This cute idea uses yarn and a toilet roll to make a cheap Christmas Ornament. It's a yarn wrapped around and formed into a hat. I saw this idea on TikTok, but no measurements were given. I figured those out on my own, but the idea itself was inspired by casual viewing on TikTok. Materials...
Craft Pattern Ideas
Free creative crafts ideas show you how to use yarn in new ways to decorate your home. Turn rainy days into craft days with the kids and more.
How to Make Super Cute Stitch Markers
Stitch markers help us crocheters and knitters help to keep track of our stitches when completing patterns. Stitch markers tend to be exchanged in retreat or group settings for fun. Crocheters tend to find the number of stitchers in a group and make identical stitch markers for everyone. My approach is to randomly make them...
28 Colours Friendship Bracelet Keepsake Kit + 5 Tutorials
Introducing a great-size kit with 28 fabulous trending colours to make friendship bracelets. This is the Coats & Clark Embroidery Floss Friendship Kit by Yarnspirations. Make a friendship bracelet or trending accessory item for yourself or for a friend. Coats & Clark Cotton Embroidery Floss is a six-strand divisible thread made of mercerized, long-staple cotton...
ALL NEW: Bernat Latch It Kits
As the economy shifts, many crafters tend to view the crafts as a form of entertainment instead of just death-scrolling social media. It's a way to use time and have something tangible to show for it. I'm also guilty of death-scrolling, so I am no stranger to doing that. All new is the Bernat Latch...
Craft Wall Hanging with Photographic Tutorial
Mix and match your yarns to create a one-of-a-kind wall hanging like this. This is a simplistic and minimalistic approach to decor. Don't underestimate the power of simplicity. Collect a dowel or maybe a stick during a hike. Get the instructions for this wall hanging here.
Rock Seagulls on Cork Posts by The Water Craft
Once you have the materials collected and ready to go, a simple three-hour craft project. An inspired idea on Pinterest. In the world of crochet, crocheters tend to squawk about getting the free patterns once they see an idea. There's a joke about the seagulls screaming pattern, pattern, pattern. In my exhibit, two of the...
Handmade Coin Robot Bank Project
Make something easy and cute to help someone you love to collect their change. Maybe an allowance box. Both boxes are the same but coloured in their own way. Don't be scared to stitch your box in a way that suits the personality of the person you are making it for. The are the Plastic...
Summer Craft Yarn Wrapped Letters Project + Photo Tutorial
For summer crafting or anytime for that matter, Yarn Wrapped Letters. A photographic tutorial is available, and I was surprised by it on page 2. I never thought of doing that with the letters for the edging. This is showing Red Heart Scrubby Yarn. I know some of you may have bought this yarn but...
4 Embroidery Halloween Patterns
For those who love embroidery, Yarnspirations makes several projects related to sewing, quilting, and other crafts. There are plenty more, but I found four patterns that may make you smile with glee—each one is free. Click the Pictures Below to Go Direct to Pattern
Craft Halloween Pom Pom Wreath Pattern + Tutorial
Is your deadline for Halloween decorations frightening you? Create this Halloween Pom Pom Wreath. Or, the thought of weaving in the ends of your afghan sends shivers down your spine? Treat yourself to a simply sweet craft project: Red Heart's Halloween Wreath. Create pom-poms from Red Heart Super Saver, and arrange them around a wreath...
Rabbit Yarn Craft Activity Pattern
Download the Rabbit Yarn Craft Activity photographic worksheets. The sheets include cutouts that you can apply to cardboard and show you how to make this. Maybe you have kids to craft with or to create a group activity? You can use Red Heart Fur or Bernat Pipsqueak yarn for these samples. You will need minimal...
Craft Picture and Lamp Pattern
Here’s a unique craft idea for kids who want their room to be as individual as they are. This super bulky yarn adds pizzazz to ordinary lamps, frames, bulletin boards, or other room accessories. All you need is Doodle yarn and a glue gun! You could use Bernat Blanket Big yarn as a substitute. Get...
Beginner Macrame Hanging Planter + Tutorial
Create this Macrame Plant Holder with just simple knots. This is Mikey's first ever Macrame Project that he's ever done! Intimidated by the look, he took step by step and has a success story. . . More Macrame Ideas Mikey, who was just learning this process, figured out the do's and do n'ts to make...
