Try this newborn size hat called the Teeny Weeny Crochet Hat. Designed for newborns that are approximately 7 - 9 lbs. We have the 3 other sizes in this pattern for preemies and up to 3 months. This project is a great starter project for crocheters. It has an easy growth pattern to follow. I...
Baby Crochet Patterns
Crochet projects featuring all things baby from blankets, clothings and toys.
4 Sizes - Crochet Baby Cluster Hat Pattern + Tutorial
Learn how to crochet Baby's First Crochet Hat Pattern. Available in 3 - 4 lbs preemie sizes up to 3 months. Diva Dan and I have generated crochet diagrams. In filming this years ago and with increased technology today, people assumed the counts were wrong. However, it's the idea that hats, as they increase in...
Does Cotton Matter in the Kitchen: The Experiment
Coming up shortly is the new "Crochet for the Kitchen Series". If you have been following along with my crochet tutorials and ideas over the past 8 years, you will know I haven't got into cotton much. There are some reasons for that or should I say excuses. Many years ago, I made a dishcloth...
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...
Santa and Spring Crochet Gnomes + Tutorial
The Crochet Gnomes, originally made for Santa can be styled for any season. 5" to 15" tall with the same pattern. The original was using Red Heart Amigurumi Yarn which makes this gnome 5" tall. My version in the tutorial was using Caron One Pound with 4 mm / US 7 Hook making it 15"...
Crochet Flower in the Granny Square Pattern
Inspired by texture and simplicity. We transition from a round flower motif to a square box to put the flower inside the box. With a bit of window dressing to highlight the flower inside the box. The granny square has 11 rounds and is 11" x 11". I would use a whip stitch to sew...
Crochet Vintage Baby Booties Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Vintage Baby Booties These adorable baby booties called the Granny Motif Baby Booties are perfect for those special occasions. The design is classic and vintage, exactly something you would see on a Sunday dress, christenings, wedding or more for the young child. Sized for 3 months - 6 months, using a very small crochet...
19 Gagging Jacob's Ladder Patterns + Tutorials
The crochet ladder-stitch could also be called Jacob's Ladder. It also looks like the braiding of chains that interlock with each other. The way this stitch can puzzle together has me gagging in excitement. Daniel did a project called the Crochet Polish Star Pillow with this type of concept. Just stuns me half to death....
Crochet 3 Children's Play Ball Patterns
Control the squishy nature of crochet balls for playtime. From using the ultra-thick Bernat Blanket for a brand new pattern called Bernat Floral Fun Motif Ball to doing hacky sack type of juggling balls. As a kid, we used to have balls kicking around the living room. Out of the blue, someone looking to cause...
4 Free Thick Baby Crochet Patterns
Yarnspirations has requested the four free patterns to be filmed up. If you were to choose which one as I always have a choice if I film or not, which one do you want to be done the most? Please leave me a comment on this blog with your choice. Each one of these is...
Crochet Toy Box Baby Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Toy Box Baby Blanket is perfect for beginners of crochet. I say this because the yarn has very long stripes of one colour before switching to another. As a newbie crocheter, I had trouble dealing with changing colours. So if you don't mind the random look of where the colour changes, you can...
Crochet Heart Squares Dishcloth or Baby Blanket + Tutorial
Heart Squares This free pattern by Yarnspirations is called the Crochet Heart Dishcloth / Afghan. The concept is pretty versatile. Do one square for a dishcloth or do many squares and attach them together to make an afghan. . . For myself, I did a few tweaks to the pattern. My Pattern - Tweaked from...
How To Crochet 7 Irresistible Baby Crochet Blankets + Tutorials
New mothers, family and friends can get very excited when they learn a new family member is on the way. Also, crocheters who participate with charity also lift their spirits by becoming a donor to the charity. Below are 7 different crochet designs that are unique in their own way. From the first one being...
9 Crochet Crown Patterns
I fell in love with crochet crowns and had to search for patterns. I thought it would be fun to make some of these for my granddaughters to play with when they come to visit Gigi. These are also great for photo ops and birthdays to make little ones feel special. I crocheted up the...
Crochet Baby Bundle Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
This easy to crochet baby blanket is called the Bundle in Blue Blanket. Originally light and with fingering yarn by Patons Beehive Baby Yarn, this yarn is designed for being gentle to the touch and super easy on the eyes. For my tutorial below, I substituted with Bernat Li'l Tots yarn. I increased the hook...
