The super-thick Bernat Blanket Big hooks up super-fast into the Big Square Crochet Basket. This fashionable home decor project is perfect for yarn projects, toys, books, and laundry. Made of single crochet stitches, this practical basket is excellent for instant yarn gratification on one of those days a more challenging project is testing your patience, or for...
Crochet Beginner Patterns
Explore beginner-friendly crochet projects featuring basic stitches, simple increases, and decreases. Perfect for those starting their crochet journey with easy and rewarding patterns.
Crochet Ocean Waves Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Ocean Waves Textured Blanket resembles a regular crochet wave stitch. The significant difference is that you will use the back loops in every other row. This causes the waves to lift from each other for a three-dimensional textured look. I figured out the math to make this stitch in different sizes. The stitch...
Crochet Pebble Throw Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Pebble Stitch Throw The Crochet Pebble Stitch Throw is designed for beginners. The stitch is multiple sets of 2... At the end of the chain, just at 1 to stay in balance. It's using Bernat Blanket Yarn. A suggestion of 9 mm or M size crochet hook. For my tutorial below, I used a...
How to Make Perfect Fringe For Crochet Scarves
Fringing a project can be the final touch to elevate a project's visual look. Learn how to steam and cut it. The scarf here is using Caron Little Crafties. This yarn brand has 20 colours inside the package. I used 17 of them. I wanted the ends of the strips of colours to have a...
What is Mikey's Personal Stitch Gauge? + Tutorial
Every crocheter has their stitch gauge. Gauge is the unit of measure in which your hands operate to create a finished stitch. Some crocheters are loose, others are tight, and some are of the recommended ball size. Designers provide a gauge when a crochet pattern is made; it allows crocheters to match the indicator by...
Beginner Free Red Heart Cosmo Scarf Pattern + Tutorial + Crochet Diagram
The Red Heart Comso Beginner Crochet Scarf Pattern is about to be updated. Row 2 has an error, and a new version will be available soon. The fix is listed below. The change includes a new crochet diagram that wasn't available in the original pattern. You can download or print that below. Error to Be...
Paper Towel Roll Hat Ornament + Tutorial
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...
Crochet Dr. Office Project Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Dr. Office Project If you are stuck waiting on a bus, car or even a Dr. Office, having this simple yet interesting, crochet project will pass the time quicker. Introducing the Crochet Dr. Office Project pattern. It is technically the Speedy Texture Dishcloth. The project is using the Nubbly Stitch. It's a combination of...
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 Caron Knit Bias Wrap Pattern
This is the Knit Bias Wrap using Caron Latte Cakes. This has been posted for our knitting community who follows along. This is a beginner level knitting project to complete. With the extra softness of Caron Latte Cakes, this is really sharp looking. More Ideas
What Are The Stitch Counts After First Crochet Chain?
When crocheting across the chain for the first time, crocheters want to know how many stitches they will come up with when they skip chains to form the first stitch. Below is a crochet diagram to illustrate how it is counted. Single Crochet Chain count - 1 chain = final count. (100 chains would be...
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...
Red Heart Crochet Wristers Pattern + Tutorial
These Give 'em Spirit Crochet Wristers are extremely popular. In fact, in September 2014, we challenged all crocheters to make and submit over 1500 pairs. The pattern is really straight forward like tube socks and easy to accomplish as you can crochet in a continuous revolution to avoid the slip stitching line. I like wristers...
Crochet Relax and Unwind Shawl Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Relax and Unwind Shawl is a beginner level project. It has a super easy start to this project and grows outward to the end. Best yet, it only uses 2 balls of Red Heart Colorscape yarn. My sample is using a colour called Paris. I had some yarn leftover but not enough to...
9 Crochet Tutorials To Start to Learn Crochet Today
Bite-size crochet lessons are designed not to overwhelm a person looking to crochet for the first time. Today's online student (2024) wants to skip the nonsense of asking you to subscribe and going off-topic. Each one of the lessons is designed to talk about one thing in a short time before moving on. You can...
How to Read Crochet Diagrams + Beginner Diagram Tutorial
The art of reading a crochet diagram is a method I prefer over reading written words. It's like teaching yourself hieroglyphics but for crochet. The symbols mean something and are a language all to itself. For myself, my first crochet book, when I was fourteen, had written words and diagrams for each pattern. Standard Crochet...
Crochet and Knit Charity Tips
The Crochet and Knit Charity Tips are a great starting spot for finding out about high-level charities that many yarn enthusiasts are part of. The article will be helpful to you. Click the blue-button below for more details. More Ideas Crochet Big Blocks Modern Blanket Pattern Mikey's Sculpture: Travis The Crochet Giraffe Wire & Hook...
Crochet Wash Cloth Pattern
Scrub Those Dishes with a Cotton Wash Cloth Many crocheters love to crochet items for their kitchen. For a starting point in crochet, we tend to do smaller projects at first to gain our confidence in reading patterns and whipping off projects one after another. For scrubbing and general washing of dishes, you are best...
What Are The Yarn Weight Standards?
Here in North America, the yarn companies come together as a collection to work together voluntarily with the Yarn Craft Council of America. You will see standard information that appears on the ball bands of companies who cooperate to make the labels easier for consumers to use. Balls bands have logos on the ball to...
