It's funky and filled with 7 different motifs to bring your Stitch-cation Afghan to life. The afghan is 35" wide by 52" long. Stitch-cation is a pattern mash-up of motifs found from two different free patterns found on Yarnspirations which include the Crochet Tucson Throw and Crochet Lenox Throw designed by Treva G. McCain for...
Crochet Stitch Along Blanket Patterns
How to Crochet Aqua Blossoms Hexi Blanket + Tutorials
The Crochet Aqua Blossoms Hexi Blanket is the next stitch along with our friends at Joann. When I first filmed the tutorial in late November 2023, the yarn was brand new and not even out yet. I've been able to play with it. It's called Caron Jumbo Twirl yarn. It's unique in the way it...
Free Red Heart Granny Goes Random Boxing Day Stitch Along
A new video stitch-along, with an early pattern release, is called Granny Goes Random Crochet Blanket. Yes, you can work on this anytime, and no sign-up is required, but the videos will be released as a stitch-along over the Christmas break in 2024. Yarn for the Stitch Along . . What excites me the most...
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...
Bernat Crochet Study of Maker Blanket Pattern
Mikey never used the original Study Series blanket as a stitch-along. Initially asked by Yarnspirations to create a blanket using this yarn, it was decided in the end to abandon this pattern and move into a different direction. 'Stitch Happens!'. It took Mikey four evenings to be able to make this throw from start to...
Free Caron Crochet Along Peppermint Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Peppermint Afghan In May, Yarnspirations asked me for a Summer Stitch Along as we had done the summer the year before. Without a lot of notice, I hammered together the Peppermint Afghan. It surprisingly took off with popularity. It was a pure fluke. Introducing the Quick & Merry Crochet Along with Yarnspirations called the...
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 Sampler Square Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet this 4 Square Sampler Afghan for your home decor. It is approximately 57" x 57" and each square has something special. The squares are approximately 23" x 23". The yarn of focus was the Caron One Pound Yarn, found at JOANN Fabrics & Crafts. Our Diva Dan has assembled the pattern in one mega...
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 Bernat Crochet Study of Texture Rectangle Blanket
Donna Bondy, our guest designer, has adapted my original Study of Texture Afghan and made it into the Crochet Study of Texture Rectangle Sampler Blanket. Her adaptation didn't remove any of the original texture. The afghan is a different shape and takes approximately the same amount of yarn to make a rectangle. Updated October 30,...
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...
Free Patons Crochet Study of The Journey Stitch Along + Tutorial
Crochet Stitch Along with a signature Mikey free patterns called the Study of the Journey Crochet Blanket. Completed with Patons Inspired yarn. This stitch along happened in 2021 and the complete pattern and tutorials are ready for you at any time. This blanket was a tough design to create and took about 2 months from...
How To Crochet Healing Stitches Afghan + Tutorial
Crochet Healing Stitches Afghan Today I am introducing my newest crochet design, Healing Stitches Afghan. This blanket has magical healing powers, at least it did for me. It's a comfy soft 58" square that will be just the right weight to lay over your lap while you curl up with your favourite book, listening to...
Crochet C2C Nutcracker Suite Blanket Stitch Along
The Crochet Nutcracker Suite Blanket is a Stitch Along being hosted by Swish and Stitch. Lucinda, owner of Swish and Stitch is offering 9 of the squares in this on-going Stitch Along for Fall 2020. 6 of the blocks are a bonus but they are a premium if you want all of the squares. You...
Crochet Aran Hearts Throw Stitch Along + Tutorial
The Crochet Aran Hearts Throw is our next community pattern project. I've had my eyes on this one for a while as the texture really appeals to me. This is designed by Bonnie Barker for Red Heart. She used Red Heart Soft. It is completed as a one-piece project. When seeing with the model, the...
Crochet Along Study Of Planet Earth Afghan Pattern
DOWNLOAD FREE PATTERN Crochet Study of Planet Earth To go with the 2018 Study of Texture Afghan, this afghan was created to sister with it as a different set of textures and shapes. It challenged many, including myself. Throughout the summer, we worked on the course together. By Labour Day, we had finished it. This...
