Introducing the Crochet Market Bag. This pattern plus the Beach Bag Pattern is actually the same pattern. There is a difference in the pattern and that is the yarn that is being recommended. Lily Sugar’n Cream and Bernat Handicrafter is both made by Yarnspirations. Lily is mostly available in the USA where Handicrafter is available...
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Crochet Stay in Touch Crossover Pattern
A quick and easy crocheted crossover pouch to stay connected while on the go. Initially, it was designed by Jeanne Steinhilber, with a revision by Mikey to the handle to make it more durable. The colours were also updated to Lily Sugarn Cream Black Currant and Coral Rose; the original was done in blue. I...
Crochet Over the Rainbow Dishcloth Pattern + Tutorial
Learn how to crochet this rainbow dishcloth that has a raised edge in the corners. The concept is very simple with just being a solid granny square but then something... every other row happens... to create the raised look. What you should really take notice is the raised double trebles in the corners. Do you...
How To Crochet Mermaid Tears Purse Pattern + Tutorial
Developed in 2012, the Crochet Mermaid Purse was the first pattern of two that was used for testing between The Crochet Crowd and Yarnspirations. It was divided into parts for a tutorial, as in 2012, the videos on YouTube could only be 15 minutes long. We've come a long way, technology-wise. This is using Bernat...
Crochet To Go Bag Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet this cute Crochet To Go Bag. The bag is made up of 3 panels. There are a front and a back. The sides and bottom are one panel that is single crocheted together with the front and bag panels to form the join. There are grommets used at the top of this bag which...
Crochet Lunch Bag or Small Bag + Tutorial
These lunch or to-go bags are bigger than they look in the photograph. There were 3 colour versions shown in the tutorial, but it is the same pattern. The Crochet Lunch Bag is a decent size bag measuring 9" wide by 12" tall and 3.5" thick. If I were to do this for a child...
Crochet Lunch Bag Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet this handy and cute Crochet Lunch Bag. The bag is made up of 3 panels. There are a front and a back, the sides and bottom are one panel that is single crocheted together with the front and bag panels to form the join. There are grommets used at the top of this bag...
Knit Yoga Mat Travel Bag Pattern
Part of yoga is the state of meditation. Crocheting and knitting offer meditation when the hands are working, and the mind is thinking of other things to process life's situations. Knit your own standard-size Yoga Mat Bag. While the colour yarn is discontinued today for Bernat Handicrafter, you can easily substitute with 100% cotton yarns...
Beginner Knit Squish Baby Blanket + Tutorial
The Squish Baby Blanket is a vibrant retake on a classic design, now featuring the irresistibly cozy Bernat Blanket Frosting yarn. You’ll only need two balls of regular-size Bernat Blanket yarn to whip up this delightful creation. My revamped pattern ensures you squeeze every last bit of yarn from those balls, giving you maximum snuggle...
No Stress Granny Square Yarn Knit Hat + Tutorials
What does Red Heart All In One Granny Square yarn look like knitted up? This! You can easily get two hats out of one ball with this pattern. Due to the length of each section, each colour has a limited about. The white in the hat is the most extended and outside layer of the...
How To Knit Short Neon Stripes Scarf + Tutorials
This easy 2-row repeating pattern recreates the 80s with fun neon colours separated by black sections to make the colours pop. This uses Red Heart Super Saver Jumbo yarn in the Neon Stripe colour. This would be an excellent pattern for beginners of crochet. The yarn will yield itself to be a much longer scarf...
How to Crochet Snowflake Star Throw + Tutorial
Imagine whipping up a starry wonder with just two balls of yarn! Yes, you heard that right; not ten, not five, but two solitary spheres of fluff are all you need to create the Crochet Snowflake Star Throw. Measuring a generous 50" across, this crochet masterpiece coyly seduces you into the world of stitches with...
Crochet Baby Cowboy Booties Pattern + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD FREE PATTERN Baby Cowboy Booties Cute and novelty baby booties, introducing the Baby Cowboy Booties. This pattern has diagrams for the sole and working up to the leg. The pattern was revised in May 2019 to a small stitch count typo. These cute Crochet Cowboy Booties were originally filmed back in 2009. Revisions have...
Easy to Crochet Patons Linen Block Top Pattern + Tutorial
With Patons Linen yarn that came back to market in 2024, more designs are being created for this elevated yarn. This is the Beginner Crochet Block Top pattern. You can do this pretty quickly if you know how to double crochet. Think of it like building blocks. There are no angles on this, but due...
