This is the fastest version of Hugs and Kisses, with the chevrons squaring off for a rectangle-shaped ultra-thick marshmallow squish baby blanket. Due to the trendy design, different yarns and hook sizes were included in the pattern to get you the answers faster. This is the Hugs and Kisses Marshmallow Squish Baby Blanket pattern. It...
Bernat Yarn Patterns
Bernat yarn is your go-to for the whole family, with great yarns for fashion, home décor projects, and baby! From tried and true basics, to cutting-edge textures, there’s a yarn for everyone, and every project. Featuring best-in-class baby yarns that are safety certified, fashion-forward garment yarn, and classic home decor yarn, you'll love to knit and crochet all your craft projects with Bernat yarns! My favourite brands include Bernat Blanket, Bernat Super Value and Bernat Plush yarns.
Red and Blue Long Crochet Elf Hat
This 25" Long Pom Pom Red and Blue Elf Hat is just for fun for the Christmas season. Designed by Mikey. Using Caron One Pound yarn. This will fit an average adult with a tighter brim, as the weight of a long hat can slip off. The 6" Pom Pom was purchased through Amazon. The...
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,...
Bernat Spark Yarn + Free Patterns
I've been super excited to share with you about the Bernat Spark yarn that came out in the fall of 2024. It's glorious! This was the featured yarn in the Bernat Quickweave Kits earlier in 2024. I'll link those below. I was dying to get more giant balls of this yarn. This yarn will only...
Crochet Spice It Up or Cool It Down Blanket + Tutorial
The Crochet Spice It Up or Cool It Down Blanket is made with Bernat Blanket Breezy yarn. It uses two different yarn balls that are not the same colours. The self-striping mixes up on it's down to prevent an addictive and fun color story to crochet. A tutorial has been provided below as working with...
Crochet Thick Holiday Ornament Throw Pattern
For the love of Granny Square Stitching but made into an oval shape for the ultimate Thick Holiday Ornament Blanket Pattern. Using Bernat Blanket in assorted playful, cheery colours, this blanket has thirty two complete motifs and eight half motifs for the edges. The final round of each motif requires you to place a stitch...
Free Caron How To Crochet Super Star Baby Blanket
The Crochet Super Star Baby Blanket is one of the first patterns Mikey wrote after deciding to crochet full-time. It was one of his first blankets that went beyond granny squares. Crochet a unique baby blanket in the shape of a star. Star blankets make great gifts at the baby shower and are easily foldable...
Free Bernat Crochet Blanket in 1 Day Pattern
Yarnspirations launched Bernat Blanket Extra Thick which is massive in yarn strand thickness. Using U/50 or 25 mm hook size. This is the Massive Crochet Moss Stitch Blanket. This blanket takes 4 massive balls. This is in the out-of-this-world category for yarn thickness. New crocheters would be able to excel at this type of project...
Crochet Big Collar Coat Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Big Collar Coat The Crochet Big Collar Coat is available in sizes from XS - 5 XL. The pattern is free, of course! The pattern is using Bernat Roving Yarn. It's a mix of 80% Acrylic with 20% Wool. The wool will provide warmth and be cozy to wear. The pattern consists of a...
4 Crochet Baby Gift Patterns + Tutorials
Baby Gift Patterns Scrolling through the patterns on Yarnspirations looking for inspiration on what the next pattern I want to work on will be. I came across an insanely cute baby hat and started thinking of friends I have that are expecting right now. Realizing I might want to get it in gear because I...
122 Crochet and Knit Shawl Free Patterns
Take the chill out of the air with a wrappable crochet or knit garment. These 122 Crochet and Knit Shawl Patterns may be next on your hit list of free patterns. Get to it and see different versions, such as triangle or flat rectangle pattern shawls. Triangle shawls that are fashion-oriented tend to be 16"...
