Cast On with Bernat Alize Blanket EZ Casting on with Bernat Alize Blanket EZ yarn is very simple due to the pre-formed loops. You can cast on in either right to left, or left to right. Some patterns that we have, it matters which side you start on. You will notice that in the tutorial...
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Crochet Cool Beans Hat
Crochet Cool Beans Hat Crochet my Cool Beans Hat to keep your head nice and warm this winter! I am in the process of crocheting hats and scarves for all of my kidlets in my school age child care class, and am trying to make each one different than the next -- a tall order...
Triceratops Hat in Crochet
The Crochet Triceratops Hat is very novelty and almost for imagination play. It's meant to be fun and it definitely makes me smile. Made with super plush Bernat Blanket Yarn. Made for kids between 18 months to 2 years of age. Customize your own Jurassic Park at home with different colours to play at home....
Crochet Taxidermy Triceratops Wall Mount
The Crochet Taxidermy Triceratops Wall Mount is meant to be a fun little item for a nursery. It's not as big as it appears but you can see more photos on the pattern landing page. Plush and inviting. It allows you to be a bit more creative with your crochet hook to decorate that special...
Dinosaur and Tail Play Crochet Costume
The Crochet Hat and Dino Tail is a play costume for kids. Allow active imagination play. Using Forever Fleece Finer for softness with modern colours. Sized for as small as 12 to 18 months and then 2 to 4 years of age. The hat is like baklava and the tail just straps around the waist....
Crochet Candy Store Hats for Kids Pattern
Crochet Hat for Kids If you are like me and prefer not to change yarn colours and let the yarn do the work to make a hat, then this yarn is just for you! This is the Granny Stripes Hat designed for two age categories. Ages 2 - 4 years old and 6 - 8...
Adult Beanie Crochet Hat Pattern + Tutorial
Adult / Teenager Beanie Hat Start today in making your own beanie hat. This is for Teenagers and Adults. This is the Crochet Adult/Teenager Beanie Hat. Colour changing is up to you. Cathy's original pattern has 3 colours. You can opt to use one solid colour or even a colour transitioning yarn such as Red...
Crochet Waterfall Stitch Workshop + Tutorial
The Crochet Waterfall Stitch can be done in several ways and really is a problem solver for really sharp details on a project. What is the Waterfall Stitch? Waterfall Stitches require you to have spaces below the rows that can go down 1 or more rows below. Like creating a filet crochet concept with the...
Crochet Flower Luggage Tag
Crochet Flower Luggage Tag Crochet a luggage tag to quickly identify your luggage or special bag from a distance. The yarn is cotton so it's strong and durable. This is the Crochet Flower Luggage Tag pattern. Designed by Jeanne Steinhilber I made this in prep for the upcoming Crochet Cruise. Materials Small amounts of cotton...
Crochet Hooded Cable Scarf Pattern
Crochet Hooded Cable Scarf This elegant Crochet Hooded Scarf has two great features such as being extra warm with an additional hood that is part of the middle. It also has stunning cable work. Using Sugar Bush Yarns Bold. It's for the intermediate level crocheter. The scarf and hood sections are crocheted separately and then...
Crochet Slouchy Hat & Scarf Set Pattern
Never underestimate the power of simplicity. This beautiful Crochet Slouchy Hat & Scarf Set is nice. Attention to detail is great. Treat yourself to elegant design. This is using Rapture by Sugar Bush Yarns. This design is by Michelle Moore of Sentry Box Designs for Sugar Bush Yarns. See more of Michelle's designs below. Pattern...
Crochet Sweet Treat Chicks Pattern
Crochet Sweet Treat Chicks These super crocheted sweet chicks slide over a plastic egg for cute Easter decor ideas. Created by our Cathy to share with you. What You Need Size G Crochet Hook or 4.5 MM Cathy used Lily Sugar N Cream or Bernat Handicrafter 4 ply cotton yarn but you can substitute any...
Learn Crochet Today - Jewell Washington + Tutorial
The Crochet Stone Mountain Cowl is designed for absolute beginners, designed by Jewell Washington from Chicago, USA. Designed for Yarnspirations, Jewell is the creator behind the brand of Northknits. She is also the founder of Our Maker Life aka OML. She also has a new book out that may inspire you to push your creative...
