Inspired by a crocheter on Facebook, she took the centre of the Study of Determination. Rounds 1 to 12 were on the first week of the Stitch Along, and she made some squares herself. This captivated me as I don't usually look at the centre of my blankets to make alternative options like that. This...
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Crochet Line Up! Pillow Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet this mesmerizing project by Yarnspirations, the Line Up! Crochet Pillow. This fun pillow will brighten up any decor. This easy pattern will hook up fast in the Bernat Maker Home Dec yarn. Choose your favourite colours to match your own style. Many Crochet Cruisers were surprised when using this yarn. It's soft and easy...
Crochet Market Tote Bag Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Market Tote Bag This is an easy level Crochet Market Tote featuring Caron Cotton Cakes. Remember, Caron Cotton Cakes are exclusive to Michaels Stores. This pattern is on the ball band of the yarn. It is a simplistic bag that will take several hours to make. A perfect no-nonsense project without a lot of...
Free Bernat Tunisian Pencil Scarf Pattern + Tutorial
A one-row repeating pattern with fast results for a Tunisian Accessory scarf. This uses leftover yarn from Bernat Tweedie and Bernat Forever Fleece yarns. This is the Tunisian Pencil Scarf pattern. Easy time waster and casual accessory to wear just because you can. Yarn Bernat Tweedie, 180 g/6.4 oz, 226 m/247 yds Bernat Forever Fleece...
Free Caron Crochet Blossoms Scarf Pattern + Diagram and Tutorials
A great crochet for the TV viewing time or waiting for someone, whereas the repeating is just one row. There is no drama to the stitching. Just stitch it up. This is using just one ball of Caron Blossom Cakes. You will find this at Michaels and/or sometimes in the clearance bin of Yarnspirations. This...
How To Crochet Modern Granny Blanket in Many Sizes + Tutorials
I love the simplicity of a granny square but decided to try something a bit different for this one. I'm using what is known as the crochet Brick Stitch to create the Crochet Modern Granny Afghan. I also didn't want the typical square that a granny usually produces, so I'll walk you step by step...
Crochet Pebble Throw Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Pebble Stitch Throw The Crochet Pebble Stitch Throw is designed for beginners. The stitch is multiple sets of 2... At the end of the chain, just at 1 to stay in balance. It's using Bernat Blanket Yarn. A suggestion of 9 mm or M size crochet hook. For my tutorial below, I used a...
How to Use Bernat All In One Granny Square Yarn with Tutorials
Exclusive only to Yarnspirations is Bernat All In One Granny yarn that launched in late December 2024. In today's economy, crocheters cannot afford to waste, and this yarn checks all the boxes to cut down on the amount of yarn purchased. I'll explain. This material is the infamous Bernat Blanket yarn reformated. Quick Demonstrations Mikey...
Patons Free Crochet Snowflake Doily Pattern with Tutorial and Diagrams
Only one ball of Patons Grace in the colour called Snow will do up this 9.5" diameter crochet snowflake doily. It's a simple 4 round crochet snowflake pattern with the other snowflakes attaching to the existing snowflakes as you go—no sewing is involved. Provided in this free pattern called Crochet Snowflake Doily pattern are two...
Free Red Heart Crochet Green Apple Transition Scarf Pattern with Tutorials & Diagram
Mikey was thinking about his charity box and trying to use up time in front of the TV in between doing more significant pattern designs. He grabbed his Red Heart Super Saver Ombre in the colour called Green Apple and went to town to make something for the box. This is called the Crochet Green...
Caron Free Warm Cup of Tea Crochet Shawl Pattern with Diagram
From using this as a crochet prayer shawl to making it a stress reliever to wrap yourself in warmth or give it to someone else. This crochet shawl hits the right notes of making TV time more enjoyable. For Jeanne, her spiritual side of herself applied blessings as she made her version. Mikey, not being...
Caron Free Cinnamon Swirl Winter Hat Pattern + Diagram + Tutorial
Addictive and transforming a Caron Cinnamon Swirl Cakes into a fancy crochet winter hat without being too complex. A design with each repeating and letting the yarn play its colours out. A free pattern and crochet diagram will help you along the way. Designed by Mikey for your stitching pleasure. This is the Crochet Cinnamon...
Free Bernat Vintage Baby Shawl Pattern + Diagram + Tutorial
Yarnspirations has a vintage pattern from their archives called Bernat Crochet Baby Shawl that is a change from 2024 standards of medium or chunky weight yarns. It used Bernat Baby (Fingering) yarn, which was thin. Back in the day, yarn for babies tended to be thin. In today's world, this type of crochet is less...
