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. ...
Caron One Pound Yarn Patterns
How To Crochet Hugs & Kisses Crown Headband Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Hugs & Kisses Crown Headband Crochet crowns are trending right now. One of our TCCSS members took my Hugs & Kisses Headband and turned it into a fun winter crown. I have already seen a few others jumping on this latest bandwagon with great color combinations. Use your imagination to change the colors of...
6 Crochet Hop Into Spring Patterns
Crochet Hop Into Spring Patterns Let's hop into this spring with some really fun Easter patterns. Bunnies are so cute and there are so many fun ways to spread Easter cheer with them. I have loved all things bunnies for as long as I can remember. I myself have a Lion-Maine bunny, her name is Patience and...
Crochet X Marks the Spot Afghan + Tutorials
Start making the squares today with the free pattern provided. This creates a stunning presentation. There is always a demand for crocheters who didn't join us to participate at home. For the first time, you will be able to follow along with the cruisers in real time. Will you get your afghan done before the...
How To Crochet 6 Christmas Tree Patterns + Tutorials
The art of gift-giving is being lost with commercialism, while crocheters have the ability to make gifts that have meaning and thought. What comes to my mind the most are the people who have everything they want but something handmade is more thoughtful and unique. For myself, I appreciate handmade a lot. I understand the...
Crochet Table Pumpkin Patch Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Table Pumpkin Patch Pattern is a hand-size crochet pumpkin designed by Mikey from The Crochet Crowd. The pumpkin is 5" in diameter by 4.5" tall without the stem. It's designed as a 5 sided object for easy repeating. Doing the sides as an odd number allows the pumpkin to appear more ordinary and...
How To Crochet 2 Crochet Hugs & Kisses Baby Shower and Hexagon Baby Quilt Patterns
With the success of the Hugs and Kisses Baby Chevron Blanket by Jeanne Steinhilber. She went on to design two more variations of this popular crochet stitch. People wanted it square and also in motif format. She went on to make it a Hugs and Kisses All-Around Square Crochet Baby Blanket and also a Hugs...
Love of Caron Cakes
I enjoy long slow walks down the yarn aisle. I love to touch Caron Cakes, dream and bring home these fantasy fibres and play all night long. Caron Cakes and their extension lines like the ones you see are exclusive to Michaels North America, made by our friends at Yarnspirations. Spring 2021, the bakers have...
All Sizes Interlocking Shells Blankets + Tutorials
What are the sizes for changing the middle of blankets to accommodate your needs? In this article, we have the square version plus four other sizes that are common for babies, kids and multiple bed sizes. Even important for those who are in hospitals or in seated positions such as wheel chairs to have to...
C2C Corner to Corner Log Cabin + Tutorial
Log Cabin in crochet stitches is pretty widespread. Add in Crochet C2C Log Cabin without sewing; you have another hit on your hands. I originally started this as a technique tutorial but got hooked on it that I wanted to finish it and see a full-size example. Crochet Blanket Details The blanket is 63" x...
Crochet Sizzlin' Hot Bikini Pattern
There's been a HOT demand for lounging and practical beach attire such as this Crochet Sizzlin' Hot Bikini. There is a demand for women who want to wear crochet-based bikinis. My former wife had a crochet look-a-like bikini. She spent a fortune on it and cared for it like gold. It was mass-produced and probably...
Crochet Wall Picture at Mikey's Studio + Tutorial
The Crochet Wall Hanging is an adaptation of the Flora Afghan but in miniature format. The picture frame is 39" x 39" and this was never intended to be a pattern. These were created to test try the written pattern but then I came up with a game plan to make some extra to make...
Crochet Baby of Mine Hooded Blanket Pattern
The Crochet Baby of Mine Blanket was inspired by our Stitch is Right Game 2.0. It's one of the stitch faux popcorn combos. I designed this blanket in 3 ways. Just as a regular blanket. I have given an option for just using 1 ball of Caron One Pound yarn plus if you use 2...
Crochet Water Lily Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Water Lilies in August Afghan is a design by Michael Sellick from The Crochet Crowd. Initially, this is part of the Crochet Flora Afghan and was released. With the thanks of crocheters who helped proof the pattern, a suggestion came back with changing rounds 11 - 16 from a crocheter by the name...