6 & 6 Gift Choices by Jonah Larson
On all of the Stitch Ambassadors of Yarnspirations, Jonah is most seen in mainstream media. Over the years, through the practice of crochet and having a young mind, he's been able to have a curiosity, with us adults, at times, shut it down. He does a great job of examining stitches and the technicalities of...
Scrap Yarn Draft Blocker Pattern
A simple idea to block drafts in your home. This is called a Crochet Draft Dodger or Draft Blocker. I used Caron Cakes to crochet this. I didn't want to overcomplicate the design as this will sit on the floor. Using two yarns together as talked about in the tutorial, can hide the dust better...
Crochet Mosaic Stitch Scarf Pattern
The Crochet Mosiac Scarf is an excellent introductory-level project for the mosaic concept. I have found this one to be the easiest to understand. The mosaic concept has overlays that sit in front of the work. If you were to turn over the scarf, you would see solid colour stripes. It's a pretty fascinating process....
74 Finger Knitting Patterns
Bernat Alize EZ and Bernat EZ Wool are pre-looped yarn that allows for finger knitting. That's right, no needles required. 74 free patterns. Interestingly, it's classified as a craft versus knitting. But that's like 'potato vs pAtatoe' to me. It looks like knitting to me. It's still a skill-building opportunity but the entry-level to these...
19 Patterns to Calm Deja Poo of the Mind
Crochet patterns can be meditative to some degree and can quiet the mind of repetitive self-destructive thoughts. It's like "Deja Poo, you've heard that crap before and it's circling your mind over and over and over." Many of us can circle in our minds scenarios and situations we have faced or tough decisions we will...
73 Snuggle Time Patterns
Envelope yourself, a friend or even a fur baby with one of 73 Crochet and Knit Patterns. There are many blankets that are part of this massive collection of free patterns. Even some shawls and sweaters to wrap yourself up with. I have made blankets for my kitties. We have a Great Pyrenees dog now...
6 Keep Calm and Golf On Crochet Patterns
From the serious to the laugh out loud covers, we have located 6 free patterns to drive home a winning score. From the OMG are you really going to crochet that to oh I have to have that. Below are 6 free crochet patterns from various designers across the net. Of course, change the yarn...
Crochet Colourful Granny Squares Blanket Pattern
Colourful Granny Squares Blanket Some of you may have seen this super pretty Crochet Granny Squares Blanket pattern, on tare away pads when picking yourself a Caron Cotton Cake or two. For the rest of us who haven't seen this yet, Yay! Granny Square's are one of my favourite patterns to play with, you can...
Insert Eyelets into Crochet Project + Tutorial
How to Insert Eyelets into a Crochet Project Learn how to install eyelets or grommets into your crochet project. Usually, in design, the designer will tell you to skip stitches to create a hole in the project. Afterwards, you will install the eyelets into the project. They are super easy. See how it's done below....
Twisted Stockinette Pattern + Tutorial
Twisted Stockinette with Bernat Alize Blanket EZ Yarn The loops when they are intentionally twisted 180 degrees with Bernat Alize Blanket EZ yarn, you can create this unique look. From a distance, it gives the illusion of a stitch that appears braided in the vertical direction. I accidentally did this stitch with misreading instructions, but...
Crochet Ridgeway Hat Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Ridgeway Hat The Crochet Ridgeway Hat will take an experienced crocheter about 1.5 hours to make. The main body of the hat is 9" long and then narrows off to the peak. There isn't a lot of thinking power required as the majority of this hat is just the same stitchwork. I would consider...
Crochet Christmas Tree Wall Hanging Pattern
Crochet Christmas Tree Wall Hanging Advent Calendars are a fun way to count down the days til Christmas I love this Crochet Christmas Tree Wall Hanging the reusable advent calendar. Designed By Michele Wilcox using Red Heart Super Saver and Red Heart Holiday. This Crochet Christmas Tree Wall Hanging is a fun way to personalize...
Crochet All That Chic Throw Pattern
Crochet All That Chic Throw This All That Chic Throw is so bright and cheery I am loving everything about it. If you're a fan of the granny stitch like I am this All that Chic Throw will be a fun and easy WIP even though it's classed intermediate. Designed by Salena Baca using Red...
