The Crochet Pineapple Stitch is elegant and can be very lacy depending on the application and yarn. It's an elevated stitch. In doily work, it's fine details but for me, I prefer to use Patons Grace Yarns instead of thread yarns. I've been crocheting for over 30 years and the fine threads don't work well...
Easy Crochet Patterns
Designed for crocheters who prefer an easy level and are comfortable with a crochet hook, these projects incorporate simple stitch patterns, color work, and shaping techniques. Whether you're a beginner looking to build confidence or someone who enjoys a more relaxed crafting experience, these projects offer a perfect balance of accessibility and creativity. Dive into the world of crochet with these achievable yet delightful patterns.
All Sizes Crochet Pebble Stitch Hat
The Crochet Pebble Texture Hats are sized in 3 different sizes. We have adults, kids of 6 - 8 years old and toddler of 2 - 4 years of age. These hat patterns were used in the past for a past charity oriented project and the pattern has been revived again for the Caron Kindness...
Crochet Kaleidoscope Shawl Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Kaleidoscope Shawl is a 10-row repeat that is just easier than you may imagine. There are 5 rows for one section, another 5 for the other section. Once you get the concept, you can put the pattern down and hook away without much concern. Then pull the pattern back up for the final...
Crochet Textured Ocean Waves Blanket + 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. Free Download...
Crochet Crossword Puzzle Lovers Blanket
Crossword puzzles have never been something that I could master. There are some people who thrive off the knowledge of exercise that it can provide. Grab your Red Heart Super Saver yarn and let's play. What's a 7 Letter Word for Happiness? CROCHET of course! Don't worry folks, the jokes get worse! 🙂 Seriously though,...
How To Crochet 4 Moss Stitch Blankets + Tutorials
You bought it and let it sit, or you have some of it left over. Now what? Super hot trending of Variegated Moss Stitch Blankets is on fire! Let the yarn do its thang, sit back and enjoy. These are the Moss Stitch Variegated Patterns (Wave and Straight Rows). . . The downloadable has many...
How To Crochet Child & Adult Ski Mask Hats + Tutorial
The Crochet Child and Adult-sized Balaclavas have the same execution but different stitch counts to make it happen. There are two different patterns available. I'm not proper, so I would have called this a ski mask if I hadn't known better. I'm not sure I have ever heard the word Balaclava before, to be honest...
Knit Blanket EZ Seed Stitch Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
The Bernat EZ Seed Stitch Blanket is achieved through doing knit and purl stitches in a combination. One stitch is knit, and the next is purl. Knit is achieved by pulling loops from back to front. Purl is pulling loops from front to back. To get the look, you have to do opposite stitches over...
Easy Textured Knit Dishcloth with Tutorial
DOWNLOAD PDF FREE PATTERN This is an easy-level knit dishcloth that uses knit and purl stitches for ease of pattern repeating. For a determined beginner and beyond. This is the Easy Textured Knit Dishcloth. Remember with dishcloths that the tightness of the stitch matters. So be sure not to substitute the needles for something bigger,...
How to Crochet Speckle Waffle Hat Most Sizes + Tutorial
The Crochet Speckle Waffle Hat on the Red Heart Super Saver Jumbo Speckle yarn packaging is a free pattern. A tutorial was made for this last year featuring Red Heart Super Saver yarn. The pattern is the same for both, with just changing the brand over. . . Tutorial Another Hat The toddler to adult...
Crochet Social Textures Baby Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Social Textures Baby Blanket Try my new blanket design, it's called the Social Texture Baby Blanket. This is called Social Textures because it’s really a simple design of moss stitch in the round followed up with touch of texture. The social part came from Mikey since I talked to others the entire time I...
Designers Special: Patons Sock-A-Long
From the designers of Yarnspirations, join them for a knit and crochet sock-a-long. Learn sock making from the very beginning. The designers shown in the introduction video below are mentors of mine. Each has their own specialty and skills they bring to the table. I feel it's a privilege for the designers, who are usually...
83 #BOLO Crochet and Knit Patterns 2020
83 #BOLO (Be On the Look Out) Crochet and Knit Projects 4 Stitch Ambassadors of Yarnspirations were asked to pool together their thoughts for 2020. The question posed to us: "What patterns are you keeping an eye out for 2020 based on the current line up of choices?" Myself, I've been teaching for Yarnspirations since...
