Colourful Braided Ear Flap Hat Cathy developed this pattern after seeing a number of viewers looking for crochet hats that have ear flaps and braids. This is the Newborn Colourful Braided Hat pattern. Designed by Cathy Cunningham. Keep those young people's ears warm this winter with a crochet baby hat that has ear flap. The...
Crochet Charity Patterns
These are ideas specifically for charity ideas. Projects suitable for the donations box. Make a difference with your crochet hook and a charity you love.
Crochet Crystal Ice Hat Pattern + Tutorial
Try the Crystal Ice Hats Introducing the Crystal Ice Hats by Schachemayr Yarns. This clever design is a lot simpler than it looks. I love how it looks more complicated than it really is. This pattern can be adapted to change sizes by chaining the starting chain that wraps around your forehead. Keep the chain...
Crochet Let The Games Begin Hat Pattern
Crochet Let the Games Begin Hat A great new versatile pattern is the Canada Peak Hats that are extremely fun to change the colours. The uniqueness of the striping in the pattern allows you to change the colours and be patriotic. You can experiment with your colours to create your own country's flag. This is...
Crochet Comfort Shawl Pattern + Tutorial
Give the gift of comfort with the Crocheted Comfort Shawl from Yarnspirations. This easy to crochet shawl starts at the top middle and works downward. The shawl will get to its final size before starting the incredible fringe border at the end. The pattern includes the diagrams to use. The tutorial uses the shawl diagrams...
How Many Yards Needed Crochet or Knit Yarn Projects?
Many wonder whether they will have enough yarn to complete a project. It's not guessing; it's mathematics. Yarnspirations figured out how many yards to purchase for the average project. Of course, some projects are yarn pigs, like the crocodile stitch or textured stitches, but this will give a close idea. This doesn't tell you colour breakdowns if...
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...
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...
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...
What Are The Standard Crochet Blanket Sizes?
Do you need to know how big the typical afghans are? Below I have given you the sizes for typical afghans. Also, I have given you mattress sizes for those wishing this information. Like the Crochet Spectrum Afghan, get the free pattern! If you need to figure out stitch counts to make these sizes, this...
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...
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 11 Senior Project Ideas
The decision to place a loved one in a senior's facility or for seniors who decide to stay in their home as long as possible can be difficult for the senior and the other family members. Sometimes, there's a need for comfort from home to be with them, while you or others cannot be with...
UPDATED: Crochet Pink Ribbon Shawl Pattern + Tutorial
Inspired by Cancer Awareness is the Crochet Pink Ribbon Shawl. The stitchwork is relatively easy to remember. Once you get started, there are only two rows to remember. Once you get it into your head, you can crochet pretty quickly. This uses Caron Simply Soft yarn. It drapes beautifully. Free Crochet Diagrams Mikey has put...
Stitchers In The Valley Group, New Minas, Nova Scotia on Wednesdays
Since Spring 2018, crocheters and knitters have been getting together in New Minas, Nova Scotia, at Michaels on Wednesdays from 6 pm to 8:30 pm. This is a year-round as the group is self-governing. If Mikey doesn't show up, the group still gathers as stitchers love to gather naturally. We have a mix of crocheters...
Queen Elizabeth II (QEII) Cancer Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia Request
The QEII Cancer Centre in Halifax has sent an email asking for locals who have time to donate quilts, knitting, crochet or blankets for the Palliative Care patients within. Having spent time with Karen at this hospital just a few days ago, I saw care given to the cancer patients firsthand. Firstly, they are not...
Crochet Baby Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Baby Afghan This crochet baby blanket is as soft as a cloud as it uses Bernat Pipsqueak yarn. The yarn is incredibly plush with traditional and funky colour combinations to choose from. The pattern is very simple and utilizes the lark's foot stitch every few lines. This afghan is one-sided meaning the lark's foot...
Crochet Baby Blanket for Beginners Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Baby Blanket This idea comes from another existing design that is part of Yarnspirations that is called the Simple Baby Blanket. I've changed up the starting chain but the concept is the same which includes the border. This afghan plays with the idea of doing single crochet and ch 1. This creates ch-1 spaces...
How To Crochet Baby Pea Pod Sundress + Tutorial
Crochet Peapod Sundress Available in 4 Sizes This super adorable baby dress comes in 4 sizes. Pattern includes 6, 12, 18 and 24 months' instructions. I have found the instructions super easy to follow without any difficulties. The pattern is for beginners and beyond. Don't let the pattern instructions intimidate you. There are many paragraphs...
Finger Crochet Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Learn how to Finger Crochet Finger crochet is pretty straight forward but it does take a bit of getting used to. I remember at camp when tying up a boat to the dock. I would pull way extra loops through the rope just because I could. It's like I was fiddly but also I just...
Crochet Cluster Waves Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Cluster Waves Blanket The Cluster Waves blanket is an easy baby blanket. Not quite a beginner but pretty close to it for anyone that is new and has a bit of ambition. My tutorial below breaks down the steps at the beginning of the project to get your baby blanket started. This pattern consists...