Crochet Wafflin' Around Cowl Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Wafflin' Around Cowl An easy level Crochet Waffle Texture Cowl called the Crochet Wafflin' Around Cowl. Featuring the beautiful and luxurious look of Patons Alpaca Blend yarn. The pattern consists of 2 repeat rows after you get the 1st row established. It's an easy project to maintain and visually keep an eye on. You...
Red Heart Crochet Falling Snowflakes Scarf Pattern + Diagram + Tutorial
Create a gorgeous and interesting crochet scarf. The scarf has been made to resemble lightly falling snowflakes nestled around your neck. It's a great gift for your friends who love it when it snows. Maybe if you give them the gift of snowflakes they can wear, they won't wish as hard for the snow that...
Red Heart Free Crochet Christmas Morning Throw Pattern + Tutorial
Merry and bright is the Crochet Christmas Morning Throw pattern. It's a stitch sampler pattern for your Christmas decor. Or any season, for that matter. I took the liberty to pull apart the pattern to make a stitch diagram so I could see exactly how to teach this. I provided those diagrams below for you...
Caron Crochet Extra Lemon Square Free Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
I hope you enjoy my new design, Crochet Extra Lemon Square Blanket. This blanket gets a lovely texture by cropping the lemon peel stitch in the round from the middle. I’ve added a bit extra by substituting treble crochet stitches for the double crochet stitches on certain rounds for that little something extra. More Designs...
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...
Caron Crochet Extra Lemon Rectangle Blanket Palliative Free Pattern
Introducing my Crochet Extra Lemon Rectangle Blanket. This easy crochet project is a rectangle version of my Extra Lemon Square Blanket that many of you have already enjoyed. This blanket gets its lovely texture from the Lemon Peel stitch. I have made this sample baby or lapghan size at 30" x 38", but you can...
Wayuu Crochet: Mochilas Pattern + Tutorials
Introduction to Wayuu Crochet: Art of Making Mochilas Wayuu Crochet is a technique developed by the Wayuu Tribe in Colombia. They have specialized in the art of making Mochilas. Mochila means a bag or sack. If you have ever travelled to the Caribbean, you may see Mochilas on exhibit in vendors and most of you...
Finger Knit EZ Wool Box Stitch Blanket Pattern
Finger Knit EZ Wool Blanket The Bernat EZ Wool Box Stitch Blanket is now available to try. Using just knit and garter stitch, you can create this basket weave looking blanket using Bernat Alize EZ Wool. This is simply a yarn that is self looping. It doesn't require any skills of knitting or crochet. You...
Red Heart Simple and Fabulous Yo Yo Scarf Free Pattern + Tutorial
This triangle crochet scarf is made up of little yo-yos, known as yo-yo crochet. With self-changing yarn like Red Heart Unforgettable or Red Heart Roll With It Melange, this type of scarf I would consider on the higher end of crochet as there's more work, but it looks incredible, too. This is the Red Heart...
NEW: Caron Simply Me Yarn
Seventeen colours right out of the gate with a brand new yarn by Yarnspirations in the Caron family called Caron Simply Me. This is a bulky weight #5 in the vibrant colour palette that Caron is known for. From fashion to home decor, you decide what works for you. Yarn Story Caron Simply Me is...
Beginner Free Red Heart Cosmo Scarf Pattern + Tutorial + Crochet Diagram
The Red Heart Comso Beginner Crochet Scarf Pattern is about to be updated. Row 2 has an error, and a new version will be available soon. The fix is listed below. The change includes a new crochet diagram that wasn't available in the original pattern. You can download or print that below. Error to Be...
How To Crochet Hugs & Kisses Baby Blanket + Tutorial
Updated in September 2024 from the original 2017 version, it is a way to square off the chevron Hugs & Kisses Baby Blanket. Another version of Hugs & Kisses Candy Hearts Blanket has a different beginning point, but with tens of thousands of these original blankets, we have given you additions to the pattern to...
What Is the Crochet Version of Hot Frosty's Scarf Free Pattern + Tutorial
Crocheters requested a crochet version of Hot Frosty's Scarf from the Netflix Movie. I knitted up the original sample using the Seeded Knit Stitch to evaluate the stitches. I determined that crocheting on the front bar using half-double crochet would create a similar look. Caron Tea Cakes 240 g/ 8.5 oz, 186 m/ 204 yds...
