Crochet Dog Bed Using Bernat Blanket Pet yarn has its advantages for this Crochet Dog Bed. Bernat Blanket Pet has probiotic added to the yarn that is colourless and odourless. It naturally repels pet odours. This is essentially 2 large solid granny squares that are sewn together. There is a button in the middle on...
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.
How To Crochet 10 Christmas Blanket Patterns + Tutorials
10 Challenging Christmas Crochet Blankets To many crocheters, Christmas is a very special time of year. It feels good to pull out the decorations and make the house festive as the season changes to be very short days, especially here in North America. Over the years, we showcased several afghans, especially for Christmas. For myself,...
Crochet Spiderweb Blanket Pattern
Introducing the playful and kid-friendly blanket called Spiderweb Blanket from Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts. This is a 12-point ripple afghan coloured to appear like a spiderweb, with an added overlay afterwards to create the lines that jet out from the center. This afghan is 55" diameter and has 3 sections of blue, 3 sections of...
Free Bernat Crochet Study of Meditation Blanket Pattern
The Crochet Study of Meditation Blanket will allow you to sit back and relax as you complete a 9-round repeating pattern using Bernat Blanket yarn. Mikey made this blanket in only 2 evenings, as crochet blankets are very fast to make in this type of yarn. You can grow the blanket indefinitely by repeating rounds...
Free Bernat Crochet Gingerbread Bear Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Gingerbread Bear is based on the Crochet Valentine Bear, both designed by Sarah from Repeat Crafter Me. The differences between the bears are visually evident, whereas the gingerbread version doesn't have a heart stomach and has two rounds of white in the arms and feet. These are easy to make and relatively quick...
How Much Yarn Needed for Baby Blanket?
Crochet baby blankets are generally about 36" - 40" square. Of course, the smaller the size, the less yarn needed. Yarn To Use 4 ply Medium #4 - Yarn Varies Sizes vary which takes into account the yarn, hook size and style of the blanket. Minimum 800 to 1400 yards. Colours and more will factor...
Free Bernat Crochet Satisfying Popper Stress Ball Pattern + Tutorial
Feel the jelly beads inside the leading rubber ball pop out. It's ridiculously satisfying and good exercise for your hands. This crochet stress reliever may be just the ticket for a great novelty gift using Bernat Blanket. This is the Popper Crochet Stress Ball pattern. I tried a few options during the design. Ensured the...
3 Crochet and Knit Herringbone Patterns
Crochet and Knit Herringbone Blankets I was taught the Herringbone stitch awhile ago, and love how it looked worked up in the pattern I was shown it is a really neat stitch. I was curious and as always, got me wondering what else there was to play with so I went to Yarnspirations to search...
3 Fall Crochet Blanket Patterns + Tutorials
The three blankets that are being features in the Michaels Product Showcase are the Crochet Mad for Plaid Blanket, Crochet Greek Key Blanket and the Wide Stitch Blanket. Each blanket is unique in presentation and skill level. The Mad for Plaid blanket is stunning and easier than it looks to crochet. The Wide V-stitch is...
Free Bernat Crochet Blanket with Feet Pocket Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Footsie Blanket is designed to keep your feet tucked into a pocket. No more feet popping out at the bottom. I'm too tall for an average throw-size blanket. Instead of creating an obsession about extra length, I made a pocket that is 12" deep that I can slide my feet into to prevent...
Free Bernat Charity Warm Fleece Adult Crochet Beanie + Tutorial
Having extra yarn left on a shelf, especially when it's discontinued like the Bernat Forever Fleece Tweeds feels like a sin when others in my community may be cold. Today, I feel the chill in the air as the wind is hurling outside. The sound of the wind guests just make me shiver. This is...
Free Bernat Crochet Charity Bark Beanie Adult Free Pattern
Taking discontinued yarn and using it for charity work is definitely high on my priority list. The Bernat Forever Fleece Tweeds are in my collection but were discontinued. I am building a charity box of hats to give out. I decided to design an essential charity beanie hat called the Crochet Charity Bark Adult Beanie....
16 Crochet Fingerless Gloves Patterns
Crochet fingerless gloves are so practical in today's era of cell phone use. They allow easy access to get the chill off most hands while being mobile-friendly.
