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...
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Crochet Pebbled Texture Cowl
Crochet Pebbled Texture Cowl I really love the Pebbled Texture Hat that Mikey did a few months ago and thought it would be great to have a cowl to match it. One of our members was looking for a scarf pattern to match the hats, but due to the nature of the fabric being one-sided,...
Crochet Warm C2C Shawl Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Warm C2C Shawl This Warm C2C Shawl is done differently than conventional C2C. C2C means Corner to Corner for anyone confused at this point. This is doing with clusters instead of the conventional way. You could actually do this shawl the other way but be cautious as the other way will use up more...
Crochet Pyjamas Toddler Blanket
Do you have odd balls of Bernat Blanket lying around and don't know what to do with them? I sure do. Introducing the pyjamas concept. You know how you buy yarn thinking, "oh, that's a cute colour!" and you get it? Days, months, or years later, it's still in your collection, and the cuteness is...
Animal Squares 2023 Stitch Along
Repeat Crafter Me, aka Sarah Zimmerman, is back for 2023 for another year of monthly updates to do a blanket. This is the Animals Squares Stitch Along. Each month, a new square is added to the list, and you will watch this incredible stitch-along unfold, showcasing a surprise animal. It's in February at the time...
Crochet Watercolor Ridges Afghan Pattern
Crochet Watercolor Ridges Afghan This Crochet Watercolor Ridges Afghan was made with 3 of the newest colors of Caron Cakes yarn. When I was done, it reminded me of when I took a watercolour painting class because of the gentle ripples of color this afghan created. It features a nice ribbed texture similar to the...
Crochet Super Cowl Pattern
Crochet Super Cowl One of the hot trends this fall is the Super Scarf, but for me, I prefer cowls. So I came up with my own version of the Super Cowl. I used Bernat Dazzle yarn, which has a nice sparkle, but any bulky yarn would be perfect for this chunky cowl. You can...
Updated Sweater Weather Crochet Mens Pullover
I've been working on this pattern for a tutorial and read the reviews about the writing of the pattern. The pattern was revised in April 2022, and the latest reviews suggest the pattern is still confusing. It's the Father's Pullover Crochet Sweater. A beautiful pattern by Melissa Leapman. In checking with Yarnspirations, a further revision...
Sweetie, 1970's Wants Your Crochet Outfit Back
Fashion and yarn play hand in hand with what's in style and what makes a revival. The granny square tops initially from 1970s are back. Don't kill the messenger! I've seen this coming back on some movies and streaming series lately. Yarnspirations and the companies it has acquired over the years have patterns from over...
Crochet Happy Hexagon Afghan Pattern
Crochet Happy Hexagon Afghan Pattern This Crochet Happy Hexagon Afghan features post stitches for added texture and join-as-you-go to speed the assembly process. You can make this blanket as small or as large as you like my simply adding more hexagons. I used 5 Caron Cakes of the new Mixed Berry colorway to make 24...
Crochet Spa Facecloth + Tutorial
Crochet Spa Facecloth The Crochet Spa Facecloth is the same pattern of the Chrysanthemum Dishcloth we have. So I have rejigged the tutorial to show this picture. If you were looking for gift ideas, this spa kit, along with some bath bombs and bubble baths would make a wonderful Mother's day gift. Or great kits...
Crochet Diagonal Spikes Blanket Any Size Square + Tutorial
The Crochet Diagonal Spikes Square Blanket can be made to any size and repeats two rounds until you are done. First seen on the Study of Ombre Stitch Along. I wondered what this would look like if the entire blanket were the diagonal spike stitch. You can see it's in the 4th week we do...
Crochet Wedding Day Memory Makers
Say 'yes' to the crochet patterns designed specifically for weddings. To some people, weddings are the highlight of moving a chapter in life. I've been working on the Ring Bearer's Crochet Pillow in tutorial format. I've been to three weddings in my life. Two of the three have been low-key weddings where the bride and...
Crochet Irish Lace Afghan with Diagrams
DOWNLOAD FREE PATTERN The Crochet Irish Lace Afghan came in as a request to break it into bite-size pieces to complete. This afghan is created and built on 1 motif at a time until 15 motifs are joined in a strip together. Once the motifs are joined, you can then proceed to add on the...
