EZ Round Pillow Yeppers, you can also do circles with Blanket EZ. This EZ Round Pillow is a great example of it too. Best yet, we have a tutorial to help you further. Once you get the rhythm of this pattern, it's pretty simple! I would consider this an intermediate level but very doable! More Blanket EZ...
Blanket EZ Textures Blanket Pattern
EZ Textures Blanket Light as air is the EZ Textures Blanket. It's a combination of the twisted garter stitch and cable stitch. Each row is done in one pass. So you see there is a border, that's done at the same time by changing the stitch technique. It's really awesome to say the least. Tutorial More...
Blanket EZ 2 Colour Criss Cross Pillow Pattern
EZ 2 Colour Criss Cross Pillow This 2 coloured EZ 2 Colour Criss Cross Pillow uses the criss cross technique but the colour is changed every 2nd row. Across and back on the same colour. You do not cut the strands after each set of stripes. You let it stay in behind and when you are ready....
Blanket EZ Criss Cross Scarf Pattern
EZ Criss Cross Scarf Make this EZ Criss Cross Scarf as a practice run as you can use this stitch for many other types of projects you may have in mind. Keep in mind it is two rows that can make this happen! Once you get the motion of the ocean, the world is your oyster!...
Caron X Pantone Fair Isle Hat Pattern
Caron X Pantone Fair Isle Hat Make your own colouring with the Crochet Fair Isle Hat. Using Caron X Pantone yarn, you can create unique looks with this particular design. With pops of colour that can blend or contrast each other. Use the colour play tool in the pattern to change up the colours to...
Squares for Sarah
Squares for Sarah July 9th, text message from my friend Linda to myself and Yolanda. "What do you guys think about a little community afghan for Sarah for a going away gift for college? Would you guys be willing to do like 2 - 18" squares? Or am I being ridiculous? :). If you don't...
Blanket EZ Blanket Pattern
EZ Blanket Create this EZ Blanket with Blanket EZ. Follow the pattern to get the stitch count. Cast on the number of stitches and work your way through using the stockinette stitch! EZ stuff! Bind off at the end! Tutorials Casting On Stockinette Stitch Bind Off More Bernat Alize Blanket EZ Ideas [the_grid name="Bernat Alize Blanket EZ"]
Crochet Modern Granny Kitchen Set
Crochet Modern Granny #MG Kitchen Set Have you heard yet about our Crochet Instant Pot Challenge? There are some really amazing entries so far, but I thought I'd come up with something a bit more simple if anyone would like to give it a try. I have also crocheted a matching Hot Pad Coaster to...
Crochet Gigi's Popcorn Blanket Pattern
Crochet Gigi's Popcorn Blanket The crochet Gigi's Popcorn Blanket is the exact opposite of the original Gigi Blanket. The Gigi uses the bobble stitch to create the hugs. This one uses the popcorn stitch instead. So if you prefer the popcorn as I do, you will like this blanket even more. The Gigi collection features...
Crochet Gigi Blanket Pattern
Crochet Gigi Blanket Today, I'm introducing my next series of pattern designs, called The Gigi Collection. First up, the original Gigi Blanket. This came about as a challenge to use Bernat Super Value and Red Heart Super Saver yarns together in one project. I thought for a while, then it hit me that if I'm...
Crochet Patriotic Comfort Lap Blanket Pattern
Crochet Patriotic Comfort Lap Blanket I am excited to introduce my Patriotic Comfort Lap Blanket. I crocheted this in response to a call out for red, white and blue lap blanket donations for my local hospice center. I have had two experiences with hospice so far in my life, first with my dad, then last...
Crochet Graceful Infinity Cowl
Crochet Graceful Infinity Cowl I crocheted this Graceful Infinity Cowl when I was short on time and in need of a gift for a dear friend. I enjoyed it so much, I quickly crocheted 2 more in other yarns for more gifts later this month. Any worsted weight yarn will work just fine. Just grab...
Crochet 2 Cake Shawl Pattern
Crochet 2 Cake Shawl This simple Caron 2 Cake Shawl is a variation of the Nightberry Shawl that I crocheted last month. My friend Megan McHugh really enjoyed the stitch pattern of the Nightberry, but preferred a rectangular-shaped stole design. Megan reworked the pattern and crocheted hers using 3 balls of Bernat Pop yarn. I like crocheting with Caron...
