Most people like to keep in touch, so texting outside in the winter is very likely to happen, these Crochet Texting Gloves are perfect for keeping your hands warm and your fingers at the ready. Designed by Sara Delaney using Red Heart Heart and Sole these Texting Gloves would be a popular item at craft...
Crochet and Knit Skill Levels
Free Red Heart Crochet Herringbone Stitch Chevron Cowl Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Mia's Herringbone Chevron Cowl is actually pretty easy. It uses the Herringbone Stitch, which is demonstrated in the tutorial below. It's easy to follow the pattern and it's the spacing of the stitches that create the spaces where the chevron is appearing. The herringbone stitch takes a bit getting used to and you...
Free Caron Crochet Study of Texture Shawl Pattern
DOWNLOAD FREE PATTERN Crochet Study of Texture Shawl The Crochet Study of Texture Shawl is a shawl that is intended to push your limits for improving your stitchwork. The pattern is comprehensive with 59 rows of instructions to complete this masterpiece. This is 62" across by 35" deep. There will not be a specific tutorial...
Free Caron Crochet Garden Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
The Spring Garden Afghan was a fun CAL that was done early spring of 2019 made up of 3 eye-popping squares in fun springtime colours. The Spring Garden Afghan consists of 3 different types of granny squares. 1 square is flat, another is a small raised flower and the 3rd is a larger flower. The...
Free Caron Crochet Christmas Plaid Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Learn how to do a Crochet plaid blanket/afghan. The trick to the plaid is getting the right amount of rows in place so the vertical stripes have the right effect. If you rush changing the rows too quickly, you will miss the effect. I know this from first-hand experience. More Crochet Patterns The yarn used...
Free Caron Crochet Flirty Christmas Tree Skirt Pattern + Tutorial
With the Crochet Flirty Tree Skirt pattern, I have additional resources to share with you. The pattern grows out consistently and you have to watch the beginning of each row for the starting point. The number of stitches before the repeating is 1 less than the actual repeat number. It will be talked about in...
Free Caron Crochet Along Advent Calendar Pattern + Tutorials
I was sitting in Yarnspirations in the late summer of 2017 with designer Emily. She was designing the miniatures for the Advent Calendar. I was so excited about it. I got on board, and it became an unplanned Stitch Along. There were 12 miniature characters and designs that were fun Introducing a Crochet Along to...
Crochet Mochila Messenger Bag
The Crochet Mochila Messenger Bag is designed by Marion Verloop, a leading expert of Mochila Designs and instructions. This concept is from the Wayuu Tribe of Colombia and is also known as Wayuu Crochet. A thin usually, cotton, based yarn is crocheted ever so tightly to form these iconic-looking bag designs. Marion Verloop has designs...
Crochet Round Rascals Pig
The Crochet Round Rascals Pig, designed by Michelle Moore for the Crochet Cruises is a free pattern. It's technically a soccer ball where some of the pieces have intentional flowers added to the shapes for design. Then the rest of the pig pieces are added to give the ball its flavour. This pig reminds me,...
Crochet Round Rascals Sheep
The Crochet Round Rascals Sheep, designed by Michelle Moore for the Crochet Cruises is a free pattern. It's technically a soccer ball where some of the pieces have intentional flowers added to the shapes for design. Then the rest of the sheep pieces are added to give the ball its flavour. It's looking for friends...
Crochet Round Rascals Rooster
The Crochet Round Rascals Rooster, designed by Michelle Moore for the Crochet Cruises is a free pattern. It's technically a soccer ball where some of the pieces have intentional flowers added to the shapes for design. Then the rest of the rooster pieces are added to give the ball its flavour. Depending on the eye-lashes,...
61 Indoor Decor Snowflake Patterns + Recipe to Make Them Stiff
With festive feelings in the air and the big guy in red about to climb down the chimney, smaller projects are in order. As a male crocheter, I appreciate home decor a lot. I don't have to worry about my belt size for wearables. Decorations like this are reusable and can create a family pass-down...
Cabled Hooded Cowl Crochet Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Cabled Hooded Cowl has a free tutorial and extra downloads for your success. Sized for adults. This is an intermediate/advanced level project. I feel personally the cabling itself makes it advanced. It can be complicated but if you work at it step by step, you can see how it will come together. You...
Mens Brim Hat Crochet Pattern
I followed the pattern closely but altered a few areas for a better fit. I switched to Red Heart Boutique Eclipse yarn, slightly changing the gauge. More importantly, I created a template for the Plastic Insert inside the brim, as shaping the plastic brim was challenging. Instead of fussing with it, I’ve provided a template...
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 Red Heart 3 Crochet Octagon and Squares Throw Patterns + Tutorials
The Crochet Octagon and Squares Throw is just two motifs sewn together to form this amazing afghan. It was also our first ever stitch along. The video for this is a bit dated as technology gets better each year. I think I have to refilm this again in the future. Tutorial The video is...
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...
Mikey's Mystery Crochet Hat
Are you able to crochet a hat without knowing what it looks like first? It's a mystery crochet hat. There picture here has clues on what could be going on. Hmmm. What do they mean exactly? Truth is, I wanted to design a texture hat that was unique to me. It took me two major...
Crochet Owls Hats That Make you SQUEE! + Tutorial
The Crochet Owl Hat is designed for newborns all the way to adult sizes. Designed by Sarah from Repeat Crafter Me. She has a matching cute kid-size owl pillow if you are interested as well. Adorable owl hats that people literally have 'squeed' with delight. Pair this up with someone's favourite colours. Very gift-worthy. The...
