The crochet Cocoon Sweater Pattern using Bernat Forever Fleece yarn is designed for beginners and beyond. It is designed with comfort and soothing feelings in mind. This pattern is available in sizes XS for adults to 5 XL for adults. This type of pattern is also called a Shrug. The pattern is made up of...
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.
Knit Friendship Knot Pillow + Tutorial
A beginner-level knit pattern consists of two long tube shapes intertwined into a square knot. The free pattern includes a schematic for putting them together. Then, using a tapestry needle, you will secure the ends of each tube to the back side. The yarn of choice is Bernat Plush Yarn. This is called the Knit...
How To Crochet Master and Pup Kerchief + Photographic Tutorial
Introducing an accessory for you and your important family members: the You and Pup Matching Kerchiefs. These are a beginner-level pattern, and you can size them for your convenience. They are made Using Red Heart Super Saver Stripes yarn called Favorite Stripe. The yarn changes colour on its own. There is an adult human size...
Crochet Colourweave Oasis Gorgeous Blanket + 2 More Patterns
This stunning Crochet Colourweave Oasis Blanket uses strategy colour overlay techniques to create vertical lines. We've used techniques like this before, where we intentionally leave spaces in the blanket to make the lines after the main structure of the blanket is done. I will provide a couple more examples below of this technique. This uses...
Crochet Tweedy Stripes Moss Stitch Blanket + Tutorial
The Crochet Moss Stitch Tweedy Stripes Blanket uses Bernat Lattice Yarn in a strategic way that is listed on the free pattern. If you love the moss stitch, you will love this blanket simplicity. Bernat Lattice gives the look and feel of comfort to your living spaces. I thought it was brilliant that the edges...
Woven Look Crochet Blanket + Tutorial
The Crochet-Woven Look Blanket is a mesh concept done in rows to create the colouring in the horizontal look. In the vertical formation, 2 strands are woven in and out. There's really nothing complicated about this basic pattern. You should be able to make the base structure pretty quickly. This is using Bernat Lattice yarn....
Beginner Knit Blanket Pattern + Tutorials
The Beginner Knit Tweedy Striped Blanket is a great beginner pattern using Bernat Lattice yarn. This is called the garter stitch, which is just a fancy word for knit stitch in each row. In the tutorials below, I will show you steps to take you from an absolute beginner to making this blanket. I have...
How to Crochet Beach Cover Up Pattern + Tutorial
For beginners and beyond, learn to crochet this cute Beach Cover Up using a free pattern by Yarnspirations called the Beachy Keen Cover Up. Using Bernat Maker Fashion Yarn, a new yarn line by our friends at Yarnspirations, you can make this crochet beach cover up in a jiffy. The cover-up has large spaces to...
Great for Beginners: Crochet Bold Throw + Tutorial
A new pattern featuring Bernat Blanket Big Bold uses an enormous 25 mm or US 50 hook. It's a fist full of hooks and will give a beginner crocheter faster success for bigger projects. This is the Beginner's Bold Crochet Throw. . . Tutorial Weave In Ends You can weave in the ends as normal...
Mikey's Preferred Crochet Hooks on Camera and In-Person
Mikey has a preferred crochet hook that can be found on Amazon Canada, and you will most likely be able to see it on different Amazon platforms around the globe. These hooks are provided in a set of 9 hooks. The colouring you see is rubberized, so it's comfortable for the hand, but there is...
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...
Beginner Color Play O'Go Striped Scarf + Tutorial
The Crochet Color Play O'Go Striped Scarf is using Caron Colorama yarn. This is doing strategy of mixing two O'Gos at the same time so the striping effect will be unique and interesting. The O'Gos just work as is and don't need to be cut apart to do this scarf. In the tutorial, I promised...
Beginners Crochet Tank Top and Ribbed Skirt XS to 5 XL Pattern
This is a brand new Crochet Skirt or Tank Top pattern that can be paired together or split up, as shown in the examples below. It uses a new yarn called Caron Colorama Bamboo Blend. At this time, this yarn can be found in select Joann retail stores in the United States only. The pattern...
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...