Crochet C2C Nordic Motif Blanket Pattern
Crochet C2C Nordic Motif Blanket This Crochet C2C Nordic Motif Blanket is so pretty once I learn the art of Corner To Corner myself I'd love to give this a try. Included in the pattern is a diagram for the colour layout, so if you know the Corner to Corner technique this pattern will be...
Crochet Dark Rose Baby Blanket Pattern
Crochet Baby Blanket This easy crochet baby blanket is inspired by doing double crochets in the gap spaces between the double crochets in the row below. Inspired by our Trendy Baby Blanket. This is a very similar design but without changing the colours. This afghan has 2 rounds of single crochet in white. Bernat Blanket...
375 Crochet Easy Level Projects
Crochet Easy Level Projects These are projects classified as easy. They require a bit of skill in being comfortable with a hook but nothing over the top. I find determined beginners have opportunities to do easy level projects. Other Crochet Levels Crochet Beginner Level Crochet Intermediate Level Crochet Advanced Level Project Options [the_grid name="Easy Crochet...
100+ New Patterns with More to Come
The new O'Go form of yarn wrapping to provide a tangle-free option has launched in August 2021. 100+ New Patterns for crocheters and knitters was launched at the same time. But wait, there's more to come. It was monumental to not only change the concept of how yarn is wrapped but also provide pattern support...
Crochet Wind Spinners by Ophelia + Tutorial
The Crochet Wind Spinners by Ophelia are trending for something crocheting and calming. Ophelia has a great tutorial which I have linked below and other community tips have surfaced. Careful not to bog it down too heavy so it keeps its shape. Add a swivel fishing lure attachment to allow it to free spin. Colour...
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...
Crochet Make It Merry Tree Pattern
Crochet Make It Merry Tree The Crochet Make It Merry Tree is adorable. Small enough for someone to use as a table setting or for those where space is a problem. Whether someone is in a senior facility or a place where setting up a large tree isn't possible. You can customize the tree colours...
457 Wrap and Shawl Patterns
The 457 Wrap and Shawl Free Pattern Collection are ready for you to enjoy. All patterns are confirmed free. Inside this massive collection and may I suggest put on the kettle for a cup of tea or coffee as you surf through. There are 39 pages of choices. Ranging for knitters and crocheters of various...
Easy Girl's Crochet Shrug Pattern
The Easy Girl's Crochet Shrug pattern is a rectangle that is folded and secured to form a shrug. The sizing for this is approximately 8 years, 10 years, 12 years and 14 years old. Of course, all body types are different at this age. The measurements are provided in the pattern to make a good...
Crochet Summer Baby Blanket Pattern
The Crochet Summer Baby Blanket is for crocheters who want that extra step up from just a row by row or from the middle concept. The white striping you see is the technique of Mile A Minute Concepts of making the panels. There is a crochet diagram provided in the free pattern to show you...
Knit Steeked Cardigan Stitch Along
Yarnspirations is hosting a Stitch Along for knitters with host Marly Bird starting June 11, 2021. This is the Steeked Cardigan Knit Along. This is an intermediate-level project for those who knit and want to go to the next level. It will last 3 weeks. Advance sign-up is required for this free stitch along. The...
How to Crochet Market Bag Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet a Quick Market Bag or Five! It's almost time for my annual girlfriends' retreat. Every year, we meet in a different location of the country to scrapbook, craft and basically just have a lot of fun. This year's retreat is in Houston, Texas. I am very excited because we are actually staying in a...
53 Best Baby and Kids Patterns 2020
53 BEST OF 2020 PATTERNS ROUND UP Based on downloads, the top 53 Baby and Kids Patterns 2020 were chosen. From stuffies, blankets and wearables made the cut. The patterns are practical to give as gifts and some are super adorable. I have made the Patons City Mouse and Llama No Drama too. Loved them...
Bah-Bra the Big Sheep Amigurumi
DOWNLOAD THE ORIGINAL FREE PATTERN The Crochet Big Sheep is a similar pattern to the Original Round Rascal Sheep. However, the original sheep is about the size of a 5-pin bowling ball. The big sheep is 3 times bigger. I just did a yarn substitution. The sheep is 16" from front to back, 11" in...