Try this neat Crochet Colour Lovers Lap Blanket pattern featuring Bernat Softee Chunky. Chunky yarn works up quickly making this a great gift-giving blanket. The tutorial below shows the steps involved but, of course, it is using Bernat Blanket in the tutorial. The multiples are the same as this pattern. Instead of using double trebles...
Crochet Blanket Patterns
Free Bernat Lightening Speed Patchwork Blanket Pattern
Using the new Bernat Blanket Patchwork yarn that came out in 2025, this yarn is an eye-tease of the delight of colours that blend together in a symphony of flavour and randomly produce unique blankets. Unlike other yarns, where each colour is a specific length, it's random, so if there is a cut in the...
Crochet Stitch is Right Game in Rows
The Stitch is Right Blanket Game 2.0 is the latest version of our first Stitch is Right Game back a few years ago. The game includes six stitches, and you can decide which yarn and the size of your project. Will it be a scarf or blanket? The printable instructions include the rules and patterns...
Free Bernat Diamond Stitch Thick Blanket Pattern with Diagram + Tutorial
Do you think what I am thinking? Where in the hell has this stitch been all my life... If you are not feeling that, you can't sit with us. Seriously though... Holy cow! I just saw this a few minutes ago, and anything work in progress is about to collect dust to try this bad...
Crochet Mosaic Baby Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Mosaic Baby Blanket The Crochet Mosaic Baby Blanket is the latest addition to the mosaic series from Yarnspirations. This is a beautifully stunning concept. The multiples to change the size is 10+14. This is using Bernat Baby Crushed Velvet in the colours of Whipping Cream and Lilac Petals. 2 balls of each colour are...
Bernat Crochet Study of Courage Throw + Diagram + Tutorial
2025 is proving to be a challenging year. I feel fear and worry. I intentionally chose colours to reflect my emotional well-being and to put it blatantly; I am heading directly to the coal colour. Pale grey is a balanced emotional self-reflective moment. Still, I am living in the lead colouring, unsure of what is...
Caron Inspired By Grace Stitch Along Blanket
Launching Boxing Day (December 26, 2024) is the annual stitch-along designed by Jeanne Steinhiber. Inspired By Grace Crochet Blanket is a stitch sampler that offers a lot of stitching texture. This stitch along is now completed and the full pattern and all videos are now available. Free Pattern + Optional Purchase Each week, the pattern...
Crochet Heart Mosaic Baby Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Heart Mosaic Baby Blanket is a new pattern where the heart is created using Mosaic or Interlocking crochet techniques. Of the mosaic crochet patterns, this one is easier and is a good beginner to this technique project. More Crochet Patterns and Ideas to Consider A heart shape will immerge from this design and...
Crochet Modern Log Cabin Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Introducing the Modern Log Cabin Afghan by Yarnspirations. For me, I have never done this concept before. I've seen it for years but this is my first attempt in doing such a pattern. I have to say, I'm hooked on the concept. The concept is easy as you start off with one section and from...
Caron Crochet Extra Lemon Rectangle Blanket Palliative Free Pattern
Introducing my Crochet Extra Lemon Rectangle Blanket. This easy crochet project is a rectangle version of my Extra Lemon Square Blanket that many of you have already enjoyed. This blanket gets its lovely texture from the Lemon Peel stitch. I have made this sample baby or lapghan size at 30" x 38", but you can...
Free Bernat Crochet Study of Meditation Blanket Pattern
The Crochet Study of Meditation Blanket will allow you to sit back and relax as you complete a 9-round repeating pattern using Bernat Blanket yarn. Mikey made this blanket in only 2 evenings, as crochet blankets are very fast to make in this type of yarn. You can grow the blanket indefinitely by repeating rounds...
3 Fall Crochet Blanket Patterns + Tutorials
The three blankets that are being features in the Michaels Product Showcase are the Crochet Mad for Plaid Blanket, Crochet Greek Key Blanket and the Wide Stitch Blanket. Each blanket is unique in presentation and skill level. The Mad for Plaid blanket is stunning and easier than it looks to crochet. The Wide V-stitch is...
Free Bernat Crochet Blanket with Feet Pocket Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Footsie Blanket is designed to keep your feet tucked into a pocket. No more feet popping out at the bottom. I'm too tall for an average throw-size blanket. Instead of creating an obsession about extra length, I made a pocket that is 12" deep that I can slide my feet into to prevent...
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...
