Introducing these easy-to-crochet Bibs featuring Bernat Handicrafter or Lily's Sugar'n Cream. These are both 100% cotton yarns that are terrific for bibs as they are machine washable and easy to care for without worry of shrinkage or falling apart. These bibs start in the bottom section and work themselves up. We will then complete one side...
Bernat Handicrafter Yarn Patterns
Crochet Dish Scrubby Pattern + Tutorial
Using 100% cotton, you can crochet this Nubby Crochet Scrubby. The project consists of making a flat circle using only the back loops, which exposes the front loops to apply the 'nubby look' to the surface. Each front loop has its own nubby. It densely compacts the scrubby for your dish-cleaning pleasure if such a thing...
Updated: New Colours - Lily Sugar'n Cream Cones
Lily Sugarn Cream Cone is a larger format of the original format—100% cotton on a cardboard cone that can be recycled. Take your stitching on the journey without running out as quickly as the smaller balls. Updated in Fall 2024 with new colours to enjoy this outstanding cotton yarn. Initially, this yarn was primarily sold...
6 Crochet Bundle Of Joy Patterns
Crochet Bundle Of Joy Patterns It's been a cold winter, there's a good chance you're going to need to prepare for a baby shower or two in a few months, here are some patterns to help you out with that. Baby things are just so cute in their tiny size. There a few patterns I...
Crochet Nautical Bag Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Nautical Bag Create this easy level Crochet Nautical Bag. This is using Bernat Handicrafter Holidays cotton yarn for the tutorial sample. The actual bag is just Lily Sugar'n Cream yarn. You can substitute with Bernat Handicrafter Yarn as well. This bag is crocheted in sets of 2 rows to make 1 stripe. There is...
Crochet Hamptons Beach Bag Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Beach Bag Crochet yourself a lovely easy beach bag using Bernat Handicrafter Thread Yarn. The variegated colour of this brand of yarn works up to create a stunning colour story onto the bag. There are also solid colours for this yarn brand as well if you prefer something more solid. Originally, I thought making...
Crochet Round Dishcloth Pattern
Crochet Dishcloth Crochet this easy round dishcloth. The dishcloth plays on the premise of shells of different combos as it grows bigger. It will end up with 18 scallops around the perimeter in the end. Pattern Suggestions Crochet Baby Booties High Tops Pattern Crochet Dragonfly Bag Pattern Crochet Mitered Modern Baby Blanket Crochet Bright &...
Crochet Beach Bag Pattern + Tutorial
Introducing the Crochet Beach Bag. This pattern and the Market Bag Pattern are actually the same. The only difference is the yarn that is being recommended. Lily Sugar'n Cream and Bernat Handicrafter are both made by Yarnspirations. Lily is mostly available in the USA, whereas Handicrafter is available in Canada. Today's pattern, the yarn recommended...
Crochet Market or Beach Bag Pattern + Tutorial
Introducing the Crochet Market Bag. This pattern plus the Beach Bag Pattern is actually the same pattern. There is a difference in the pattern and that is the yarn that is being recommended. Lily Sugar’n Cream and Bernat Handicrafter is both made by Yarnspirations. Lily is mostly available in the USA where Handicrafter is available...
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...
Knit Yoga Mat Travel Bag Pattern
Part of yoga is the state of meditation. Crocheting and knitting offer meditation when the hands are working, and the mind is thinking of other things to process life's situations. Knit your own standard-size Yoga Mat Bag. While the colour yarn is discontinued today for Bernat Handicrafter, you can easily substitute with 100% cotton yarns...
Crochet Christmas Scalloped Dishcloth Pattern + Tutorial
How about a Holiday Scalloped Dishcloth for your decor this festive season? This is a simple dishcloth using Bernat Handicrafter Yarn using the Christmas Edition. It's about 7" square without the scalloped edging that is applied. I thought this was pretty basic but appropriate for the holiday season. The tutorial below will help you get...
Crochet Face Scrubber Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Face Scrubber uses Lily Sugar'n Cream yarn for a fast project. Great for craft tables or gift-giving. The pattern is only four rounds, and it's really easy to keep counts as you go. Remember to use 100% cotton yarn, such as Bernat Handicrafter, Peaches and Cream, or Lily Sugar'n Cream, for this type...
