Red Heart's new Bitty Stripes yarn looks after colouring with crayons with this stitch sampler blanket called Crochet Bitty Stripes Sampler Blanket pattern designed by Jeanne Steinhilber. This blanket was similar but not the same as the Crochet Framed Textures Afghan but adjusted and slightly changed to make it easier to crochet. This stitch sampler...
Jeanne's Crochet Blanket Patterns
Free Red Heart Framed Textures Crochet Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
The crochet stitch sampler Red Heart Framed Textures Crochet Blanket Pattern by Jeanne was revised in December 2024. The revision includes crochet diagrams and a slight rewrite of the bean stitch rounds. The 10th round was also changed to make it simpler to follow. It is designed for easy repetition so that you can relax...
How To Crochet Modern Granny Blanket in Many Sizes + Tutorials
I love the simplicity of a granny square but decided to try something a bit different for this one. I'm using what is known as the crochet Brick Stitch to create the Crochet Modern Granny Afghan. I also didn't want the typical square that a granny usually produces, so I'll walk you step by step...
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...
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 Blended Love Blanket + Tutorial
Crochet Blended Love Blanket This Blended Love Blanket is crocheted by using 2 shades of your favorite color, to "blend" them together using some interesting textured stitches. I chose Red Heart Ombré in Deep Teal and Anemone to create this generous afghan that is big enough for 2 to snuggle under together. Think about upcoming...
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...
How To Crochet Stepping Textures Chevron Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
The crochet Stepping Textures Chevron Afghan is a blanket that is thick and squishy, perfect to snuggle under as fall comes around. I made this one as a gift for a sports lover. I think she will enjoy it as she goes off to watch fall sports, football and soccer. Use your favorite team colors...
Beans & Bobbles Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Beans & Bobbles Afghan Today I have the second in the #CrochetBB series. This Beans & Bobbles Afghan is a straight version of my Crochet Beans & Bobbles Chevron Afghan. I know that many of you would rather not crochet the chevrons so you will definitely find this blanket a bit easier and faster....
How To Crochet Modern Chevron Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Back to the basics, well sort of with this Crochet Modern Chevron Afghan that I designed. A beautiful play on those squares I love so much combined with my other favourite stitchwork of doing the chevron design. This is actually my second attempt at the same design. The first design, I LIKED it... but didn't...
UPDATED: Crochet Criss Cross Chevron Baby Blanket
Why buy a baby shower gift when you can crochet something special and unique? I made this Crochet Criss Cross Chevron Baby Blanket for a co-worker who is soon to have a baby girl. I was so attracted to the soft-look of Caron Jumbo Rosewood, then highlighted it with 2 neutral shades. When you upload...
Crochet Beans & Bobbles Mitered Afghan Pattern
Crochet Beans & Bobbles Mitered Afghan This Beans & Bobbles Mitered Afghan in the #CrochetBB series. This afghan features a large, mitered square, that is then easily turned into a rectangle after the width is established. Similar to C2C afghans where you work the width, then the length, but the mitered crochet square makes it...
Crochet Beans & Bobbles Chevron Afghan Pattern
Crochet Beans & Bobbles Chevron Afghan I'm excited to introduce the Beans & Bobbles Chevron Afghan. My favorite afghan will always be a chevron style, no matter what stitch is used. I grew up with a chevron afghan draped over the back of the sofa, so to me there is nothing more comforting. This #CrochetBB...
Crochet Mitered Modern Granny Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Mitered Modern Granny Afghan I hope you enjoy this new twist that I'm calling a Mitered Modern Granny Afghan. I've crocheted this project starting in one corner and building it similar to the corner to corner technique. You start by building a mitered square, then when you have the preferred width, you continue just working...
Crochet Bubble Pop Baby Blanket
Crochet Bubble Pop Baby Blanket This is the Crochet Bubble Pop Baby Blanket that I have finished. I wanted to experiment with finding a yarn that would blend nicely with the Bernat POP! yarns. I choose Caron One Pound. It was only slightly different, but really worked out well. There are so many color choices...
