This is the coolest festive afghan I have been in years. The Peppermint Afghan initially inspired me, but this one is mind-blowing. It's so cool. Designed by Julia Madill. This is the 3 Dimensional Star Crochet Blanket Pattern. What you are looking at is a motif made up of two colours. It's a triangle and...
Caron Yarn Patterns
You can find every shade of the rainbow in premium acrylic Caron yarn! Caron yarn takes color inspiration from everywhere, making it easy for you to find the perfect color for your project – or inspire you to try something new! Check out the many kinds of Caron yarns and discover a versatile yarn for knit and crochet patterns like sweaters, blankets, pillows, accessories, and more!
14 Crochet Snowflakes Patterns + Tutorials
We have an assorted type of crochet snowflake motifs. They can be used as ornaments, garlands or even gift toppers. In this article, I have added tips and tutorials for stiffening up your snowflakes so they can be displayed with their maximum potential. Let's review what great crochet snowflake resources we have. Hardening Up Crochet...
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,...
Free Caron Crochet Blue Waves Anniversary Cakes Blanket + Tutorial
The Crochet Blue Waves Anniversary Cakes Blanket is colour played. The Caron Anniversary Cakes have 5 colours and the colours are pulled out. It's called colour play when crocheters and knitters deconstruct a yarn ball so the colours are separated and manipulated in their own way. It's not uncommon for yarn users to want to...
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...
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 Modern Granny Winter Poncho + Tutorial
Modern Granny Winter Poncho This Modern Granny Winter Poncho pattern, could really be called, "Modern Granny Meets Glacier Cowl". I decided for my third poncho in the series to add a ribbed turtleneck to it in the same stitch that I used when crocheting the Glacier Cowl. If you are someone who doesn't like anything...
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 Go To Shawl Pattern + Tutorial
Just for kicks, I printed out this Crochet Go-To Shawl as I left for a plane trip. I looked at the texture and made a judgement call to change the row colours to really let the light play with the strong texture of this shawl. This shawl starts at the back of the neck and...
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...
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...
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 Cowl Vest Pattern
I wear a lot of tank tops, generally all year long, so I am always looking for different tops to throw on over top when it's a little chilly, something other than my usual go-to hoodie. Scrolling through patterns, as I usually always am because lets be real I am just as obsessed with finding...
Crochet Classic Granny Christmas Tree Skirt
We have 3 sizes of Crochet Classic Granny Christmas Tree Skirts from 4", 6" and 8" openings. Complete with crochet diagrams and written instructions. I originally designed one of these back in 2009 but not having a website or the ability to draw the diagrams at the time, it became part of my home decor...
Free Crochet Rainbow Hat Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Let's Stripe Hat is a pretty easy pattern and excellent for charity and gift-giving. Start with crocheting the brim for the texture and then proceed into the body of the hat. The body of the hat naturally turns inward to shape your crown. Top off with a Pom Pom with a bowtie if...
Size Guide of Crochet Christmas Tree Skirts + Tutorial
Get the size right for your Christmas Tree Skirt plus we have 7 free Christmas Tree Skirt Patterns. You can always make your own Christmas Tree with yarn as well like the Make It Merry Christmas Crochet Tree. From the little 1 foot tall trees to 9 and 10-foot tall trees, the right size Christmas...
Baby Lazy Wave Blanket Pattern
Baby Lazy Wave Blanket Crochet a Baby Lazy Wave Blanket using Bernat Coordinates yarn. This pattern is versatile as you can change the hook and yarn sizes to another brand and use this pattern to create it. The swatch shown is using Caron One Pound Yarn. This is a 1-row repeat once beyond the 1st...
47 Crochet Prayer Shawl Patterns
I recently discovered that women's shelters enjoy receiving these shawls as donations. The women tend to arrive with nearly nothing, and they can be offered a pretty and blessed shawl to wrap up in to comfort them. For some, Easter is a time to reflect on the past and look forward to the future. For...
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...
4 Crochet Striped Sweater Patterns
Just got home from a lovely yet chilly camping trip with the family. Which sadly I was forced to come to the realization that summer is rapidly winding down. Leaves were already starting to change on a lot of the trees where we were, and the nights are definitely colder. What's one thing I didn't...
4 Crochet Textured Shawl Patterns
I love shawls, they're like little blankets you can wrap up in and go anywhere with. You have your basic anytime anywhere shawl, then you have your playful shawls in fun colours that got great whit a pair of jeans or in my case leggings. Then you have your more fancy or textured shawls like...
Crochet Lucky 7 Rectangle Afghan + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD FREE PATTERN Today I'm excited to introduce the crochet 2 + 4 Crochet Afghan. Based on Lucky 7 to make it easier to count. This simple classic will surely become a regular in your collection of crochet projects. First of all, you are probably wondering why I've called it a 2 + 4 Afghan....
