As requested by a crocheter, this seven-panel school colour-themed crochet cable blanket is easy. There is a 6-row repeat after you get established. Speaking bluntly, I've never done a cable like this before using double crochet spacing between the cable work. It's usually single crochet. It means this will crochet much faster for growth. This...
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How To Crochet Striped Baby Blanket + Tutorial
Crochet Striped Baby Blanket I could resist giving the new Bernat Blanket Stripes yarn a try to make this Crochet Striped Baby Blanket. With some yarns, I think simple patterns are better to show off the yarn. I crocheted this striped baby blanket using the yarn just how it came out of the cake. If...
Corner to Corner Patch Quilt No Sew (C2C) + Tutorial
Blankets designed in crochet are most likely to fail if sewing is used. C2C doesn't have to be sewn together. Watch how. Great scrap-buster concept. A YouTube Membership Person asked me to figure out how to join corner to corner without sewing. I sat with the concept and tried four attempts to get it to...
Crochet Connect 4 Corner to Corner C2C Stitch
People in warmer climates want lighter options for stitches. Mikey created a stitch for corner to corner that appears to be like a Connect 4 Game. The stitch is not as compact and is missing two stitches from corner to corner to provide more air. You can see the connection spots. The tutorial will include...
Granny Corner Dishcloth Alternative + Tutorial
A request from a crocheter to film this up was the Crochet Corner Dishcloth. It starts off with a granny, and then two sides are built outward. I have an alternative showing the tutorial; I didn't want to cut my yarn, so it's less likely to have tail ends come up when using it. Instead....
Single Crochet Moss Stitch Corner to Corner Blanket
Have you wanted to try C2C Corner To Corner with single crochet and the moss stitch? This was the most straightforward version I have seen to date. At the time of publishing this, there's a small error at the end of the 1st row in the decrease. It says to put a sc in the...
What is The Crochet Pattern on Stitch Squad?
The neverending question about the pattern on the Yarnspirations Stitch Squad. The Crochet Granny Cardigan is the answer. On the Facebook Yarnspirations Stitch Squad, this cardigan is lying on a table, and it's unknown exactly what it is. The squares itself in this pattern would be an elegant crochet blanket if you would like that...
Crochet Wavy Shell Stitch Afghan Pattern
Crochet Wavy Shell Afghan The wavy shell afghan was one of the first videos ever filmed for YouTube back in 2008. This design looks ultra hard but in fact, is really simple. There are technically only 2 lines of stitches used within this afghan. TIPS: This pattern looks more effective using 3 colours. You can...
Crochet Modern Baby Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Modern Baby Granny Blanket Pattern I hear it all the time. People love the look of the granny blanket, but don't like the big holes that the pattern produces, especially for baby blankets. Using the block stitch, you can have the look of the granny, without the gaping holes in the fabric. For this...
Crochet Throw Back Granny Ripple Blanket + Tutorial
This Crochet Throw Back Granny Ripple is on the cover picture of the Red Heart Lover's Facebook Group. This is a playful colour of 11 Red Heart With Love balls colours. Once the pattern starts, row 2 is repeated until you are happy with the length. The blanket is 46" x 59" long. The multiples...
NEW Bean Stitch Corner to Corner C2C Stitch
Looking for a stitch that looks like a bubble wrap? The Bean Stitch Corner to Corner feels just like it. The stitch that Mikey has developed creates thick beans between the gridwork of the corner-to-corner concept. The bean stitch used has 5 steps, but you can reduce your bean stitch that is talked about in...
NEW Corner to Corner C2C Crochet Brush Stitch
Mikey developed a stitch combination called the Brush Stitch. Crochet diagonally with lines going in the opposite direction. The stitch is similar to the corner-to-corner with different anchoring points. The stitching causes space to appear, and the space is going in the opposite direction, which looks like eyelets. Very easy to understand once you get...
Crochet Ombre Corner to Corner C2C Blanket
A request for tutorial help came in on this blanket. This is the Ombre Corner to Corner C2C Blanket. The help request is about the border. I haven't done the preliminary background work yet but is added to my list to get through. I am adding this to the list of projects on my website...
Crochet Regent Park Skirt
Crochet this cute Crochet Regent Park Skirt. The squares are combinations of different designs. Did you see the mushroom squares? There are six different crochet granny squares. From stripes to offset squares. See the hearts too? This skirt is meant to be fun to wear. When I was married, my wife would wear spandex shorts...
