Crocheters and knitters, many of you overlap with other arts such as sewing, quilting and more. Coats & Clark North America is part of Yarnspirations and has just recently created several kits for all-purpose threads by the seasons. These are the Coats & Clark All Purpose 12 Spool Assortments. . . Yarnspirations offers hundreds, if...
Free Crochet and Knit Patterns by Brand
Blanket-ez Baby Blanket Pattern
EZ Baby Blanket Learn how to finger knit the EZ Baby Blanket. You simply cast on the number of stitches in the pattern and then do the stockinette stitch for the duration of the blanket. In the end, you will do a bind off. It's pretty simple, ideal for beginners. More Pattern Ideas Crochet Daisy...
10 Crochet Catherine Wheel Stitch Patterns
Crochet Catherine Wheels Stitch Patterns The Catherine Wheel Stitch an amazing looking stitch. It resembles a wheel and can be done in different ways. You can do them so the wheels stack up or are spaced to resemble waves. You can do it in rows or in a square from the middle. It can be...
Extended Moss Stitch Crochet Scarf + Tutorial
The extended moss crochet stitch is a straightforward repeating pattern that thickens up the works as the extended double crochet goes over the ch-1 spaces and buries it inside the double crochet stitches. You only need one ball with a 4.5 mm / G/6 hook, but you could also use 5 mm / H/8. I...
How Many Chains to Start a Blanket or Afghan?
DOWNLOAD THE FREE CHAIN START TABLE We are constantly asked how many chains we need for specific-size Afghans. Using my crochet hook and measuring tape, I figured out the average chain counts you need to do to get close to the size you want. The worksheet provided assumes 4-ply worsted medium yarn. Those include brands...
Crochet Pretty Squares In A Row Bed Spread + Tutorial
A friend requested help crocheting flower squares for this design, and I stepped forward. The only way to really show her is to film the entire square as a whole. The blanket is in 3 pieces of two panels of double crochet back and forth with a strip of attached Pretty Flower Squares in the...
New Product: Coats & Clark Yarn Zip
Adding zippers to existing crochet, knitting or other projects or starting at the zipper to build out a project is made simpler with the Coats & Clark Yarn Zip product. It's not just a zipper; it's designed to help you much more than a regular zipper. . . As someone who doesn't sew well, the...
The Colour Purple in Yarn Choices
The colour purple tends to be in most yarn lines as it's a highly anticipated colour. The colour can represent wealth, creativity, peace, devotion and pride. For Halloween, it's the polar opposite of pumpkin, making orange and purple stand apart but mixing so well. Purple can look expensive or give the illusion. Depending on the...
New Dappled Colour Effect: Bernat Baby Blanket Dappled Yarn
It is not a solid colour but appears to be smudged with intention, which is the dappled colouring effect by Yarnspirations. You can see a project below on how it looks like as well. You can see several free crochet and knit patterns here that use this yarn, too. I typically find this type of...
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...
Knit EZ Wool Seed Stitch Scarf Pattern
EZ Wool Seed Stitch Scarf This Wool Seed Stitch Scarf is so cozy and fun. Made with Bernat Alize EZ Wool this Wool Seed Stitch Scarf with its bulky weight will work up faster than you realize, you'll be wanting one in every colour. Pattern Suggestions Finger Knitting Multi Texture Afghan Finger Knitting Looping Ladders...
Crochet Catherine Wheel Afghan Pattern
Vibrant Catherine Wheel Afghan This afghan was completed in 2001 and for me is an afghan that I will never forget. Like many people turning to crochet to deal with emotional turmoil in our souls, this afghan has a lot of emotion worked into this afghan. Some of the colour shades seen here may be...
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...
How to Crochet 6 Baby Blankets Patterns for Beginners + Tutorials
Let's face it: When new crocheters want to learn, they tend to go for something bigger than a dishcloth. A baby blanket can be a targeted idea for a new crochet project. As an educator of crochet, I believe that projects where the finished line isn't too far away from the starting point can give...
Perfect Fading Crochet Pants for Adults Pattern
Crochet and Knit Pants are in trend this season. Yarnspirations has you covered with this free pattern for the Perfect Fade Crochet Pants pattern. These are using Red Heart Super Saver Ombre yarn. Sized for adults from extra small to 5 extra large. The pants will stretch. To keep the seamline to the interior, you...
18 Natural Wonders Knit and Crochet Patterns + 2 Free Tutorials
The 18 Natural Wonders Pattern Round-Up is inspired by outdoor colouring and landscapes. It includes pillows, blankets, and wall hangings, including a punch needle wall hanging and latch hook decor wall art. . . Suppose you like the Corner to Corner (C2C) design. You can see how it's done using another sample to see how...
Crochet Visor Hat with Alternative Captains Hat Colouring Pattern
Crochet a stiff-brim visor hat with a bit of extra add-ons for uniqueness. You can even recolour the hat to colours that match your personality. This is the Free Easy Red Heart Visor Cap crochet pattern. For my version, to make it look like a captain hat, I changed the yarn from Red Heart Super...
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...
Discontinued: What To Do with Caron Jumbo Twirl Yarn
Watch the addiction of this yarn. It feels to me like the crazy fun addiction of Caron Cakes but in a different stitching journey. Introducing the latest innovation yarn by Yarnspirations called Caron Jumbo Twirl yarn. This will be available at Joann Fabrics and Crafts through in-store and online shopping really soon. It's already currently...
