Crochet a Baby / Toddler Size Poncho using Bernat Blanket Tiny yarn. This simple design is for beginners or experienced crocheters looking to put in some easy crochet time. This is a one-piece unit made as an L shape and folded strategically to form the poncho. The tutorial provided shows you the shaping and the...
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 Square Pouf Pillow
This Crochet Square Pouf uses Bernat Blanket Extra yarn. Using a 15 mm or P Hook, you will make 6 flat square panels that will be joined together with a slip stitch at the end of the project. The designer recommends 4 firm square pillow forms to be inside this pouf. Using 4 will keep...
Baby Sea Shells Crochet Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Baby Sea Shells Blanket is a rectangular blanket that is 27" x 34"—using the shell stitch. Easy 2-ball crochet pattern to follow. It took me a bit to figure out the centre of the rectangle blanket so it would not buckle and sit flat. I figured it out through hard work, and the...
Crochet Cozy Twisted Trending Headband + Tutorial
These Crochet Cozy Twisted Headbands are trending with how the twist is happening. It's all about the folding of the band. The tutorial made for this is for beginners on how to hold the crochet hook, yarn, and basic chaining. Mikey is hosting the video slower so beginners can pick this project up. This was...
Beginner Crochet Crunch Pillow Pattern
Keeping it simple and warm looking for your home decor. The Crochet Crunch Pillow is a removable cover where buttons are so 'in style' right now. More Crochet Pillow Ideas The stitch work is simple of Half Double Crochet and then Slip Stitching. Easy stitch work is a crocheter's best friend. The pillow is 20"...
Beginner Crochet Granny Floor Cushion Pattern
This large-format Crochet Granny Floor Cushion uses Bernat Blanket Extra yarn. It's a huge 30" pillow covered beautifully with the yarn. Using a 15 mm / Q Crochet Hook. I've never seen this type of stitch configuration before. I'm very intrigued. More Bernat Blanket Extra Ideas More Pillow Ideas
Beginner's Square Crochet Coasters + Tutorial
Are you new to crochet or want to be a crocheter? Here is a beginner-level crochet project to help you exercise your new skills. Don't worry; I provided two tutorials below to assist you further. These are the Easy Square Coasters pattern. The pattern includes a photographic tutorial with step-by-step help. When I was a...
Ripple Effect Crochet Cowl Pattern
Are you looking for ideas about what to do with a couple of self-striping Caron Latte Cakes? Check out this free pattern called the Ripple Effect Crochet Cowl. This long, soft, generous cowl highlights the striping effect with crochet ripple stitch. Caron Latte Cakes are exclusive to Michaels, but you will find them at Yarnspirations.com...
7 Dish Lovers Crochet Dishcloth Patterns
Crochet dishcloths are the gateway project for new crocheters. Small enough to try crochet. For experienced crocheters, portable projects and gift giving ideas. People generally ask me, what is the best project for someone new, I say it's the simple dishcloth that is below. For those who are learning, they need to learn tension and...
How To Crochet Granny Stitch Hat + Tutorial
This is a nice crochet granny stripes hat. This free pattern is for adult women. I decided to try this pattern from a different perspective using one of the latest yarns by Yarnspirations. This yarn is Bernat Super Value but there is a new version as of 2015. It's called Bernat Super Value Stripes. The...
Crochet Bobble Fringe Shawl Pattern + Tutorial
The fun (and fast!) Crochet Bobble Fringe Shawl froths up Caron Latte Cakes, with stripes on the bias, trimmed with bobbles. This cozy project is an easy free pattern, perfect for beginners. We love how the delicate pastel loft of Caron Latte Cakes makes this shawl look extra soft, like the perfect hug. Tutorial More...
Crochet Easy Street Hat For Men + Tutorial
The Crochet Easy Street Hat is labelled for beginners. It is featuring the moss/granite stitch, which is easy to follow and grow. This is using Caron Simply Soft yarn. This hat starts off at the top of the hat and works down to the brim. With this stitch, you will crochet in the chain 1...
Crochet American Flag Pattern
The Crochet American Flag is crocheted with Aunt Lydias. Designed for beginners, this flag is four different sizes. Those sizes include the following dimensions, 9 x 14.5", 18 x 28.5", 22.5 x 35.75" and 27 x 43". For the sizes, the small steel crochet hook is for the smallest size and the other three sizes...