Crochet Quick Preemie Blanket Pattern
Crochet Quick Preemie Blanket I enjoy crocheting preemie blankets to donate to NICU units for the tiny babies. It's a way to finish a project quickly, and feel good to know that the blanket will wrap a new baby in warmth and love. This one took me about 3 hours to complete. Crochet Easy Preemie...
Small Crochet Foyer Basket Bowl for Keys + Tutorial
The Small Crochet Foyer Basket Bowl is the right size to toss keys, wallets, spare change and even a dog leash into. Are you like me and inconsistently throw your keys in random spots? Usually the same spot but without thinking, you toss it somewhere else like a dresser, countertop or foyer table. It drives...
Textured Crochet Center Piece Bowl + Tutorial
The Large Basket Crochet Bowls are a great project to hook out on a rainy day. Marled with three yarns of Red Heart Roll With It Melange in the colour of Showtime. I had a lot of fun making this basket. It was raining the day I designed this. I was obsessed with the bead...
Choose 1 - Slam 'Chunk' Thick Blankets + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD OPEN RIPPLE FREE PATTERN DOWNLOAD CRIS CROSS FREE PATTERN The Crochet Open Ripple Thick Blanket and Criss Cross Texture Thick Blanket is the subsequent free designs by Yarnspirations. Bernat blanket for fast crocheting. Many crocheters enjoy a ripple stitch. For many, it keeps our mental interest in just a straight row-by-row across the pattern....
Crochet Baby Blanket Star Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Baby Blanket Star This Crochet Baby Blanket Star measures about 43" across the tips and is using the basics to create the shape. It's made with Bernat Baby Blanket Yarn that is really thick and easy to work with. Due to the thickness, a blanket like this is very quick to make. I don't...
Crochet Neck Warmer Scarf for Operation Gratitude
Crochet a Neck Warmer Scarf for Operation Gratitude As you all probably know by now, I really enjoy crocheting for charities when I can. I am not tied to any one charity and do enjoy stumbling across one and hooking up something for them. I recently came across Handmade With Love Program through Operation Gratitude. ...
Crochet Warm Winter Set
Crochet Warm Winter Hat & Cowl Set Since my Glacier Cowl pattern come out a couple months ago, I had several requests for a matching hat. Honestly, I'm not a hat person, but I understand that lots of people do like to make a matching set. I have stumbled across the perfect hat to match...
Valentines Crochet Hat in 2 Ways + Tutorial
I really like this Crochet Valentines Hat styling. Unique brim execution and colouring layout. Pom-Pom and smaller hat option. For my own style, I felt the original was way too long, again my own opinion. I have a need to make sure my hats are used or hit a donation bin for charity. I felt...
Crochet Texting Gloves Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Texting Fair Isle Fingerless Gloves One of the best Crochet Fingerless Gloves I have ever crocheted. These fingerless gloves have fair isle techniques involved. Dropping and adding yarn colour strategically to create a simplistic design into the glove. Both gloves are the exact same pattern. There is no right or left version. Due to...
Crochet Weekend Speedy Blanket
GET FREE PATTERN PDF JUMP TO VIDEO Use up that yarn and create your kaleidoscope of exciting colour combinations. Double stranding is nothing new, but the concept is certainly creative. This idea is relatively simple: pick your yarn, choose the colours you think will be fun, and crochet the strands together. Essentially, one of each...
How To Crochet All In The Family Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet All In the Family Blanket The Circular Fall Mandala now has a sister, Square Mandala. Originally designed by Lisa Gentry for Red Heart and then adapted mathematically and test tried by testers with Jeanne Steinhilber of The Crochet Crowd. This is the All in the Family Crochet Blanket. NOTE: Pattern Errata. Rnd 48 should...
Crochet Seriously Snuggly Blanket + Tutorial
The Crochet Seriously Snuggly Crochet Blanket pattern is the alpine crochet stitch. This is a 4-row repeat that creates the texture. Knowing that Bernat Velvet Plus is hard to film, halfway through the tutorial, I restarted again using Red Heart Super Saver Ombre to demonstrate it a second time. This allows people to see it...
2023 Sock A Long for Crocheters and Knitters + Tutorial
SIGN UP TO BEGIN The Sock A Long for 23 is two new pairs of socks. One for knitters and the other for crocheters. For me, I am going to work along with the Yarnspirations Designer to make a pair. I've always wanted to learn how to knit a pair of socks, so I figured,...
