Crochet Beginner Well-Schooled Throw The Beginner Level Well-Schooled Throw is for beginners with a step by step photographic tutorial on the free pattern. The pattern is double crochet in the back loops only to have a bit of texture. There are rows for each colour in this striped throw. There are 2 rounds for the...
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Crochet Graphic Fall Afghan
Crochet Graphic Fall Afghan The Crochet Graphic Fall Afghan is in line with fall with colours you may see as you look into the sky and woody or forest areas. Designed by Jessie Rayot using Red Heart Super Saver yarn. The motifs are oval-shaped, just like the Crochet Retro Ornament Afghan. Jessie designed two versions...
How To Crochet Fall Poncho Pattern + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD FREE PATTERN Fall is my favorite season. I love the blue skies, cool evenings and changing colors of the leaves. This Textured Fall Poncho is perfect for changing weather. Wear it to that Friday night football game or the Saturday afternoon soccer game. Revised April 17, 2022. More Autumn Ideas, aka Fall I used...
How to Crochet Earphone Cover Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet over the wire on your earphones to prevent the tangling of the wires. The Crochet Earphone Cover is a simplistic pattern. Using spare yarn, you can single crochet over the wire to thicken it up. For myself, I roll the headphones and store them in the lapel area of my jacket. When I am...
Loopy Centre Crochet Pillow
Bernat Crushed Velvet Loopy Centre Crochet Pillow The fun Loopy Centre Crochet Pillow features a fun texture in the centre of a simple granny square. Made with super soft Bernat Crushed Velvet, this playful pillow is constructed with an envelope back, so you can switch out the pillow, or for easy washing. The free pattern,...
Crochet Chain Reaction Scarf Pattern + Tutorial
A fabulous crochet accessory scarf is called the Chain Reaction Scarf by Yarnspirations.com. This is an easy scarf that can be quickly done in an evening as it just involves chain work strategically double crocheted at certain points to keep it all together. This scarf is using the new Patons Peak Yarn that has incredible...
Criss-Cross Stripes Knit Blanket
Criss-Cross Stripes Knit Blanket with Bernat Blanket The Criss-Cross Stripes Knit Blanket, made with squishy-soft Bernat Blanket, is a great project for knitters who love texture. The super bulky gauge and criss-cross wrapping technique both speed up this project. The tassels add a sophisticated touch, sure to elevate the snuggles and naps this blanket will...
Crochet Filigree Crochet Blanket Pattern
Bernat Crushed Velvet Filigree Crochet Blanket The eye-catching design of the Crushed Velvet Filigree Crochet Blanket is made with tapestry crochet techniques. Two contrasting colours stack into diamonds, creating a modern-looking blanket out of simple single crochet stitches. Bernat Crushed Velvet yarn is a super-soft bulky weight, making this the large stitches easy to see,...
Finger Knitting Bold Stripes Blanket Pattern
Finger Knit Bernat Alize EZ Bold Stripes Blanket No hook? No problem! The Bernat Alize EZ Bold Stripes Blanket is made with finger knitting. Check out the free pattern, from Joann, and the tutorial below, to learn how to work with the loops built into the yarn strand. This project calls for 3 colours, worked...
Finger Knitting Seed Stitch Blanket Pattern
Finger Knit Seed Stitch Blanket The Finger Knit Seed Stitch Blanket is a combination of knit and purl working opposite to each other. You can use the pre-formed loops of Bernat Blanket-ez or even Bernat EZ Wool yarn to make this blanket. Give those fingers a stretch and a workout while you whip up this...
Finger Knitting Looping Ladders Blanket Pattern
Finger Knitting Looping Ladders Blanket Using Bernat Alize Blanket-ez or using Bernat Alize EZ Wool, you can create this fabulous masterpiece blanket using your fingers. This is the Finger Knitting Looping Ladders Blanket. The instructions are really neat. I would have never thought to do what they did with the loops in order to create...
Study of Temperature Afghan + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD TEMPERATURE WORKSHEETS Why don't I see too many people completing a real one by the end of the year? It's one of the most viral things in January, and yet, by December, only a few finish! Marly Bird and I pulled back the layers of the concept and thought about reducing the span to...
How To Crochet Thermal Stitch Dishcloth Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Thermal Stitch Dishcloth The Crochet Thermal Stitch Dishcloth is a great quick example of how to do this double thickness crochet stitch. My friend Megan showed me how to do this stitch and I was so inspired by it. The video tutorial demonstrates how to do this stitch as a single crochet which includes...
