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...
Crochet Home Decor Patterns
Mikey unveils a world of home decor wonders, from stylish wall hangings to elegant rugs, inspiring a uniquely adorned home and expressing personal style.
Celebrating Dad with Handmade Gifts
We have 36 free patterns to view with Dad in mind. This is the Celebrating Dad Knit and Crochet Patterns. Many of us have adopted others as roles that play family figures that may not be related. I think friends are sometimes the best family we can ever have. A slight appreciation for your handmade...
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...
How To Crochet Star Napkin Ring Pattern + Tutorial
For beginners of crochet wanting to do simple things for practice, you can try the Star Napkin Ring. It's a permanent ring where napkins slide inside for table presentation reasons. There is also a small crochet star that is sewn to the ring for ornamental reasons. If you are looking to decorate your table and...
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 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...
47 Backyard and Picnic Crochet and Knit Patterns
We've put together a list of 47 patterns for knitters, sewers and crocheters to enjoy. Outdoor themed that include blankets, party concepts, table settings, plant holders and much more. Realistically, all of these projects should not be left outside due to the weathering of the rain on the yarn. However, a lot of this would...
Craft Wall Hanging with Photographic Tutorial
Mix and match your yarns to create a one-of-a-kind wall hanging like this. This is a simplistic and minimalistic approach to decor. Don't underestimate the power of simplicity. Collect a dowel or maybe a stick during a hike. Get the instructions for this wall hanging here.
How to Crochet Calico Flowers Scarf Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Calico Flowers Scarf This incredible Crochet Calico Flowers Scarf is not as hard as it looks. There is an extensive diagram with a lot of detail but if you dissect it, you will see the commonality between the half motif shapes. The yarn changes colour on its own. I've never seen a pattern transition...
Crochet Puffy Petal Pillow Pattern
New to Yarnspirations is the Puffy Petal Pillow pattern, which features three-dimensional small flowers that form the casing for a generous pillow of 20" x 20". This pattern uses Caron Jumbo Twirl yarn, the latest fashion craze in maximalism. This reminds me of Yo-Yo Crochet, a craze when I started teaching on YouTube in 2008...
Mood-Boosting Throws and Pillow Pattern
As 2024 approaches the halfway mark, we are seeing a dynamic shift as the next trend, the maximalist, is coming on strong. The colouring and mood of the following theme of colouring are revealing itself. Click the VIEW COLLECTION on the picture below to go see the latest free pattern additions. Caron Jumbo Twirl lends...
How To Crochet Granny Triangle Dishcloth Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet a Triangle Granny Dishcloth Let me show you how to make a simple triangle dishcloth. This dishcloth is just like a granny square but it's only three sided. The corners are slightly different as the corners must turn more than 90 degrees as it's a triangle. Keep in mind that anything for the kitchen...
Three Little Pigs Story Crochet Pillow for Kids
A story time includes a custom crochet pillow sharing the story of the friendly three little pigs in their houses. Each panel is part of the story, such as the house of bricks, house of sticks and house of straw. This is the Three Little Pigs Crochet Story Pillow. The wolf is depicted as a...
Crochet Playing Card Suit Storage Basket
Are games a thing at your house? Possibly a game of Euchre, Uno and other smaller games to store? Wendy Maruna came up with a perfect gift for her family as a birthday present. Introducing the Card Suit Crochet Storage Basket. The covering is slid over an existing box you need to find. The dimensions...
Crochet Bright Squares Blanket Pattern
Crochet this Crochet Bright Squares Blanket. The pattern also includes a pillow pattern to match. This is using Patons Canadiana yarn. It's trendy to have granny square blankets where the sizes of squares vary. This blanket gives plenty of opportunities to use up scrap yarn or really have a quilted approach to your crochet. I'm...
Craft Halloween Pom Pom Wreath Pattern + Tutorial
Is your deadline for Halloween decorations frightening you? Create this Halloween Pom Pom Wreath. Or, the thought of weaving in the ends of your afghan sends shivers down your spine? Treat yourself to a simply sweet craft project: Red Heart's Halloween Wreath. Create pom-poms from Red Heart Super Saver, and arrange them around a wreath...