Free Bernat Crochet Teenie Beanie Cap Pattern + Tutorial
Fast fashion crochet beanie hat is the Teenie Beanie Crochet Hat pattern using Bernat Plush yarn. I used to wear a hat similar to this in my 20s. It's practical but also fashion-oriented as an accessory. This thick yarn causes the pattern to crochet very quickly. In the tutorial provided, I covered using a 10...
Free Bernat Crochet Condom Novelty Hat for Gift Giving Pattern + Tutorial
"Shut up... You didn't just crochet that!" Oh yes, I did. Imagine a novelty gift that borders that fine line of crochet and is outrageous. I saw Bernat Plush yarn in my collection this morning, and I thought, "Gee, that would be a cool condom hat!" I know... who in the hell thinks of that?...
Crochet Greek Key Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Greek Key Blanket is a Mosaic Concept of layering to create the key inside the blanket. The colouring of this blanket is subjective to your creativity. Reminds me of the symbols in sand. It's really nice. If you are unfamiliar with Mosiac Crochet, we did a Crochet Along earlier in 2020 where the...
Free Bernat Housewarming Blanket + Tutorial + Crochet Diagrams
As people age, moving to a new, different house doesn't usually mean a complete re-start in life, but a beautiful housewarming gift to give comfort. This gift may be great for a child with their first living space, such as a dorm, apartment, or possibly someone's first home. This is the Bernat Housewarming Crochet Blanket...
Free Bernat Hugs and Kisses Marshmallow Squish Baby Blanket + Crochet Diagrams
This is the fastest version of Hugs and Kisses, with the chevrons squaring off for a rectangle-shaped ultra-thick marshmallow squish baby blanket. Due to the trendy design, different yarns and hook sizes were included in the pattern to get you the answers faster. This is the Hugs and Kisses Marshmallow Squish Baby Blanket pattern. It...
Free Bernat Crochet Study of Texture Rectangle Blanket
Donna Bondy, our guest designer, has adapted my original Study of Texture Afghan and made it into the Crochet Study of Texture Rectangle Sampler Blanket. Her adaptation didn't remove any of the original texture. The afghan is a different shape and takes approximately the same amount of yarn to make a rectangle. Updated October 30,...
Bernat Spark Yarn + Free Patterns
I've been super excited to share with you about the Bernat Spark yarn that came out in the fall of 2024. It's glorious! This was the featured yarn in the Bernat Quickweave Kits earlier in 2024. I'll link those below. I was dying to get more giant balls of this yarn. This yarn will only...
Crochet Spice It Up or Cool It Down Blanket + Tutorial
The Crochet Spice It Up or Cool It Down Blanket is made with Bernat Blanket Breezy yarn. It uses two different yarn balls that are not the same colours. The self-striping mixes up on it's down to prevent an addictive and fun color story to crochet. A tutorial has been provided below as working with...
Crochet Thick Holiday Ornament Throw Pattern
For the love of Granny Square Stitching but made into an oval shape for the ultimate Thick Holiday Ornament Blanket Pattern. Using Bernat Blanket in assorted playful, cheery colours, this blanket has thirty two complete motifs and eight half motifs for the edges. The final round of each motif requires you to place a stitch...
Free Caron How To Crochet Super Star Baby Blanket
The Crochet Super Star Baby Blanket is one of the first patterns Mikey wrote after deciding to crochet full-time. It was one of his first blankets that went beyond granny squares. Crochet a unique baby blanket in the shape of a star. Star blankets make great gifts at the baby shower and are easily foldable...
Free Bernat Crochet Blanket in 1 Day Pattern
Yarnspirations launched Bernat Blanket Extra Thick which is massive in yarn strand thickness. Using U/50 or 25 mm hook size. This is the Massive Crochet Moss Stitch Blanket. This blanket takes 4 massive balls. This is in the out-of-this-world category for yarn thickness. New crocheters would be able to excel at this type of project...
122 Crochet and Knit Shawl Free Patterns
Take the chill out of the air with a wrappable crochet or knit garment. These 122 Crochet and Knit Shawl Patterns may be next on your hit list of free patterns. Get to it and see different versions, such as triangle or flat rectangle pattern shawls. Triangle shawls that are fashion-oriented tend to be 16"...
Crochet Stash Busting Time Filling Patterns
Crochet Stash Busting Time Filling Patterns Now is a great time to go through that stash of yarn we have in the corner over there or that yarn ends that were from leftover projects in that basket over there in that other spot. It's a good time to work on projects to fill the time...