Crochet Toddler Hat Pattern + Tutorial
2 - 4 Years Old Family Ridge Hat This is quick to make a hat called the Family Ridge Hat. The pattern picture is showing the adult version but this tutorial and instructions are provided for 2 - 4 years of age. The pattern starts off in the brim and works it's way to the...
How to Crochet Denim Look Visor Cap Pattern + Tutorial
Denim Look Visor Caps We have a Crochet Denim Look Visor Cap for women. This is a free pattern by Red Heart Yarns but the yarn was substituted for Schachenmayr Boston Yarn as seen in the photograph. This pattern has some unusual start off stitches that frankly, surprised me! Never have I seen a hat...
Crochet Baby Warrior Helmet Hat Pattern + Tutorial
Baby Warrior Helmets Obviously not your typical baby hat to have a warrior hat. Isn't creativity neat when we can expand our ideas to potentially do something different? I really like the blue version. Imagine the idea for Halloween or maybe just as a surprising hat that other people wouldn't expect to see. Looking for...
Simple Crochet Beanie Pattern + Tutorial
Beanie Hat A very popular pattern is my Men's Beanie Hat. I used two yarns at one time to create double thickness so it's a nice warm beanie. You will use both skeins at the same time to increase the thickness of the hat. It will make the hat tight and strong. More Ideas 9...
Crochet Posey Scrubby Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Posey Scrubby A cute and practical idea for the kitchen is the Crochet Posey Scrubby. Starting with an existing plastic scrubber that you can pick up at a dollar store, you can crochet using it as a base and add on whatever you need. The scrubbies I picked up were $1.25 CDN for a...
Crochet Big Granny Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
This beginner crochet project is called the Big Granny Square Blanket. If you love the granny square like I do you will fly through this blanket. If you haven't made one yet, you need to add this lovely basic pattern to your repertoire. It's essentially 1 massive granny square that goes in a complete square....
What Happens to The Tutorial Samples Shown on The Crochet Crowd?
Mikey teaches crochet on YouTube and constantly releases free patterns. People often ask what happens to the samples. Does he sell them? How can they get their hands on one of Mikey's samples? The quick answer is Donations. Mikey lives within a community of outreach, whether it's women's shelters, search and rescue, school programs, day...
One Skein Baby Criss Cross Blanket + Tutorial
A superfast two-row repeating baby blanket for the person in a rush. Great for charity box building. Using just one ball of Caron One Pound, this pattern is set to delight crocheters and receivers of this finished project. This is the One-Skein Baby Blanket pattern. One row is just single crochet and then is a...
Crochet Autism Awareness Blankets
Crochet Autism Awareness Blankets Autism to some is represented in the puzzle symbol. Like other communities of like-minded social or medical issues that have their own symbols. In writing this roundup, I don't know much about Autism; however, I know so many people who either have Autism or the family members care for people in...
The Empty Chair at Christmas Crochet Throw Pattern
The sound of the hum of the furnace. The silence of the chair beside you. We are introducing a reflective Christmas Throw designed to meditate and remember someone in your life who is missing this Christmas. Inspired by Red Heart Soft yarn, I wanted to take a personal journey to remember my times with someone...
Beginner Tunisian Rib Stitch Hat Pattern + Tutorial
This Tunisian Ribbed Stitched Hat comes in two sizes in the pattern that includes child and adult. It's really simple and gives you the look of knitting with your afghan hook. The hat starts off at the brim and works it's way up before we start the decrease. I found this pattern much easier than...
9 Mega Crochet Crowd Yarn Exhibits
Beginning in 2010, we started attending craft shows as exhibitors and had our eyes opened to what we could do to improve them. The first show was just draped blankets on the backdrop, and I realized that the better exhibits had a proper theme and things people wanted to take pictures of. This was the...
Crochet Women's Ripple Hat & Cowl Pattern
Complete this ripple hat. This pattern is neat as you can use it to express organization or team colours. I'm partial to pom poms and have always liked the look of pom poms. Get this free pattern; it's called the Ripple Hat. Join us for the month of interesting hats that are free. Try Another...
Crochet Dapper Pup Dog Sweater Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Dapper Pup Dog Sweater Introducing the Crochet Dapper Pup Sweater. This sweater pattern is designed for S - XL dogs using Caron Simply Soft Yarn. If you are unsure of your dog's size, take a measurement at the chest area. Those measurements are in the pattern to best determine which size pattern you should...
American Baby Crochet Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
This 36" square crochet baby blanket is a straightforward pattern. Of course, it's coloured to look like the American Flag. Crocheters are welcome to embellish the blanket with stars or whatever else they have in mind. The yarn used was Caron United. A new yarn line that has 17 colours was developed to offer 15...
Baby Little Miss or Mr. Booties Pattern
A cute little pair for the Little Miss or Mr in your life. These are the Little Miss and Mr Baby Booties. These are using Red Heart Super Saver yarn. They are sized from newborn to 3 months of age. These baby booties would make great photo opportunities. . .