23 Lovely Crochet Lace Patterns
23 Patterns to Show Off Your Love for Lace We hand-picked our favorite crochet projects from Yarnspiration's collection of Lovely Lace patterns. Crochet lends itself to lace: open stitch work meets repeating patterns to create the beautiful textures that drew us into working with yarn. Crochet had never been more in fashion, from 1970's nostalgia...
How To Crochet Study of Possibilities Throw + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD PDF FREE PATTERN It is the blanket that gives me the honour to claim as being a designer as this throw is an essence of texture and methodical thought. But wait, there's more to the story. Introducing the Study of Possibilities Afghan designed by Mikey from The Crochet Crowd. Pattern Yarn and Colours Shown...
Crochet Social Textures Blanket
Crochet Social Textures Blanket This Social Textures Blanket in the crochet Social Textures series. If you missed it, the first one can be found here, Social Textures Baby Blanket. This is called Social Textures because it’s really a simple design of moss stitch in the round followed up with touch of texture. The social part...
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...
All Sizes Crochet Pebble Stitch Hat
The Crochet Pebble Texture Hats are sized in 3 different sizes. We have adults, kids of 6 - 8 years old and toddler of 2 - 4 years of age. These hat patterns were used in the past for a past charity oriented project and the pattern has been revived again for the Caron Kindness...
How To Crochet 4 Moss Stitch Blankets + Tutorials
You bought it and let it sit, or you have some of it left over. Now what? Super hot trending of Variegated Moss Stitch Blankets is on fire! Let the yarn do its thang, sit back and enjoy. These are the Moss Stitch Variegated Patterns (Wave and Straight Rows). . . The downloadable has many...
How To Crochet Flora Afghan Stitch Along Pattern + Tutorial
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 another square. Over...
7 Crochet Textured Blanket Patterns
Textured Blankets I don't know about you but I know I'm a blanket fiend. There is no such thing as too many, whether I have them on hand for myself, or making them for gifts they're just lovely. Lately, I have been obsessed with textured patterns, the look and the fact that it breaks up...
Crochet Braided Cable Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Braided Cable Blanket Pattern is a textured blanket that is eye candy. This is a combination of the lark's foot track stitch and intertwining cable stitches. Suggesting to use Caron One Pound, a crochet diagram is also available to assist you in stitch placement as well. To change the size of this blanket,...
Santa and Spring Crochet Gnomes + Tutorial
The Crochet Gnomes, originally made for Santa can be styled for any season. 5" to 15" tall with the same pattern. The original was using Red Heart Amigurumi Yarn which makes this gnome 5" tall. My version in the tutorial was using Caron One Pound with 4 mm / US 7 Hook making it 15"...
How To Crochet 5 NEW: Spiral Granny Afghans + eBook
All new for 2024 are five new designs and a revisit to an existing design where a crocheter wanted some changes. I took on the challenge and have been hooking away for really cool results. Get a preview of the up-and-coming free designs. I revolutionized crochet by introducing the never-ending granny square. Frustrated with the...
Avoid Obscene Crochet Temperature Blankets + Tutorial
Have you actually completed 365 rows of crochet? It's way too long with the recommended hook size to the yarn. I have figured out some solutions for temperature blankets. Using Red Heart Super Saver as an option. The label says 5.5 mm / I Hook. Doing single crochet for the year, the blanket will be...
How To Crochet 7 Irresistible Baby Crochet Blankets + Tutorials
New mothers, family and friends can get very excited when they learn a new family member is on the way. Also, crocheters who participate with charity also lift their spirits by becoming a donor to the charity. Below are 7 different crochet designs that are unique in their own way. From the first one being...
Aran Toggle Crochet Wrap Stitch Along + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD TOGGLE WRAP FREE PATTERN The Toggle Crochet Wrap is our stitch along where the steps will be broken down into chewable video tutorial sizes. At the time of starting to film this, I don't quite understand the pattern. In large patterns like this, I cannot focus on the entire pattern and just follow the...