Crochet Awesomely Easy Textured Rectangle Granny Afghan
DOWNLOAD FREE RECTANGLE PATTERN Crochet Textured Rectangle Granny Afghan The Crochet Textured Rectangle Granny Afghan is the sister to the square version, Textured Granny Baby Blanket. This project is a granny square-styled blanket that has smaller holes than your typical crochet granny project, with just a bit extra texture. I used Red Heart® With Love™...
How To Crochet Hexagon Baby Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Hexagon Baby Blanket For some reason, hexagons really appeal to me. I was inspired to create this Hexagon Baby Blanket based on the blanket Mikey did earlier this year. The one he did was a pentagon-shaped blanket. I decided to see if I could stretch it out to six sides and I think it...
Make Your Own T-Shirt Yarn
Variegated T-Shirt Yarn One part of Spring cleaning that I actually enjoy is organizing my closets. Getting rid of old clothes means that I can make room for some new ones. I will take most of the clothes to the local clothing bank in our town, but this time I decided to keep some of...
It All Started With A Square Blanket Pattern
Crochet a Blanket My favourite thing to crochet is baby blankets. They are smaller and I can get quicker gratification on completing a project. And there is always someone I know having a baby. In our Crochet-Along Crochet Crowders Facebook Group, one of the members, Julee Fort has offered a free pattern on Ravelry called,...
Crochet Ballerina Bag
Crochet a Ballerina Bag I made this Ballerina Bag for my 3 year old granddaughter because she loves to twirl and says she is a ballerina. She also love to play dress up and so this little bag is the perfect size to hold a few of her treasures. I used an old, scratched CD...
Crochet Alaskan Blue Cowl Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Alaskan Blue Cowl I wanted something new to wear on the upcoming Alaskan Crochet Cruise so came up with this quick blue crochet cowl using Bernat's new Dazzle yarn. I found this Lacy Mesh stitch that I'm using today from The Big Book of Crochet Stitches. Alaska Blue Cowl by Jeanne Steinhilber 1 ball Bernat...
Crochet Dusting Mitt Pattern
Crochet A Dusting Mitt I must say that Spring Cleaning is not my thing. My retired husband does a pretty good job at keeping the house clean most of time, but the one thing he doesn't like to do is to dust the furniture. When Mikey and Diva Dan challenged me to crochet up with...
Linked Shell Shawl Pattern
Warm & Cozy Shawl I made this shawl for myself as my office is always a bit chilly and I'm tired of working while wearing a coat. I made this shawl in just a couple of days. It's an easy shell pattern with just a little bit extra. I worked this one from the center...
Crochet Tri Color Cowl Pattern
Try this Crochet Cowl This cowl is really interesting and definitely a statement to wear this winter. Mega Bulky Yarn are in demand this fall. Many new crocheters and knitters love this yarn as projects can be doing really quickly. The stitching is unusual as the half double crochets are in the middle bar. Mikey...
Crochet Flower Luggage Tag
Crochet Flower Luggage Tag Crochet a luggage tag to quickly identify your luggage or special bag from a distance. The yarn is cotton so it's strong and durable. This is the Crochet Flower Luggage Tag pattern. Designed by Jeanne Steinhilber I made this in prep for the upcoming Crochet Cruise. Materials Small amounts of cotton...
How to Crochet Market Bag Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet a Quick Market Bag or Five! It's almost time for my annual girlfriends' retreat. Every year, we meet in a different location of the country to scrapbook, craft and basically just have a lot of fun. This year's retreat is in Houston, Texas. I am very excited because we are actually staying in a...
Blue Waves Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern
Blue Waves Baby Blanket I came up with this quick and easy blanket because I have had this yummy yarn in my stash for a while just waiting for the right project to show off the ombre effect. Well, turned out I was in need of a baby boy blanket, so off work I went....
Crochet Twiddlemuff
What is Twiddlemuff? A twiddle muff is a hand muff that can give comfort to dementia and Alzheimer’s patients. You can purchase machine sewn muffs, but as crocheters, we know that we have no limits to express our creativity by making these thoughtful items. These patients often have restless hands and the muffs can offer...
