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...
Bernat Yarn Patterns
Bernat yarn is your go-to for the whole family, with great yarns for fashion, home décor projects, and baby! From tried and true basics, to cutting-edge textures, there’s a yarn for everyone, and every project. Featuring best-in-class baby yarns that are safety certified, fashion-forward garment yarn, and classic home decor yarn, you'll love to knit and crochet all your craft projects with Bernat yarns! My favourite brands include Bernat Blanket, Bernat Super Value and Bernat Plush yarns.
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...
How To Crochet 5 NEW: Spiral Granny Afghans + eBook
All new for 2024 are five new designs and a revisit to an existing design where a crocheter wanted some changes. I took on the challenge and have been hooking away for really cool results. Get a preview of the up-and-coming free designs. I revolutionized crochet by introducing the never-ending granny square. Frustrated with the...
Crochet Reusable Mop Pattern + Tutorial
DIY Crochet Floor Duster Mop Learn how to make your own reusable cotton floor duster mop for your cleaning kits. The cover for you dusters is made of cotton, which means it can be machine washable in between cleanings and quickly attaches back onto the duster due to the design elements I have made to...
Avoid Obscene Crochet Temperature Blankets + Tutorial
Have you actually completed 365 rows of crochet? It's way too long with the recommended hook size to the yarn. I have figured out some solutions for temperature blankets. Using Red Heart Super Saver as an option. The label says 5.5 mm / I Hook. Doing single crochet for the year, the blanket will be...
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...
3 Crochet Tote Bags to Hook Up + Tutorials
This Hugs & Kisses Tote Bag was originally created for the Nautical Twilight Crochet Cruise, but it was noticed by the team at Yarnspirations, and they requested it for their website. So, as of today, this is my first officially published design! Several cruisers have already really enjoyed crocheting this bag and I have gotten...
Shallow Crochet Beanies for Men + Tutorial
No frills, no crazy stitching, double thickness and warm. These are the Crochet Shallow Beanies made for Mikey and Daniel. Written pattern is included in this article. When I crocheted my first hand, I couldn't believe the wind was blowing through the hat and into my ears! I'm like, "Why did I bother!?" I could...
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...
Amber Cove Knit Hat + Tutorial
The thick Amber Cove Knit Hat by Mikey is an easy-to-follow hat. I am using Bernat Forever Fleece Tweeds in the colour called Amber. Mikey prefers to knit hats on circular needles and then switch to double-point needles at the crown to close it at the top. Yarn Bernat Forever Fleece Tweeds (you can almost...
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 Pin Stripes Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Pine Stripes Blanket Easy to follow pattern involving the Crochet Pin Stripes Blanket. This blanket is simplistic single crochet and double crochet alternate between each other to give the easy texture you see in this blanket. The main colour is 10 rows, the pinstripes are 2 rows. You simply go back and forth until...
Fuzzy Like a Peach Colour
In the realm of colour, Pantone has just revealed Peach Fuzz as the colour of the year for 2024, setting the tone for trends in fashion, design, and various industries. As someone who has seen the ebb and flow of these colour choices over the years, you can't help but raise an eyebrow at times...
Black Friday Yarn Magic!
Get ready for an explosion of colour, texture, and creativity this Black Friday! We've teamed up with The Crochet Crowd and Daisy Farm Crafts to bring you the most electrifying yarn kits to take your crochet game to a new level. It's not just a sale; it's a yarn extravaganza! Grab your hooks and dive...
Blanket EZ Diamond Lattice Pattern + Tutorial
EZ Diamond Lattice Create this EZ Diamond Lattice Blanket. It's strategic with the crossing over of the loops to create this look. The pattern is downloadable and a tutorial is below to help you further. Tutorial More Bernat Alize Blanket EZ Ideas [the_grid name="Bernat Alize Blanket EZ"]
Cluster Panels Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Cluster Panels Crochet Blanket Constructed out of dc and simple shell stitches, from super bulky Bernat Blanket yarn, this project will fly off your hook. This is the Bernat Clusters Crochet Blanket. It takes six balls to finish this large, thick blanket. The entire project is outlined in a one-page free pattern, from Yarnspirations, with...
