Crochet this Hanging Pot Cozy. It is an easy-to-follow cozy that has single crochets and trebles up the side that look really sleek. Using Lily Sugar'n Cream Yarn, you can use this 100% cotton yarn to make the hanging pot cozy. Cotton is better as it's stronger and can handle being wet. Pattern Suggestions If...
Lily Sugar'n Cream Yarn
Crochet patterns using 100% cotton yarn with Lily Sugar'n Cream products. Primarily used for cleaning and home decor crochet patterns to try.
How To Crochet Hexagon Beach/Yarn Tote Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet yourself this adorable Crochet Hexagon Tote pattern that is pretty easy to hook up. This bag consists of 15 identical hexagon granny motifs. They are pretty straightforward to crochet and puzzle together to form a bag. The included pattern shows you not only a crochet diagram but also how to put the motifs together....
Stitch Along: Free Crochet Octavia the Octopus Pattern + Tutorials
Crochet your own Amigurumi Octopus. This octopus is about 7" tall and is dying to wrap her tentacles around someone with love. This is using Lily Sugarn Cream yarn. It's a pretty easy pattern to work step-by-step and check off the instructions as you do it. Originally, Octavia had only 7 legs, but it was...
Crochet Scrubbing Bobbles Dishcloth Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Scrubbing Bobbles Dishcloth Try the newest yarn out there, Lily Sugar'n Cream Scrub Off. Crochet the Scrubbing Bobbles Dishcloth. This is an easy level and repeat pattern. The bobbles are in the same position when they return back into play. Once the pattern is established, the pattern has the bobbles going every 4th row....
Crochet 3D Flower Coasters Pattern
Crochet 3D Flower Coasters Using Lily Sugar'n Cream Yarn, you can crochet up these cute fancy 3D Flower Coasters. These consist of only 5 rounds. They are great for coasters or super cute under smaller plant pots. This pattern is actually a design mistake of me miscounting 8 petals. Once I got to the end...
Crochet Tea Pot Cover Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet this really cheerful Crochet Teapot Cover / Cozy using the Jacobs Ladder Stitching Concept. This pattern had me intimidated by looking at the picture over the past year. I decided to suck it up and look at the pattern and realized it's not as hard as it looks. I made assumptions such as the...
What is Mikey's Personal Stitch Gauge? + Tutorial
Every crocheter has their stitch gauge. Gauge is the unit of measure in which your hands operate to create a finished stitch. Some crocheters are loose, others are tight, and some are of the recommended ball size. Designers provide a gauge when a crochet pattern is made; it allows crocheters to match the indicator by...
Crochet Dr. Office Project Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Dr. Office Project If you are stuck waiting on a bus, car or even a Dr. Office, having this simple yet interesting, crochet project will pass the time quicker. Introducing the Crochet Dr. Office Project pattern. It is technically the Speedy Texture Dishcloth. The project is using the Nubbly Stitch. It's a combination of...
Free Caron Crochet Along Advent Calendar Pattern + Tutorials
I was sitting in Yarnspirations in the late summer of 2017 with designer Emily. She was designing the miniatures for the Advent Calendar. I was so excited about it. I got on board, and it became an unplanned Stitch Along. There were 12 miniature characters and designs that were fun Introducing a Crochet Along to...
Free Lily Sugar'n Cream Crochet Garden Tote Bag Pattern + Tutorial
This is one of my favourite cotton bags. It is sizable enough to make a gorgeous project bag that you can create yourself. It's heavy-duty and looks fantastic in the end. This bag is effortless but oh so fabulous. One thing you are going to notice is that the yarn is double-stranded. This means you...
Free Bernat Crochet Christmas Scandinavian Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Christmas Scandinavian Blanket I was inspired by the Tim Hortons Scandinavian Cups for 2016. I looked at Yarnspirations for existing snowflakes. I found the Assorted Lily Snowflakes and wondered if I can convert one of them to a motif. With finding Snowflake A, I was able to figure out the mathematics to do this...
Lily Sugar'n Cream Crochet 3 Sizes of Mason Jar Cozies Pattern + Tutorial
Introducing the Crochet Mason Jar Covers by Yarnspirations. A super cute idea for decor, not just for outdoor or spring, but for any time of the year. They can be used for storage containers, vases and possibly LED Candles. While you could technically use a real candle at the base of the mason jar, the 100%...
37 Crochet Wedding Patterns
37 Crochet Wedding Project Ideas Inspired by wedding ceremonies, projects can be easily manipulated to change things up to match themes and the loving couple that's about to tie the knot. My collection of free patterns are inspired by the actual ceremony or maybe even a customized gift for the happy couple to be. One...
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...
7 Crochet Placemat Patterns
Can't decide which placemat to make? Some are festive, and some are for everyday wear and tear around your home. Placemats protect surfaces from dishes and other scratchy items from your table tops. We have a list of 7 crochet placemat patterns below. Yeppers, we have a tutorial on the Crochet Pinwheel Coasters above too!...
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...
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...
Free Crochet and Knit Patterns Inspired by Beetlejuice
She can read 'the book' because she is strange and unusual! I cannot wait for the second movie, as I have watched the first movie more times than I can count. It does look a bit scary, though. Dare you see the patterns? I think she here needs an aspirin; she looks worn out! There...
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 Quick And Easy Patterns
Crochet Quick And Easy Patterns If you're looking for something quick and easy to whip up between big projects this collection is here to help. It's nice to get a pattern finished quickly from time to time, you know to remind us what finishing something actually feels like when the big project feels like it's...
Crochet Star Patterns
Star Featured Patterns Stars are probably one of my favourite shapes in general, let alone to create the star baby blanket has to be one project I really enjoy working up. As a kid I can remember lying out in the yard just staring at the stars at night thinking how huge the sky really...