Crochet Mother's Day
Mother's Day by Laura Jean When Mikey asked me to write about Mother's Day I was honored but yet torn. I didn't want to be sappy, and I didn't want to give a history lesson either. Mikey said to write it from my perspective. Our stories will vary, we will have happy moments and sad,...
Crochet Granny Christmas Tree Skirt Pattern
I looked all over last year for a tree skirt pattern, I wish I had found this Crochet Granny Tree Skirt pattern. I love it. Although the Crochet Granny Tree Skirt is considered an intermediate project, if you have basic knowledge of the granny, you won't have many struggles with this. You can use the...
Crochet Bouquet Dishcloth Pattern
Check out these adorable Crochet Bouquet Dishcloth, how cute are they! The Crochet Bouquet Dishcloths designed by Michele Maks, are an easy project made with Red Heart Creme De La Creme. Substitute with Lily Sugar'n Cream yarn. The Crochet Boutique Dishcloth will look so pretty in a variety of colours, keep them folded in a...
Knit Brights Hats & Mitts Garland Pattern
Knit Brights Hats & Mitts Garland Garland is a fun way to decorate any room, and this Knit Bright Hats & Mitts Garland is a super cute addition. With a splash of colour this fun and easy knit project designed by Scarlet Tayler will be a cute way to jazz up your fire place or...
Cowl Neck Dog Coat Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Cowl Neck Dog Coat It's getting colder, not only is it time to start making warm stuff for ourselves, but we want to keep our furbabies warm too! This easy Crochet Cowl Neck Dog Coat made with the new Red Heart Heat Wave will keep your pup not only warm but stylish too. The...
Crochet Santa Candy Jar
To go with the Snowman Basket, add this Crochet Santa Candy Jar to your decor for the festive touch. You could also use this Crochet Santa Candy jar cover to dress up a mason jar for gifts, when filled with the cake in a jar or hot chocolate or cookie in a jar recipes. They...
Crochet Sock Monkey
Who Doesn't want a Crochet Sock Monkey are they not the cutest?! Made with Patons Classic Wool Worsted the Crochet Sock Monkey is great craft show ideas, as well as a fun doll for any little one in your life. This easy project is cute, it will have you wanting to make one in different...
Crochet Colorful Socks Pattern
If you're like me the thought of knitting is scary especially socks but these Crochet Colorful Socks are a wonderful alternative and something I personally am totally game for trying. I love fun colours and the Red Heart Heart And Sole With Aloe just sounds like it would be lovely on your feet. More Ideas...
Crochet Tropical Fish Dishcloth Pattern
How cute are these Crochet Tropical Fish Dishcloth?! Made with Lily Sugar'n Cream these Crochet Tropical Fish Dishcloths in bright colours will look lovely in the kitchen, or in the bathroom especially if you have a nautical theme, everyone will love using these. This easy project whips up really quick so you can have your...
Craft Time With The Free Time Roundup
Craft Time With The Free Time Roundup We all are looking for fun ways to fill the bonus time we now find ourselves with, with the kids. My kids and I are big lovers of craft time, Here are some suggestions of tried and true crafts, the more mess they are allowed to make the...
How to Yarn Wrap Letters
Yarn Wrapped Letters Yarn wrapping pre-cut letters is a bit of a challenge at first until you get into the swing of it. I couldn't get the good shape on my own through cardboard, so I went to the craft store and picked me up some letters to play with. I've always wanted to something...
Craft - Halloween Hoopla
Halloween Hoopla, with Coats & Clark Thread Need a break from the crochet hook? Check out this cute craft project: the Halloween Hoopla, with Coats Button & Craft Thread, by Linda Turner Griepentrog. You can create your own ghosty scene, following the free instructions, from Yarnspirations. This project requires no crochet experience, focusing on making...
Knit EZ Wool Sheep Pillow Pattern
EZ Wool Sheep Pillow If you're looking for something fun to work up try this Sheep Pillow made with Bernat Alize EZ Wool. Kids will love it and you will love making it. No tools but the yarn and your hands are required to make this Sheep Pillow. More Ideas Twisted Stitch Knit Blanket Finger...
Sugar Skull Garland Pattern
Crochet Sugar Skull Garland Crochet Sugar Skull Garland I'm pretty excited about this pattern. I love everything about Sugar Skulls there is so much personality in every little face, so I am loving this Crochet Sugar Skull Garland. Even though it's classed as an intermediate project, this Crochet Sugar Skull Garland isn't too bad and...