Crochet Ombre Moss Stitch Blanket + Tutorial
The Crochet Ombre Moss Stitch Blanket is the Moss Stitch. Caron Jumbo yarn naturally transitions the colours. Caron One Pound is the primary colour and is used for two rows. Caron Jumbo takes over for the next two rows. It keeps alternating. You don't need to cut the yarn to change the colour. You carry...
Crochet Flower Tote Bag + Tutorial
The new Life in Plastic Series has lifesize and doll-size matching projects. This is the crochet flower tote bag. The lifesize is a generous size and durable using Red Heart Super Saver yarn. In my sample, I didn't complete the stitch right and noticed about one-quarter the way through the project and decided to keep...
How to Crochet Beginners Hexagon Cardigan + Tutorial
Crochet Hexi Cardigans are strongly trending in style for 2023 and 2024. Sized XL to 5 XL. It's the strategic folding of a hexagon. The hexagon isn't a flat version of a hexagon. You will notice it will ruffle and see this happening in the extensive beginner instructions. The ruffling is intentional to create the...
Crochet Puffy Flower Fun Day Blanket Stitch Along + Tutorial
The Crochet Puffy Flower Fun Day Blanket is a stitch along with our friends at JOANN. Its original thought was to learn gauging by using modern blooms as a feature. The finished blanket is approximately 50" x 58" without the pom-pom bobble trim. In this stitch along you can expect to learn the following over...
Snow Days with Hot Chocolate Crochet Blanket Stitch Along + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD FREE STITCH ALONG No sign up required. There will not be a binging option for the tutorials. They will be each week on Tuesdays. Each Tuesday, Starting November 1st, the new section of the pattern will be out. This will be over 4 weeks, ending on Nov 22, 2022. A common request from several...
How To Crochet Gingerbread Afghan or Tree Skirt + Tutorial
The Crochet Gingerbread Afghan / Tree Skirt started off as a request from Yarnspirations to develop a Christmas Tree Skirt. Applying my own flare and wishes into a skirt I would want for myself. For me, I prefer a skirt without a slit and put it onto the stand first, then insert through the hole...
Tester's Delight Crochet Rectangle Framed Blanket + Tutorial
Rainy days and caregiver days when you want to keep busy. The crochet framed rectangle blanket pattern developed by Michael Sellick may be up for something to crochet. I have included the instructions to make this a square too! This is the Tester's Delight Crochet Blanket. Using Caron One Pound yarn, put the hook into...
My Favorite Crochet Stitch Sampler Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
It's your favourite time of the year, yep, the Stitch Along with our friends at Joann Fabrics and Crafts is back! Based on your interest, the designer has created another fun mystery that is intended to build your skills. It's A Stitch Sampler This one is like a stitch sampler. Each week, I am showing...
Crochet Textured Wave Blanket + Tutorial
Inspired by Santa's Toy Shop, where elves are hard at work. Colours matching iconic colours in cartoons. Using Crochet Studio to do colour matching to a colourful image to capture some colours. I then whipped over to my yarn room to pick close colours. This is the Crochet Elves Easy Up and Down Throw. Currently...
2 Versions Fading Flower Stitch Shawl + Tutorial
We have two versions of the Fading Flower Stitch Shawl but are slightly different from each other. Choose the best one you like. The first version is the purple one, where the flower stitch is done with treble front posts. It's highly textured and can be time-consuming. This was designed in 2022. For 2023, they...
How To Crochet Sheldon Squared Granny Square Pattern + Tutorial
Introducing a brand new granny square called Sheldon Sq'd Granny Square that has two inspirations to make the example. Our Laura Jean has come up with this pattern and our testers made sure it worked out well. You can use either Caron One Pound yarn or Caron Simply Soft yarn. Yarn Quantities Inspired by Filet...
19 Crochet Granny Ripple Blanket Patterns
Granny ripples can be done in various sizes sizes. We have 19 granny ripples to be able to change sizes. We are currently writing instructions to go with the diagrams. The bottom clusters of a valley can be a pain for some crocheters and can easily be changed by using double crochet 2 together (dc2tog)...