Craft Picture and Lamp Pattern
Here’s a unique craft idea for kids who want their room to be as individual as they are. This super bulky yarn adds pizzazz to ordinary lamps, frames, bulletin boards, or other room accessories. All you need is Doodle yarn and a glue gun! You could use Bernat Blanket Big yarn as a substitute. Get...
Big Bold Tasseled Crochet Basket Pattern + Tutorial
Create a bold statement with a fast-making basket using Bernat Blanket Big Bold yarn. In the tutorial version, I am using the colour cream. I converted mine to a cat nap basket, as you can see below. This is the Big Bold Tasseled Crochet Basket pattern. . . Tutorial I tend to be looser with...
Bold Thick Cat Nap Basket Pattern + Tutorial
Based on an existing pattern with minor alterations, the Bold Thick Cat Nap Crochet Basket uses Bernat Blanket Big Bold yarn in the colour cream. I tend to be loose with my crochet hook and use more yardage regarding the thicker stuff. I converted the existing basket stop when I was running out of yarn,...
Modern Marvel: Bold Angles Pillow DIY
The Crochet Bold Angles Pillow is based on a graphghan type of project. The panels you see are not separate and then sewn together. They are based on following a graph and changing the colours when needed to maintain the design. Technically speaking, this is not a hard design as the angles are consistent and...
Crochet Bold Angle Pillow Pattern + Tutorial
This Bold Angles Pillow Pattern is a great project for those interesting in learning how to do graphghans. You know the projects with the pictures inside a project. This is using Caron Simple Soft yarn. The geometric shape of the pattern inside the front face of the pillow will help you begin to learn how...
Crochet Tassel & Texture Pillows Pattern
Crochet Tassel and Texture Pillows are really in trend for home decor. If you look around home decor stores, this type of pillow is hot. It is a mix of right-side and wrong-side popcorns that make it work. The tassel feature is added at the end of the project. This is using Bernat Softee Chunky...
Crochet Puff Granny Pillow Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Puff Granny Pillow is a one-piece granny square that is folded strategically to make the pillow. This uses Caron Tea Cakes. So the front face is actually the middle of a large granny square. If you turn it around, as I explain in the tutorial, you will see the seam lines of the...
Patriotic Pillow Crochet Pattern
New Americanized Crochet Pillow pattern has just been released by Red Heart. The free pattern is available at Patriotic Pillow Crochet Pattern. Use your Red Heart Super Saver for this pillow. Simple design but really stylish too. Celebrate July 4th in style another great pattern to check out for your celebrations is the Patriotic Party...
Crochet Faux Mongolian Lamb Pillow Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Faux Mongolian Lamb Pillow is a technique that we have seen used for Cabbage Patch looking doll hair. This is using Red Heart Hygge yarn. The concept uses the loop stitch. The instructions have a diagram of how it is done. You will use your finger to create the loop and it will be...
Crystal Cakes Wiggle Pillow Pattern
Wiggles crochet is the art form of crocheting over top of a mesh that you will make in advance. This Crystal Cakes Wiggle Pillow has four quadrants for the wiggle surface overlay. This pillow uses Caron Crystal Cakes, which is exclusive to Michaels. The pillow has one front panel where you will do the crochet...
Crochet Swirling Texture Pillow Pattern
This is a crochet wiggles stitch concept that is the Crochet Swirling Texture Pillow Pattern. The crochet wiggles are added on after the base of the pattern is made first. Essentially, it is a surface overlay. There is Bernat Velvet yarn. The free crochet pattern includes the road map in diagram to follow. The background...
24 Crochet Dishcloths (5 of 8)
NEXT 3 DISHCLOTHS PREVIOUS 3 DISHCLOTHS In this grouping of 3 crochet dishcloths, we have the wiggles crochet, floral scrubby and mitered crochet dishcloths. Be sure to only use 100% cotton or plastic-based like Red Heart Scrubby items for dishcloths as the dishcloths need to be washed and dry out. If you use acrylic or...
