Crochet Rectangle Granny Afghan + Tutorial Crochet this easy rectangular afghan in Caron Sprinkle Cakes for a quick and satisfying project. Whether it is draped across a chair or snuggling yourself it is a crowd pleaser! Tutorial Modern Granny Afghan Patterns [the_grid name="Modern Granny Afghan"]
Crochet Leaf Gift Tag Topper Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Leaf Gift Tag Topper Top off your gifts with something personal, like some friendly Crochet Gift Tag Topper Leaves. The leaves are the same design but done up in different colours. Don't just wrap up a gift and hand it over, how about adding your own touches and love with crochet. The tag toppers...
Crochet Cute Apple Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Cute Apple Have a favourite teacher in mind or want to decorate for fall or Thanksgiving? Check out this cute Crochet Apple. A simple to follow a pattern where the shaping comes naturally as you crochet. At first, it resembles a lemon until you do the final touches with the tails to force the...
Crochet Nightberry Shawl Pattern
Crochet Nightberry Shawl Pattern I love a simple shawl to just take the chill off my shoulders. This Crochet Nightberry Shawl does the trick. This design was created using just one Caron Big Cake to make great use of the fabulous self-striping effect. There is no attached collar. The look is created simply by folding...
Crochet Gentle Waves Baby Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Gentle Waves Baby Blanket When I looked at the colour of this yarn, the first thing I was to remind of was the gentle waves of the ocean. So I had to crochet this Gentle Waves Baby Blanket to represent the yarn. I love a soft rippling blanket and this one will be perfect...
Crochet Marled Modern Granny Afghan
Crochet Marled Modern Granny Afghan Mikey challenged me to crochet a marled afghan, so I went straight to my favourite go-to pattern to create this super easy Marled Modern Granny Afghan. While holding 2 strands of the Caron Chunky Cakes together, this lovely piece went really fast. I used 8 Cakes to crochet this 52"...
Crochet Mitered Ridges Afghan Pattern
Crochet Mitered Ridges Afghan Do you love thick, squishy blankets that are full of glorious texture? Then you are going to love this Crochet Mitered Ridges Afghan that I just finished crocheting. This hooks up really quick with #6 weight chunky yarn. I used the Caron Chunky Cake yarn in colorway Trifle. It only took...
Crochet Mitered Modern Baby Blanket
Crochet Triple Mitered Modern Granny Baby Blanket I love projects that are easy to take along with you and these ones really fits that category. This Crochet Triple Mitered Modern Granny Baby Blanket is worked in 3 separate panels using the Mitered Modern Granny technique, then is quickly single crocheted together. I made this quick...
How To Crochet Crossroads Mandala Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Crossroads Mandala This is lesson 7 of the Crochet Mandala Workshop featuring my Crossroads Mandala. In this crochet mandala, we will have what appears as spokes but linked together around to give the visual appearance of outward bursts. Again, like the previous lessons, this will rely heavily on the idea of doing layers to...
Crochet Shell Mandala Pattern
Shell Mandala The Shell Mandala is our lesson 3 for the Mandala Workshop. We are moving to the next level of introducing shells and throwing in a bit of pop at the end. In this pattern, unlike Lesson 2, we are going to be playing with what is called as shells. Shells are usually the...
How To Crochet Wheel Mandala Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Wheel Mandala This is lesson 5 of the Crochet Mandala Workshop and today we are working on the Wheel Mandala that I designed. This workshop has been designed to go a step further in layers. Where layers overlap existing work to create visual eye candy. As you can see in the picture, the blue...
Crochet Raised Twist Mandala Pattern
Crochet Raised Twist Mandala The Raised Twist Mandala is the next lesson of providing, even more, three-dimensional looks to your mandala. What you cannot see from the top angle is the amount of lift and dimensions that are in this mandala. Firstly, the tangerine round going to the centre of the motif appears to be...
Crochet C2C Hugs & Kisses Blanket Pattern
Crochet Hugs & Kisses On The Side C2C Afghan Raise your hand if you love C2C patterns! Well I know that many of you do, so I just had to add one to the Hugs & Kisses collection. This is the Hugs and Kisses On the Side C2C Afghan. This blanket crochets quickly and easy,...
Crochet H&K Water Bottle Holder Pattern
Crochet Hugs & Kisses Water Bottle Holder When I posted a sneak peek of my Cell Phone Sling, several people thought it was a water bottle holder, so naturally, I had to crochet one up to match. So here is a Hugs and Kisses Water Bottle Pattern for you. This time I chose to use...