Crochet Quick & Easy Throw + Tutorial
This quick and easy crochet afghan is deceptively easy. Don't tell your friends how easy it is though. It will allow you to have your cake and eat it too! The middle of the afghan has deep ridges and reminds me of a sand bar in the Great Lakes. Using Bernat Chunky Yarn and a...
Crochet Slippers for Beginners Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Double Sole Slippers pattern is for beginners. You will observe in the tutorial of the construction is one piece as shown below. You will roll the slipper and join the slipper with a whipstitch across one edge. You will then roll some more and sew the other edge to the other side of...
Crochet Little Sweetie Baby Dress Pattern + Tutorial
Sweetie Dresses 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. Don't let the pattern instructions intimidate you. Many paragraphs on this instruction only apply to certain sizes. When you narrow down your instructions...
Crochet Bright & Easy Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
This is a crochet blanket called Bright & Easy Blanket, I admitted in the tutorial that I wasn't really getting the image of what was happening inside the pattern. I dug my heels into the pattern and realized something amazing. The blanket creates vertical stripes without a whole 'lotta' fus! This project is really neat...
Beginners Knit Preemie Hat Pattern
Try your hand at knitting with this Beginners Knit Preemie Hat. We have tutorials for other types of hats as well. This is using Bernat Softee Baby yarn. It's soft as promised. The pattern is really basic and the top is pulled shut at the end. So you won't need to do any decreasing. It's...
Beginners Crochet Preemie Hat Pattern
Most of us have known someone in our life who at one time or another has gone into labour a little too early or simply had a tiny baby and a Preemie Hat is a necessity. You know one of the hardest things to find are preemie items like hats or sleepers. I used to...
Crochet Scallop Hanger Cover + Tutorial
Take an ordinary clothes hanger and add padding to the hanger with your crochet hook and yarn to create these Crochet Scalloped Yarn Covered Hangers. These are super easy to do and are great beginner' projects as well. Reduce the sounds of hangers banging together and clothes slipping off due to the wires being slippery...
Crochet Poncho Pattern
This Crochet Poncho is a great beginner poncho using basic stitches, making it a great project to work on when you are somewhere you don't want to have to focus, with the bonus of a cozy poncho when you're done. This Crochet Poncho is made using Patons Shetland Chunky Tweeds designed by Katherine Poole Fournier...
Beginner Crochet Freezer Pop Cozy Pattern
These Crochet Freezer Pop Cozies are really helpful. They are generic in thickness and can slide over a freezer pop with ease! I find the Freezies at the corner store can be much colder than the ones in my own freezer. These cozies can make enjoying this sugar treat all the more. They also make...
Crochet Hiking Hat Pattern
Using Red Heart Heat Wave, you can make your own Crochet Hiking Hat. Red Heart Heat Wave looks like regular yarn but warms up to 12 f degrees warmer. Using natural UV light, the fibres inside activate the heat-generating properties of the hat. What would you do with an extra warm hat? Maybe walk the...
How To Knit Beginner Textured Scarf + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD PDF FREE PATTERN This is an absolute beginner-level textured scarf by Julie Farmer. Easy 4-row repeating throughout the scarf. Two sizes are available. This is the Knit Heartwarming Beginner Scarf pattern. I have taken this design and made a beginner-level tutorial that is slow and detailed to show you how to knit from the...
Beginners Knit Baby Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Back to the basics in this beginner-level Knit Baby Blanket. Using Bernat Blanket yarn, this is a great place to start with your knitting. The tutorial will show you the pattern, how to get started, how to maintain and then how to cast off. Pattern Suggestions Tutorial
Crochet Big Fringe Triangle Scarf + Tutorial
Learn how to make a Big Fringe Triangle Scarf. This is easy to do scarf is just a triangle that grows to the width that you need. It starts off at the bottom and works up in rows. For adult sizes, you should stop at approximately 42" wide. For children sizes, between 30" - 40"...
Crochet & Knit Lunch & Learn Workshops 2021
Lunch and Learn with Yarnspirations was established several years ago where the designers or social team were hosting workshops. They started off in-house, sort of speak, and then eventually started to include Stitch Ambassadors that are part of the educational team. I'm part of that team. This year, Lunch and Learn Workshops will be at...