6 Happy Plants Crochet Patterns
6 Happy Plants Crochet Patterns I have recently started collecting plants, it was something we felt the house was missing. When I go visit my friend Terena's house, I always feel so refreshed and awake when I'm there because she has a lot of plants. It feels like so much fresh oxygen! The kids all...
List Crochet Gauges for Substituting Yarns
Matching yarns together for gauge substitution from the manufacturer's suggested gauge can be tricky. The manufacturer's suggestion is based on the science of having perfect conditions, but your hand(s) may never match what the yarn brand will require of you. We have put together for Red Heart, Bernat and Lily Sugar'n Cream. What may be...
60 Free Patterns - Crochet Zoo Keepers Child Play Outfit and Characters
New to Yarnspirations is a slew of new creatures you may find at the zoo plus the Pith Helmet and vests the kids are wearing. From birds to rodents to monkeys! Including play mats It's fun for lions, tigers and bears. For both crocheters and knitters to enjoy. From smaller to larger. Enjoy these 60...
Not Enough Time? 100 Quick Stitch Knit and Crochet Patterns
Time is moving on quicker than many of us can keep up with. Investing in a blanket or clothing item may be unrealistic for you. We've pulled together 100 quick stitch knit and crochet items to consider. . . Highlights Of Some Quickies
4 Monster Stuffies to Crochet Free Patterns
These super cute crochet monsters were once in a book you had to buy from Lily Sugar'n Cream, but now are free patterns to enjoy. I'm particularly attracted to the 3 eyes pink monster. We are used to all stuffies for babies or kids to be super cute with rainbows and sunshine, but these are...
8 Easy Peasy Crochet Patterns
8 Easy Peasy Crochet Patterns Looking to use up some of those oddballs stored in your basket or closet? (confession )Yeah, I'm totally talking about me here too. I have plenty of unused balls laying around with no project for them to be. With staying inside, it's time to discover those oddballs and use them...
What Does USA or Canadian Warehouse Mean for Yarnspirations?
Mikey, on social media, keeps referring to the Canadian and USA warehouses for Yarnspirations sales, as the difference in inventory between the countries is a factor. Over the years, Yarnspirations has switched the locations of origin where the yarn comes from a few times. In the world of online, the area of origin matters the...
Crochet Beach Bag Pattern + Tutorial
Beach Bag Introducing this oversized cotton crochet beach bag. This bag is called the 4th of July Beach Bag. There is no doubt about it, this bag is huge. A beach bag that can hold towels, picnic and even a blanket at the same time. I was surprised how big this really was. The pattern...
How To Crochet All 2017 - 4 Stitch Along Patterns + Tutorials
In 2017 we had two planned Stitch Alongs which were the official blankets taught on JOANN Fabrics and Crafts behalf. Both the Bernat Blanket Mystery and Snowflake Baby Blanket were designed for the stitch-along purpose. By May, Yarnspirations asked me for a Summer Stitch Along as we had done the summer the year before. Without...
6 Crochet Amigurumi Toy Patterns
Crochet Amigurumi Toy Patterns If you haven't tried crochet amigurumi yet, they can seem to be very intimidating. I used to think the same thing at first, and then I made one. A very simple little sleeping baby doll the head and body were all one piece, and I just had to add the arms...
13 Crochet Back to School Fun Finds Online
For some kids, going back to school is a dreaded time of year... for some parents, they kick up their heels and wish them off to school with a big smile! 🙂 You catch my drift! It was an exciting time of the year opening the door to the changing of the seasons and a...
How to Crochet Zipper Pouch + Tutorials
I prefer to work with the zipper to avoid the thread and needle and ruining the final look of my project. You can make easy crochet zipper pouches or even pencil cases. Using cotton yarn like Lily Sugar'n Cream with Coats & Clark 7" all-purpose zipper, you can create one of these pretty quickly. My...
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...
Send Them Back to School with 8 Crochet and Knit Accessories
The pressure on parents to send their kids back to school is real. As a younger child, the pressure isn't as hard as you can crochet or knit accessories for kids without too much pressure for them. There are 8 Free Crochet and Knit Free Patterns for Back to School. As an older kid, I...
9 Countdown Calendars for Knitters, Sewers and Crocheters
Count down to the day something big happens with advent calendars and other time-representing items for knitters, sewers, and crocheters. All of the patterns are free. Knitters have little pockets where you will carry yarn to create the numbers in the calendar and use the pockets to stuff a unique little item into it. For...
Crochet Sun Hat Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Sun Hat Crochet this easy Sun Hat from Yarnspirations. This is 100% cotton featuring Lily Sugar'n Cream Yarn. That hat starts are the crown and work down to the brim. Then flares outward. You can op to starch the brim if you wish to have it more in control. There is an advantage to...
6 Crochet Beach Ready Patterns
6 Crochet Beach Ready Patterns Summer is finally coming let's get our selves ready for that wonderful warmer weather using these fun beach-worthy patterns, and who can resist Rita the adorable summertime bear! From a stylish beach hat to keep the sun out of your eyes, to the cute beach-chic skirt or a coverup, to...
Crochet Leaf Towel Topper Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet a Towel Topper Learn to crochet a quick towel topper. This will take you about 10 minutes to make and you can customize your dish towels to match your decor. This free pattern is part of another free pattern by Yarnspirations. It is called Granny Strawberry Dishcloth Pattern. It is the topper on the...
Crochet Large Pumpkin Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Your Own Pumpkin Learn how to crochet your own Pumpkin for Halloween, Fall or even Thanksgiving. These make for fabulous home decor items for a centrepiece or strategic fall decorations. This article has all 3 pumpkin sizes as the pattern already has it. However, the tutorial below is only for the large pumpkin that...