Crochet Hexagon Quilt Blanket Pattern
Crochet Hugs & Kisses Hexagon Quilt Blanket It's true, I love Caron Big Cakes the most! I cannot get enough of them. This particular colorway, Cherry Cake, was really calling to me. I finally figured out why. When I was a child, I had a handmade quilt with the same colours, all bordered in white. ...
Crochet Hexagon Rainbow Newborn Blanket
Crochet Hexagon Rainbow Newborn Blanket This lovely crochet Hexagon Rainbow Newborn Blanket pattern was given to me by one of our community members, Vicki Brandt. This pattern could be used in many different color combinations to match any nursery. I chose the rainbow theme because I was in need of a blanket for a Rainbow...
Blanket EZ Cable Cowl Pattern + Tutorial
EZ Cable Cowl Learn to crochet the EZ Cable Cowl. The cables are in multiples of 2. So it's very easy to be able to remember the stitches and to create this unique look. Follow the tutorial below to see how EZ it is. The pattern is also included. This is featuring Bernat Alize Blanket EZ...
EZ Criss Cross Pillow Pattern + Tutorial
EZ Criss Cross Pillow Learn to create this EZ Criss Cross Pillow. It's using a basketweave look and is easy to maintain. This is featuring Bernat Alize Blanket EZ yarn. Follow the tutorial below if you have any questions. Tutorial More Bernat Alize Blanket EZ Ideas [the_grid name="Bernat Alize Blanket EZ"] More Pillow Ideas [the_grid name="Pillows"]
EZ Criss Cross Cowl Pattern + Tutorial
EZ Criss Cross Cowl Your next cowl with the EZ Criss Cross Cowl. By being strategic with your loops, you can create this unique look for your new cowl. There are two different rows that work together for this look! Have fun criss crossing with Bernat Alize Blanket EZ yarn. Tutorial More Bernat Alize Blanket EZ Ideas...
Crochet Latte Lapghan + Tutorial
Crochet Latte Lapghan Have you tried the new Caron Latte Cakes yet? It's a really soft yarn and the colors are very gentle. I decided the Persimmon Blue Cakes I picked up would make a really nice comfort Crochet Latte Lapghan for a friend of mine in need of some love. This is really just...
How To Crochet Hugs & Kisses Crown Headband Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Hugs & Kisses Crown Headband Crochet crowns are trending right now. One of our TCCSS members took my Hugs & Kisses Headband and turned it into a fun winter crown. I have already seen a few others jumping on this latest bandwagon with great color combinations. Use your imagination to change the colors of...
How To Crochet Join and Border for 7 Day Sampler Afghan
Crochet Join and Border for 7 Day Sampler Afghan Join and Border time! Today we will join the squares and add the border to our 7 Day Sampler Afghan Stitch Along. I choose the Zig Zag Horizontal and Vertical joining method for this motif because it's fast and no sewing required! The border is 3...
Crochet Thursday Square
Crochet Thursday Square The Crochet Thursday Square is the sixth motif in the 7 Day Sampler Afghan Stitch Along. This crochet project can be easily completed in just one week. The Thursday Square features 3-D flowery center by crocheting around twice, first using the front loops, then the back loops. This is the most challenging...
Crochet Wednesday Square
Crochet Wednesday Square The Crochet Wednesday Square is the fifth motif in the 7 Day Sampler Afghan Stitch Along. This crochet project can be easily completed in just one week. The Wednesday Square features popcorn stitches and a wrapped double crochet that reminds me of a bead stitch, but much simpler to do. Of all...
Crochet Tuesday Square
Crochet Tuesday Square The Crochet Tuesday Square is the fourth motif in the 7 Day Sampler Afghan Stitch Along. This crochet project can be easily completed in just one week. The Tuesday Square features picots and back post stitches used to create the texture of this fun motif. When you upload your project to The...
Crochet Monday Square
Crochet Monday Square The Crochet Monday Square is the third motif in the 7 Day Sampler Afghan Stitch Along. This crochet project can be easily completed in just one week. The Monday Square features a bit of texture in the center and then uses some quick V stitch and shells to complete the motif. When...
Crochet Sunday Square Motif
Crochet Sunday Square The Crochet Sunday Square is the second motif in the 7 Day Sampler Afghan Stitch Along. This crochet project can be easily completed in just one week. The Sunday Square features a bit of a granny style motif and a quick cluster stitch to finish it off. This one isn't quite as...