Crochet Self-Fringing Scarf Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet a Self-Fringing Scarf I really enjoy working with the Caron Cake yarn and wanted to try something different with the colors so I created this Self-Fringing Scarf. I see a lot of people talking about the abrupt color change so I thought I could change that by using the cake from both ends at...
Crochet Waterfall Stitch Skirt
This crochet skirt is done with the waterfall stitch. This is the Graphic Waterfall Crochet Skirt—sized adult XS to 5XL. This is a popular stitch right now and makes graphic work pretty easy. This is using Caron Simply Soft O'Go in the colour combination of Blue / Soft Pink. The number of o'gos required for...
NEW METHOD: Corner to Crochet C2C Crochet Projects
Are you ready to heave your crochet in the trash when it comes to corner to corner? Why does it not shape right!? This is a solution method. Besides punching someone in the mouth while you are watching your crochet mishaps, this is a better non-violent option. The Problem Some of us, including myself, have...
Crochet Modern Check Cardigan
If you are thinking of making a crochet cardigan, the Check Crochet Cardigan is a new design. This is done as tapestry crochet. The pattern is sized in adults from XS to 5XL. The pattern shaping is pretty boxy, making it easier to follow the way. I quite like the design itself. You would love...
Crochet Granny Tank Top
Add granny squares to form a Crochet Granny Tank Top. This uses Caron Simply Soft, which has a gorgeous drape to this premium acrylic yarn. The colours are modern for this take on a classic design from decades ago. The pattern includes a crochet diagram for the square and how to build it to shape...
Crochet Retro Top
Crochet this Crochet Retro Top that is back in fashion again. Yep, the fashion cycle decades later. This main granny square is built out on the sides with generous strapping over the shoulders. This uses Red Heart Super Saver Stripes in the colour of Retro Stripes. This is available in just a few sizes that...
Crochet Patons Tank Top
The Crochet Patons Tank Top is a new pattern for 2023. Available in adults XS to 5XL. Using Patons Grace mercerized cotton. It's a great yarn for this top. The pattern uses the crinkle stitch to provide a solid fabric look, so it's not see-through able. There is a wearable schematic in the design for...
Crochet Checkers and Mushroom Tote Bag
Check out this whimsical Crochet Checkers and Mushroom Bag. Pretty unusual and generous to hold a crochet bag. Life is too short to be the same as everyone else. This is done in tapestry crochet techniques that partially hide the colour to form the checkers you see. The mushroom is done as a motif, in...
Thick Bead Stitch Blanket + Tutorial
The Bead Stitch in crochet is straightforward and fun to make. It's one of my favourite stitches as it can provide a lot of texture. This is the bead stitch crochet blanket. The stitch wraps around a double crochet made just before it. The wrapping happens around the post to give the texture you see....
Inspired by Joy Stitch Along 2022 Crochet Blanket + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD FULL PATTERN JUMP TO VIDEOS The next full stitch along that is scheduled is called 'Inspired by Joy' designed by Jeanne Steinhilber. Developed in late Spring 2022, our testers have worked their way through the prototype. This is a five-week stitch-along. As the Inspired by JOY Stitch Along continues, more of the pattern will...
Crochet The Boss Bird Rooster Pattern
Crochet The Boss Bird Rooster The Round Rascals Rooster is part of a three-some. Designed by Michelle Moore, locally to me here, from Nova Scotia. Her little business is called AMooreEh! She is Canadian, just like me. She has a ton of paid patterns that are just delish! We had the goal to use a...
Popcorn Square Crochet Tote Pattern + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD PDF FREE PATTERN The Crochet Peaches and Creme Popcorn Tote is a great little bag to make. Speaking bluntly, it didn't take me long to make. A couple of movies of Harry Potter back to back and I had the 13 squares done, including weaving in the ends. Be sure with this project to...
Crochet Oversized Cardigan
The Crochet Oversized Cardigan uses Bernat Blanket. Thick and comfy. Lounge around on your terms. This is a beginner-level project, as there is basic shaping. A schematic on page 3 of the pattern shows you the panels. The sleeves are not sewn on but added to the cardigan once the main neck opening and back...