6 Winter Worthy Fun Crochet Hat Patterns
6 Winter Worthy Hats Making a crochet hat has a sense of pride in our lives. The ability to customize for our exactly head shape and colours we crave the most. Are you like me and you are looking to buy a hat but you compromise on the colour? Yeah, I get it. We pulled...
Crochet Family Socks Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Family Socks Crochet Socks for the Family are the hit this year. Sized from Toddler 2/4 to men's 10/11 sizes with several sizes in between. These socks start at the cuff and work down to the heel. Unlike other socks I have taught that are considered toe-up. What's easier to follow? I prefer the...
Crochet Lattice Weave Throw
DOWNLOAD LATTICE WEAVE FREE PATTERN JUMP TO DIAGRAMS The Lattice Weave Crochet Throw is spectacular. From the Celtic weave, look to cables. It's a yummy stitch sampler. There are two sizes suggested in the pattern; the first is smaller at Ch 144 = 40" x 60" long. The second is Ch 176 = 49" x...
Knit Fleur Isle Cowl for Adults + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD FLEUR PDF FREE PATTERN JUMP TO VIDEO The Fleur Isle Knit Cowl is impressive in person. The detail and even the butterflies that immerge in the pattern are neat. The centre of this cowl was a bit tricky for me as I was using two colours very close to each other in dim light....
Adult Fair Isle Knit Cowl in 2 Sizes + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD FAIR ISLE FREE PATTERN I'm not going to lie, I was attracted to the guy modelling this. So he got my interest. This cowl is fabulous. The stitchwork is fantastic, and I enjoyed working through it. This is the Fair Isle Knit Cowl. This cowl is in 24" and 31" circumference sizes. So you...
Frosted Knit Fair Isle Adult Hat + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD FROSTED HAT FREE PATTERN The Frosted Fair Isle Knit Hat has me over the moon with joy! Omg, the pleasure I felt in completing this hat was enormous. I took this pattern on holiday with me. I got to Belize and pulled out the yarn and pattern to realize I should have had four...
Crochet Sand and Surf Blanket
DOWNLOAD SAND & SURF BLANKET PATTERN Crochet Sand and Surf Blanket The Crochet Sand and Surf Blanket is a super fast, easy pattern. I crocheted this one in just 4 days and still was quite busy with other things. I really love the look of the Bernat Tie Dye-ish yarn! It was my first time...
Crochet Baby Cotton Kisses Blanket
DOWNLOAD COTTON KISSES FREE PATTERN Crochet Baby Cotton Kisses Blanket Introducing an updated version of the original version of the Crochet Hugs & Kisses Baby Blanket, the Baby Cotton Kisses Blanket. Over time, I have made the original many times and noticed a few things that needed to be improved. This blanket could also be...
Crochet Hug Poncho Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Snug As A Hug Poncho This Crochet Snug As a Hug Poncho is sized starting at 4 years to 2 XL in women. These are two rectangular panels that are attached together to form the poncho. I'm guessing, but it appears to be the side saddle stitch used in this design. It's so well...
Crochet Button Up Cowl Pattern
Crochet Button Up Cowl Interested in crochet, this is a great easy level Cool Button-Up Cowl. The cowl isn't just a box shape, it's styled to have a taper so it fits your neck better. This is using Chill by Sugar Bush Yarns. Warm-up this winter and remove the chill from the draft in your...
Wrap in Style: Crochet Boomerang Shawl DIY
Crochet Boomerang Shawl This is an asymmetrical design Crochet Boomerang Shawl. Starting at a point and working outward to grow. I love this design as it can be adapted to have that stunning floral border accenting to be done at the end. Diagrams have been provided for both the growth of the asymmetrical design and...
Crochet Snoodle Pattern
Crochet Snoodle Elegant and sophisticated look, this Crochet Savvy Snoodle is incredible. What is a snoodle? It is the combination of a cowl that can slide up over the head to be like a hood. Fabulous attention to the detailed stitches combined with natural-looking buttons for a refined look. This is using Canoe by Sugar...
Romancing the Hat Squishy Stitch + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD ROMANCING FREE PATTERN The Romancing the Hat pattern is a squishy stitch stretchy hat. My local stitch group suggested this as it's a forgiving knit stitch to use. This is done as a flat panel and is a repeating of 6 rows that creates this. The tutorial version is in the neutral with spare...