2 Beginner Crochet Hat Patterns for School Programs
A crocheter is getting involved in teaching others to crochet and was looking at the newest hat in white with the big pom pom but was wondering if there was another version done that wasn't chunky yarn but in the medium 4-ply weight yarn. She wants to inspire others to crochet but works with a...
Just A Phase Crochet Modern Granny Blanket
The Crochet, Just A Phase Modern Granny Blanket is a typical modern granny blanket made with the new Bernat Blanket Perfect Phasing yarn. If you were doing this as a modern granny, you would change the colour when doing the single crochet and chain spaces. . . The blanket is made similar to this below....
Loom Knit Santa Hat Pattern + Tutorial
The Loom Knit Santa Hat is a fun and easy accessory to have to wear at a parade or close to Christmas time. The brim uses Bernat Pipsqueak, which is double-stranded for thickness. It's the iconic look of the fluffy white brims that Santa would wear. The body of the hat is also double-stranded of...
Loom Knit: Differences of Flat Knitting Looms
The differences between the flat looms and how to consider using them. Use a portion of a large loom or use the full loom for bigger projects. These looms can be used in different ways. More Ideas Tutorial
Beginner Loom Knit: How to Turn Heels + Tutorial
Turning the heels of a stocking or sock in loom knitting is easier than you may think. It's a back and forth motion to decrease and increase. This is demonstrated on a small loom knitting ring where the ring is divided almost in half, peg-wise. You will only use half of the loom for the...
Loom Knitting Christmas Stocking Pattern + Tutorial
The Loom Knitting Christmas Stocking was written by me in 2009. Using 5" loom knitting tool, eWrap a Loom Knitting Stocking. This is a free loom knitting pattern. This is using the twisted knit stitch that is achieved through eWrapping concept. The example picture is the first one I ever did. This pattern has been...
Beginner Loom Knit Adult Double Wrap Hat
The Loom Knit Double Wrapped Adult Hat is double wrapped and not double-stranded. The yarn is called Bernat Wavelength where there is a subtle transition between colours which works out lovely. However, if you double strand the loom (using two yarns at the same time), you will most likely lose the look of the how...
Beginner Loom Knit Adult Striped Alpaca Hat + Tutorial
The Adult Loom Knit Striped Alpaca Hat is using Patons Alpaca Blend yarn. We will have tutorials linked below once they are ready for the concepts in this free pattern. The yarn is a roving yarn with 22% wool, 10% nylon, 60% acrylic and 8% alpaca. This means, it's incredibly soft and will be warm...
Beginner Loom Knitting: Adult Ribbed Hat Pattern + Tutorial
The Loom Knit Adult Ribbed Hat is a quick loom knitting project. The entire hat is loom knitted with the built-in brim that is formed after round 17. The tutorial will give you loads of extra tips for speeding up and quick ways to count. The free pattern download also gives the instructions as the...
Beginner Loom Knit So Soft Baby Hats
The Loom Knit So Soft Baby Hats were an original pattern by me in 2012 that was changed in 2020 to be better in sizing and also update the tutorial made for it. The original video was still up but in hidden mode so people couldn't search for it. Originally, I was just going to...
19 Free Assorted Loom Knit Patterns
There are a handful of YouTube Hosts that can take you beyond the basics of Loom Knitting. We talked about before on Loom Knitting for Beginners on What to Buy, now it's time to experience some patterns that are above the absolute basics. We have the absolute basics of Loom Knitting within our YouTube Channel....
Loom Knit: Stretchy Striped Comfort Wrap + Tutorials
The Loom Knit Double Ribbed Stretchy Wrap is my latest 22" flat loom creation. It uses a double-ribbed wrapping technique. Sizing The wrap is 76" long unstretched. It is 13" wide unstretched but will stretch to 20" once put on. It's the Double Ribbed Stitch that causes the wrap. The stretch is what is using...
Loom Knit: Double Wrap VS Double Stranding
The 4-ply Woven Yarn, with double stranding, is required for loom knitting on large peg looms. Double wrapping keeps the yarn transitions. Yarn like Bernat Wavelength has a slow transition between the colour changing. if you are double stranding, and yes it's faster, the transitioning will be lost if you double-strand versus double wrapping. Double...