Free Bernat Housewarming Blanket + Tutorial + Crochet Diagrams
As people age, moving to a new, different house doesn't usually mean a complete re-start in life, but a beautiful housewarming gift to give comfort. This gift may be great for a child with their first living space, such as a dorm, apartment, or possibly someone's first home. This is the Bernat Housewarming Crochet Blanket...
Crochet Orbs Blanket Pattern with Crochet Diagrams
Inspired by Jeanne's Crochet Into the Light Blanket, this new version has some differences, including using a different yarn called Caron Blossom Cakes. Some minor changes were made to benefit crocheters. This finished blanket is 48" x 48", perfect for a lapghan or sofa throw. The updated colouring of Topical Blossoms in the Caron Blossom...
Crochet Into the Light Afghan Free Pattern, Diagrams & Tutorial
The Crochet Into The Light Afghan by Jeanne Steinhilber was a much-needed stitching journey filled with light-bouncing textures. It was updated on October 27, 2024, to retest and update the pattern with tips. The free pattern includes written instructions, diagrams, and tutorials. Background Story: The couple here from Nova Scotia is enjoyable. The husband here...
Crochet Log Cabin Quilt Pattern
Besides crocheted blankets, I love the style of a beautiful, handmade quilt, so why not a Crochet Log Cabin Quilt Style Modern Granny Afghan. Over the years, I have done a few simple quilts, so I totally appreciate the workmanship that goes into a really creative one. I am currently knitting a log cabin quilt...
Charity Crochet Lattice Lapghan Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Lattice Lapghan Lapghans are a great way to give back and keep someone warm. Most of us know someone in a wheelchair, with mobility issues or just cold all the time the Crochet Lattice Lapghan is a great easy lapghan to whip up and share that love you have to give. Tutorial By a...
How To Crochet Chunky Tweeds Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Chunky Tweeds Blanket The Crochet Chunky Tweeds Blanket pattern is probably the faster blanket I've ever crocheted. Those looking for a really quick project, I hooked this one up in just under 5 hours. I found this different type of V-Stitch in one of my many crochet stitch books. It creates a V by...
Crochet Spiral Lapghan Pattern
Crochet Spiral Lapghan An afghan that I was head over heels for is this Spiral Crochet Lapghan designed by Kristin Omdahl, one of my favourite crochet designers. Spiral Crochet Lapghan Crochet Pattern. Offered on Red Heart. It's brand new just in case you missed it. This afghan is classified as easy in the sense that...
Free Caron Crochet Along Stitch Is Right Game
The Stitch is Right Game was developed in 2016 and revised in 2024. Initially, we had wheels on our website that could spin, but technology has changed, and those wheels are no longer available. Dice is the next best alternative that doesn't require technology to make random choices. We have changed the stitches and now...
Crochet Bump in the Road Blanket Pattern + Crochet Diagram
The Crochet Bump in the Road Blanket pattern is displayed vertically. It simply means that when in use, the bottom and top of the blanket are side to side. This uses Bernat Lattice yarn reformulated in fall 2024 to have a deeper tone. The Bernat Lattice has a cage structure with the colour popping out...
UPGRADED Bernat Lattice Yarn + Many Free Patterns
Preview one of the latest yarns rolling out and introducing Bernat Lattice yarn.To me, this screams the buzzword 'cottage core, ' meaning home comfort and styling your home in a custom way. Forget the magazine-quality home and look around you; your home is your safe space, decorated and styled for what you feel most comfortable...
Crochet Lucky 7 Rectangle Afghan + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD FREE PATTERN Today I'm excited to introduce the crochet 2 + 4 Crochet Afghan. Based on Lucky 7 to make it easier to count. This simple classic will surely become a regular in your collection of crochet projects. First of all, you are probably wondering why I've called it a 2 + 4 Afghan....
Free Caron Crochet Bean Cap Stitch Blanket + Crochet Diagrams
This large crochet blanket measures 70" square and has 25 squares. It is completely adjustable by changing the number of squares. It is called the Bean Cap Stitch Blanket, and it uses the bean cap crochet stitch. This 12-page pattern consists of photographs, written instructions, a crochet diagram, and oodles of tips. This was designed for...
How Many Yards Needed Crochet or Knit Yarn Projects?
Many wonder whether they will have enough yarn to complete a project. It's not guessing; it's mathematics. Yarnspirations figured out how many yards to purchase for the average project. Of course, some projects are yarn pigs, like the crocodile stitch or textured stitches, but this will give a close idea. This doesn't tell you colour breakdowns if...