How To Knit Honeycomb Baby Blanket + Tutorial
Easy-to-follow textured knit baby blanket called Honeycomb Baby Blanket using Red Heart Super Saver. I've always been curious as I see this combination in mittens and hats at the local farmer's market. Was it that hard to do? Just for fun, I wanted to try this for myself, and by gawd, it worked! I learned...
Knit Spiral Hat for Adults
A bit of texture for a knit hat to keep you mentally interested in completing this warm winter hat. I have to learn how to this hat as I have the perfect yarn for it. It has my curiosity peaked! This is using a discontinued yarn, Bernat Super Value Stripes but that doesn't stop me...
Crochet Big Cables Baby Blanket Pattern
Crochet Big Cables Baby Blanket Crochet Big Cables Baby Blanket is just really lovely in texture. Using the latest Bernat Baby Blanket Dappled yarn. You can see there are only 3 cable braids throughout the blanket. If you want me to figure out the repeat pattern stitch counts, please leave me a comment below and...
Heirloom Quality Baby Knit Hat + Tutorial
Are you looking to knit a hat that is heirloom-quality? This stitch is the Feather and Fans Knit Stitch. This is the Baby Knit Hat Pattern. The pattern begins at Preemie, 6 months and up to 18 months in sizing. The sizing of the brim is what defines the size and the number of repeats...
Caron Knit Honeycomb Baby Blanket + Tutorial
The classic honeycomb knit baby blanket pattern is timeless. The tutorial uses a more modern blanket that uses self-striping yarn. The stitch counts are the same, but there is intentional colour play for doing colour strategy with this version. The other version shown in the tutorial is the Rainbow Honeycomb Baby Blanket. The yarn colour...
21 Best Crochet & Knit Patterns for Yarnspirations
Introducing the most downloaded free patterns from Yarnspirations. We actually have 1 design that we submitted that is on this list. It's sometimes a fluke if people enjoy a design and other times, it's a calculated decision that works. I have found, the best popular patterns seem to come out of the blue when you...
To the Mesh... Crochet Mesh Cardigan
Try your hand at this easy-to-wear and breathable Mesh Crochet Cardigan. You are using a very light yarn called Patons Linen. There is a usage of X-sts that make this wonderful stitch happen. The sweater pattern is available from XS to 5 XL. It's size-inclusive. A sweater similar to this was seen on Pedro Pascal,...
Knit Rectangular Pointelle Shawl
Newly discovered is the Knit Rectangular Pointlette Shawl. Created in February 2022, the shawl uses Red Heart Super Saver Brushed. It's a repetition of 16 rows to give an elegant look you see. Recommended 29" circular knitting needles of 5 mm / US 8. The pattern multiple is 10 sts + 3 if you want...
UPDATED: Interlocking Lattice Thick Blanket + Tutorial
Freshly updated is the Interlocking Lattice Crochet Blanket. It's a true interlocking of easy-to-remember steps for the stitches to be interwoven. Interlocking can be complicated depending on the styling of how the stitches work together. Originally when this was released, there were mistakes in a couple of the rows which made it impossible to complete....
Crochet Modern Baby Lovey Pattern
Crochet Modern Baby Lovey Pattern I came up with this Crochet Modern Lovey Pattern to match my Modern Baby Granny Blanket with the extra yarn that was left over. I think babies need a blankie that is small enough for them to hold and cuddle. I used smaller blocks than the original to downsize the...
5 Star Crochet Cowl Pattern + Tutorial
5 Star Crochet Cowl When I heard that we would be crocheting the 5 Star Beanie Hat for the Alaskan Crochet Cruise, I just knew I would need to have a matching cowl. It is actually more of a neck warmer and would be perfect for those really cold winter days. I am not really...
Crochet Textured Cowl
Crochet Textured Cowl If you love texture, then this Crochet Textured Cowl is for you. The Caron Cakes yarn is so lovely to crochet with and I use a slightly bigger hook than suggested to ease the post stitches and give the textured cowl a bit of drape. I don't want the cowl to feel...
Crochet Rainbow Baby Blanket Pattern
Crochet Rainbow Baby Blanket Introducing the Rainbow Baby Blanket, a design by me, just for you. Using one of my previous designs, the Modern Baby Blanket, I just made a large square instead of miniature squares. The border is slightly different. I've always thought Rainbow Baby Blankets were very pretty, but it was only recently...