Beginner Macrame Hanging Planter + Tutorial
Create this Macrame Plant Holder with just simple knots. This is Mikey's first ever Macrame Project that he's ever done! Intimidated by the look, he took step by step and has a success story. . . More Macrame Ideas Mikey, who was just learning this process, figured out the do's and do n'ts to make...
Crochet Hanging Planter Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet this Trio Pot Hanging Planter for your home decor. What initially looks like Macrame is all 100% crochet. So it has that look of macrame without all the knot tying. Things to watch for in this project is the weight of the pots with the soil. While the yarn will hold up, ensure you...
Crochet Prickly Pear Cactus Flower Pot Pattern + Tutorial
The prickly look without the worry of being stung by a Cactus! Introducing this super adorable Crochet Cactus. This cactus comes with the pattern to create the soil and then two sizes of plants that attach together. The soil has two different sizes in the pattern so you can change it easily to match the...
Crochet Soft Neutrals Cable Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
There is a mix of two panels that make up this Crochet Soft Neutrals Cable Afghan. It's a visually appealing afghan with a bit of challenging concepts for the crocheter to master. It's considered an intermediate level which gives me a lot of hope. One panel has the double cabling braid while the other panel...
Crochet Granny Christmas Tree Skirt Pattern
I looked all over last year for a tree skirt pattern, I wish I had found this Crochet Granny Tree Skirt pattern. I love it. Although the Crochet Granny Tree Skirt is considered an intermediate project, if you have basic knowledge of the granny, you won't have many struggles with this. You can use the...
101 Holiday Sewing, Knit, Craft and Crochet Patterns
Holiday Stockings are a fun way to decorate for the Holidays as well as use for gifts, pick from any of the fun 101 Holiday Patterns choices. There are knit and crochet options and their all so pretty, the hardest part will be deciding which one you want to work up. . . Below, we...
21 Spring Cleaning & Organizing Patterns
VIEW PATTERN COLLECTION HERE Spring has sprung and generally speaking, spring clean-up is here. We have 21 Spring Cleaning Pattern ideas to share. Most of the patterns are knit and crochet dishcloths with a variety of stitches and theme options. From kitchen scrubbies to dish and cleaning clothes. Many are cheerful and bright. I enjoy...
Crochet Striped Mitered Dishcloth Pattern
The Crochet Striped Mitered Dishcloths have a cheerful look. Accent your kitchen with a playful look. The easy-to-make dishcloth grows out from a long chain and gets shorter each time a row is completed with a together stitch at the point. The ring is added at the end of the project if you prefer to...
Crochet Bouquet Dishcloth Pattern
Check out these adorable Crochet Bouquet Dishcloth, how cute are they! The Crochet Bouquet Dishcloths designed by Michele Maks, are an easy project made with Red Heart Creme De La Creme. Substitute with Lily Sugar'n Cream yarn. The Crochet Boutique Dishcloth will look so pretty in a variety of colours, keep them folded in a...
Crochet Maple Leaf Pattern + Tutorial
For those celebrating Canadian Culture or maybe even just fall decor, the Crochet Maple Leaf is a great pattern to play with. This pattern was used in the Project Maple Exhibit by The Crochet Crowd. Nearly 13,000 leaves were made with this pattern for the exhibit from crocheters around the world. The pattern isn't too...
Crochet Oak Leaf Garland Pattern
For your home holiday decor whether it be Halloween or Thanksgiving, introducing the fall Oak Leaf Pattern. You can apply these to wreaths or even make a whimsical Oak Leaf Garland. The garland is made up of a chain. Every 20th chain, you will attach the leaf to the chain as you make it. Easy...
17 Crochet Halloween Patterns
Halloween is one of my favourite holidays. I love dressing up and pretending to be something I am not. And, of course, it's all about the candy! I thought I'd take a look at some new ideas to give myself some time to get some crocheting done without having to rush. Here are some of...