This delectable Big Plush Crochet Pumpkin pattern has been on my bucket list to make for years. It's 14" diameter and 10" tall without the stem. It's big and fluffy! Just perfect for fall. I used a smaller crochet hook to make the stitches nice and tight. A matching crochet diagram has been provided to...
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.
Knit Waffle Texture Bernat Forever Fleece Blanket + Tutorial
Any easy-to-follow, nearly beginner-level knit pattern using Bernat Forever Fleece yarn. This thick yarn can make the knitting project much faster as the stitches are bigger. Below, I have posted a few tutorials on how to change yarn in mid-row if you have a knot or need to change the yarn ball midway through. This...
Free Bernat Crochet Corner To Corner Scarf Pattern + Tutorial
This scarf is inspired by Red Heart's Free Pattern for a corner-to-corner Afghan. See the bottom of this article for the links and video instructions for that afghan. Corner to corner doesn't mean the project needs to be square. This is the Corner to Corner Crochet Scarf pattern to enjoy. Updated 2023 Technique for Corner...
Crochet Lean On Me Scarf Pattern
It's not your head; the scarf is tilted in this fun, self-colouring Bernat POP! yarn scarf. This is the Crochet Lean on Me Scarf. The scarf is 9" wide by 90" long. It uses 3 balls of Bernat POP! yarn, shown in Blue Chambray. One side gains a stitch in the rows, while the other...
Free Bernat Crochet Shells Palliative Care Blanket + Tutorial
The Crochet Shells Palliative Care Blanket, designed by Mikey, is a tremendous stash-busting pattern that helps those in need and fills those centres with handmade small blankets. Palliative Care Blankets are usually made for people in an upright position, such as wheelchairs or chairs. They are long enough to cover laps and legs but not...
11 Crochet Bag Patterns eBook
We have 11 Crochet Bags with 4 new designs exclusive to this free pattern eBook. Featuring Caron Cotton Cakes and other brands. From an easy level to an experienced level, this book was inspired by the release of the Caron Cotton Cakes at Michaels. Speaking bluntly, I love this yarn. Designers in this book are...
NEW: Bernat Maker Minis Yarn
Fall 2024 reveals another yarn package called Bernat Maker Minis by Yarnspirations. This product allows you to create small things with different colours inside. Makes for a possible stocking stuffer for Christmas. Bernat Maker Minis are the same as Bernat Maker but in miniature ball format to provide maximum colours in one package. I love...
Crochet Hat and Scarf Set Pattern + Tutorials
A pop of colour in amongst the leafless trees and potentially snow on the ground is the warm set of a scarf and hat in crochet texture format. I'm a fan of texture, especially for winter gear, as it adds layers of warmth and visual appeal. I used Bernat Symphony yarn for each. The hat...
Easy 4-Row Repeating Scarf Pattern + Tutorial
Initially designed by Daisy Farm Crafts using Patons Classic Wool Roving yarn for Yarnspirations. I wondered what this would look like with Bernat Symphony yarn instead. This is simply called Crochet Scarf pattern. This pattern was adapted to maximize the amount of Bernat Symphony with a slight change to not run out of yarn. I...
Free Crochet and Knit Patterns Inspired by Beetlejuice
She can read 'the book' because she is strange and unusual! I cannot wait for the second movie, as I have watched the first movie more times than I can count. It does look a bit scary, though. Dare you see the patterns? I think she here needs an aspirin; she looks worn out! There...
Clearance: What To Do With Bernat Super Value Stripes Yarn
Bernat Super Value Stripes predate the creation of Caron Cakes and Bernat Pop Yarns. Take a look at the picture below, which shows a corner-to-corner sample. The colour stays for a while and then suddenly changes to a new colour. This yarn is sold out in the Canadian Warehouse, and the only yarn left in...
Free Bernat Crochet Arcade Stitch Palliative Care Blanket + Tutorial
This is an easy four-row repeating pattern that uses the crochet arcade stitch. It grows out from the middle, rotating the beginning to build it out from the middle. These are incredibly fast to make. They just take four balls of Bernat Blanket yarn. This is the Crochet Arcade Stitch Palliative Care Blanket. Size: 42”...
Free Bernat Crochet Remember Me Blanket Pattern for Animal Care
Animals are sensitive to their surroundings. When adopting, we've always included something from the cage, such as a toy or material, to give the animal a sense of familiarity. For some, especially our two dawgs, the idea of being caged is traumatic. Crocheters can create cage blankets to get the animal off the cage floor...