6 Crochet Dishcloth Patterns + Tutorials
6 Crochet Dishcloth Patterns Dishcloths are a great way to learn new crochet stitches, patterns or techniques before jumping into a full-size throw or blanket, or great if you're looking for something quick to work on. They're not a huge project so it doesn't get overwhelming or feel like each row is taking forever. Dishcloths...
Easy Crochet Casserole Carrier Pattern
The Crochet Easy Casserole Carrier pattern is for the crocheter on the go with their goodies when they travel. The pattern will carry approximately 8 - 10" square baking dishes. It would not be hard to adjust this pattern for other sizes. Look at the free pattern. As you can see, it is laid out...
Crochet Color Block Dishcloth in 2 Ways + Tutorial
A tutorial request came in for this Red Heart Color Block Dishcloth pattern. I provided secondary options, resulting in another pattern based on this one that you can also download. It's the Lily Sugarn Cream Extended Double Crochet Dishcloth. The tutorial covers both. Knowing this is hard to see in tutorial format. I used Lily...
What To Do With Bernat Handicrafter Cotton Ombres Yarn
Bernat Handicrafter Cotton Ombres yarn was primarily a Canadian brand until the internet and international shipping became a thing. Locally, I can find plenty of stock at my local Walmart Canada. You may find this in select locations throughout the United States now. This yarn is available in different formats and what you see below...
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...
Did You Know the Difference?
What is the difference between Lily Sugar'n Cream and Bernat Handicrafter Cotton? Maybe this is a trick question, or is it? When you compare the 100% cotton yarn. The look, the texture and how it behaves on your crochet hook or knitting needles, you shouldn't notice any difference. It's the same thing. Lily Sugar'n Cream...
Crochet Teddy Sweet Heart Bib and Baby Booties
Make a complete set for a baby shower or just because you want to dress up the little person in your life. Two different types of bibs include a Teddy Version and a Sweet Heart Version. The booties are the same in the set, just coloured differently. This is the Baby Sweet Heart, Teddy and...
7 Dish Lovers Crochet Dishcloth Patterns
Crochet dishcloths are the gateway project for new crocheters. Small enough to try crochet. For experienced crocheters, portable projects and gift giving ideas. People generally ask me, what is the best project for someone new, I say it's the simple dishcloth that is below. For those who are learning, they need to learn tension and...
Crochet Pineapple Lace Shawl Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Pineapple Lace Shawl is an old pattern that has resurfaced. Created originally for Bernat Handicrafter, it has come back using the Red Heart Croquette yarn. Bernat Handicrafter Thread has been discontinued. I filmed the original video and the pattern is exactly the same. You can use the same video using 4 'puck' size...
6 Crochet Fun With Triangle Patterns
There are so many different ways to play when you crochet a project. You can work in a straight line or a from the center like in an afghan. There are also lots of shapes you can make like circles, hearts or stars to name a few. Today we're focusing on having fun with triangles,...
Crochet Dragonfly Bag Pattern
Dragon Fly Bag Our Laura Jean was inspired by the dragonfly stitch and decided to make herself a backpack bag. It's not too big and not too small, to Laura Jean, it's just right. Being a team member of The Crochet Crowd, she took a few weeks to design her very first pattern. For her...
Crochet Instant Pot Cover Pattern
Instant Pots are all the Rage Many people we know have an Instant Pot. Cathy, our bookkeeper has one and is going on and on about it! And, it's because she knows our Diva Dan is a cook and uses his crock pot a lot! So guess who wants and Instant Pot? Yep, Diva Dan!...
Crochet Puffy Stuffy Cat Toy Pattern
Crochet Puffy Stuffy Cat Toy My kitty loves her toys and I love it when I get to make them myself. Here are Crochet Puffy Fishes for your cat to enjoy. Pucker up, kitty needs a fishy kiss! Easy to crochet for sure. I love it when my kitty carries her toys in her mouth...
Crochet Old Records Coaster Pattern
Put Those Old Records on the Shelf Coasters Inspired by my new friend, Michelle, from the Loosey Goosey Stitchers of Nova Scotia. She was looking for quick and easy ideas for craft table displays to sell. We were discussing the old records. We wondered if the coaster needs some overlay to give the illusion of...
Crochet Flip Flop Flowers Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Flip Flop Flowers Learn how to make flowers to accessorize your flip flops. The pattern is simply called Flip Flop Flowers by Yarnspirations. The flowers are made and then glued to the top of the flip flops to personalize your footwear. The pattern is so simple that it will just take you about 10...