Shooting Star Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern
An easy repeating pattern once the star begins to find its 5 points. Once the first few rounds are completed, the star stabilizes, and an easy pattern repeat begins. After three rounds are completed, the following three rounds are the other colour. You will use 4 balls total using Caron Jumbo Twirl yarn. Sweet dreams...
Crochet Texture Throw Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Texture Throw The Crochet Texture Throw is a very easy texture-based throw using Red Heart Fiesta. Currently, Red Heart Fiesta is no longer made but you can use Red Heart Super Saver or even Caron One Pound. Two trebles are placed into the row and the third treble creates the texture by encasing the...
Crochet Beanie Slouchy Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Beanie Slouchy The new Caron Cakes yarn has a Slouchy Hat on the ball band for a pattern. This is an easy level hat where the yarn changes colours on its own to make it really cool. The colours used in the original picture is called Funfetti. The colour Mikey used in the tutorial...
Crochet Spirit of America Afghan Pattern
Crochet Spirit of America Afghan This is the Spirit of America Crochet Afghan by Red Heart. This is completed with Red Heart's Super Saver. Red Heart yarn product, especially Super Saver, is considered America's favourite choice of yarn and is probably the most inexpensive yarn on the market today. I think this design is lovely...
Crochet Football Lover's Throw Pattern
Crochet Football Lover's Throw This Crochet Football Lover's Throw is so much fun, and great for those chilly games when you're cheering on your favourite team. The Crochet Football Lover's Throw is an easy project made with the Red Heart Heat Wave it's the perfect gift for the football lover in your life. More Ideas...
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...
New: Caron Cinnamon Swirl Cakes Recolored 2024
Caron Cinnamon Swirl Cakes is one of the most popular brands at Michaels, along with Bernat Blanket products. This yarn is a dream to crochet and knit with. I love the feel of it. I just noticed that my Michaels Stores location in Nova Scotia has new shelf space with even more colours, including streaking...
NEW: Caron Skinny Cakes Recolored at Michaels
Some of the Yarnspirations brands have been recoloured and will be back hot and heavy for the next couple of years in bright, bold, and neon colours. Caron Skinny Cakes will now appear at Michaels in July 2024 and will have some new colours added to the brand going forward. It's bold and outstanding, like...
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 Hi-Top Slipper Socks Pattern
Crochet Hi-Top Slipper Socks How Cute are These Crochet Hi-Top Slipper Socks! Young adults and adults young at heart will love them as well as remind them of their favourite pair of hi-tops. With Red Hearts Super Saver's many colours you'll be making these easy Crochet Hi-Top Slipper Socks in all kinds of fun colours....
Crochet C2C Snowflake Blanket Pattern
Crochet Corner To Corner Snowflake Blanket Colder weather is fast approaching so it's time to get started working on those cold-weather projects, a good place to start is with this Crochet Corner to Corner Snowflake Blanket. The Crochet Corner To Corner Snowflake Throw is really pretty and will look wonderful as a throw on your...
Warm Weather Crochet Jacket Pattern
Warm Weather Jacket Next on my radar is this Warm Weather Jacket it's super cute and very versatile. This jacket is great for in the office or an evening out. After doing the Tunic outfit, I realized these patterns aren’t so hard if you wrap your mind about the task and Get’er done! This pattern...
Crochet Summer Fast Halter Top + Tutorial
Simple partial triangle shape Crochet Halter Top is ready to wear this summer. This is featuring Caron Cinnamon Swirl Cakes yarn that can be found at Michaels. This is sized from XS adults to 5 XL. The colours shown are sour lime and jelly beans. It's playful in self-striping yarn format. The colours used in...
How To Crochet Baby Pea Pod Sundress + Tutorial
Crochet Peapod Sundress Available in 4 Sizes This super adorable baby dress comes in 4 sizes. Pattern includes 6, 12, 18 and 24 months' instructions. I have found the instructions super easy to follow without any difficulties. The pattern is for beginners and beyond. Don't let the pattern instructions intimidate you. There are many paragraphs...
Yarn Weights with Australian, UK and USA
What Are The Equivalent Yarn Weights? We receive this type of question every day from fans around the world. The Crochet Crowd, being Canadian, we have access to yarns that our friends in the UK and Australia cannot find on their yarn store shelves. It's a hard question to answer because I've not had enough...
Crochet Dip Edge Basket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Dip Edge Basket Using 2 strands of Bernat Blanket yarn, you can create a basket to hold your yarn, toys or other things. Easy to follow a free crochet pattern. This is the Crochet Dip Edge Basket. It's the flat base then ends up going up the side. The entire basket is single crochet...
Caron Cozy Posy Crochet Scarf Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Scarf Learn how to crochet this Cozy Posy Scarf pattern with your crochet hook and favourite colour of Caron Simply Soft. This is an easy pattern to follow along with, it has an easy to remember 2-row repeat. You'll love whipping these up The yarn is called Caron Simply Soft Ombre. The colours transition...
Crochet Sweet High Tops Pattern
Sweet High Top Baby Booties These little high top booties are Mikey's favourite. These are a Converse Look-A-Like and have an amazing finish on them. You can use regular yarn like Red Heart Super Saver. Mikey chosen his side emblem and then picked the yarn to match. The yarn in the picture is Red Heart...
Crochet Through the Forest Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Through the Forest Afghan Crochet this Through the Forest Afghan for your home decor. Perfectly for a non-bulky look on a sofa or even use for someone in a wheelchair. This afghan is 32" wide by 44" Long. Using 2 strands of Caron Cakes together. You only need 4 balls. The colour you see...
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...