Thick Conversation Crochet Blanket
Inspired by the More Conversation Crochet Shawl. The simple 4-row repeat makes this thick crochet blanket fast to crochet. The flow of the two different colours of the Bernat Blanket Perfect Phasing yarn makes the transitions flow wickedly across this blanket. This is the Conversation Crochet Blanket. More About Yarn Flow The two colours are...
Bernat Faded Bricks Phasing Blanket
The Crochet Faded Bricks Phasing Blanket uses the latest Bernat Blanket Perfect Phasing yarn. Easy pattern to do for repeating instructions. This yarn is also available through JOANN. There's a crochet diagram with the free pattern to follow. Follow the instructions in the notes to look at this incredible sample. The colour is called dark...
From The Middle - Grow Out From Center Blankets
From the middle crochet blankets, a crochet blanket will expand from the centre and go outward. A lot of Jeanne and I's patterns are from the middle concept. The from the middle could be circles, squares, rectangles or triangles. It's usually referred to patterns where the pattern can grow to infinity. Meaning: Blankets that are...
Knit EZ Wool Fringed Pillow Pattern
EZ Wool Fringed Pillow With Bernat Alize EZ Wool no tools and a little finger magic you can whip up this Fringe Pillow in no time. The Fringe Pillow is pretty cool and fun to make once you get the hang of it. The colours are really pretty I love pillows so I can't wait...
How To Knit Cozy Cable Hat + Tutorial
The Knit Cozy Cable Hat is an easy-to-follow pattern. It's my first ever time cabling. A free tutorial is available. Substituting the yarn. Bernat Forever Fleece Tweeds yarn is new. I asked the Yarnspirationd Design Team for a recommendation for this yarn as the patterns are still rolling out. They put me onto the Cozy...
Knit EZ Wool EZ Hat Pattern
EZ Wool EZ Hat This EZ Hat is not only warm its super cute. You could make it a little shorter or leave it this length, either way, you like it, this EZ Hat is cute. I'm loving that pom-pom. Made with Bernat Alize EZ Wool this intermediate EZ Hat is fun in any colour...
Bernat Cable Knit Hat + Tutorial
The Bernat Cable Knit Hat for adults is my second attempt at doing cables with knitting. The usage of stitch markers is solid advice. Using Bernat Softee Chunky yarn, the hats are pretty quick to make. Without the pom pom, you only need one ball. I cheated and used a premade pom pom that I...
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...
How To Loom Knit Hat for Beginners + Tutorial
Recently, I purchased an adjustable loom from Walmart. I made an adult soft hat using Bernat Forever Fleece Tweeds. The instructions provided are vague; after 2 attempts, I finally attempted the third time to get the right configuration for the adult-size version. I could not find online help to determine the configurations for this loom....
How to Crochet Study of Rage Blanket + Tutorial
Rage can be misunderstood as a negative emotion, especially in 2023. Anger can activate parts of your brain that are hard to access if you are calm or level-headed. You've seen rage tweeting and rage on social media, I am sure. The Study of Rage Crochet Bernat Blanket is ready for free download. Usually, when...
Perfect Phasing Waves Striped Blanket
This Bernat Blanket Perfect Phasing Waving Stripes Blanket represents what you can do with Bernat Blanket Perfect Phasing yarn. It uses three balls of one colour and three balls of another. The yarn transitions throughout the blanket as it bounces between the two colour palettes. This stitch reminds me somewhat of the Crochet Almond Stitch...
49 Crochet and Knit Patterns that POP!
49 Crochet and Knit Designs that POP! This vast collection of Knit and Crochet Projects are selected because they are Projects are from brights to neutrals. From practical everyday use to special occasions. I really love those colour bowls. More Ideas Crochet Pretty Granny Square Oversized Pillow Crochet Cute Ornament Ball Tutorials We have tutorials...
