The Crochet Hood and Combination called Crohoodie, designed by our official tester, Nancy Elliott, is a fabulous gift idea. There was a request from crocheters to change the Crochet Toodie so that it does not have a pointed back part of the hood and to round it off. Updated Version January 16, 2025 In watching...
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Crochet C2C Daisy Baby Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Daisy Baby Blanket Sarah of Repeat Crafter Me is one of the leaders for free and super cute ideas for Corner to Corner Graphghans. Whether it be for baby or bigger, she just makes the heart go pitter-patter. Here is a link to Sarah's Corner to Corner Designs. Here we have the Crochet Corner...
Crochet C2C Bobble Cowl Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Bobble Cowl This Crochet Bobble Cowl is Corner to Corner, seriously! The cowl is made as a flat panel in a rectangle format for Corner to Corner, aka C2C. Instead of just a typical corner to corner stitches, it's using bobbles instead. The pattern includes not only written instructions but also a stitch diagram...
How To Crochet Peppermint Pillow Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Peppermint Pillow belongs as a set to the Peppermint Throw. It is created similar to the way the motifs are done on the blanket with a big difference between them. The Peppermint Pillow is a 1 piece unit that starts off at the middle and grows outward. Once it hits the final width,...
Red Heart Free Crochet Peppermint Christmas Throw + Tutorial
I was floored when I first saw the Crochet Peppermint Afghan in the summer of 2014. Designed by Bendy Carter, this afghan is so incredible that it inspired me beyond belief. I knew instantly this was an afghan a crocheter could fall in love with. The looks are a bit deceiving as you may think you need...
Fixing Tips for Torn Crochet Blankets + Tutorial
Fixing Torn Crochet Blankets Poor little Ruby, her beautiful little blanket has been torn. Sarah from Repeat Crafter Me is going to demonstrate how she is going to fix this crochet blanket. Fixing a torn blanket requires a bit of patience and preserving the stitches with whipstitching techniques. Sarah demonstrates by connecting the loops to...
Crochet Diamond Wave Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Diamond Wave Afghan This complex-looking but easy to manage pattern is called the Crochet Diamond Wave Afghan. I was kind of intimidated by the look but glad I didn't let the look of it scare me from giving it a try. This type of afghan is starting to trend. You can be playful with the...
Free: How to Entrelac Crochet in Any Size with Worksheets & Tutorial
So, do you want to change the size of the squares for the Entrelac Crochet? We can help you with that, BUT we don't need to write a pattern or even do a separate tutorial for every possible option. The picture below shows squares with 12 stitches and 2 gutters, aka 14 loops on the...
Crochet Bath Loofah Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Bath Loofah A bubble bath, a soothing shower... oh look, a Crochet Loofah pattern. This is a 4 round project that is really so easy, it could be classified as a beginner level project. The first round is 25 single crochets. Then the next 3 rounds get 3 double crochet in each stitch. In...
Crochet Adult Poncho Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Adult Poncho size XS-5X Crochet this adorable Crochet Poncho sized from 2 years, 4 years and 6 years of age. Using Bernat POP! for fun colour shades. Just playful. You can substitute using Caron Cakes if you wish. The yardage is the same and you may find other colours you wish to play with. Pattern Suggestions Crochet Blanket...
23 Crochet Scarf Pattern Ideas
Crochet a Scarf I think a scarf just has to be one of the most popular items to crochet. They are useful and make great gifts. They are quick to make so you can have quicker satisfaction in completing a project. And wearing a scarf can just add a fun pop of colour to an...
Crochet Kids Vest Pattern + Tutorial
Introducing this cute Crochet Vest in 5 sizes, starting with Toddlers. Sizes include 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 years of age. The construction for each size is the same, and the difference in stitch counts is noted in the pattern. I am working on the adult version, which is the same but in larger...
Crochet C2C Bias Scarf Pattern + Tutorial
If you enjoy Corner to Corner, known as C2C, this easy-to-make scarf is Corner to Corner using Caron Cakes. This is the Corner to Corner Bias Scarf. Let the Caron Cakes change colour to give you a diagonal stripe effect. You will need two balls of Caron Cakes to make one scarf. . . Pattern...