What is Hot Frosty's Free Knit Scarf? Free Knit Pattern + Free Tutorial
The movie Hot Frosty is a hot romance comedy featuring a snowman. I've included a little movie trailer below to get you up to speed. The magical scarf is knit and called the Seeded Knit Stitch. See free pattern below. The scarf worn by the snowman, aka Jack that brings him to life is a...
Crochet Burger Pet Bed Pattern
Crochet Burger Pet Bed For the love of food, introducing to you the Crochet Burger Pet Bed pattern. This 20" diameter pet bed is definitely a conversational piece. Stuff it perfectly for your fur-baby to rest and have doggie dreams. Depending on your kitty, your kitty may take a shine to this as well. Who...
How To Crochet Prayer Shawl Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Prayer Shawl Crochet this easy to follow Crochet Prayer Shawl. This shawl is similar to the Crochet Comfort Shawl. The difference is that it is bigger with 6 rows. Why this matter is due to the scallops at the edging. You cannot just add those scallops without mathematics involved. So if you loved the...
Crochet Dog Bed Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Dog Bed Using Bernat Blanket Pet yarn has its advantages for this Crochet Dog Bed. Bernat Blanket Pet has probiotic added to the yarn that is colourless and odourless. It naturally repels pet odours. This is essentially 2 large solid granny squares that are sewn together. There is a button in the middle on...
Crochet Plaid Christmas Blanket Pattern
Crochet Plaid Christmas Blanket The fire crackling in the fireplace curled up under this Crochet Plaid Christmas Blanket reading a good book, while the snow is falling outside, the kids all tucked in bed. Doesn't that sound just heavenly. The crochet Plaid Christmas Blanket is an easy project with rows of colour then the vertical...
How To Crochet 10 Christmas Blanket Patterns + Tutorials
10 Challenging Christmas Crochet Blankets To many crocheters, Christmas is a very special time of year. It feels good to pull out the decorations and make the house festive as the season changes to be very short days, especially here in North America. Over the years, we showcased several afghans, especially for Christmas. For myself,...
Crochet Spiderweb Blanket Pattern
Introducing the playful and kid-friendly blanket called Spiderweb Blanket from Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts. This is a 12-point ripple afghan coloured to appear like a spiderweb, with an added overlay afterwards to create the lines that jet out from the center. This afghan is 55" diameter and has 3 sections of blue, 3 sections of...
Free Bernat Crochet Study of Meditation Blanket Pattern
The Crochet Study of Meditation Blanket will allow you to sit back and relax as you complete a 9-round repeating pattern using Bernat Blanket yarn. Mikey made this blanket in only 2 evenings, as crochet blankets are very fast to make in this type of yarn. You can grow the blanket indefinitely by repeating rounds...
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...
Crochet Buffalo Plaid Hat Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Buffalo Plaid Hat The Crochet Buffalo Plaid Hat is intended for adults. It is using Red Heart Heat Wave yarn, you know... the yarn that automatically heats up in the daylight. In the tutorial, I provided below, I tell you what you can do to change the size. It's all worked up in multiples...
Free Caron Crochet Along Peppermint Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Peppermint Afghan In May, Yarnspirations asked me for a Summer Stitch Along as we had done the summer the year before. Without a lot of notice, I hammered together the Peppermint Afghan. It surprisingly took off with popularity. It was a pure fluke. Introducing the Quick & Merry Crochet Along with Yarnspirations called the...
Crochet Hairpin Lace Pattern for Beginners
This pattern was developed by our own Daniel using two crochet hairpin lace strips that are joined together. Like many designs Daniel has, he shares the idea over and then collaborates with either myself or a pattern tester. In this case, he collaborated with our fabulous friend, Anita. Anita's example turned out absolutely beautiful. You...
Free Bernat Crochet Gingerbread Bear Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Gingerbread Bear is based on the Crochet Valentine Bear, both designed by Sarah from Repeat Crafter Me. The differences between the bears are visually evident, whereas the gingerbread version doesn't have a heart stomach and has two rounds of white in the arms and feet. These are easy to make and relatively quick...
Free Caron Crochet Sampler Square Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet this 4 Square Sampler Afghan for your home decor. It is approximately 57" x 57" and each square has something special. The squares are approximately 23" x 23". The yarn of focus was the Caron One Pound Yarn, found at JOANN Fabrics & Crafts. Our Diva Dan has assembled the pattern in one mega...