Child's Royal Crown Pattern
Crochet Child's Royal Crown Whether it's for Halloween or dress up your little one will love this fun Crochet Child Royal Crown. Designed by Amy Shelton this easy Child's Royal Crown is made using Red Heart Fashion Crochet Metallics. With this lovely Child's Royal Crown your little one will be the best-dressed ruler of stuffy...
Pop Out Birds for Bird Houses
Pop-Out Birds for Bird Houses Introducing the Pop-Out Birds Craft Project. We've seen those decorative birdhouses in craft stores and dollar stores. To me, they look awesome but they look vacant. I wondered, can I make a bird appear to live there with making the bird look like it's looking at you? I had the...
Embroider French Knot + Tutorial
Learn to Embroider French Knot Learn to embroider the French Knot onto your crochet and knit projects. I was originally intimidated by the thought of doing this on the project but didn't realize how easy it was. After a couple of tries, I was quite impressed by how easy it really was. During my trials,...
Hello! The Past Called... It Wants You Back!
Like a fine wine of the past, latch hooking is back and beginning to catch interest once again! Also called rug hooking, 61 Latch Hooking Kits to tease you with. Please note you do need to buy the latch hook tool separately. It's not provided in the kit as people who enjoy these kits buy...
27 Stitch Ambassador Gift Giving Ideas
Stitch Ambassador If you're looking for something to work on for craft shows, gift ideas or simply because you like to keep your hands busy check out some of these Stitch Ambassadors Stitching Ideas. For a fun collection of different crochet patterns as well as some knit projects. Part of a four-part series. Be sure...
Who Needs a Toy? Red Heart Pom and Tassel Maker
Daddy Mikey has a new toy! A Red Heart Pom and Tassel Maker. A tool that makes multiple pom poms at the same time! On a crochet cruise, whenever we do a draw and there are toys! We announce, "Who needs a new toy!" with a bit of an innuendo tone and many of the...
Sugar Skull Small Headpiece Pattern
Crochet Sugar Skull Child's Headpiece I love all things Sugar Skull this Crochet Sugar Skull Small Headpiece is no exception. Celebrating Halloween or Day Of The Dead this Sugar Skull Small size Headpiece is perfect for either. Designed by Jessie Rayot this intermediate Sugar Skull Child's Headpiece is made With Red Heart Super Saver and...
Craft Snow Capped Ornaments Pattern + Tutorial
Snow Capped Ornaments A rainy or snow day with the kids stuck indoors can be fun with ornaments, yarn and a bit of clue for these Snow Capped Ornaments by Yarnspirations. To do this, you need ornaments, craft glue and Bernat Pipsqueak Yarn. Remove the top from the ornament. Place the ornament on a stable...
Crochet Double Layered Button Flower + Tutorial
Button Flower Learn how to crochet a button flower using an actual button as the starting and centre point of your flower. These types of flowers require a bit of practice to get used to using the buttons at the centre but once you get the hang of it, watch out for button collection. Today,...
Craft: Cartwheel Pumpkin Patch Lifesize Scarecrows
Living in the heart of Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley which is known for its incredible falls and abundance of wineries, orchards and fall festivals, a large variety of pumpkins are grown here and shipped out. Our soil is ideal and pumpkins are easy to grow once they get started. Two towns from us are Kentville,...
Crochet Pineapple Scrubby Dishcloth Pattern
Crochet Pineapple Scrubby Dishcloth Use this Crochet Pineapple Scrubby Dishcloth to brighten up your day. Designed by Carolyn Calderon this Crochet Pineapple Scrubby Dishcloth is made using Red Heart Scrubby Sparkle it's a splash of colour with the fun sparkle to it just what you need on a gloomy day to brighten it up or a...
Crochet Fairy Princess Crown
Fairy Princess Crown Little one's love playing dress up, this beginner friendly Fairy Princess Crown is the perfect accessory to make up for any little one's dress up box. Designed by Laura Bain using both Red Heart Scrubby and Red Heart Scrubby Sparkle wrapped around a wire to form a ring to fit the child's...
53 Charity Knit and Crochet Patterns
As for yarn artists, we all have big hearts and love to give and create. Charity Projects is a beautiful collection to find several different items to choose from. You can create with either knit or crochet your choice of gift to give as you like, be it homeless, nursing home or someone you may...