote pattern that is pretty easy to hook up. This bag consists of 15 identical hexagon granny motifs. They are pretty straightforward to crochet and puzzle together to form a bag. The included pattern shows you not only a crochet diagram but also how to put the motifs together....
Crochet All For One Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Great for beginners is the Crochet All-for-One Blanket featuring a Rectangle Granny Concept. It uses Bernat POP! but you can easily substitute with Caron Cakes Yarn, too. It's fun and fabulous. I like this for a beginner blanket due to the long colourways of the yarn itself. For new crocheters, the concept of changing yarn strands...
Crochet Wrapped in Waves Blanket Shawl Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Wrapped Waves Blanket Shawl This beautiful square blanket shawl is using Kroy Socks FX yarn for lightweight and extremely long-lasting projects. It's called the Crochet Wrapped in Waves Blanket Shawl. Kroy Socks yarn is on the finer side of life. Providing the delicate touches of a smaller crochet hook. With this yarn being made...
Bernat Study of Reality Crochet Blanket Stitch Along
Mikey's (me) Bernat Study of Reality Crochet Blanket joins his Study of Series of Crochet Blankets. The study is about learning stitches and breaking boredom by applying skills you probably already know and combining them with other stitches you don't or have forgotten about. I get sick and tired of stitches that are one or...
Caron Number One Fan Sports Hand Crochet Pattern + Matching Pillow
Let them know they are number one with your hooting and hollering, supported by a hand to slip over your hand and forearm. Karen's is not a proficient crocheter as she's still learning but was able to accomplish making one of these for herself. When you are determined enough, you can accomplish most anything. You...
Crochet Stitch is Right Game in Rows
The Stitch is Right Blanket Game 2.0 is the latest version of our first Stitch is Right Game back a few years ago. The game includes six stitches, and you can decide which yarn and the size of your project. Will it be a scarf or blanket? The printable instructions include the rules and patterns...
Knotty Yarn Lovers Crochet Cruise November 9th to 15th, 2025
STATUS: Crochet After Dark Program Still Available. Workshops sold out. There is a second cruise directly after this one where you can be on both cruises if you wish. Yarn Ahoy is the second run for this. If you are doing back-to-back cruises, please complete the registration forms on BOTH CRUISES, as our inventory is...
Yarn Ahoy Crochet Cruise November 15th to 23rd, 2025
Status: Crochet After Dark is available on this cruise. Workshops are sold out. There is a cruise directly before this cruise of the Knotty Yarn Lovers. You can also decide to be on that cruise and come with us for that run. If you are doing back-to-back cruises, please complete the registration forms on BOTH...
Crochet Tweed Stitch Shawl Pattern + Tutorial
This combination is a 4-row repeat. The yarn is not cut between rows and is carried up the side. This matches the pattern called Crochet Tweed Shawl that was released in January 2020 by Yarnspirations. Instructions The stitch multiple is 2 + 1 Using any size hook and yarn that is recommended on the ball...
Red Heart Bitty Stripes Stitch Sampler Free Crochet Blanket Pattern
Red Heart's new Bitty Stripes yarn looks after colouring with crayons with this stitch sampler blanket called Crochet Bitty Stripes Sampler Blanket pattern designed by Jeanne Steinhilber. This blanket was similar but not the same as the Crochet Framed Textures Afghan but adjusted and slightly changed to make it easier to crochet. This stitch sampler...
Free Red Heart Framed Textures Crochet Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
The crochet stitch sampler Red Heart Framed Textures Crochet Blanket Pattern by Jeanne was revised in December 2024. The revision includes crochet diagrams and a slight rewrite of the bean stitch rounds. The 10th round was also changed to make it simpler to follow. It is designed for easy repetition so that you can relax...
Crochet Summer Rules Top Pattern + Tutorial
A request from Yarnspirations to film up something. It's the Crochet Summer Rules Top that is sized from XS - 5 XL using Red Heart Croquette yarn. This is pretty much a tunic style top. Red Heart Croquette is a size #1 yarn. Pretty much thread level. As interest, I did try the pattern using...
How to Crochet Aqua Blossoms Hexi Blanket + Tutorials
The Crochet Aqua Blossoms Hexi Blanket is the next stitch along with our friends at Joann. When I first filmed the tutorial in late November 2023, the yarn was brand new and not even out yet. I've been able to play with it. It's called Caron Jumbo Twirl yarn. It's unique in the way it...
Free Bernat Diamond Stitch Thick Blanket Pattern with Diagram + Tutorial
Do you think what I am thinking? Where in the hell has this stitch been all my life... If you are not feeling that, you can't sit with us. Seriously though... Holy cow! I just saw this a few minutes ago, and anything work in progress is about to collect dust to try this bad...
Free Beginners Bernat Blanket Yarn Loom Knit Hat Pattern + Tutorial
Look what happens when you combine Bernat Blanket All In One Granny Square to a loom knit hat. Yarnspirations yarn, 'put up,' they call it, has the 5 rounds of the colouring worked out for granny squares, but look what happens when you loom knit it up. The striping in the ball is cool. This...
Crochet The Gift Poncho Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet The Gift Poncho An easy to Crochet Gift Poncho that is just a few hours to make for yourself. This poncho is a rectangle unit that is strategically sewn to create the point. The point is only on one side. You can wear the poncho so the point is at the back, side or...
Crochet Nose So Bright Reindeer Basket Stitch Along
Coming this summer, 2024 is a stitch-along that is informal and to the point. A 7" tall round reindeer crochet basket with all of the fixings to make it cute. The stitch-along will include tips not in the pattern, such as changing the reindeer from a deer in headlights to a more expressive version. This...
Fairy Tale Princess Baby Booties Pattern
The colour of these really cute Crochet T-Strap Booties reminded me of a fairy tale princess. The original pattern is by Red Heart. Mikey decided to bling up the booties with Red Heart Shimmer Yarn that is really soft and sparkles. These booties don't take much time and are uber cute! This pattern comes in...