6 All Wrapped Up Crochet Patterns + Tutorial
Wrap Patterns In the last couple of weeks, I have been on a wrap making kick. I have really been enjoying working them up. Wraps are so versatile and I have learned to make the same wrap in different types of yarn as well as colours really change the look in a fun way. I...
Bullion Loop Pillow Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Bullion Loop Pillow Pillows are a fun way to dress up any area this Crochet Bullion Loop Pillow is no exception, using the Bullion stitch which I personally have never heard of before. I love learning new stitches so the Bullion Loop Pillow is on my want to make list. Although its considered an...
Complete Guide to Crochet Abbreviations
This list is in alphabetical order and constantly updated as The Crochet Crowd uses more abbreviations. Check back. Mikey is personally gathering abbreviations data from Yarnspirations.com to compile a list. Terms with links have a matching free video tutorial showing how to do the stitch. The list is frequently updated and can be downloaded. . . Absolute...
Crochet Along Study Of Planet Earth Afghan Pattern
DOWNLOAD FREE PATTERN Crochet Study of Planet Earth To go with the 2018 Study of Texture Afghan, this afghan was created to sister with it as a different set of textures and shapes. It challenged many, including myself. Throughout the summer, we worked on the course together. By Labour Day, we had finished it. This...
Crochet Bump in the Road Blanket Pattern + Crochet Diagram
The Crochet Bump in the Road Blanket pattern is displayed vertically. It simply means that when in use, the bottom and top of the blanket are side to side. This uses Bernat Lattice yarn reformulated in fall 2024 to have a deeper tone. The Bernat Lattice has a cage structure with the colour popping out...
Free Bernat Interwoven Cowl Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Interwoven Cowl with a turtleneck. It's an easy-to-follow pattern using two balls of Bernat Symphony yarn in Maple or Sea Spray. If you keep building this out, it can be a shawl, but you must figure out the amount of yarn needed to make this adjustment. I designed this in June 2024 and...
Joann Stitch Along Fall 2024 - 1 Crochet, 1 Knit Four Week Adventure
The annual Joann Fall Stitch Along for our friends at Joann is back. I asked to step back from the fall Joann Stitch Alongs earlier this year, and Dani from CJ Design will be your wonderful host for the Tessellated Triangles Crochet Throw. A unique approach of triangles intermingling with each other, using Bernat Fluffee...
Crochet End of The Rainbow Baby or Toddler Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Learn to crochet this textured wavy blanket called End of the Rainbow Baby Blanket. From the photography angle, you don't get a sense of the luscious texture in this afghan. You will be pleasantly surprised when you view the tutorial to see how generous the stitch sizing is and what you can expect from this...
EZ Panda Pillow Pattern
If you have ever seen played or even heard of We Bare Bears, this EZ Panda Pillow reminds me of one of the characters from that. I absolutely love this pattern, it's a great gift idea if you know someone how also enjoys the bears. This really easy beginner Panda Pillow pattern was worked up...
UPGRADED Bernat Lattice Yarn + Many Free Patterns
Preview one of the latest yarns rolling out and introducing Bernat Lattice yarn.To me, this screams the buzzword 'cottage core, ' meaning home comfort and styling your home in a custom way. Forget the magazine-quality home and look around you; your home is your safe space, decorated and styled for what you feel most comfortable...
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 Afghan, Yes I Can Patterns
Crochet Afghan, Yes I Can Patterns Are you looking for a new afghan pattern like I always am? Here a few suggestions that you might like to whip up whether it's for a gift or for yourself. I was looking through the piles and piles of patterns and this was a few that caught my...
Free Bernat How To Crochet Mini Social Bowl Baskets Pattern + Tutorial
This fast hour-or-so project uses Bernat Plush yarn to create a mini 8" diameter x 3" tall basket. The instructions are easy to follow, and the sides have a beautiful texture. For those in a social setting, this can be easily done without too much thought. Happy stitching, and enjoy your new stiff crochet basket...
Free Bernat Easy Crochet Step Hats in Toque or Beanie Format Pattern + Tutorial
The original stepping texture hat has been redesigned to accommodate a thinner yarn with Bernat Symphony yarn. It is a tightly textured crochet hat that is easy to follow. Two versions are in the same pattern, including a beanie and a toque (longer version). This is the Easy Crochet Step Hat pattern. The pattern is...