Crochet Stash Busting Time Filling Patterns
Crochet Stash Busting Time Filling Patterns Now is a great time to go through that stash of yarn we have in the corner over there or that yarn ends that were from leftover projects in that basket over there in that other spot. It's a good time to work on projects to fill the time...
Friendship Baby Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Friendship Baby Blanket There always seems to be someone having a baby, or someone needing a baby shower gift, this Crochet Friendship Baby Blanket is a wonderfully easy little baby blanket to whip up. This easy two-row repeat Crochet Friendship Baby Blanket designed by Tiffany Brown from Daisy Farm Crafts using Red Heart Hygge....
6 All Wrapped Up Crochet Patterns + Tutorial
Wrap Patterns In the last couple of weeks, I have been on a wrap making kick. I have really been enjoying working them up. Wraps are so versatile and I have learned to make the same wrap in different types of yarn as well as colours really change the look in a fun way. I...
Bullion Loop Pillow Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Bullion Loop Pillow Pillows are a fun way to dress up any area this Crochet Bullion Loop Pillow is no exception, using the Bullion stitch which I personally have never heard of before. I love learning new stitches so the Bullion Loop Pillow is on my want to make list. Although its considered an...
Super Chunky Crochet Rectangle Blanket + Tutorial
The Crochet Super Chunky Crochet Blanket is a self-proclaimed modern granny in rectangle format. Crochet with Bernat Blanket yarn. This is a two-round repeat once the pattern gets established and creates a generous size warm thick blanket without a lot of hesitation. If someone surprises you or you are in a rush to crochet a...
Crochet Nautical Stripes Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Nautical Stripes Blanket The Crochet Nautical Stripes Blanket is 1-row repeat throughout the whole blanket. The stitch that is used is called the Crumpled Griddle Stitch. When you are doing this for the first time, you think to yourself, how is this stitch possible but then you will see it for yourself. The double...
Complete Guide to Crochet Abbreviations
This list is in alphabetical order and constantly updated as The Crochet Crowd uses more abbreviations. Check back. Mikey is personally gathering abbreviations data from Yarnspirations.com to compile a list. Terms with links have a matching free video tutorial showing how to do the stitch. The list is frequently updated and can be downloaded. . . Absolute...
Crochet Velvet Sweater Pattern
As if you don't want to cuddle your little one or your grandbaby all the time as it is, but working up this easy Crochet Velvet Sweater for them to wear and you won't want to put them down. This pattern was worked up in such a pretty colour, I want one in my size!...
Crochet Winter Combo Patterns
Summer definitely feels like it's over here. It's cold out especially in the mornings, I dread taking the kids to the bus stop. That means its time to dig out the winter gear from last year or an easier and much more fun solution is making up a new set in fun new colours. These...
Crochet Rustic Textures Swirl Cakes Version
The Crochet Rustic Textures Afghan was originally done in Bernat Symphony yarn. Toby, a personal friend, from Prince Edward Island decided she loved the Crochet Rustic Textures Afghan so much but was sadly disappointed with the exclusivity issue. She hopped on over to Michaels and really looked around for something that would hit the same...
Crochet Wrapture Shawl Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Wrapture Shawl is a wonderful cozy accessory to have. This is a chunky-weight shawl that is intended on being warm and a perfect project to keep others warm. Fabulous charity-minded project. Alternative Version I decided to try to do this project with a 5.5 mm / I Hook using Red Heart Roll With...
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 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...
Heat Wave Stepping Hat Pattern + Tutorial
This version of the Crochet Stepping Texture Hat, it's using Red Heart Heat Wave. The original is using Bernat Softee Chunky yarn but I wondered what the hat would be like if it had heating properties like the Red Heart Heat Wave. The yarn warms up to 12 degrees in natural daylight. It doesn't have...
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...
Free Caron Crochet Candy Hearts Hugs & Kisses Blanket Pattern + Diagram
A new version of the Crochet Hugs and Kisses Candy Hearts Blanket, designed by Jeanne Steinhilber is ready. A change in the approach to make the chevron blanket square off with easy add-ons at the end to fill in the chevrons to have flat edges all around. This version was created to make it simpler...