Crochet Graphghans Projects
Crochet Graphghans & Picture Projects This is a comprehensive video tutorial for learning how to do Grapghan and Picture Projects for afghans, pillows and whatever else you may have in mind. This type of project is exceptionally popular at this time as many crocheters want to make heirlooms or capturing time inside their projects. From...
Crochet Infinity Cowl Pattern
Crochet Infinity Cowl Crochet your own Infinity Cowl. This easy to follow pattern will allow you to know the basics of crochet and create your own infinity cowl to enjoy. The original yarn, Bernat Mosaic is discontinued but if you find a 4 Ply Worsted yarn, this will work out just fine. Video Tutorial More...
Single Crochet Granny Square Border Pattern + Tutorial
Single Crochet Granny Square Border The following are instructions for a border for a typical granny square. Many crocheters decide to do one large granny square instead of doing multiple and sewing them together. My personal goal was to come up with several designs that can be applied to a typical granny square. https://thecrochetcrowd.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Crocodile-Stitch-Granny-Border.pdf Download...
Double Crochet Granny Square Border Pattern + Tutorial
Double Crochet Border The following are instructions for a border for a typical granny square. Many crocheters decide to do one large granny square instead of doing multiple and sewing them together. My personal goal was to come up with several designs that can be applied to a typical granny square. Get the free download...
Crochet Cowl Neck Sweater
Crochet Cowl Neck Sweater with Caron Latte Cakes Are you looking for the perfect cozy crochet sweater pattern, with Caron Latte Cakes? Check out the free Crochet Cowl Neck Sweater pattern, from Michaels. This sweater is designed in six sizes and with a loose fit (positive ease, in industry lingo). The simple solid colours used...
Stitch Mix Knit Cardigan
Stitch Mix Knit Cardigan with Caron Latte Cakes The Stitch Mix Knit Cardigan is an instant cozy classic, made with Caron Latte Cakes. This free pattern, from Michaels, is designed with minimal finishing and is easy enough for beginner knitters. We love that this pattern is designed in six sizes, to fit bust measurements from...
Cuff To Cuff Crochet Cardigan Pattern
Cuff To Cuff Crochet Cardigan with Caron Latte Cakes Are you looking for the perfect cardigan to make with self-striping Caron Latte Cakes? The Cuff to Cuff Crochet Cardigan puts those stripes to work in unexpected ways: vertically! Don't let the interesting scare you off, this free pattern is great for beginners. We love that...
Misty Chevron Knit Shawl Pattern
Misty Chevron Knit Shawl with Caron Latte Cakes Are you looking for the perfect beginner knit shawl to make with two balls of Caron Latte Cakes? The Misty Chevron Knit Shawl blends time-tested knitting shapes with modern, super soft, amazingly fluffy yarn texture. This is a great free pattern to use to learn knitting increases,...
Loopy Stripes Crochet Pillow Pattern
Bernat Blanket Loopy Stripes Crochet Pillow This fun, new pillow pattern uses two textures, and two Bernat Blanket yarns. Check out the free pattern for the Loopy Stripes Crochet Pillow, and learn how to do double-loop-stitch. Bernat Blanket Double Take is the newest yarn in the Benat Blanket family. It's made with half and half...
How To Finger Knit Multi Texture Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Bernat Alize Multi Texture Afghan What happens if Eyelet, Criss-Cross, Bobble, and Twisted stitch texture were all grandparents to the perfect, jumbo-weight afghan? This free pattern, Multi Texture Afghan, from Joann, makes quick use of super thick Bernat Alize Blanket EZ. This novel yarn has loops built into the strand, so you craft it with...
Crochet Floor Pillow with Bernat Blanket Big
The Crochet Floor Pillow uses the biggest hook around - around 25 mm - to make a floor poof out of Bernat Blanket Big. The jumbo-weight yarn works into a beautiful stitch definition - showing off the modern feel of the return of crochet's popularity. You can use your floor pillow as a footrest or...
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...
Crochet The Capelet Pattern
Crochet The Capelet You could be new to crochet (welcome!) or you just want an easy project to work on then The Crochet Capelet is a beginner-friendly project perfect for you. Sometimes you need something that takes a little less focus so you don't end up frogging all night. . This really pretty Capelet is...