Crochet Along Valentine Scarf Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Valentine Scarf was our first project. We learned that community members love to make items together as a community and share their results. The trick to filet crochet is following the graphs. The lessons were intended to show people how to use graphs and potentially make their graphs. More Pattern Ideas It was...
Free Inspiring Crochet Raised Leaves Complex Stitch + Diagram + Tutorial
Advanced level crochet stitch. The stitch requires a pathway approach when going across. In the future, for specific stitches, then back… then forward again. This is the Crochet Raised Leaves Complex Stitch pattern. This stitch may be tricky when there are a lot of distractions around you, but the effects of using Bernat Symphony Yarn would...
Free Lily Crochet Fidget Squish ADHD Toy Pattern + Tutorial
My friend and neighbour, Karen Ellis, developed a simplistic pattern of using the Crochet Crunch Stitch to make a Crochet Fidget Squish Toy. A toy that is a redirection tool to pull attention away from the moment and focus on the hands to reduce fidgeting. A bead inside the crochet pocket is floating inside to...
Stitches & Glaciers Crochet Cruise July 10th to 17th, 2026
Status: Workshops (5 seats left) and Crochet After Dark are available. Sail away with us on board Celebrity Edge on July 10th, 2026, from Seattle, Washington, to as far north as Skagway, Alaska, on board a fabulous crochet cruise. A week on board a luxury cruise ship with fellow crocheters like you. A holiday and...
Free Caron Crochet Hugs & Kisses Around the Block Pattern + Tutorial
The 5th in the Hugs & Kisses series of patterns. This pretty lapghan blanket is perfect for a chilly afternoon to snuggle under with a cup of tea and a good book. Hugs & Kisses Around the Block is the rectangle from the middle version of the design that consists of X's and O's to...
Crochet Along Bobble Heart Scarf Pattern + Tutorial
The Bobble Heart Valentine Scarf was a challenge by Yarnspirations to encourage and teach the art of making shapes into a project using bobbles. It is easy to follow the pattern as the written words and crochet diagrams are available to make the 3D bobble hearts appear. This is a one-sided pattern. After you understand...
Shanice the Crocheting Trucker with Mikey
January 9, 2025, rang in the first episode of Loose Endz with Mikey, aka me. Meet Shanice, a Canadian lover and trucker from the West. Immediately, I recognized she was sitting in the driver's seat of a semi-truck. Instant connectivity with me, as life on the road as a long-haul truck driver can be demanding....
Crochet Frosted Tips Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet is elegant. From The Middle Concept Afghan, it is called the Crochet Frosted Tips Afghan. The afghan has strategic surface overlays as demonstrated in the tutorial below. The surface overlay indicates how the stitchwork works around the square afghan. Using Bernat Blanket, you will find this will work up quickly. I stopped at 48"...
Free Red Heart Bitty Stripes Cross Stitch Scarf + Diagram + Tutorial
Red Heart Bitty Stripes yarn can be super fun with this crisscross pattern, where both balls have their own colouring and work their way through the scarf. This is the Red Heart Bitty Stripes Crochet Scarf pattern. Easy 4-row repeating pattern with a stunning visual effect. Yarn Red Heart Super Saver Bitty Stripes, 283 g/10...
Crochet Message Pocket Shawl Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Message Pocket Shawl pattern has a nice texture. Showing the Larksfoot Track Stitch. Designed to comfy. You can customize the length or sew the pockets to your comfort level with your arm length. The pocket is built into the panel, not slapped on afterwards. If you love the panel of the shawl, you...
Top 20 Crochet Blogs Starting 2025 Globally Are... I'm Surprised
What crochet designers do you trust the most!? Feedspot is a platform that regulates the popularity, overall operations, content building and metric analytics that go unseen. To be frank, 2024 has been a Mr Toad Wild Ride of navigating where a crochet host, channel and blog fits into the mix. With the introduction of AI,...