Joann Stitch Along Fall 2024 - 1 Crochet, 1 Knit Four Week Adventure
The annual Joann Fall Stitch Along for our friends at Joann is back. I asked to step back from the fall Joann Stitch Alongs earlier this year, and Dani from CJ Design will be your wonderful host for the Tessellated Triangles Crochet Throw. A unique approach of triangles intermingling with each other, using Bernat Fluffee...
How To Crochet Sampler Blues Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Sampler Blues Afghan Experience a tremendous stitch sampler afghan called the Crochet Sampler Blues Afghan. Talk about a stitch tease project. There are 8 different stitch combinations used in this masterpiece. Diagrams are available for each of the sections. Errata for Bobble Pattern This will be updated on the article soon. The diagram is...
2018 All Crochet Crowd Stitch Alongs
In 2019, we had a productive year in making fun stitch-alongs. Let's reexamine what we have made together.
Crochet Christmas Blanket Stitch Along
Crochet Christmas Blanket Stitch Along Begin a new stitch along with Sarah from Repeat Crafter Me. Introducing here Crochet Christmas Character Christmas Blanket. In partnership with Yarnspirations, Sarah has made this truly whimsical blanket that sets off an instant smile. They remind me of those posts you can get a craft fair where people paint...
Complete 11 - 2022 Crochet Stitch Alongs
Spring rolled back around, and again, another year of stitching along for crocheters to test their skills. Always expanding and growing new skills along the way. Of course, JOANN started us off with the first stitch along. Each project we did is linked below. JOANN Spring Stitch Along 2022 The crochet waterfall stitch was trending...
How To Crochet All 10 - 2021 Crochet Stitch Alongs
Stitch-alongs allow crocheters to pick up new skills. Many times, the stitch-along push skills are based on current trends. In 2021, we had several as the pandemic was still in motion. It gave us a sense of accomplishment when our world felt unstable. In this round-up, we will explore all of our stitch-alongs for 2021....
Crochet Happy Holiday Throw Pattern
Crochet Happy Holiday Throw It's cheerful and educational all wrapped up in one afghan. It's giftable and would be an awesome stash busting free pattern. For colouring, Diva Dan selected neutral blue combination from my own yarn collection using Caron Simply Soft. See my notes below about switching to this yarn. This is the Crochet...
How To Crochet All 2020 Stitch Alongs Patterns + Tutorials
For 2020, we are launching one stitch along the day after Christmas. Yes, that's right on Boxing Day, as we call it here in Canada. I was turned onto this pattern by Yarnspirations as its a Mandala and the diagrams are already completed. While some crocheters have already completed this project, this is a perfect...
17 Study of Series Crochet Blankets Designed by Mikey
The Study of Series by me was developed back many years ago during the recreation of a project I had free-formed back in 2013. The blanket was using Bernat Mosaic Yarn and I was captivated by the colouring. I decided to through the blanket stitches that I knew but I had significant buckling issues with...
How to Crochet Study of Christmas Cookies Throw Stitch Along + Tutorial
Inspired by Christie's packaging of Chips Ahoy Cookies and with the help of Yarnspirations to colour match a Christmas Vibe, this is the Summer Stitch Along for 2024 called the Study of Christmas Cookies Throw. The complete pattern is now available without signing up. . . Tips for Counting Stitches Provided In the Pattern The...
All 11 - 2023 Crochet Stitch Alongs
To keep things interesting, a personal focus on rectangle designs was the ticket for many of the filming tutorials for 2023. Of course, stitch-alongs are decided well in advance. We continued onward with texture and pushing skills to new heights for 2023. Each project below is linked to where the free pattern and tutorials live....