Thrift Store Stuffie + Crochet Lovie
Breathing new life into a thrift shop stuffie is a heartwarming endeavour, offering a second chance for comfort to a baby with just a touch of crochet skill. Intrigued by the idea, I decided to experiment with half-double crochet, adding texture to enhance the cozy factor. In the tutorial provided below, witness the creation of...
Free Patons Vintage Baby Crochet Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Vintage Blanket This Vintage Baby Crochet Blanket is incredible and isn't too hard to master. This afghan can be done in any size as I will share with you the inside tips for this one. The stitch used is the Trellis Cluster Stitch. To make this afghan in any size, other than shared on the...
19 Alaskan C2C Characters Patterns
19 Alaskan-Inspired C2C Characters We have 19 Alaskan Creatures and Environments pictured in these Corner to Corner (C2C) square designs. This was our charity project. From whales to wolves. These characters are cute when done up together as blankets. I have included a C2C Stripe Pattern into this book, which includes a final border. You...
Crochet Valentine's Bear Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Valentine's Bear A lovely plushie, this Crochet Valentine's Bear screams adorable alert! Designed by one of my favourite designers, Sarah of Repeat Crafter Me for Yarnspirations. Sarah has the impeccable ability to create the more adorable crochet projects I have ever seen. This super sweet crochet bear is 11" tall. You can see Zoe,...
Crochet Ombre Moss Stitch Blanket + Tutorial
The Crochet Ombre Moss Stitch Blanket is the Moss Stitch. Caron Jumbo yarn naturally transitions the colours. Caron One Pound is the primary colour and is used for two rows. Caron Jumbo takes over for the next two rows. It keeps alternating. You don't need to cut the yarn to change the colour. You carry...
Updated Corners Method for Modern Crochet Grannies
Oh, you won't believe the whimsical world of crochet until you dive into the Crochet Snowflake Throw! Picture this: Jessie Rayot, the crochet maestro, designed this masterpiece with corners so unique they'll make your granny squares do a happy dance. Now, hold your yarn, because these corners are like the rebels of the crochet universe...
How To Crochet Sweet Baby Blanket + Tutorial
My project today, Sweet Baby Blanket Pattern, is a fun square crocheted from the middle and is so lovely and pretty in pink. If it looks familiar, that is because it is a square version of my Christmas Trimmings Afghan! I started this one, but when Michael challenged me with a holiday-themed idea, I knew...
15 Christmas Vibe Crochet Patterns
As the days grew shorter and the ambient indoor lighting bathed the cozy living room in a warm glow as early as 3:30 pm, the traditional Christmas vibes enveloped the house. It was a time when the northern hemisphere embraced the magic of the season, and for one family, it was a time of cherished...
Recommended: Momma's Jam Pack Word Charts
Where is the best place to have pictures converted to crochet graphics and word charts? I constantly refer to Sara from Alaska, owner of Momma's J.A.M Pack. Sara has recently celebrated ten years of business of converting pictures to doable word charts. You can pick from one of her established patterns or ask her if...
Tester's Delight Crochet Rectangle Framed Blanket + Tutorial
Rainy days and caregiver days when you want to keep busy. The crochet framed rectangle blanket pattern developed by Michael Sellick may be up for something to crochet. I have included the instructions to make this a square too! This is the Tester's Delight Crochet Blanket. Using Caron One Pound yarn, put the hook into...
12 Gift Choices by Daisy Farm Crafts
Tiffany and Hannah from Daisy Farm Crafts is our next choice for gift giving 2021. They are Stitch Ambassadors of Yarnspirations, along with us. Speaking honestly, I don't know much about Daisy Farm Crafts but their work speaks volumes of their professionalism and attention to detail. I mean honestly, how can they get those studio-quality...
317 Revealed - 2023 Stitch Gift Guide
The design team at Yarnspirations focused heavily on Christmas for 2023. It's the biggest reveal of new patterns since I joined Yarnspirations so many years ago. There are 317 Free Patterns currently gathered all in one spot. Grab a cup of hot chocolate and decide what items tempt you the most. There are so many...