Master List of Crochet Hook Sizes + Learn How to Gauge
Crochet hook sizes matter. New crocheters may not notice a difference until they stare at a yarn aisle and see all the different sizes. I recommend hook sizes when making a purchase for the first time. Look for 5 mm, 5.5 mm, 6 mm, or 6.5 mm. For our USA friends, that size is H,...
Want to Learn to Crochet? + Tutorial
Welcome to the world of Crochet. Let's cut to the chase, you want to know where to get started and have free access to help. The Crochet Crowd focuses on Free Tutorials compliments of Yarnspirations to ensure everything we deliver is free. Crochet Pattern Levels Patterns are categories into 4 levels. Beginner - Pattern intended...
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...
Free Red Heart Crochet Beginner Slip & Go Pomp-A-Doodle Boa Scarf Pattern
Got ten minutes and two balls of Red Heart Pomp A Doodle yarn? I can show you how to make a Crochet Boa Scarf in an instant. It's so quick. This would make a great beginner's concept for new crocheters to have success pretty quickly. You will quickly blast through two balls for a fashion...
Crochet Bondi Beach Slouchy Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet A Simple Slouchy Trendy and in style are simple Crochet Bondi Beach Slouchy pattern. They are pretty easy to crochet. In the summertime, you can be stylish and be cool at the same time when creating slouchies with cotton yarns. Mikey's pattern is using Schachenmayr Sun City yarn. You will use only 2 skeins...
How Many Metres Needed Crochet or Knit Yarn Projects?
We have the answers for the average metres required. It's not guessing; it's mathematics. Yarnspirations figured out how many metres to purchase for the average project. Of course, some projects are yarn pigs like the crocodile or textured stitches, but this will give a closer idea. This doesn't tell you colour breakdowns if you are...
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...
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...
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...
Crochet Textured Toesies Mat
Crochet Textured Toesies Mat This is the crochet moss stitch to make this Crochet Textured Toesies Mat. It's easy to maintain the pattern with two simple repeating rows. It's using Bernat Maker Big, so I would imagine this project won't take long to make for yourself. Other Great Ideas Crochet Placemat Crochet Double Layer Scrubbies...
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...
What are the Standards for Abbreviations in Crochet Patterns?
Designers are encouraged, and it is much easier for crocheters to access the abbreviations at the beginning of the pattern. Abbreviations should be placed alphabetically so the crocheter can access this like a dictionary to quickly find the instruction. More complex abbreviations that go beyond the basic standard should have instructions on how to do...
What are the colour order standards for crochet patterns?
In standards of crochet patterns, the ordering of the colour is strategic. Not all designers follow this, but there is a method to the madness. Colours in patterns are assigned a letter in uppercase. An example such as below shows this. The designer is telling you that E is being used which is the colour...
Crochet Classic Chunky Cowl Pattern + Tutorial
New Classic Chunky Cowl Introducing the Classic Chunky Cowl featuring new yarn by Red Heart Yarns. This yarn is called Grande, an ultra-thick yarn that is warm and trending for today's woman. You've seen this extremely thick yarn walking down the runways and being featured in higher-end magazines. Red Heart is now bringing it to...
How To Cable Bernat Blanket-ez Stitch + Tutorial
Cable with Bernat Alize Blanket EZ Yarn One stitch that shocked me that was possible is the Cable Stitch using Bernat Alize Blanket EZ yarn. The cables are made up of two loops working in pairs. So the multiple cables are only 2 loops. Moving right to left, you cross over the loops but on...
How To Join New Yarn Blanket-ez Tutorial
How to Join or Repair Bernat Alize Blanket EZ Yarn You are coming to the end of a ball, or you want to change the colour or you need to fix a loop that is broken open, this is your solution. In a rare situation that a loop hasn't been formed, it's best to follow...
Blanket-ez Criss Cross Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
EZ Criss Cross Afghan Create your next blanket using the EZ Criss Cross Afghan pattern. There are two different rows to follow. Once you get the swing, criss-cross apple sauce! If you haven't tried the Alize yarn yet, this is a wonderful pattern to practice with the bonus is that you end up with a beautiful...
Crochet Bright Beginnings Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Great for crochet beginners, try the Bright Beginnings Blanket as your first project. For experienced crocheters, it's a breeze and quick to make, too! Using Bernat Baby Blanket. In this tutorial, we are simply doing double crochets in groups of 3, followed by a ch-1 to create a space. As I reflected on in the video tutorial,...
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...
Crochet Wed Inspired Snood + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD WED FREE PATTERN The Crochet Snood is so dark and mysterious. The latest Wednesday on Netflix has revived this classic concept back to the younger generation. Oh my gawd, when she got the snood from her friend and the look, what the hell is it! I lost my mind! I knew exactly what it...
Super Soft Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern
Super Soft Baby Blanket This Super Soft Baby Blanket is a forever expanding hexagonal blanket that allows you to stop the pattern where you feel most satisfied with the size. I've done hexagonal afghans in the past where the pattern doesn't grow properly and the afghan doesn't sit flat. I figured out the proper stitch...