Well, as year 2020 comes to a close, I have to say although it was a really strange year, hopefully one that only comes once in a lifetime, it was a real growth year for me and my crochet journey. I did not create as many projects this year as in some of the past...
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 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 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...
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 Baby Pom Pom Hat Pattern + Tutorial
Pompoms are seriously in trend for fall/winter 2017-2018. Introducing the Adorable Pompom Crochet Hat. This hat is pretty easy to crochet as you will crochet in the back loops to create the ridges that you see. The one edge is gathered at the top to form the top of the hat. More Ideas Using a...
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 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...
How To Crochet Modern Granny Blanket in Many Sizes + Tutorials
I love the simplicity of a granny square but decided to try something a bit different for this one. I'm using what is known as the crochet Brick Stitch to create the Crochet Modern Granny Afghan. I also didn't want the typical square that a granny usually produces, so I'll walk you step by step...
Caron Crochet Extra Lemon Square Free Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
I hope you enjoy my new design, Crochet Extra Lemon Square Blanket. This blanket gets a lovely texture by cropping the lemon peel stitch in the round from the middle. I’ve added a bit extra by substituting treble crochet stitches for the double crochet stitches on certain rounds for that little something extra. More Designs...
Caron Crochet Extra Lemon Rectangle Blanket Palliative Free Pattern
Introducing my Crochet Extra Lemon Rectangle Blanket. This easy crochet project is a rectangle version of my Extra Lemon Square Blanket that many of you have already enjoyed. This blanket gets its lovely texture from the Lemon Peel stitch. I have made this sample baby or lapghan size at 30" x 38", but you can...
How To Crochet Hugs & Kisses Baby Blanket + Tutorial
Updated in September 2024 from the original 2017 version, it is a way to square off the chevron Hugs & Kisses Baby Blanket. Another version of Hugs & Kisses Candy Hearts Blanket has a different beginning point, but with tens of thousands of these original blankets, we have given you additions to the pattern to...
Free Caron Crochet Hugs & Kisses Starshine Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
I am very proud to introduce to you the 7th in the Hugs & Kisses Series of patterns, Hugs & Kisses Starshine Blanket! This was very challenging for me to accomplish but I promise you, the pattern is not hard and it’s fun because you change stitches enough to keep your interest. Honestly, as it grows,...
Crochet Hugs & Kisses Scarf Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Hugs & Kisses Scarf I'm super excited to share with you my Hugs & Kisses Scarf Pattern. I designed this one for Marly Bird's 24 Days of Quickies for Gifts Blog Hop. I had always wanted to add a scarf like this to my collection of Hugs & Kisses patterns, but time always got...
27 Crochet Hooded Blanket Patterns
Crochet Hooded Blankets There is nothing better than swaddling a baby in a crocheted hooded blanket. Having a hood attached just makes that swaddle so much easier. When the babies grow into toddler size, they really enjoy snuggling themselves into these fun and colourful blankets as they slip into the magical world of pretend. I...
Free Red Heart 9 Square Baby Blanket Pattern
Today I have a fast and easy crochet 9 Square Baby Blanket. This hooks up with lots of squishy texture to warm your little one in cozy comfort. I love crocheting with Red Heart With Love yarn. It just works up so nicely. You can use your own favorite #4 weight yarn. This one is...
Crochet Starshine Christmas Tree Skirt + Tutorial
Crochet Starshine Christmas Tree Skirt The Starshine Christmas Tree Skirt is remake of the Starshine Hugs & Kisses Blanket Pattern. So it's a design you may already know and love, minus the bobbles. This is my first every tree skirt design. I was inspired by the new Red Heart Super Saver O'Go Christmas yarn. Of...
Crochet Modern Granny Winter Poncho + Tutorial
Modern Granny Winter Poncho This Modern Granny Winter Poncho pattern, could really be called, "Modern Granny Meets Glacier Cowl". I decided for my third poncho in the series to add a ribbed turtleneck to it in the same stitch that I used when crocheting the Glacier Cowl. If you are someone who doesn't like anything...
Crochet Log Cabin Quilt Pattern
Besides crocheted blankets, I love the style of a beautiful, handmade quilt, so why not a Crochet Log Cabin Quilt Style Modern Granny Afghan. Over the years, I have done a few simple quilts, so I totally appreciate the workmanship that goes into a really creative one. I am currently knitting a log cabin quilt...
How To Crochet Healing Stitches Afghan + Tutorial
Crochet Healing Stitches Afghan Today I am introducing my newest crochet design, Healing Stitches Afghan. This blanket has magical healing powers, at least it did for me. It's a comfy soft 58" square that will be just the right weight to lay over your lap while you curl up with your favourite book, listening to...
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...
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...
47 Crochet Prayer Shawl Patterns
I recently discovered that women's shelters enjoy receiving these shawls as donations. The women tend to arrive with nearly nothing, and they can be offered a pretty and blessed shawl to wrap up in to comfort them. For some, Easter is a time to reflect on the past and look forward to the future. For...