Crochet Blanket Plaid Ruana Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Blanket Plaid Ruana This absolutely gorgeous Crochet Blanket Plaid Ruana is so incredibly easy to crochet. It's a one-piece structure that starts at the back of the Ruana and works up to the shoulders. At the shoulders, you leave a gap space in the middle for your neck and then crochet down the two...
How To Crochet Frosted Cake Shawl Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Frosted Layer Cake Shawl The new Caron Cakes yarn is a perfect yarn for making this warm and comfy shawl. Crochet Frosted Layer Cake Shawl. Feel free to substitute your favorite worsted weight yarn in solids or mixing colors for a lovely effect. This pattern would also be nice to use for your prayer...
Crochet Bernat Velvet Striped Blanket Pattern
Crochet Bernat Velvet Stripes Blanket For beginner level crocheters, the Crochet Bernat Velvet Stripes Blanket. The blanket is just single crochet back and forth. Changing the yarn every 6 rows for the effect that you see. It's a great little pattern if you are trying to use up some leftover yarn, or want something that...
Crochet Velvet Larksfoot Blanket Pattern
Crochet Velvet Larksfoot Blanket The Crochet Velvet Larksfoot Blanket is using Bernat Velvet yarn. Using the classic Larksfoot crochet stitch. It's pleasing to the eye stitch that somewhat exercises a crocheter's skills. It's possible for beginner crochet to master this stitch and go beyond just the basics of stitches. More Ideas 18 Fringe Benefits Knit...
8 Crochet Doily Patterns - Table, Wall or Earrings
Every now and then, I like to question my ability to see, or as I fondly think, if it strengthens my eyes by working with lovely thin yarn. My usual go with the thin yarn is earrings but I have seen friends at the Stitch Social creating other patterns and thought it would be fun...
How to Crochet Emotional Well-Being Blanket
New from Yarnspirations is the Feel Your Emotions Crochet Blanket, customized to your moods. This great beginner-level pattern uses 7 colours to depict your emotional well-being over 30 days. I know how it can feel when your negative emotions and trigger points seem to be the main focus point of your life. Like writing a...
Simple Crochet Beanie Pattern + Tutorial
Beanie Hat A very popular pattern is my Men's Beanie Hat. I used two yarns at one time to create double thickness so it's a nice warm beanie. You will use both skeins at the same time to increase the thickness of the hat. It will make the hat tight and strong. More Ideas 9...
Crochet Spring Coaster Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Spring Coaster These Crochet Spring Coasters are not really coasters for a mug but more of a centrepiece for flowers or table settings. They are 8" dia. The centre is tight and then the robin's egg blue you see is like the visual of a crocodile stitch to form the petals that will lift...
What is the Bernat Quickweave Kit? New June 2024 + Tutorial
New as of June 7, 2024, is the Bernat Quickweave kit that stunned me when I saw it months ago at Yarnspirations in Toronto. They tossed it before me, and I was like, "What is that!?". This was supposed to be a few-minute presentation as I was getting a preview for 2024 / 2025, and...
Crochet Buffalo Plaid Cardigan Pattern
Crochet Buffalo Plaid Cardigan Introducing the Crochet Buffalo Plaid Cardigan pattern that is written for sizes from XS - 5 XL. The pattern is very detailed on how these mini granny squares are worked together to create the shape and plaid look. A very casual looking design that determined beginners can easily pick up. Play...
12 Slip Stitch Techniques for Double Crochet in the Round
As a new crocheter, you may not realize there are several ways to cheat the crochet patterns. One way is to avoid things you may strongly dislike about crochet, such as joining at the end of the rounds. Have you ever been behind someone in line at the coffee shop and noticed the slip stitching...
Knit Beginner Dishcloth Pattern + Tutorial
Beginner Knit Dishcloth Learn to knit with a Knit Beginner Dishcloth sample. Using 4.5 mm or US & Knitting Needles to make this sample. A tutorial below showing you how to cast on. You will need 38 stitches on the needles before starting to do the knit stitch. Once you are ready, go to the...
How to Crochet Call the Midwife Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Call The Midwife Baby Blanket wasn't a baby blanket and was never called the Call The Midwife Blanket. It was simply called the Block Shawl in an original publication in the 1980s by Patons using the Beehive brand of yarn. As many of you already know, Patons North America falls into the Yarnspirations...