Santa and Spring Crochet Gnomes + Tutorial
The Crochet Gnomes, originally made for Santa can be styled for any season. 5" to 15" tall with the same pattern. The original was using Red Heart Amigurumi Yarn which makes this gnome 5" tall. My version in the tutorial was using Caron One Pound with 4 mm / US 7 Hook making it 15"...
Crochet Millennial Shawl Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Millennial Shawl The Crochet Millennial Shawl is an asymmetrical shawl. It's easy to grow this out and the yarn will self stripe itself as you crochet. This is using Caron Cotton Cakes, just 3 balls. With a 5 mm / H Hook. This took me about 4 hours to crochet up. Starting at the...
Crochet Along Mystery Blanket + Tutorial
The objective for this Mystery Bernat Blanket Stitch Along was about changing shapes. It was the intention of the blanket to go from a circle to square and then finish off as a rectangle. This was our very first partnership with JOANN Fabrics and Crafts. These afghans are designed by one of the designers at...
4 Free Thick Baby Crochet Patterns
Yarnspirations has requested the four free patterns to be filmed up. If you were to choose which one as I always have a choice if I film or not, which one do you want to be done the most? Please leave me a comment on this blog with your choice. Each one of these is...
Dish Soap Crochet Apron for the Kitchen + Tutorial
Ridiculous ain't it! haha, Make your kitchen more personal by hiding the soap bottle in a cotton apron that can be changed out between the bottles. Very easy to make and even craft fair worthy for little novelty gift ideas. Wait until Daniel finds the one I did in the kitchen. He's going to say...
Reverse Wave Stitch Coaster + Tutorial
The Crochet Reverse Wave Stitch Coaster is a new design that has a unique border edging. I've seen edging like this before but never knew how it was done. I've learned something new in this free pattern. This is using Aunt Lydia's Cozy 3 thread yarn. . . Tutorial Choose Another Coaster The Crochet Spring...
Avoid Obscene Crochet Temperature Blankets + Tutorial
Have you actually completed 365 rows of crochet? It's way too long with the recommended hook size to the yarn. I have figured out some solutions for temperature blankets. Using Red Heart Super Saver as an option. The label says 5.5 mm / I Hook. Doing single crochet for the year, the blanket will be...
How To Crochet 7 Irresistible Baby Crochet Blankets + Tutorials
New mothers, family and friends can get very excited when they learn a new family member is on the way. Also, crocheters who participate with charity also lift their spirits by becoming a donor to the charity. Below are 7 different crochet designs that are unique in their own way. From the first one being...
6 Crochet Messy Bun Hat Patterns
Crochet Messy Hair Don't Care Patterns I really enjoy making hats, one of my favourite things to make next to shawls I think. Now that I actually have long hair a messy bun hat is what I finally settled on. This collection of messy bun hats is great if you have messy hair and don't...
12 Crochet and Knit Hat Patterns for Charity
Creating the projects for The Crochet Crowd YouTube Channel creates an opportunity to gift to charity. Here are 12 patterns to consider. Part of my personality is to keep on learning and not get stuck on the same pattern over and over. I find learning different patterns keeps me mentally engaged and also fills a...
2 Patterns: Cell Phone Bag + Holder
In the digital age, we are connected to our devices more often than we care to admit. Silence or boredom is an automatic reach to the pocket or desk. Gawd forbid we leave home without it. Hugs and Kisses Cell Phone Holder Jeanne has designed an easy way to carry my cell phone with me...
3 Crochet Tote Bags to Hook Up + Tutorials
This Hugs & Kisses Tote Bag was originally created for the Nautical Twilight Crochet Cruise, but it was noticed by the team at Yarnspirations, and they requested it for their website. So, as of today, this is my first officially published design! Several cruisers have already really enjoyed crocheting this bag and I have gotten...
Crochet Baby Bundle Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
This easy to crochet baby blanket is called the Bundle in Blue Blanket. Originally light and with fingering yarn by Patons Beehive Baby Yarn, this yarn is designed for being gentle to the touch and super easy on the eyes. For my tutorial below, I substituted with Bernat Li'l Tots yarn. I increased the hook...