Crochet Big Blocks Modern Granny Afghan Pattern
Crochet Big Blocks Modern Granny Afghan This the Crochet Big Blocks Modern Granny Afghan. I love the Modern Granny stitch. It works up so quickly and mindlessly, that I just had to create another blanket with it. I used the new Caron Big Cakes yarn for this one. It's a generous 54" x 68" with...
Crochet Patriotic Comfort Lap Blanket Pattern
Crochet Patriotic Comfort Lap Blanket I am excited to introduce my Patriotic Comfort Lap Blanket. I crocheted this in response to a call out for red, white and blue lap blanket donations for my local hospice center. I have had two experiences with hospice so far in my life, first with my dad, then last...
Crochet Ripples in the Bay Throw
The Crochet Ripples in the Bay Throw by Jeanne Steinhilber is a very easy repeating textured pattern. Can be resized easily. Jeanne has mixed in some cross stitches with shell work for this lovely textured blanket. Once you get moving on this blanket, the repeating is just 3 rounds and you will see your blanket...
Crochet Pick 4 Afghan Pattern
Crochet Pick 4 Afghan Pattern The Crochet Pick 4 Afghan is so quick and easy, I made 2 of them. This simple repeat is a fun play on colours. Just pick your 4 favourite colours and you will soon have a comfy soft textured blanket to enjoy. The real reason it's called Pick 4 is...
Crochet Marled Modern Granny Afghan
Crochet Marled Modern Granny Afghan Mikey challenged me to crochet a marled afghan, so I went straight to my favourite go-to pattern to create this super easy Marled Modern Granny Afghan. While holding 2 strands of the Caron Chunky Cakes together, this lovely piece went really fast. I used 8 Cakes to crochet this 52"...
Crochet Mitered Ridges Afghan Pattern
Crochet Mitered Ridges Afghan Do you love thick, squishy blankets that are full of glorious texture? Then you are going to love this Crochet Mitered Ridges Afghan that I just finished crocheting. This hooks up really quick with #6 weight chunky yarn. I used the Caron Chunky Cake yarn in colorway Trifle. It only took...
Crochet Hexagon Quilt Blanket Pattern
Crochet Hugs & Kisses Hexagon Quilt Blanket It's true, I love Caron Big Cakes the most! I cannot get enough of them. This particular colorway, Cherry Cake, was really calling to me. I finally figured out why. When I was a child, I had a handmade quilt with the same colours, all bordered in white. ...
Crochet Latte Lapghan + Tutorial
Crochet Latte Lapghan Have you tried the new Caron Latte Cakes yet? It's a really soft yarn and the colors are very gentle. I decided the Persimmon Blue Cakes I picked up would make a really nice comfort Crochet Latte Lapghan for a friend of mine in need of some love. This is really just...
How To Crochet Join and Border for 7 Day Sampler Afghan
Crochet Join and Border for 7 Day Sampler Afghan Join and Border time! Today we will join the squares and add the border to our 7 Day Sampler Afghan Stitch Along. I choose the Zig Zag Horizontal and Vertical joining method for this motif because it's fast and no sewing required! The border is 3...
Crochet Thursday Square
Crochet Thursday Square The Crochet Thursday Square is the sixth motif in the 7 Day Sampler Afghan Stitch Along. This crochet project can be easily completed in just one week. The Thursday Square features 3-D flowery center by crocheting around twice, first using the front loops, then the back loops. This is the most challenging...
Crochet Tuesday Square
Crochet Tuesday Square The Crochet Tuesday Square is the fourth motif in the 7 Day Sampler Afghan Stitch Along. This crochet project can be easily completed in just one week. The Tuesday Square features picots and back post stitches used to create the texture of this fun motif. When you upload your project to The...