2019 - 4 Crochet Along Patterns + Tutorials
2019 was a big year for the stitch along with project sizes. Two of the four Afghans were designed by Mikey. We started off with a blanket nicknamed the Flora Garden Afghan and launched the Flora Afghan in late spring. In summer, we had the next exploratory afghan called the Study of Planet Earth. We...
Crochet Along Flora Afghan Pattern + Tutorials
Crochet Flora Afghan The Crochet Flora Afghan was inspired by a dishcloth that morphed into creating a set of 7 distinct crochet squares. The concept was to use to appease the crocheters in selecting squares they most loved. If a crocheter didn't love a square, they could leave it out and fill it in with...
All 2024 Crochet Stitch Alongs
It's a new year of crochet stitch-alongs with exciting new skill-building opportunities. What's coming ahead? Almost the entire year is unknown, but as plans materialize, this article will be updated with more details. Remember, the point of stitch-along is not a race but a stitching journey together as a community. Don't get hung up on...
2015 - 2 Crochet Crowd Stitch Alongs + Tutorials
In 2015, we had just started with Yarnspirations and they wanted to test try a Stitch Along with our community. Being new to Yarnspirations, I wasn't sure what to expect for complexity or steps. The work of deciding, designing and putting in the groundwork had already been done. There was no other stitch alongs scheduled...
Crochet Along Bernat Mystery Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Bernat Blanket Stitch Along A Crochet Bernat Mystery Blanket beautiful multi-week tutorial that makes you expand your stitches. This Stitch Along is complete. In 2019, I am still using this blanket to keep me cozy in front of the TV. Bernat Blanket Yarn is a product that lasts for years and years if you...
How To Crochet All 2017 - 4 Stitch Along Patterns + Tutorials
In 2017 we had two planned Stitch Alongs which were the official blankets taught on JOANN Fabrics and Crafts behalf. Both the Bernat Blanket Mystery and Snowflake Baby Blanket were designed for the stitch-along purpose. By May, Yarnspirations asked me for a Summer Stitch Along as we had done the summer the year before. Without...
How Many Chains to Start a Blanket or Afghan?
DOWNLOAD THE FREE CHAIN START TABLE We are constantly asked how many chains we need for specific-size Afghans. Using my crochet hook and measuring tape, I figured out the average chain counts you need to do to get close to the size you want. The worksheet provided assumes 4-ply worsted medium yarn. Those include brands...
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...
The Crochet Crowd Book
The Crochet Crowd's only book came out in September 2021 after a year of development. Featuring Michael Sellick, Daniel Zondervan and a list of other friends to make some patterns for the book. Those people included Jeanne Steinhilber, Anita Grover, Megan McHugh and Kathleen Nolen. You can pick it up at your favourite bookstore and/or...
Crochet Christmas Ornament Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
The crochet boho ornament afghan was inspired in 2016 but not officially developed until 2018. The original inspiration came from the Crochet Victorian Ornament Afghan by Kate Steinke. I struggled with the Victorian version, as I found the round beginning and ending confusing, at least to me. So, I re-wrote the pattern in a way...
Jonah's Crochet Sampler Blanket + Tutorials
Jonah Larson, aka Jonah's Hands, the youngest stitch ambassador of Yarnspirations, has a new crochet stitch sampler blanket named after him. Yarnspirations asked me to step in and film this series to add to our stitch library on YouTube. Jonah collaborated with the Yarnspirations Design Team to find out which stitches he loves; the Yarnspirations...
Check Please Blanket... Spring Stitch Along
Coming in late March 2023 is the next Stitch Along with our friends at JOANN. For the first time, a knitting stitch-along will be hosted by Marly Bird. Both projects are not in the same category of the finished item as each other. Knitters will have a unique experience, but they go together in the...
How To Crochet Study of Snow Blanket + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD SNOW BLANKET FREE PATTERN Revised Dec 28, 2022 This five-pound thick crochet blanket with Bernat Blanket has nine rounds of repeating texture. It is crocheted in just three days. Easy repeating and texture to keep you mentally interested. This is the Study of Snow Blanket. Back Story My friend Annie helped me figure out...