How To Crochet Baby Blanket + Tutorial
Crochet A Baby Blanket Learn how to crochet this simple baby blanket that is 36" x 36" square. It's super easy. This afghan uses Caron United Yarn. I have used 2 Skeins of Navy and 2 Skeins of Yellow to make this. The great thing about this yarn is that 15 cents of each skeins...
Little Fashion Crochet Poncho
Crochet Little Fashion Poncho I love kids ponchos, they work up so quickly and they are really cute. This Crochet Little Fashion Poncho is no exception. The Little Fashion Poncho is easy to make with really just a one row repeat made with Red Heart Cutie Pie designed by Michele Maks. Make the Little Fashion...
19 Crochet Granny Ripple Blanket Patterns
Granny ripples can be done in various sizes sizes. We have 19 granny ripples to be able to change sizes. We are currently writing instructions to go with the diagrams. The bottom clusters of a valley can be a pain for some crocheters and can easily be changed by using double crochet 2 together (dc2tog)...
Crochet Starlight Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Starlight Baby Blanket Introducing the Starlight Baby Blanket featuring a brand new yarn line called Bernat Softee Baby Colors. This new yarn line called Bernat Softee Baby Colours is a lightweight, level 3 yarn. The yarn, being lightweight, level 3, means the project will not be so heavy or thick. The stitchwork is close...
Charity Crochet Baby Pullover Pattern
Crochet Baby Pullover The Crochet Baby Pullover is a beginner level project which makes it a great project to whip up for giving to someone in need, or simply creating for your own little one. Made with Bernat Baby Sport, its super soft any little one would love to wear the Crochet Baby Pullover. More...
Charity Crochet Baby Bear Hoodie Pattern
Crochet Baby Bear Hoodie How cute is this Crochet Baby Bear Hoodie?! I know I plan on making one of these Crochet Baby Bear Hoodies for my youngest. Or do you know of some little ones that could benefit from this adorable Crochet Baby Bear Hoodie? This Crochet Baby Bear Hoodie is made with Red...
How To Crochet C2C Beginner Graphghans + Tutorial
Corner to Corner Graphghans Corner to Corner Afghans is one of the most popular projects on Crocheters' hooks today. From the simplicity and speed of the design to create square or rectangle afghans or scarves. It's extremely popular. Like many crochet items that are popular, Crochet Corner to Corner has morphed into a picture and...
Crochet Kids Sweater Pattern + Tutorial
Baby Sweater Learn how to crochet a sweater for 1, 2, 4, 6 or 8-Year-Old Child. Follow the pattern and use this video to show you how to do the steps to be successful. The version in my write up is the same sweater as the Royal Baby Sweater. I used James C Brett Chunky...
Crochet Baby Bobble Hat Pattern
They're Like Birthday Bobble Cakes Baby will look fashionable in this colorful hat perfect for shopping or visiting grandma. Make a few now and have them ready for the next shower! These are Crochet Baby Bobble Hats. These totally remind me of sweet little birthday cakes. Perfect for sweet little babies! More Ideas Crochet Baby...
How to Crochet 38" Lapghan Study of Rage + Tutorial
In a fit of rage, Mikey designed and stitched this sample on the same day. Putting anger to use to get a beautiful stitch sampler lag phan. Anger can sometimes be viewed as bad, but it can also fire off more brain cells and concentration. This is the Study of Rage Crochet Lagphan. Mikey designed...
Crochet Ice Cream Rattle Pattern
Crochet Ice Cream Rattle Pattern This cute Amigurumi Ice Cream Cone is actually a rattle. Inside the cone is one of those easter egg plastic thingies. It has rice inside the egg. The egg is taped shut. It's inserted into the cone prior to being stitched up. This cone is pretty simple generally. Mary Beth...
Crochet Rainbow Baby Lovey Pattern
Crochet Rainbow Baby Lovey Pattern After I finished crocheting the Rainbow Baby Blanket, I had enough yarn left to hook up this mini version. I like to make this as gift sets so the baby has a smaller blankie that is light enough for them to hold and cuddle. Finished size - 16" square Rainbow...
19 Life in Plastic Human and Doll Patterns
Many of us have Barbie as part of our upbringing. New crochet and knit patterns featuring human-size and doll-size patterns. To escape the real world and jump into a fantasy imagination world. Imagine different careers and lives the doll may have versus our reality. As a child growing up with an older sister, the Barbie...