Free Bernat Crochet Textured Hooded Pocket Wrap Pattern
My working partnership with Yarnspirations challenged me to come up with a pocket wrap. My team members, Anita and Wendy, were in the finishing stages of a pocket wrap that is coming out shortly. Each of us has a different approach. The Crochet Hooded Pocket Wrap is my version of this challenge. I had design...
Free Bernat Crochet Textured Pocket Wrap Pattern
The Crochet Textured Pocket Wrap is the sister to the Crochet Hooded Pocket Wrap without the added stitches to form the hood. During the research and designing of this hooded version. I had written notes of my mathematics and thought process. Originally, I wasn't going to design a pocket wrap without a hood. Using my...
Sparkle Mosaic Crochet Shawl + Tutorial
The Crochet Sparkle Mosaic Shawl is unique and plays with Red Heart Roll With It Sparkle. The yarn is long and self-striping and creates a beautiful mixing of colours as the mosaic appears on the front side. There is a large repeat going on, and the tutorial is going through each row carefully as we...
I Need This Crochet Blanket - Any Size
I Need This Crochet Blanket was designed for me. A pocket for my feet so I can nap without my feet falling out of the bottom of the blanket. I am sure I am not the only one and with the average size throws being smaller than I am, my height plays a factor in...
Annual Christmas Crochet Blanket Pattern
The Annual Christmas Crochet Blanket may become a tradition in your home from passing it around or bringing back memories from years past. One year, I found myself absolutely broke and maxed out on credit. Christmas was coming and part of the family Christmas is everything to them. The gifts, the turkey and time together....
Crochet Hugs & Kisses Scarf Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Hugs & Kisses Scarf I'm super excited to share with you my Hugs & Kisses Scarf Pattern. I designed this one for Marly Bird's 24 Days of Quickies for Gifts Blog Hop. I had always wanted to add a scarf like this to my collection of Hugs & Kisses patterns, but time always got...
1 O'Go Wonder Camel Stitch Cowl
The Crochet Camel Stitch Cowl is a gender-neutral cowl with a knit-look. Half double crochet on the horizontal bar. This type of stitch can only be achieved if going in a continuous circle format. In the case of this cowl, there is no slip stitching so there is no seam line like the Crystal Ice...
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...
Free Red Heart Crochet Poinsettia Cross Stitch Throw Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet and Cross Stitch the Poinsettia Throw Introducing the Poinsettia Crochet Throw. This is an afghan that has the potential to win county fairs and take home awards. I would safely describe this afghan as one that crocheters won't take lightly. Simply meaning that it requires work for the cross stitching and if a crocheter...
Free Bernat Crochet Christmas Scandinavian Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Christmas Scandinavian Blanket I was inspired by the Tim Hortons Scandinavian Cups for 2016. I looked at Yarnspirations for existing snowflakes. I found the Assorted Lily Snowflakes and wondered if I can convert one of them to a motif. With finding Snowflake A, I was able to figure out the mathematics to do this...
Crochet Fandango Throw Pattern + Tutorial
Growing up when I was younger a lot of the women in my family was into quilting, I couldn't stitch a straight line if my life depended on it. I always loved the look of the quilts they were working on and wished I had the ability to complete a blanket like that. I was...
Crochet Slouchy & Fingerless Gloves Pattern
Texture and fabulous is the Crochet Riverside Button Slouchy Set. Both hats and fingerless gloves have cable texture applied to them. An intermediate-level crocheter. Thank goodness crochet diagrams are provided for better visualization of how to do this incredible set. This set screams style and is perfect for the crocheter looking to spruce up her...
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 Quick Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Wide V-Stitch Blanket is a very quick project that I find addictive when using fun colours of yarn to make it with. It's very easy to start a pattern with a Multiple of 4 + 5. With the Bernat Toasty, I find the colours are addictive to watch as they go onto your...
Crochet Greek Key Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Greek Key Blanket is a Mosaic Concept of layering to create the key inside the blanket. The colouring of this blanket is subjective to your creativity. Reminds me of the symbols in sand. It's really nice. If you are unfamiliar with Mosiac Crochet, we did a Crochet Along earlier in 2020 where the...
Crochet Together Shawl Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Together Shawl is an adapted pattern by me based on an existing Yarnspirations.com pattern. Yarnspirations have me focused on Bernat Toasty which is tight to the core boucle. Usually, with Boucle the strands can catch on the hook. This yarn is designed to keep the strands closer to the core. So I literally...
Crochet Red Heart Easy Fingerless Gloves Pattern
These are the Crochet Easy Fingerless Gloves that I used Red Heart Heat Wave on. I used two colours and I could have easily got two pairs out of it. Also, if you just want a solid colour, you can just use 1 ball of Red Heart Heat Wave. I used the same hook and...
14 Crochet Snowflakes Patterns + Tutorials
We have an assorted type of crochet snowflake motifs. They can be used as ornaments, garlands or even gift toppers. In this article, I have added tips and tutorials for stiffening up your snowflakes so they can be displayed with their maximum potential. Let's review what great crochet snowflake resources we have. Hardening Up Crochet...
Crochet Shifting Colors Shawl Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Shifting Colours Shawl pattern is using Bernat Plentiful yarn. Not a typical design makes it an intermediate level. Bernat Plentiful is such a generous ball of yarn that you could crochet an entire sweater using just 1 ball of yarn. This is a very lightweight yarn, like wearing a feather. The pattern includes...
Crochet Wrap with Care Charity Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Wrap with Care Wrap is a charity-minded crochet project to enjoy. I have done the preliminary tutorial work to prep and I really enjoyed the concept as the colour changing keeps my interest. You could add pockets to make this a pocket wrap as well. I feel this would be a great project...