6 Crochet Summer Top Patterns
Crochet Summer Top Patterns Summer is coming, warmer weather too I promise, well at least for those of us who live on colder climates this gets us pretty excited. For those of you who live in warmer climates feel free to bottle up that heat and sun and send it to me!! This collection of...
6 Crochet Baby Snuggleriffic Patterns
Crochet Baby Snuggleriffic Patterns It was a cold and long winter so you can expect in the next few months you'll be attending a baby shower or two, this is a collection of some ideas that can be really useful when it comes to keeping baby snuggly and cozy from blankets to sacks to a...
Free Bernat Crochet Griddle Stitch Palliative Care Blanket + Tutorial
The griddle stitch is most commonly used in clothing as it creates a solid-looking fabric without being so linear as crochet stitches. This is designed as a one-row repeat, but with the colour changing after every four rows, I used a back loop only to create a step look. You can opt to skip that...
Free Bernat Crochet Elizabeth Stitch Palliative Care Blanket + Tutorial
A two-evening project is the Elizabeth Stitch Palliative Care Blanket by Mikey. Once the pattern setup is complete, just one row repeats repeatedly. Each colour, once established, is six rows each. There is a crochet diagram, written instructions and a free tutorial to show you how to do this stitch. Materials Size: 34” wide by...
Free Bernat Here For You Crochet Palliative Care Blanket + Crochet Diagram
Palliative is specialized medical care for people diagnosed with a severe illness such as cancer or heart disease, and it can be integral to a patient’s healing process. Alongside curative treatment, palliative care can enhance the patient’s quality of life. Hospice care is the next step when no treatment is going to correct the issue...
How To Crochet Herringbone Blanket + Tutorial
The Crochet Herringbone Blanket pattern is an easy repeat once the foundation of the stitching is solidified. The pattern has the herringbone section completed first and then the Single Crochet bands are crocheted to both ends of the blanket afterwards. Finally, the trim of the entire blanket and fringe is applied. Of course, if fringe...
Free Bernat Crochet Life Lines Palliative Blanket Pattern + Stitch Diagram
Be the difference you want to see with fast palliative care blankets such as this Life Lines Palliative Care Crochet Blanket. These also make excellent crochet baby blankets. I'm pairing up leftover yarns for Bernat Blanket to make these quick charity-based patterns. When using two colours, you need one ball and half of the other...
Complete 11 - 2022 Crochet Stitch Alongs
Spring rolled back around, and again, another year of stitching along for crocheters to test their skills. Always expanding and growing new skills along the way. Of course, JOANN started us off with the first stitch along. Each project we did is linked below. JOANN Spring Stitch Along 2022 The crochet waterfall stitch was trending...
Trendy Crochet Baby Blanket + Tutorial
Not all new moms want baby blankets to be pastels. Neutral colours that blend into the background are also trending, making the baby the centre of attention. The bottom line is that the baby blanket needs to keep the baby warm. This is the Trendy Modern Baby Blanket. As much as the baby afghan is...
Free Bernat Crochet Linen Stitch Palliative Care Blanket in 3 Sizes Pattern + Tutorial
Work on a fast crochet blanket that may take about 5 to 6 hours, depending on your time. This is the Crochet Linen Stitch Palliative Care Blanket available in 3 sizes. Michael and Karen worked to create a couple of these for our local cancer centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Our local hospital, Valley Regional,...
How To Crochet All 10 - 2021 Crochet Stitch Alongs
Stitch-alongs allow crocheters to pick up new skills. Many times, the stitch-along push skills are based on current trends. In 2021, we had several as the pandemic was still in motion. It gave us a sense of accomplishment when our world felt unstable. In this round-up, we will explore all of our stitch-alongs for 2021....
Super Easy Knit Slip Stitch Soothing Blanket + Tutorial
Learn to knit this Soothing Knit Slip Stitch Blanket pattern that has four rows that make it a repeating pattern. I love this stitch so much that I have started a scarf using the same stitch combination instead of Bernat Blanket but using Bernat Symphony with a 6.5 mm / US 10.5 knitting needle with...
Knit Seed Stitch Stripes Blanket + Helpful Tutorial
The Knit Seed Stitch Stripes Blanket uses the new Bernat Blanket Double Take yarn. The yarn appears marled, and when combined with other yarns in this collection, it has a really visual look. . . Seed Stitch Tutorial More Ideas
60 Basics for Beginners Crochet, Knit & Craft Free Patterns
Go back to the basics with crafting from different genres. Simplistic patterns to re-energize those who may have taken a break or for those who want to express their creativity in the yarn-based arts. This is the Basics for Beginners Free Patterns. . . Do you need more help? We have beginner workshops for a...