Free Bernat Crochet Shells Palliative Care Blanket + Tutorial
The Crochet Shells Palliative Care Blanket, designed by Mikey, is a tremendous stash-busting pattern that helps those in need and fills those centres with handmade small blankets. Palliative Care Blankets are usually made for people in an upright position, such as wheelchairs or chairs. They are long enough to cover laps and legs but not...
Free Bernat Crochet Arcade Stitch Palliative Care Blanket + Tutorial
This is an easy four-row repeating pattern that uses the crochet arcade stitch. It grows out from the middle, rotating the beginning to build it out from the middle. These are incredibly fast to make. They just take four balls of Bernat Blanket yarn. This is the Crochet Arcade Stitch Palliative Care Blanket. Size: 42”...
Free Bernat Crochet Remember Me Blanket Pattern for Animal Care
Animals are sensitive to their surroundings. When adopting, we've always included something from the cage, such as a toy or material, to give the animal a sense of familiarity. For some, especially our two dawgs, the idea of being caged is traumatic. Crocheters can create cage blankets to get the animal off the cage floor...
Free Bernat Crochet Griddle Stitch Palliative Care Blanket + Tutorial
The griddle stitch is most commonly used in clothing as it creates a solid-looking fabric without being so linear as crochet stitches. This is designed as a one-row repeat, but with the colour changing after every four rows, I used a back loop only to create a step look. You can opt to skip that...
Free Bernat Crochet Elizabeth Stitch Palliative Care Blanket + Tutorial
A two-evening project is the Elizabeth Stitch Palliative Care Blanket by Mikey. Once the pattern setup is complete, just one row repeats repeatedly. Each colour, once established, is six rows each. There is a crochet diagram, written instructions and a free tutorial to show you how to do this stitch. Materials Size: 34” wide by...
Free Bernat Here For You Crochet Palliative Care Blanket + Crochet Diagram
Palliative is specialized medical care for people diagnosed with a severe illness such as cancer or heart disease, and it can be integral to a patient’s healing process. Alongside curative treatment, palliative care can enhance the patient’s quality of life. Hospice care is the next step when no treatment is going to correct the issue...
One Ball Makes 1 Full Pattern: 29 Patterns
In recognition of yarn lovers not getting enough yarn to finish a project, some Yarnspirations brands offer colossal yarn balls. This means that some of the patterns just need one ball of yarn. You don't need to find duplicate dye lots or worry about insufficient yarn on the shelf. One ball and you are all...
What Are The Standard Crochet Blanket Sizes?
Do you need to know how big the typical afghans are? Below I have given you the sizes for typical afghans. Also, I have given you mattress sizes for those wishing this information. Like the Crochet Spectrum Afghan, get the free pattern! If you need to figure out stitch counts to make these sizes, this...
Free Bernat Crochet Life Lines Palliative Blanket Pattern + Stitch Diagram
Be the difference you want to see with fast palliative care blankets such as this Life Lines Palliative Care Crochet Blanket. These also make excellent crochet baby blankets. I'm pairing up leftover yarns for Bernat Blanket to make these quick charity-based patterns. When using two colours, you need one ball and half of the other...
Crochet Textured Lap Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
If you are looking for a complicated 'looking' but simplistic to crochet, check out the Crochet Textured Lap Blanket. This crochet blanket has been designed for those looking for just their laps to be covered. This means for those in wheelchairs or scooters, you may want to consider this size of the blanket. In the...
Free Bernat Crochet Linen Stitch Palliative Care Blanket in 3 Sizes Pattern + Tutorial
Work on a fast crochet blanket that may take about 5 to 6 hours, depending on your time. This is the Crochet Linen Stitch Palliative Care Blanket available in 3 sizes. Michael and Karen worked to create a couple of these for our local cancer centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Our local hospital, Valley Regional,...
16 Seasonal Layers Free Crochet and Knit Patterns
In the North, the temperatures have started to change. The long light days of summer in Nova Scotia peak at about 16 hours on the summer solstice and only 6 hours of daylight by the winter solstice. Light plays a strong role in crocheting, knitting, or crafting. Discover 16 free patterns focused on the layers...
Crochet Mosaic Greek Key Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Mosaic Greek Key Pattern Crochet the Greek Key using Crochet Mosaic concepts. This is the Crochet Mosaic Greek Key Blanket. It's an easy 6 stitch repeat going across. You could even use this concept for doing edges of an afghan as well. The multiple to start a new blanket is 6 + 4. The...