What Are the Loom Knitting Ring Sizes?
Usually, the loom knitting rings are sold as a kit. Up to 4 sizes are in one package but which one do you use? I made the assumption that the smallest was for babies, the next size for kids, the next size adults and the largest size for things bigger. The room looms can be...
6 Beginner's Loom Knitting Hats + Christmas Stocking
Today, we are focusing on easy, near beginner-level loom knit hats. It's hard to go wrong with these great charity builder hats. As a child, I got hooked on the yarn crafts with the concept of corking or spool knitting. It's the same concept but much bigger and creating practical use items to fend off...
Loom Knitting for Beginners - What to Buy
Loom Knitting is the art of knitting with a tool instead of knitting needles. There are a variety of looms on the market, and you need to make the decision to select the right looms for your application. There are companies that specialize in loom making only and the quality difference. For example, Looms by...
Stay Organized with Yarn Colours Crochet Tip
When working with multiple colours in one project, I get paranoid that I will insert the wrong colour in the wrong place when following a pattern. In patterns, colours are represented by letters of the alphabet. I show the idea on my Red Heart Soft labels below. Example Red Heart Soft, 141 g/5 oz, 234...
Crochet True North Strong and Free Scarf Pattern + Tutorials
A couple of evenings of stitching to complete a fast project may be just the ticket to put your binge-worthy TV watching to good use. Unlike the USA, where there is a strong sense of red, white and blue, Canadians use Red, White and Gray or Red, White or Black. I have loaded this article...
Easy XS to 2XL Crochet Granny Pants Pattern + Tutorials
Crochet a snazzy pair of granny pants for adult sizes from extra small to 2 extra large. The pattern is called Crochet Smarty Pants. The pattern is uniquely written for beginners to have great success with this pattern. For those who use Yarnspirations, you will see that the free downloadable version differs from what you...
Discontinued: Bernat Alize EZ Wool Yarn
New to the Bernat family of yarn is Bernat Alize EZ Wool. This looping yarn requires no hooks or needles. It's great for beginners learning to knit. It's a gateway product for someone wanting to play with the yarn arts but not familiar with hooks or needles. Bernat Alize Blanket-EZ is a chenille-based yarn, which...
BEGINNER Thick Crochet Misty Moss Lapghan + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD MISTY FREE PATTERN If someone surprises you and you don't have much time, the Misty Moss Crochet Lapghan can be crocheted quickly and designed for beginners. This stitch has several names, such as granite stitch and moss stitch. It's used a lot in scarves, clothing and more. The idea is to crochet in the...
Extended Moss Crochet Stitch Tutorial + Tutorial
The extended moss crochet stitch is a really easy repeating pattern that thickens up the works as the extended double crochet goes over the ch-1 spaces and buries it inside the double crochet stitches. What makes this stitch amazing in its look is how the extended part of the double crochet bulges outward. I can...
21 Spring Cleaning & Organizing Patterns
VIEW PATTERN COLLECTION HERE Spring has sprung and generally speaking, spring clean-up is here. We have 21 Spring Cleaning Pattern ideas to share. Most of the patterns are knit and crochet dishcloths with a variety of stitches and theme options. From kitchen scrubbies to dish and cleaning clothes. Many are cheerful and bright. I enjoy...
My First Ever Chunky Knit Hat + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD HAT PDF FREE PATTERN I had a mission to knit my first hat finally. Yarnspirations gave me this suggestion and I am quite proud of myself. These are the Family Knit Basic Rib Hats that use the Mistake Knit Stitch. I learned plenty of things in using this as my first example: My Sample...
14 Cheap Ways to Block Your Crochet Squares
What is blocking anyway? It's the final shaping of a project to what it's meant to be. The yarn was made with the intention of being a straight piece of yarn. However, now that you have crochet or knit your projects, the yarn is no longer straight. What blocking will do? Innovative and Cheap Ways...
Crochet School Colour Texture Blanket + Tutorial
Are you or someone you know heading off to school to a College or University? Is it the person just leaving home for the first time? How about something extra special with school colours in mind. Something special for you and something special that would mean something to the recipient. A piece of you heads...