How To Crochet All 2020 Stitch Alongs Patterns + Tutorials
For 2020, we are launching one stitch along the day after Christmas. Yes, that's right on Boxing Day, as we call it here in Canada. I was turned onto this pattern by Yarnspirations as its a Mandala and the diagrams are already completed. While some crocheters have already completed this project, this is a perfect...
What is Perfect Phasing at Yarnspirations?
Yarnspirations, over the years, continues to push forward on the technology. Some yarns, such as Bernat Mosaic, had the technology, and others in a roving-based yarn, but in recent years, the concept for polyester and acrylic yarns are now here and are called Perfect Phasing with Yarnspirations. In past years, some yarns like Red Heart Super Saver...
New: Bernat Blanket Mist-ical Yarn + Free Patterns
In the newest extension of Bernat Blanket, Bernat Blanket Mist-ical yarn, pockets full of sunshine are highlighted by pockets of darker colours. The colours appear to be marbling effects achieved with watercolours. It's still a lightweight yarn but the same weight as a regular Bernat Blanket so that you can mix and match it with...
What Are The OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Certification for Yarnspirations?
Yarnspirations introduced OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Certification over 8 years ago to some of their yarn products. Like you, the people behind the scenes have real families, including babies and small children. A standard of testing through an independent lab was introduced, especially the baby yarns itself. Since Red Heart Yarns went for sale and Spinrite...
Inspired by Space: Bernat Blanket Extra Thick Cel-este Yarn + Free Patterns
The latest colouring of Bernat Blanket Extra Thick Cel-este yarn by Yarnspirations is new for August 2024. These balls are 600 grams / 21.2 oz, much bigger than they look. Thick and heavy yarn to keep you warm in the winter. Great colouring to help disguise pet hair or dust, too! The colouring of the...
6 Crochet Bundle Of Joy Patterns
Crochet Bundle Of Joy Patterns It's been a cold winter, there's a good chance you're going to need to prepare for a baby shower or two in a few months, here are some patterns to help you out with that. Baby things are just so cute in their tiny size. There a few patterns I...
All 11 - 2023 Crochet Stitch Alongs
To keep things interesting, a personal focus on rectangle designs was the ticket for many of the filming tutorials for 2023. Of course, stitch-alongs are decided well in advance. We continued onward with texture and pushing skills to new heights for 2023. Each project below is linked to where the free pattern and tutorials live....
2019 - 4 Crochet Along Patterns + Tutorials
2019 was a big year for the stitch along with project sizes. Two of the four Afghans were designed by Mikey. We started off with a blanket nicknamed the Flora Garden Afghan and launched the Flora Afghan in late spring. In summer, we had the next exploratory afghan called the Study of Planet Earth. We...
Updated Colours: What To Do With Bernat Forever Fleece + Free Patterns
Bernat Forever Fleece yarn has been updated for Fall 2024 with even more colours. This yarn continues to be a favourite due to its texture—it really does feel like fleece. This yarn has what is referred to as Cottage Core. It means to decorate or use yarn that is more homey and comfortable. Something to...
Discontinued: What To Do With Bernat Forever Fleece Tweeds
An intriguing new yarn called Bernat Forever Fleece Tweeds is rolling out at Joann—home decor comfort yarn. This yarn has me captivated by the softness and the casual nature of the appearance of this yarn. This strong yarn is 90% polyester with 10% nylon, which gives it strength. The core of the yarn is like...
12 Crochet Water Balloons Patterns
I have to say, this might be one of the strangest things I've ever crocheted, but in reality, it might be the most practical and is certainly the most fun. Who would have ever thought... crocheted water balloons! One of my favourites crochet blogs is Left in Knots and I just saw a post a...
New 2024 Yarn: Bernat Fluffee Yarn
It's August 1st, and it's time for the fall reset of retailers in Canada and the USA. New Patterns for Bernat Fluffee Yarn are Here. It's a generous-sized ball with bulky weight to make crochet or knit projects go much faster. The texture is air-spun with a nylon anchor that prevents shedding and allows you...
6 Happy Plants Crochet Patterns
6 Happy Plants Crochet Patterns I have recently started collecting plants, it was something we felt the house was missing. When I go visit my friend Terena's house, I always feel so refreshed and awake when I'm there because she has a lot of plants. It feels like so much fresh oxygen! The kids all...