Crochet Lucky 7 Baby Blanket Pattern
DOWNLOAD PDF FREE PATTERN Crochet Lucky 7 Baby Blanket is an easy filet, from the middle blanket that works up easily, perfect for those spring and summer newborns. I used Bernat® Bundle Up™ yarn for this lovely blanket. It is OEKO-TEX® certified, and are tested for over 300 harmful substances, so great for your baby's...
Crochet Lucky 7 Rectangle Afghan + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD FREE PATTERN Today I'm excited to introduce the crochet 2 + 4 Crochet Afghan. Based on Lucky 7 to make it easier to count. This simple classic will surely become a regular in your collection of crochet projects. First of all, you are probably wondering why I've called it a 2 + 4 Afghan....
How To Crochet Stepping Textures Chevron Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
The crochet Stepping Textures Chevron Afghan is a blanket that is thick and squishy, perfect to snuggle under as fall comes around. I made this one as a gift for a sports lover. I think she will enjoy it as she goes off to watch fall sports, football and soccer. Use your favorite team colors...
Crochet Comfort Shawl Pattern + Tutorial
Give the gift of comfort with the Crocheted Comfort Shawl from Yarnspirations. This easy to crochet shawl starts at the top middle and works downward. The shawl will get to its final size before starting the incredible fringe border at the end. The pattern includes the diagrams to use. The tutorial uses the shawl diagrams...
Clearance: What To Do With Bernat Super Value Stripes Yarn
Bernat Super Value Stripes predate the creation of Caron Cakes and Bernat Pop Yarns. Take a look at the picture below, which shows a corner-to-corner sample. The colour stays for a while and then suddenly changes to a new colour. This yarn is sold out in the Canadian Warehouse, and the only yarn left in...
Beans & Bobbles Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Beans & Bobbles Afghan Today I have the second in the #CrochetBB series. This Beans & Bobbles Afghan is a straight version of my Crochet Beans & Bobbles Chevron Afghan. I know that many of you would rather not crochet the chevrons so you will definitely find this blanket a bit easier and faster....
Crochet Double Bobble Heart Square Pattern
Crochet Double Bobble Heart Square Pattern The Crochet Double Bobble Heart Square was just a first real attempt of playing with a graph to create a fun little project for myself. I am going to do a bit of travelling soon and wanted a quick and easy project to tote along. The bobble heart is...
Crochet Textured Lap Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
If you are looking for a complicated 'looking' but simplistic to crochet, check out the Crochet Textured Lap Blanket. This crochet blanket has been designed for those looking for just their laps to be covered. This means for those in wheelchairs or scooters, you may want to consider this size of the blanket. In the...
12 Crochet Water Balloons Patterns
I have to say, this might be one of the strangest things I've ever crocheted, but in reality, it might be the most practical and is certainly the most fun. Who would have ever thought... crocheted water balloons! One of my favourites crochet blogs is Left in Knots and I just saw a post a...
Blanket-ez Criss Cross Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
EZ Criss Cross Afghan Create your next blanket using the EZ Criss Cross Afghan pattern. There are two different rows to follow. Once you get the swing, criss-cross apple sauce! If you haven't tried the Alize yarn yet, this is a wonderful pattern to practice with the bonus is that you end up with a beautiful...
Crochet Bundle of Love Blanket Pattern
Crochet Bundle of Love Blanket Have you tried the Bernat Home Bundle yarn yet? I love how this yarn creates an amazing crochet project in very little time. The yarn does all the work so it does not need any fancy stitches. This Bundle of Love Blanket only took me 12 hours to crochet. This...
Crochet Modern Granny Shrug Pattern
Crochet Modern Granny Shrug This fall, I've been starting to see the granny shrug popping up on the crochet boards, so I decided I needed to make one for myself. It looks like a big granny square, and I found a great "recipe" at Mariavalles Handmade that I used to put mine together. It's quite...
How To Crochet Sunrise Mandala Pattern + Tutorial
Sunrise Mandala In the Sunrise-Mandala as part of lesson 4 for the Mandala Workshop, we are going to push our skills to another level of doing different stitches and a bit of layering. The colour opportunities for this mandala are endless. Even just as a solid white or one colour would be okay in this design...
How To Crochet Fall Poncho Pattern + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD FREE PATTERN Fall is my favorite season. I love the blue skies, cool evenings and changing colors of the leaves. This Textured Fall Poncho is perfect for changing weather. Wear it to that Friday night football game or the Saturday afternoon soccer game. Revised April 17, 2022. More Autumn Ideas, aka Fall I used...
How To Crochet Frosted Cake Shawl Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Frosted Layer Cake Shawl The new Caron Cakes yarn is a perfect yarn for making this warm and comfy shawl. Crochet Frosted Layer Cake Shawl. Feel free to substitute your favorite worsted weight yarn in solids or mixing colors for a lovely effect. This pattern would also be nice to use for your prayer...
Crochet Chevron One Big Cake Bag Pattern
This is the Crochet One Big Cake Chevron Bag. I love crocheting with self-striping yarn. The Caron Big Cakes is great because the ball size is so generous. You can make a nice tote or market bag without having to change colours and still have a pretty striped effect. I made this bag using Shadowberry...