There is an uplift of interest in miniature characters for stuffies and loveable in crochet, such as this Crochet Mini Monster using Red Heart Super Saver yarn. The original pattern called for Red Heart Amigurumi Textures yarn which I have never heard of before. It used a 2.5 mm / B/1 crochet hook but I...
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Free Red Heart Crochet Halloween Top Hat + Tutorial
The Crochet Halloween Top Hat is a fun idea for adults to enjoy. It's styled like a fascinator and is a bit smaller for the head. With hairpins to secure it to your head. I used creative choices to slightly change the pattern to create a different brim. Crochet Question The hat measures 7" tall....
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 Caron Cakes Entrelac Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Have fun with Caron Cakes and Entrelac Afghan Techniques at the same time. The colour changing of Caron Cakes makes Entrelac, super exciting in my opinion. You end up with a quilt look-a-like. As you begin from the middle, the colours start off pretty solid but as it grows, you can see how the colour...
Ollie the Owl Crochet Along + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD OLLIE THE OWL The Crochet Ollie the Owl, featuring Sarah from Repeat Crafter, is straightforward and takes about two and a half hours to complete. What great little ideas you can make in sequence for someone you love. Maybe customize the colours for someone special in your life. Match it with an Owl Hat...
Crochet Daisy and Clusters Baby Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
This Crochet Daisy and Clusters Baby Blanket have two different sets of stitches that make this wonderful. It's one of those photos that cause me to click because I am sure there is more to the baby blanket. It has stitches I haven't seen before in combination. I am looking forward to filming this up...
Free Bernat Beginner Family Sized Knit Hat Pattern + Tutorial
It has been a dream of mine to learn to knit my hats. Yarnspirations has us hooked on beginner-level knit hat patterns and goes into more advanced work. During the Covid-19 lockdown, I learned how to knit and overcame the fear of trying. Beginner hats like this Family Knit Hat Pattern are different from other hats I...
Free Red Heart Granny Goes Random Boxing Day Stitch Along
A new video stitch-along, with an early pattern release, is called Granny Goes Random Crochet Blanket. Yes, you can work on this anytime, and no sign-up is required, but the videos will be released as a stitch-along over the Christmas break in 2024. Yarn for the Stitch Along . . What excites me the most...
Free Caron Chunky Cupcakes Knit Hat Pattern + Tutorial
Recently found is the Caron Chunky Cupcakes yarn. This yarn can back out for a limited time, and I missed it the first time. This branding is exclusive to Michaels if you are looking for it. You may find discontinued colours at Yarnspirations in the clearance section. There are only 2 patterns for this yarn,...
Crochet Corner to Corner Pillow Pattern + Tutorial
This Crochet Double Take Pillow is actually the Corner to Corner Concept. The front panel is truly 4 panels that are sewn together to form the pattern. You can do the same for the back but you can also cheat the system and do a solid back panel for the pillow as I did. This...
Whirlwind of Caron Cakes
Introducing Caron Cakes There's a brand spanking new yarn in town and that's the Caron Cakes. Exclusively at Michaels Stores. This yarn has crocheters and knitters running to the shelves to check this out. Certain stores in Canada have been reported to have this yarn on display. Many of you know, I was a huge...
Crochet Caron Cakes Woven Scarf Pattern + Tutorial
Using Caron Cakes, you can also make a Crochet Woven Scarf that provides texture and dimension to the scarf. If you prefer the infinity scarf you can stitch together the ends. This woven scarf is one of those scarves where you work on the back and front posts to create a ripple look. By reversing...
Crochet Jumper Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Garden Lattice Jumper Sized 6 months to 4 years of age is the Crochet Lattice Jumper. This jumper starts at the bottom and works upward to the top straps. The tinging of colours at the base of the jumper is merely a colour switch of stitches. The larger V-Stitches create a dominant colour. So...
Crochet Ruby Infinity Cowl Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Ruby Infinity Cowl This easy Crochet Ruby Cowl is a great project for ambitious beginners but definitely easy to expert level crocheters can enjoy this simple crochet cowl. Featuring Bernat Dazzle by Yarnspirations, this bulky weight yarn is intended to keep you snug as a bug in cooler temperatures. This is an infinity cowl,...