Crochet Saturday Square Motif
Crochet Saturday Square The Crochet Saturday Square is the first motif in the 7 Day Sampler Afghan Stitch Along. This crochet project can be easily completed in just one week. The Saturday Square features 2 unique textures. The popcorn stitch is done in the round to look like a flowery center. I also added a...
How To Crochet 2 Crochet Hugs & Kisses Baby Shower and Hexagon Baby Quilt Patterns
With the success of the Hugs and Kisses Baby Chevron Blanket by Jeanne Steinhilber. She went on to design two more variations of this popular crochet stitch. People wanted it square and also in motif format. She went on to make it a Hugs and Kisses All-Around Square Crochet Baby Blanket and also a Hugs...
Crochet Good Stitch Day Afghan
Crochet Good Stitch Day Afghan The Crochet Good Stitch Day Afghan might look familiar if you participated in the 7 Day Sampler Afghan Stitch Along. This is the Wednesday Square, but just a little bit more fun. Sometimes, coming up with a name for a project is harder than actually crocheting the project! Since it...
How To Crochet 7 Day Sampler Afghan + Tutorials
Crochet, a full blanket or baby-size blanket with this free pattern, is called the Crochet 7-Day Stitch Sampler Afghan by Jeanne Steinhilber. We used Red Heart With Love; each square is 10" x 10". The goal was to provide texture for each of the motifs. If you don't like a motif, leave it out and...
Crochet Glacier Cowl Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet this simple Crochet Glacier Cowl to wear on an excursion to the top of a glacier or better yet, around your own community to keep warm this winter. This pattern uses only one Caron Cakes. I made mine with the color Cake Pop. The colours really did resemble the stunning beauty of the magnificent...
Crochet Healing Stitches XL Afghan Pattern
Crochet Healing Stitches XL Afghan Crochet Healing Stitches XL Afghan is really just a bigger version of the original Healing Stitches Afghan. I wanted to crochet a blanket that would be big enough for two people to share and cuddle together under and enjoy. This version adds another 10" to make is a really nice...
Full Circle Crochet Pillow Pillow Pattern + Tutorial
I think these Crochet Full Circle Pillows are the cat's meow! I love the colours, I love the shape... I just adore the layers! As Pee-Wee Herman would say, "If you love it, why not marry it!" Well... maybe he's getting carried away! Don't tempt me! More Pillow Ideas Seriously though, I have made a...
Crochet Breakaway Waves Blanket Pattern
Crochet Breakaway Waves Blanket When I stumbled across the Bernat Baby Blanket Stripes yarn in Tiny Teal, I immediately knew I wanted to crochet a chevron wave blanket with it. Sometimes the yarn directs me what to do. I really love when inspiration hits that way! So I hope you enjoy my Breakaway Waves Blanket...
Crochet Social Textures Dishcloth
Crochet Social Textures Dishcloth Are you loving how easy the Social Textures series is yet? Well, here is the quickest project you can crochet with this simple, yet textured design. I have a Social Textures Dishcloth, or washcloth if you prefer, using the newest cotton yarn, Lily Sugar'n Cream Scrub Off. This is really the...
Crochet Social Textures Blanket
Crochet Social Textures Blanket This Social Textures Blanket in the crochet Social Textures series. If you missed it, the first one can be found here, Social Textures Baby Blanket. This is called Social Textures because it’s really a simple design of moss stitch in the round followed up with touch of texture. The social part...
19 Crochet Patterns for Mother's Day Gifts
Mother's Day is right around the corner. Don't let this occasion creep up on you. Build in extra time for yourself to create something with your hands. Have you thought about crocheting something special to treat your mom? I've put together a list of ideas that will help even the busiest person to find the...
Crochet Social Textures Baby Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Social Textures Baby Blanket Try my new blanket design, it's called the Social Texture Baby Blanket. This is called Social Textures because it’s really a simple design of moss stitch in the round followed up with touch of texture. The social part came from Mikey since I talked to others the entire time I...
Hat Size Chart - Find Your Right Size
Hat Sizes Reference Guide Crocheters are always asking for hat sizing requirements for the human body. What are the typical dimensions for the average person? For example, we are often asked about getting the right sizes for children when a crocheter gives us an age. If you look at a classroom in school, kids don't...