Free Bernat Interwoven Cowl Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Interwoven Cowl with a turtleneck. It's an easy-to-follow pattern using two balls of Bernat Symphony yarn in Maple or Sea Spray. If you keep building this out, it can be a shawl, but you must figure out the amount of yarn needed to make this adjustment. I designed this in June 2024 and...
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...
Crochet Drunken Granny Stitch + Crochet Diagram + Tutorial
The Drunken Granny Stitch is a more spacious approach to granny stitch concepts. For those in warmer climates, you may appreciate this faster-to-crochet granny stitch concept. It has the appearance of corner-to-corner or C2C concepts, as you think it to be. It's created in rows. The crochet sample below shows Bernat Symphony using a 6...
Crochet End of The Rainbow Baby or Toddler Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Learn to crochet this textured wavy blanket called End of the Rainbow Baby Blanket. From the photography angle, you don't get a sense of the luscious texture in this afghan. You will be pleasantly surprised when you view the tutorial to see how generous the stitch sizing is and what you can expect from this...
EZ Panda Pillow Pattern
If you have ever seen played or even heard of We Bare Bears, this EZ Panda Pillow reminds me of one of the characters from that. I absolutely love this pattern, it's a great gift idea if you know someone how also enjoys the bears. This really easy beginner Panda Pillow pattern was worked up...
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 Baby Blanket Pattern
DOWNLOAD PDF FREE PATTERN Crochet Lucky 7 Baby Blanket is an easy filet, from the middle blanket that works up easily, perfect for those spring and summer newborns. I used Bernat® Bundle Up™ yarn for this lovely blanket. It is OEKO-TEX® certified, and are tested for over 300 harmful substances, so great for your baby's...
Crochet Afghan, Yes I Can Patterns
Crochet Afghan, Yes I Can Patterns Are you looking for a new afghan pattern like I always am? Here a few suggestions that you might like to whip up whether it's for a gift or for yourself. I was looking through the piles and piles of patterns and this was a few that caught my...
Free Bernat How To Crochet Mini Social Bowl Baskets Pattern + Tutorial
This fast hour-or-so project uses Bernat Plush yarn to create a mini 8" diameter x 3" tall basket. The instructions are easy to follow, and the sides have a beautiful texture. For those in a social setting, this can be easily done without too much thought. Happy stitching, and enjoy your new stiff crochet basket...
Free Bernat Easy Crochet Step Hats in Toque or Beanie Format Pattern + Tutorial
The original stepping texture hat has been redesigned to accommodate a thinner yarn with Bernat Symphony yarn. It is a tightly textured crochet hat that is easy to follow. Two versions are in the same pattern, including a beanie and a toque (longer version). This is the Easy Crochet Step Hat pattern. The pattern is...
Free Bernat Big Plush Crochet Pumpkin Pattern, Diagram + Tutorial
This delectable Big Plush Crochet Pumpkin pattern has been on my bucket list to make for years. It's 14" diameter and 10" tall without the stem. It's big and fluffy! Just perfect for fall. I used a smaller crochet hook to make the stitches nice and tight. A matching crochet diagram has been provided to...
Knit Waffle Texture Bernat Forever Fleece Blanket + Tutorial
Any easy-to-follow, nearly beginner-level knit pattern using Bernat Forever Fleece yarn. This thick yarn can make the knitting project much faster as the stitches are bigger. Below, I have posted a few tutorials on how to change yarn in mid-row if you have a knot or need to change the yarn ball midway through. This...
Free Bernat Crochet Corner To Corner Scarf Pattern + Tutorial
This scarf is inspired by Red Heart's Free Pattern for a corner-to-corner Afghan. See the bottom of this article for the links and video instructions for that afghan. Corner to corner doesn't mean the project needs to be square. This is the Corner to Corner Crochet Scarf pattern to enjoy. Updated 2023 Technique for Corner...