Caron Inspired By Grace Stitch Along Blanket
Launching Boxing Day (December 26, 2024) is the annual stitch-along designed by Jeanne Steinhiber. Inspired By Grace Crochet Blanket is a stitch sampler that offers a lot of stitching texture. This stitch along is now completed and the full pattern and all videos are now available. Free Pattern + Optional Purchase Each week, the pattern...
Crochet TV Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
I was inspired by Erin, a designer for Yarnspirations in the concept of mixing two yarns at the same time to create a plaid look. I wondered, what would Bernat Blanket Ombre look like in this concept. This is my latest Crochet TV Blanket. A great blanket to get cozy with while watching tv. I...
How To Crochet Wavy Ridge Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Wavy Ridge Blanket Crochet a special project for those cold, snowy days, introducing the Wavy Ridge Blanket by Yarnspirations. This blanket hooks up quickly with Bernat Blanket yarn and features criss-cross treble crochet stitches to make it feel thick and lush. If you pay attention to the criss-cross, it's not the same each row....
Crochet Shockingly Big Bobble Scarf Pattern
Crochet Big Bobble Scarf This Crochet Big Bobble Scarf is huge! Like super huge! Like super gigantic! However, this type of project is trending in today's fashion! Luckily for you, if you don't like it so big, just stop when it gets long enough! This is an easy level crochet project with generous bobbles that...
Free Bernat Tunisian Entrelac Crochet in Rows Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Learn how to do Entrelac in Rows. The pattern looks pretty detailed, and it is, but I will help you break it down to bite sizes to make it easier. For myself, I started my sample in an airport and thought I was way off track. I just needed to concentrate for the first few...
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...
Bernat Crochet Study of Maker Blanket Pattern
Mikey never used the original Study Series blanket as a stitch-along. Initially asked by Yarnspirations to create a blanket using this yarn, it was decided in the end to abandon this pattern and move into a different direction. 'Stitch Happens!'. It took Mikey four evenings to be able to make this throw from start to...
Crochet Stepping Stones Sweater Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Stepping Stones Sweater Introducing the easy level Crochet Sweater Pullover by Yarnspirations. This sweater is sized from XS - 5 XL. Using the brand new Simply Soft Tweeds by Caron Yarns. It has a luxury feel with handmade spun-look quality to the yarn. It's simply gorgeous and could be your favourite sweater in the dresser....
Crochet Inspired Stripe Sampler Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
In search of decluttering and hooking out some of your yarn collection? I may have a solution where changing yarns is encouraged. I stumbled across the Crochet Inspired Striped Blanket and was so intrigued about the stitches used. I had instant questions such as the following: Of course, with my trusty HB Pencil and spare...
Scrap Yarn Project: Crochet Crutches/Walkers Bag Pattern + Tutorial
For those with mobility issues using crutches, walkers or scooters, here is a Crochet Crutch & Walker Bag. Guest designer Heather Wilson has written up a convenient pattern for being mobile and keeping her hands free. Heather finds herself need crutches after an injury. She just needs small things to help her manage better. Possibly...
Free Red Heart Cloudy Day Ripple Granny Blanket Pattern
Crochet your heart's content with the Red Heart Cloudy Day Ripple Granny Blanket pattern using the Red Heart With Love yarn. This is an easy repeating that transforms between the Granny Ripples to start, then goes solid for several rows, and then back to granny again. For myself with ADHD, I would find it easier...
Free Patons Kroy Granny Socks Pattern + Crochet Diagrams
Granny squares are hot, and pretty much anything granny stitch-oriented. New as of January 2025 are Patons Kroy Granny Socks. They are sized in three sizes that include the following: To fit U.S. Women’s Shoe Sizes Finished foot length / circumference. Designed by Kathrine Fournier-Poole, a Yarnspirations designer. Katherine is the designer for the two...
Crochet Twisting Lace Socks Pattern + Tutorial
This Crochet Twisting Lace Socks pattern has a name that is deceptive to the crochet work involved in making them. I was expecting cable work and complex stitching, but it's one of those cases where the name is fancy, but the stitches are what we are used to. You have the look if you know...