Crochet Striped Baby Coat Pattern + Tutorial
Baby Coat The Crochet Striped Baby Coat is pretty straight forward. Starting from the top going down to the bottom. After the yoke, the jacket flares out a bit to provide extra room for when the baby is sitting up to cover over top a diaper and etc. Try this free pattern and use the...
Red Heart Free Crochet Cross-Stitch Scarf Pattern + Tutorial + Diagram
Exciting crochet stitch that consists of 4-rows. Easy to follow pattern and the contrasting colours of the two make this pretty awesome. I like how it's very gender-neutral. For him, her and them. I would use a transitional colouring yarn instead of this pattern. This stitch and the colouring transitioning yarn would produce an artistic...
Crochet Bobble Colour Pop Cowl Pattern
Crochet Color Pop Cowl Crochet yourself up this cute Bobble Pop Color Cowl pattern. This plays with Caron X Pantone yarn that allows colours to pop between the stitches using bobbles. You can choose a solid colour and make other colours pop within. There is a colour play tool to change the colour of the...
Free Red Heart 2-Row Repeat Crochet Shell Scarf + Diagram + Tutorial
Any easy 2-row repeat crochet stitch called Stacking Shell Stitch. Heavy yarn, such as Red Heart Hygge yarn, can be nice and warm for the winter months. Part of keeping warm is also having stitches that are breathable too. This is the Red Heart Daydream Scarf pattern. It's using discontinued Red Heart Dreamy yarn. Substitute...
Crochet Chunky Hat and Scarf Set + Tutorials
Introducing a super easy Crochet Hat using Caron Tea Cakes. This easy-to-follow pattern with the tutorial provided below is incredibly fast to make up. This is the Crochet Artsy Puff Stitch Hat. The colours you see in the picture are just 1 ball of Caron Tea Cakes. The pom pom is also hand made and...
Crochet Artsy Puff Stitch Scarf Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Artsy Puff Stitch Scarf has a paired-up crochet chunky hat that she is wearing. Get that pattern here. The pattern features the latest new yarn called Caron Tea Cakes. I love this yarn. It speaks to me, I love it. This yarn is discontinued but you can substitute with a chunky #5 weight...
Crochet Floral Beauty Throw Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Floral Beauty Throw is really heavy in texture. The yarn is changing colour on its own but you can control that if you wish to change colours between the rounds. I have created an alternative for the 2nd last round. I did that so I could get more of a square look out...
Crochet Tea Pot Cover Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet this really cheerful Crochet Teapot Cover / Cozy using the Jacobs Ladder Stitching Concept. This pattern had me intimidated by looking at the picture over the past year. I decided to suck it up and look at the pattern and realized it's not as hard as it looks. I made assumptions such as the...
Knit Caron Cupcakes Hat - Pattern on Label
Knit Caron Cupcakes Hat Yarnspirations has the knitted instructions for the Caron Cupcakes pattern on the ball band of the package of the yarn. The instructions are small to read but thanks to Yarnspirations, I have provided you with a blown-up version of the same instructions. I won't have a tutorial for this hat. Blown...
Crochet Moody Blues Throw Pattern
Let's just take a moment to appreciate the design of this Moody Blues Throw with its multiple shapes pieced together so beautifully. Designed by Ann Regis using Red Heart Super Saver and Red Heart With Love, together they make this stunning piece. Classed as an easy project I love how it works up can't wait...
Crochet Spinning Wheels Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Spinning Wheels Blanket My favourite stitch of all is the Catherine Wheel Stitch and this Crochet Spinning Wheels Blanket has it. I completed this stitch when I was 15 years old as my second afghan that I completed in my life. Today, 30+ years later, it's still my favourite and the Bernat Blanket yarn...
Crochet To The Peak Hat Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet To The Peak Hat Introducing the To The Peak Hat by Yarnspirations. This is the sister of the extremely popular Top Peak Cap featuring in 2015. There was a demand to have the Top Peak Cap changed in the top to not be a flat top. You can see it in the model wearing...