The Crochet Crowd Book
The Crochet Crowd's only book came out in September 2021 after a year of development. Featuring Michael Sellick, Daniel Zondervan and a list of other friends to make some patterns for the book. Those people included Jeanne Steinhilber, Anita Grover, Megan McHugh and Kathleen Nolen. You can pick it up at your favourite bookstore and/or...
Crochet Easy Rustic Summer Adult Vest Pattern
The newest pattern in summer 2024 is the Crochet Rustic Summer Adult Vest. This casual wearable is sized from extra small adult to 5 extra large. It's using one of my favourite yarns called Red Heart Roll With It Melange. The vest's colouring naturally emerges from the ball and works its magic to create the...
Craft Wall Hanging with Photographic Tutorial
Mix and match your yarns to create a one-of-a-kind wall hanging like this. This is a simplistic and minimalistic approach to decor. Don't underestimate the power of simplicity. Collect a dowel or maybe a stick during a hike. Get the instructions for this wall hanging here.
Scrappy & Nibbles Crochet Hand Puppets + Tutorial
Yarnspirations asked me to develop a unique approach for something for them for the future. Daniel suggested we create at least one puppet to be the antagonist or maybe the voice of reason. The idea of scrappy was born. Daniel prefers to be behind the camera; Scrappy is the alter ego for Daniel. Daniel naturally...
How To Crochet Textured C2C Blanket + Tutorial
Designed to yield as much yarn as possible with Caron Big Donut yarn, this blanket uses the C2C Brush Stitch as a base with a simplistic border to finish it off. Fast and easy to maintain, a colour strategy is at play here. Caron Big Donut, now discontinued by Michaels, was a long self-striping yarn....
Crochet Christmas Scalloped Dishcloth Pattern + Tutorial
How about a Holiday Scalloped Dishcloth for your decor this festive season? This is a simple dishcloth using Bernat Handicrafter Yarn using the Christmas Edition. It's about 7" square without the scalloped edging that is applied. I thought this was pretty basic but appropriate for the holiday season. The tutorial below will help you get...
Crochet Starlette C2C Shawl Pattern + Tutorial
Introducing the Starlette Shawl by Yarnspirations. This was the shawl that I was working on during a live broadcast using Caron Cakes. The pattern is pretty straight forward, and if you enjoy Corner to Corner (C2C) Concepts, you will love this shawl. This shawl isn't 100% the conventional way of C2C, but it is pretty...
Surprising Realisation about Knitting Tension... Is It YOU?
Before I started The Crochet Crowd, I tried knitting a rainbow scarf for myself. It turned out great, but the scroll on the edges was unbelievable. It was the stockinette stitch. Since opening The Crochet Crowd, I realized the edges have to be opposite to each other to create the look you see but noticed...
Crochet Tassel Throw Rainbow + Tutorial
Crochet this Tasseled Throw by Yarnspirations. This pattern has some texture. You may enjoy how the stitches lean one way or another to create an appealing visual look. Of the new patterns in the Gray Matters Lookbook, this is one of the easiest. I found the sample really easy to master and I suspect that...
Ways to Quilt for Beginners Photographic Tutorial
Lynne Brown, expert at quilting who originally learned to sew in 4-H has made so many quilts. She is a retired expert in customer education for Coats and Clark. Lynne has put together the basics for beginners in making great decisions with very clear demonstrations of concepts. . . Most of you know that I...
Crochet Dahlia Dishcloth Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Dishcloth A beautiful kitchen accessory is this gorgeous Dahlia Crochet Dishcloth. Initially, the pattern looks complicated in Round 3 and 4. There are only 4 rounds to it. Even myself, I was judging a book by its cover and assuming the worst when I saw the instructions. Truth is, there's a lot going on...
How To Crochet High Tide Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet High Tide Wave Blanket The Crochet High Tide Wave Blanket is using Bernat Blanket Ombre yarn. It's exclusive to JOANN Fabric & Craft Stores and available through Yarnspirations.com. The yarn is like Bernat Blanket Stripes yarn but the colour sequence of the yarn is in steps of the same colour tinging. So this means,...
How To Crochet Twist Fringe + Tutorial
Crochet Twisting Fringe The blanket shown in this tutorial is called the Crochet High Tide Blanket. The number of times you need to twist is dependent on the yarn and pattern. The length of the starting loop also varies but because you don't cut the yarn, you want to ensure the starting loop is consistent....