Free Bernat Crohoodie Crochet Hood & Cowl Combo Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Hood and Combination called Crohoodie, designed by our official tester, Nancy Elliott, is a fabulous gift idea. There was a request from crocheters to change the Crochet Toodie so that it does not have a pointed back part of the hood and to round it off. Updated Version January 16, 2025 In watching...
Crochet C2C Daisy Baby Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Daisy Baby Blanket Sarah of Repeat Crafter Me is one of the leaders for free and super cute ideas for Corner to Corner Graphghans. Whether it be for baby or bigger, she just makes the heart go pitter-patter. Here is a link to Sarah's Corner to Corner Designs. Here we have the Crochet Corner...
How To Crochet Peppermint Pillow Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Peppermint Pillow belongs as a set to the Peppermint Throw. It is created similar to the way the motifs are done on the blanket with a big difference between them. The Peppermint Pillow is a 1 piece unit that starts off at the middle and grows outward. Once it hits the final width,...
Red Heart Free Crochet Peppermint Christmas Throw + Tutorial
I was floored when I first saw the Crochet Peppermint Afghan in the summer of 2014. Designed by Bendy Carter, this afghan is so incredible that it inspired me beyond belief. I knew instantly this was an afghan a crocheter could fall in love with. The looks are a bit deceiving as you may think you need...
Free: How to Entrelac Crochet in Any Size with Worksheets & Tutorial
So, do you want to change the size of the squares for the Entrelac Crochet? We can help you with that, BUT we don't need to write a pattern or even do a separate tutorial for every possible option. The picture below shows squares with 12 stitches and 2 gutters, aka 14 loops on the...
Crochet Adult Poncho Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Adult Poncho size XS-5X Crochet this adorable Crochet Poncho sized from 2 years, 4 years and 6 years of age. Using Bernat POP! for fun colour shades. Just playful. You can substitute using Caron Cakes if you wish. The yardage is the same and you may find other colours you wish to play with. Pattern Suggestions Crochet Blanket...
23 Crochet Scarf Pattern Ideas
Crochet a Scarf I think a scarf just has to be one of the most popular items to crochet. They are useful and make great gifts. They are quick to make so you can have quicker satisfaction in completing a project. And wearing a scarf can just add a fun pop of colour to an...
Crochet Kids Vest Pattern + Tutorial
Introducing this cute Crochet Vest in 5 sizes, starting with Toddlers. Sizes include 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 years of age. The construction for each size is the same, and the difference in stitch counts is noted in the pattern. I am working on the adult version, which is the same but in larger...
Crochet C2C Bias Scarf Pattern + Tutorial
If you enjoy Corner to Corner, known as C2C, this easy-to-make scarf is Corner to Corner using Caron Cakes. This is the Corner to Corner Bias Scarf. Let the Caron Cakes change colour to give you a diagonal stripe effect. You will need two balls of Caron Cakes to make one scarf. . . Pattern...
Crochet Along Valentine Scarf Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Valentine Scarf was our first project. We learned that community members love to make items together as a community and share their results. The trick to filet crochet is following the graphs. The lessons were intended to show people how to use graphs and potentially make their graphs. More Pattern Ideas It was...
Free Inspiring Crochet Raised Leaves Complex Stitch + Diagram + Tutorial
Advanced level crochet stitch. The stitch requires a pathway approach when going across. In the future, for specific stitches, then back… then forward again. This is the Crochet Raised Leaves Complex Stitch pattern. This stitch may be tricky when there are a lot of distractions around you, but the effects of using Bernat Symphony Yarn would...
Free Caron Crochet Hugs & Kisses Around the Block Pattern + Tutorial
The 5th in the Hugs & Kisses series of patterns. This pretty lapghan blanket is perfect for a chilly afternoon to snuggle under with a cup of tea and a good book. Hugs & Kisses Around the Block is the rectangle from the middle version of the design that consists of X's and O's to...
Crochet Frosted Tips Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet is elegant. From The Middle Concept Afghan, it is called the Crochet Frosted Tips Afghan. The afghan has strategic surface overlays as demonstrated in the tutorial below. The surface overlay indicates how the stitchwork works around the square afghan. Using Bernat Blanket, you will find this will work up quickly. I stopped at 48"...