Crochet Beachy Keen Tote Bag
Crochet a Beachy Keen Tote Bag When Mikey crocheted the Beachy Keen Cover-Up, I thought it would be fun to crochet a matching tote bag. I used the same Bernat Maker Home Dec yarn in Aqua. Get the Beachy Keen Tote Bag pattern. My finished bag measures 12" x 12", not including the handles. I...
Crocheted Edge Flannel Scarf Pattern
Crocheted Edge Flannel Scarf Plaid flannel is really hot this fall and I've just added some crochet too! I have seen some pretty scarves in the stores, but I know that I could dress it up even better by adding an interesting crocheted edge! This is the Crochet Edge Flannel Scarf pattern. Crocheted Edge Flannel...
15 Crochet Beach Patterns
Crochet Beach Fun It may not be officially summer yet, but it's heating up in the Midwest and Memorial Day weekend really kicks off the summer beach fun. After Mikey and Diva Dan posted a few photos from their trip to the beach yesterday, I thought it would be a great time to find some...
Scarf 2 Ways Crochet Pattern
Scarf 2 Ways Pattern I love to wear a scarf. Scarves that actually keep my neck warm but don’t hang down too far. I have seen some really cute asymmetrical scarves, but I am a more a symmetrical person. So I came up with these 2 little scarves to wear 2 ways. This is the...
Crochet Infinity Headband II
Quick Headband I really love the Drapey Cowl by Yarnspirations, so I decided to give it a try with Patons Denim-y yarn in Grey Denim for a different look. But I thought it needed a matching headband so here is what I came up with to go with the cowl. This is the Infinity Headband...
Crochet Piked Cowl Pattern
Crochet Piked Cowl This crochet piked cowl is easy to make and hooks up using Bernat Softee Chunky Yarn. In the pattern, I have included a quick crochet diagram to help you visualize my steps in this very simple pattern. If you don't have a lot of time on your hands, this could be your...
Crochet Classic Cactus Flower Pot Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Classic Cactus Flower Pot Pattern Do you accidentally kill your real plants? How about a Crochet Cactus? For this cactus, you will create the soil that appears to be a ball that is inside the pot. Then, you will crochet the cactus and then add the crochet flower to the top. The advantage of...
Crochet Covered Rocks
From Painted Rocks to Crochet Rocks - Let's Join the Movement! Sometimes I must be living under a rock. I just found out that there has been a fun and crafty movement spreading across the county. Painted Rocks. I was invited to join a local Facebook group in my hometown called Hebron IN Rocks. I...
Crochet Magic Baby Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Magic Baby Blanket I crocheted this baby blanket in one day. It's a great crochet project for a last-minute gift idea too. I was inspired by a crochet afghan I found on Ravelry called Sea Glass Afghan, but changed it to baby size with the bulky weight self-striping yarn. Any bulky yarn would be work. ...
11 Free Crocheted Luggage Tag Ideas
Make Your Luggage More Identifiable Identify your luggage easier with a personalize, hand made, luggage tag. The key to luggage tags is not to make them too big that they get caught on other bags. With most people using black luggage, these tags can make identifying your luggage faster. I absolutely love to fly on...
15 DIY Crochet Scarf Patterns
15 Crochet Scarf Patterns This time of year, crocheters are looking for ideas for gift-giving. What is better than hooking up a fun, new scarf? I have found a few from around the internet that you might enjoy the stitching journey. 1. Corner to Corner Snowman Scarf - This fun project from Winding Road...
Crochet Pick 4 Afghan Pattern
Crochet Pick 4 Afghan Pattern The Crochet Pick 4 Afghan is so quick and easy, I made 2 of them. This simple repeat is a fun play on colours. Just pick your 4 favourite colours and you will soon have a comfy soft textured blanket to enjoy. The real reason it's called Pick 4 is...
Crochet Winterberry Cowl Neckwarmer Pattern
Crochet Winterberry Cowl Neckwarmer Pattern I love a thick and textured cowl, so using the new Caron Tea Cakes yarn makes this Winterberry Cowl very easy and lush. With only using one ball, this will crochet up very quickly in just a few hours. The cowl will not only keep your neck warm but will...
Crochet Rectangle Granny Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Rectangle Granny Afghan + Tutorial This is an easy level crochet granny rectangle afghan. There is a video tutorial to follow to make it even easier. Once you start making them Granny Square patterns are very addictive, their one of my favourite to work on. Tutorial Modern Granny Patterns [the_grid name="Modern Granny Afghan"]