Soap S.A.C.K. - Charity
Soap S.A.C.K. Charity Who's is up to making Soap S.A.C.K.s. Over 100,000 soap sacks have been made since 2017 when a grassroots idea of creating knit and crochet sacks. These benefit homeless shelters, food pantries and transitional housing centres. They are a registered public charity organization. When the sacks are handed out to those in...
Crochet Sweet Treat Chicks Pattern
Crochet Sweet Treat Chicks These super crocheted sweet chicks slide over a plastic egg for cute Easter decor ideas. Created by our Cathy to share with you. What You Need Size G Crochet Hook or 4.5 MM Cathy used Lily Sugar N Cream or Bernat Handicrafter 4 ply cotton yarn but you can substitute any...
Crochet American Pop Can Cozy Pattern + Tutorial
Just for fun is the beginner Crochet Can Cozy Cover. An easy to follow beginner pattern to use for pop cans. Use your 100% cotton yarn like Lily Sugar'n Cream or Bernat Handicrafter to make things like this. Cotton yarn can absorb moisture and is meant for places like the kitchen because it can scrub...
Crochet BBQ Apron Pattern
Crochet BBQ Apron This easy to Crochet BBQ Apron is the next step beyond beginners. The front includes a pocket that you can slide your utensils or whatever into your apron. Ensure you use 100% cotton for this application such as Lily Sugar'n Cream or Bernat Handicrafter Yarn. The person wearing this will be in...
Crochet Patio Pillow Pattern
Crochet Patio Pillows Cheerful and vibrant are these Crochet Patio Pillows. You can use Bernat Handicrafter or Lily Sugar'n Cream yarn to work up this pattern. Choose from either a round pillow with a flower center or straight back and forth to form a square pillow. Either way, you can create your own ideas with...
Sweet Treat Crochet Bunnies Pattern
Sweet Treat Bunnies Crochet these adorable sweet treat bunnies using a free pattern by our very own Cathy. These will definitely bring someone some smiles. More Free Patterns Crochet Front Tie Lover's Know Jacket Pattern 17 Free Crochet Bunny Patterns Bunny's Baby Crochet Blanket Pattern What you Need Size G Crochet Hook or 4.5 MM...
Crochet Sanitizer Bottle Holder Pattern
Crochet Sanitizer Bottle Holder The Crochet Sanitizer Bottle Holder is ideal to clip onto an existing bag or clip for easy access. Originally designed for my lanyard to wear on the cruise ship. The trick to something like this is to ensure it is 100% cotton. Use your Bernat Handicrafter, Lily Sugar'n Cream or Peaches...
Crochet & Knit Face Mask with Filter Pattern
Crochet Face Mask with Filter Yarnspirations has created two masks for knitters and crocheters. There was a demand from crocheters and knitters to have yarn made masks. The link to the two free patterns comes with an extensive write-up. Included with the patterns have a printable template to overlay onto the fabric to cut the...
Crochet Scrubby Bath Pouf + Tutorial
The Crochet Bath Pouf is super quick and easy to crochet. Even with Red Heart Scrubby, fast to follow to finish. This is actually a long row that consists of 100 stitches after the first row. In row 2, we are creating loops in which the hanging chain is fed through to form the pouf....
17 Free Crochet Dishcloth Patterns
17 Free Crochet Dishcloth Patterns Crochet dishcloths seem like too simple of an idea for a new crocheter but I stand by the idea that it's the best projects to start. I feel new crocheters get so excited by crochet they could jump to a blanket immediately and quit as the project is bigger than...
Crochet Strawberry Dishcloth Pattern + Tutorial
Strawberry Dishcloth Learn how to crochet a simple strawberry dishcloth. Cute and easy to do. This will wipe up fast. It can be used as a washable dishcloth or a decoration for your kitchen. But makes sure you use 100%Cotton as cotton is fantastic for dishcloths! Get this free pattern, it's called Granny Strawberry Dishcloth....
Crochet Doily Pillow Motif Pattern + Tutorial
Adding motifs to existing pillows is pretty easy. Using Bernat Handicrafter Thread yarn or even Red Heart Fashion 3 yarn is a great way to accessorize ordinary pillows. You may not realize that this tutorial was created as a testing trial to see if I could transform Yarnspirations patterns into tutorial format. This, along with...