Crochet Chevron One Big Cake Bag Pattern
This is the Crochet One Big Cake Chevron Bag. I love crocheting with self-striping yarn. The Caron Big Cakes is great because the ball size is so generous. You can make a nice tote or market bag without having to change colours and still have a pretty striped effect. I made this bag using Shadowberry...
How to Determine What Side Is the Yarn Tail Is On... Right or Left? + Tutorial
You've lost your way, and you cannot determine which side is the right side (RS) or the wrong side (WS). The answer is in the location of the beginning yarn tail. To keep orientation, I highly recommend not removing this tail until the end of the project. If the 1st row is considered the right...
Coffee Table Crochet Heel Saver Pattern
It's my house, my rules. I can put my feet on my coffee table if I like it. As a child, my mother would say, get your feet off the coffee table. We would do it anyway. It's so bad, I know. I still like my feet on the coffee table as I have aged....
Crochet Baby Party Cardi Pattern
Crochet Baby Party Cardi The Crochet Baby Party Cardi is a simplistic baby cardigan pattern to follow. For 6 months to 24-month sizes. The top section is an easy one-piece unit and then divided off for the sleeves to work down the front. The bottom opens up to leave room for a diaper. More Ideas...
How To Crochet Loopy Edge Basket Pattern + Tutorial
Loopy Edge Crochet Basket with Bernat Alize EZ and Bernat Blanket The Loopy Edge Crochet Basket is made with two strands of super bulky Bernat Blanket held together, to create a dense, structural basket wall. The basket base is topped with fun, loopy Bernat Alize Blanket EZ yarn, bringing playful texture. The result is stylish...
Crochet Star of the Show Baby Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Star of the Show Baby Blanket A filet crochet concept of stars being incorporated into a baby blanket. There is a crochet diagram included to show you what stitches to skip to have this concept. This is the Crochet Star of the Show Baby Blanket. If you are looking for more baby-sized crochet projects....
Crochet Nautical Pillow Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Nautical Pillows These Crochet Nautical Pillows are easy to make and have a flap to release the pillow form from the cover. They are made with Bernat Maker Outdoor Yarn. The pillows are made up of using half double crochet followed by slip stitching which creates the simple textured concept. The striping of the...
Crochet Floral Shawl Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Floral Shawl This Crochet Floral Shawl is a bit of a mind-bender for 2 of the 4 rows in the repeat. Once you get it, you will be able to blaze through this project. The lacy look is pretty easy to achieve and there is a crochet diagram available to follow. Rows 2 and...
Crochet Stay in Touch Crossover Pattern
A quick and easy crocheted crossover pouch to stay connected while on the go. Initially, it was designed by Jeanne Steinhilber, with a revision by Mikey to the handle to make it more durable. The colours were also updated to Lily Sugarn Cream Black Currant and Coral Rose; the original was done in blue. I...
How To Crochet Mermaid Tears Purse Pattern + Tutorial
Developed in 2012, the Crochet Mermaid Purse was the first pattern of two that was used for testing between The Crochet Crowd and Yarnspirations. It was divided into parts for a tutorial, as in 2012, the videos on YouTube could only be 15 minutes long. We've come a long way, technology-wise. This is using Bernat...
Crochet To Go Bag Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet this cute Crochet To Go Bag. The bag is made up of 3 panels. There are a front and a back. The sides and bottom are one panel that is single crocheted together with the front and bag panels to form the join. There are grommets used at the top of this bag which...
Crochet Lunch Bag Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet this handy and cute Crochet Lunch Bag. The bag is made up of 3 panels. There are a front and a back, the sides and bottom are one panel that is single crocheted together with the front and bag panels to form the join. There are grommets used at the top of this bag...
Beginner Knit Squish Baby Blanket + Tutorial
The Squish Baby Blanket is a vibrant retake on a classic design, now featuring the irresistibly cozy Bernat Blanket Frosting yarn. You’ll only need two balls of regular-size Bernat Blanket yarn to whip up this delightful creation. My revamped pattern ensures you squeeze every last bit of yarn from those balls, giving you maximum snuggle...
How To Knit Short Neon Stripes Scarf + Tutorials
This easy 2-row repeating pattern recreates the 80s with fun neon colours separated by black sections to make the colours pop. This uses Red Heart Super Saver Jumbo yarn in the Neon Stripe colour. This would be an excellent pattern for beginners of crochet. The yarn will yield itself to be a much longer scarf...