Fleecy Hair Scrunchies & Accessories + Tutorial
Have fun making Hair Scrunchies using a brand new yarn! Introducing Red Heart Boutique Fleecy. This is a new yarn line that is made up of fleece and is structured like Sashay. The fleece element to this yarn provides a fun textured look while providing warmth at the same time. It's been designed with kids...
Crochet Hair Scrunchy Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Hair Scrunchies are a quick and easy pattern to follow. You can do the scrunchie so it's just as a circle around the elastic. It's demonstrated with Bernat Velvet. You can add the tie section if that appeals to you or leave it off. You have the power to make your own way. More...
Flower Crochet Hairband & Hair Clips Inspired by Bridgerton
Inspired by season three of the Bridgerton Netflix Series is the Flower Headband and Hair Clips pattern. Everyone, my dearest stitchers, the court now has some floral projects for the warmer season ahead. The flowers can be made into a headband or even individual hair clips. . . More Inspiration for the Bridgerton Inspired group...
Crochet Bridgerton Inspired Hair Bow Pattern + Tutorial
Inspired by the Netflix series called Bridgerton, this Crochet Hair Bow can be quickly done using the moss, granite or linen stitch concept. The free tutorial will take you through the growth to start this hair bow, then through the body and decrease down the other side. It's a lovely pattern to try. This uses...
Bridgerton-Inspired Knit Hair Bow Pattern + Tutorial
Inspired by Bridgerton, the Netflix Series that is a historical period that is trending in 2024 is the Knit Hair Bow. This uses Red Heart Roll With It Melange yarn for this amazing coloured wearable. For casual occasions or whatever your heart's desire may be. The tutorial will take you through the complete growth of...
Crochet Mobile Alert Cell Phone Holder Pattern
The Crochet Mobile Alert Cell Phone Holder is a great gift and tabletop accessory. Angled for sitting at a desk and getting facial recognition without strain. Sit in front of your keyboard or a surface for quick glancing without having to pick up your phone. Should you need to see an alert in more detail,...
Knit Tricks: How to Keep Perfect Stitch Edges + Tutorial
As a new knitter, your edges can look like hell. The tension can create horrible edges, and you may question whether knitting is right for you. There's a simple trick you can do—it's too simple to be true. BUT IT WORKS! Just slip-stitch the first loop purl-wise onto the other needle without doing anything to...
Crochet Big Granny Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
This beginner crochet project is called the Big Granny Square Blanket. If you love the granny square like I do you will fly through this blanket. If you haven't made one yet, you need to add this lovely basic pattern to your repertoire. It's essentially 1 massive granny square that goes in a complete square....
Crochet Granny Rectangle Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet your own Granny Rectangle Afghan. You may love this rectangle version if you love Granny Square Afghans as one big solid granny square. Once you get this going, going around the rectangle resembles a giant granny square. More Ideas to Share Based on the free pattern provided, the afghan will measure approximately 60" wide...
Crochet Rectangle Thick Granny Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
This thick Crochet Rectangle Granny Blanket uses Bernat Blanket Extra yarn. It uses 7 balls in total and is 56" x 58". It's considered a beginner-level project. Crochet in the round to make it work. It's a great project to work up if you are just learning the granny and will work up quickly with...
Crochet Graduate Gift Jar Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Graduate Gift Jar is a meaningful crochet gift. The jar can symbolize pride and be loaded with sweet or savoury treats. You can use Lily Sugar'n Cream or even Red Heart Super Saver or Bernat Super Value yarn for these. Originally, I would put loonies and twoonies with some bills and gift cards...
UPDATED: Crochet Criss Cross Chevron Baby Blanket
Why buy a baby shower gift when you can crochet something special and unique? I made this Crochet Criss Cross Chevron Baby Blanket for a co-worker who is soon to have a baby girl. I was so attracted to the soft-look of Caron Jumbo Rosewood, then highlighted it with 2 neutral shades. When you upload...
Little Baby Granny Square Vest Crochet Pattern
Granny square clothing items are currently in trend. I know some of you may be triggered back to the 1970s, but it really does look fun. This is sized for 6 months, 12 months, and 18 months baby sizes, Using Bernat Softee Baby yarn. This is the Baby Granny Vest pattern. Both the front and...