Free Caron Crochet Bean Cap Stitch Blanket + Crochet Diagrams
This large crochet blanket measures 70" square and has 25 squares. It is completely adjustable by changing the number of squares. It is called the Bean Cap Stitch Blanket, and it uses the bean cap crochet stitch. This 12-page pattern consists of photographs, written instructions, a crochet diagram, and oodles of tips. This was designed for...
Crochet Holiday Wreath Patterns
Crochet Holiday Wreath Patterns Here are some really cute Crochet Holiday Wreath Pattern ideas to check out, to you to wip up for the Holiday this year. In my house every year, we put up a Holiday Wreath. This year it's time to replace it the old one was a few years old and the...
Crochet Two-Rectangle Sweater Pattern
Previously we saw the Two-Rectangle Cardigan Pattern which is great if you are looking for something you can just throw on when you are chilly. The Two-Rectangle Sweater is another great option to the cardigan. The pattern is worked up similarly to the cardigan this sweater is worked up using 2 rectangles seamed together. I...
Crochet Tweedy Pullover Pattern
Crochet Tweedy Pullover Pattern This Tweedy Crochet Pullover is an easy pattern to work up, loving the high low bottom. It's a really cute pattern great for the fall that is all too rapidly creeping upon us. The pattern is written for sizes XS to 5XL which I am loving it's not always easy finding...
Crochet Comfort Shawl Pattern + Tutorial
Give the gift of comfort with the Crocheted Comfort Shawl from Yarnspirations. This easy to crochet shawl starts at the top middle and works downward. The shawl will get to its final size before starting the incredible fringe border at the end. The pattern includes the diagrams to use. The tutorial uses the shawl diagrams...
Crochet Afternoon Wrap Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Afternoon Wrap Pattern Lately, a very popular wrap is the pattern with the pockets, I'm guilty of making a few myself, to the point I've started getting bored with the same stitch over and over, then I got to thinking why couldn't I simply add pockets and tassel to any rectangle wrap. I started...
11 Crochet Bag Patterns eBook
We have 11 Crochet Bags with 4 new designs exclusive to this free pattern eBook. Featuring Caron Cotton Cakes and other brands. From an easy level to an experienced level, this book was inspired by the release of the Caron Cotton Cakes at Michaels. Speaking bluntly, I love this yarn. Designers in this book are...
Where to Buy Yarn Online in Canada?
Just over 38 million Canadians live in Canada, which is less than the population of the state of California in the USA. Over 90% of us live within 150 miles of the USA border. Our retail market is very different than the United States, with many of us in locations. Back where I lived in...
6 Crochet Summer Top Patterns
Crochet Summer Top Patterns Summer is coming, warmer weather too I promise, well at least for those of us who live on colder climates this gets us pretty excited. For those of you who live in warmer climates feel free to bottle up that heat and sun and send it to me!! This collection of...
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....
One Ball Makes 1 Full Pattern: 29 Patterns
In recognition of yarn lovers not getting enough yarn to finish a project, some Yarnspirations brands offer colossal yarn balls. This means that some of the patterns just need one ball of yarn. You don't need to find duplicate dye lots or worry about insufficient yarn on the shelf. One ball and you are all...
Complete 11 - 2022 Crochet Stitch Alongs
Spring rolled back around, and again, another year of stitching along for crocheters to test their skills. Always expanding and growing new skills along the way. Of course, JOANN started us off with the first stitch along. Each project we did is linked below. JOANN Spring Stitch Along 2022 The crochet waterfall stitch was trending...
6 Crochet All Wrapped Up Patterns
Crochet All Wrapped Up Patterns I really enjoy making shawls, almost as much as I like collecting patterns of shawls, and as much as collecting the yarn for the patterns of the shawls I like that I eventually want to make. Maybe I like collecting... In my daily stroll online for my usual pattern collecting,...
How To Crochet All 10 - 2021 Crochet Stitch Alongs
Stitch-alongs allow crocheters to pick up new skills. Many times, the stitch-along push skills are based on current trends. In 2021, we had several as the pandemic was still in motion. It gave us a sense of accomplishment when our world felt unstable. In this round-up, we will explore all of our stitch-alongs for 2021....
UPDATED: Crochet Pink Ribbon Shawl Pattern + Tutorial
Inspired by Cancer Awareness is the Crochet Pink Ribbon Shawl. The stitchwork is relatively easy to remember. Once you get started, there are only two rows to remember. Once you get it into your head, you can crochet pretty quickly. This uses Caron Simply Soft yarn. It drapes beautifully. Free Crochet Diagrams Mikey has put...
Crochet Soft Tuft Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Soft Tuft Blanket The Crochet Soft Tuft Blanket is a mix of double crochet and locked loop stitching. The pattern is really easy to follow with the stitch counts to make this wonderful blanket. Keep in mind, the loop stitch is completed on the wrong side so the loops pop out of the front....