Woodsy Crochet Flower Dishcloth + Tutorial
Decorate for fall and possibly craft tables in the shows. This is the Crochet Woodsy Sunflower Dishcloth. This dishcloth came in as a request from a crocheter. Dishcloths don't always have to be used but just part of your decor. These would make create doily-like decorations for a table as well. In the tutorial, I...
NEW YARN: Bernat Baby Blanket Frosting Yarn
Yarnspirations proudly presents Bernat Baby Blanket Frosting yarn. They are sized to match the rest of Bernat Blanket at 300g / 10.6 oz, 201 meters / 220 yards. The latest free pattern, Crochet Baby Ripple Blanket, showcases the look of this soft yarn. - - The yarn is speckled to match the texture appearance of...
8 Decorative Crochet Wall Hanging Patterns
8 Decorative Crochet Wall Hanging Patterns Freshen up your bedroom, living room or even a dorm room with some fun new decorative crochet wall hanging pattern ideas. From pompom to fringe to fillets just the creative jump start you didn't know you were looking for, but happy you found. Looking for a great unique gift...
Crochet Dip Edge Solid Basket Pattern
Crochet Dip Edge Basket Using 2 strands of Bernat Blanket yarn, you can create a basket to hold your yarn, toys or other things. Easy to follow a free crochet pattern. This is the Crochet Dip Edge Basket. It's the flat base then ends up going up the side. The entire basket is single crochet...
Crochet Mini Toddler Shark Snuggle Sack Pattern
Crochet Mini Toddler Shark Snuggle Sack Many people have requested a smaller version of the latest Fin-Tastic Shark Snuggle Sack by Yarnspirations.com. Jennie Renshaw of Missouri, USA saw a need and fulfilled a need by doing an adaptation of the Yarnspirations.com Shark for her 3 year old grandson, Chase. Jennie figured out how to make...
Giant Chevron Crochet C2C Blanket + Tutorial
This is Crochet Corner to Corner Giant Chevron Blanket. The starting point is unique, and the chevron is filled in and finished as a solid blanket. You will complete two corners first as separate pieces. Once you have an even number of boxes across, you can do the chevron concept. I think many of you...
6 Crochet Basket Madness Patterns
Crochet Basket Madness Patterns I have a bit of an obsession with baskets. I'm not entirely sure why it may be because I come from a long line of basket lovers. Whatever the cause I love them, I love putting things in them, and I like how it can make the illusion of a tidy...
Crochet Tote Bag Pattern
Crochet Patriotic Summer Tote Bag Hurray for the Red, White & Blue with this Crochet Patriotic Summer Tote Bag! Here is the summer bag that will quickly become your favorite for toting to picnics, parade, baseball games, etc. Crocheted with Bernat Maker Home Dec yarn makes it super strong and gives the tote bag really...
Crochet Rainbow Dreams Patterns
Crochet Rainbow Dreams Patterns I have recently seen a few requests from people looking for patterns for a Rainbow Baby Blanket. I have a rainbow baby and I thought gathering a collection of Rainbow Patterns is a great way to celebrate all Rainbow Babies everywhere. Today we celebrate our little rainbow babies and envelop them...
20 Reusable Crochet Shopping Bag Patterns
Reusable Crochet Shopping Bags In today's society, we must strive hard to cut down on items that are temporary in use. Items such as plastic shopping bags. It's estimated that globally, we use one trillion shopping bag. It's not just grocery stores contribution to this but also department stores and take-out restaurants that use plastic....
14 Crochet Patterns to Wear
Casual Tops to Wear An avid knitter once said to me, when you love your hobby, you find a way to wear it. For myself, most designs are meant for women, so I don't have the luxury of everything under the sun to wear. Am I envious... just a tad! On the Crochet Cruises, we...