15 Crochet Snuggle Sacks Patterns
Crochet snuggle sacks are a novelty and make great gifts for kids. Some of these have additional instructions for adult sizes as well. Some of these are more complex, while others are pretty simple. I believe the Crochet Mermaid Tail took me about 9 hours and was one of the quickest projects of the lot....
Crochet Valentine's Bear Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Valentine's Bear A lovely plushie, this Crochet Valentine's Bear screams adorable alert! Designed by one of my favourite designers, Sarah of Repeat Crafter Me for Yarnspirations. Sarah has the impeccable ability to create the more adorable crochet projects I have ever seen. This super sweet crochet bear is 11" tall. You can see Zoe,...
Crochet Flower Tote Bag + Tutorial
The new Life in Plastic Series has lifesize and doll-size matching projects. This is the crochet flower tote bag. The lifesize is a generous size and durable using Red Heart Super Saver yarn. In my sample, I didn't complete the stitch right and noticed about one-quarter the way through the project and decided to keep...
Crochet Pin Stripes Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Pine Stripes Blanket Easy to follow pattern involving the Crochet Pin Stripes Blanket. This blanket is simplistic single crochet and double crochet alternate between each other to give the easy texture you see in this blanket. The main colour is 10 rows, the pinstripes are 2 rows. You simply go back and forth until...
Crochet Holiday Stocking Pattern
Crochet Holiday Stocking Make these festive Crochet Holiday Stocking in any combination of Red Heart Super Saver that you like, Working in back loop only this stocking is super easy to work up and won't take long. Make the Crochet Holiday Stocking in your child's favourite colours personalise it by stitching their name on it,...
Holiday Striped Christmas Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet this Amazing Christmas Afghan This afghan is deceptively amazing. WHY? The border in this afghan is what kicks this afghan over the top. This striping effect Christmas themed afghan is easy to crochet and creates a unique look for the holidays. Initially, I was thinking that the striping effect was nice when doing my...
Crochet Chevron Throw Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Chevron Throw is an easy 1 line repeat throughout. The only thing that really is done is the colour changing to give it the festive look. For those who struggle with a wave or zig-zag patterns, this one is super easy and you may understand the concept more and more to move up...
Crochet Woodland Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Woodland Afghan The Crochet Woodland Afghan is a design by me. While it's being presented as holiday-themed, it can be for any time of year. Its inspiration was the woods in the backyard of my home. Living in Nova Scotia, Canada, the forests are vast and are part of the fragrant air. Why Octagons...
Crochet Snowman Basket Pattern
Crochet Snowman Basket I love having cute containers that have a function these super cute Crochet Snowman Basket have many uses while being festive, personally I would make them for each member of the family, making the scarf and hats in a different colour for each, and use them instead of a stocking, I hate...
Crochet Pet Stocking Patterns + Tutorial
For those of us who are pet lovers and have fur babies at home, our pets are our children too, so of course, they are in need of their own stocking too for the Holiday when the rest of the families get put out. Whether they are simply in need of a new one, or...
Crochet Mini Christmas Granny Sweater Ornament + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD MINI SWEATER FREE PATTERN The Crochet Granny Sweater Ornament is pretty sick, eh! So sweet it makes my teeth hurt. It's just about the size of a palm. It's strategic in how it is formed. The pattern comes with three colourway concepts, but I think you can have fun with your colour combinations on...
Crochet Modern Granny Scarf Pattern
Crochet Modern Granny Winter Scarf This Crochet Modern Granny Winter Scarf hooks up super quick and the pattern design is perfect for the long color changes of Caron Cakes yarn. I used regular Cakes, just a bit over one Cake. My winter scarf weighs 9.7 oz, so I think it would work out great with using...
Cluster Panels Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Cluster Panels Crochet Blanket Constructed out of dc and simple shell stitches, from super bulky Bernat Blanket yarn, this project will fly off your hook. This is the Bernat Clusters Crochet Blanket. It takes six balls to finish this large, thick blanket. The entire project is outlined in a one-page free pattern, from Yarnspirations, with...
Crochet Restful Shades Pillow Pattern
Crochet Restful Shades Pillow This would make a stunning accent piece in any room, The Crochet Restful Shades Pillow along with the Cozy Sheepskin would make your room feel so warm. Designed by Heather Lodinsky, using two different strands of Red Heart Hygge, it gives this pillow a fun look, and is super easy with...