Crochet Monday Square
Crochet Monday Square The Crochet Monday Square is the third motif in the 7 Day Sampler Afghan Stitch Along. This crochet project can be easily completed in just one week. The Monday Square features a bit of texture in the center and then uses some quick V stitch and shells to complete the motif. When...
Crochet Sunday Square Motif
Crochet Sunday Square The Crochet Sunday Square is the second motif in the 7 Day Sampler Afghan Stitch Along. This crochet project can be easily completed in just one week. The Sunday Square features a bit of a granny style motif and a quick cluster stitch to finish it off. This one isn't quite as...
Crochet Saturday Square Motif
Crochet Saturday Square The Crochet Saturday Square is the first motif in the 7 Day Sampler Afghan Stitch Along. This crochet project can be easily completed in just one week. The Saturday Square features 2 unique textures. The popcorn stitch is done in the round to look like a flowery center. I also added a...
Crochet Good Stitch Day Afghan
Crochet Good Stitch Day Afghan The Crochet Good Stitch Day Afghan might look familiar if you participated in the 7 Day Sampler Afghan Stitch Along. This is the Wednesday Square, but just a little bit more fun. Sometimes, coming up with a name for a project is harder than actually crocheting the project! Since it...
How To Crochet 7 Day Sampler Afghan + Tutorials
Crochet, a full blanket or baby-size blanket with this free pattern, is called the Crochet 7-Day Stitch Sampler Afghan by Jeanne Steinhilber. We used Red Heart With Love; each square is 10" x 10". The goal was to provide texture for each of the motifs. If you don't like a motif, leave it out and...
Crochet Christmas Trimmings Blanket + Tutorial
This Crochet Christmas Trimmings Afghan is my Christmas in July gift to you! This is my first time creating a project, especially with a Christmas theme. I decided to go with a vintage feel with the colours of Red Heart with Love I chose. I wanted the blanket to look like garland on a tree...
Crochet Healing Stitches XL Afghan Pattern
Crochet Healing Stitches XL Afghan Crochet Healing Stitches XL Afghan is really just a bigger version of the original Healing Stitches Afghan. I wanted to crochet a blanket that would be big enough for two people to share and cuddle together under and enjoy. This version adds another 10" to make is a really nice...
Crochet Breakaway Waves Blanket Pattern
Crochet Breakaway Waves Blanket When I stumbled across the Bernat Baby Blanket Stripes yarn in Tiny Teal, I immediately knew I wanted to crochet a chevron wave blanket with it. Sometimes the yarn directs me what to do. I really love when inspiration hits that way! So I hope you enjoy my Breakaway Waves Blanket...
How To Crochet Better Together Afghan Stitch Along + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD FREE PATTERN Introducing the Crochet Better Together Afghan, the first collaboration of Jeanne Steinhilber and Michael Sellick (me) in a blanket where two minds are better than one. This was our third attempt as I kept changing my mind. Honestly, frustrating the hell out of Jeanne with my stalling and finding time to throw...
Inspired by Color Crochet Stitch Along + Tutorials
Introducing the Inspired by Color Afghan by Jeanne Steinhilber. It's our annual stitch-along for Boxing Day (December 26th) that will last for four weeks. This stitch along is complete and full pattern is available. In keeping with this year's goals of rectangle-shaped blankets, Jeanne and I looked at Christmas wrapping paper to pull inspiration for...
Crochet Sweet Memories Blanket
Crochet Sweet Memories Blanket Sweet Memories are a wonderful thing. I think as humans, we can take special memories and moments in our life and embrace them just as if we were wrapped in a warm, crocheted blanket. So, whenever I see the colors purple and teal together, I immediately have sweet memories of my...
Inspired by Joy Stitch Along 2022 Crochet Blanket + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD FULL PATTERN JUMP TO VIDEOS The next full stitch along that is scheduled is called 'Inspired by Joy' designed by Jeanne Steinhilber. Developed in late Spring 2022, our testers have worked their way through the prototype. This is a five-week stitch-along. As the Inspired by JOY Stitch Along continues, more of the pattern will...