The Crochet Speckle Waffle Hat on the Red Heart Super Saver Jumbo Speckle yarn packaging is a free pattern. A tutorial was made for this last year featuring Red Heart Super Saver yarn. The pattern is the same for both, with just changing the brand over. . . Tutorial Another Hat The toddler to adult...
Free Crochet and Knit Patterns by Brand
4 Sizes - Crochet Baby Hat + Tutorial
Try this newborn size hat called the Teeny Weeny Crochet Hat. Designed for newborns that are approximately 7 - 9 lbs. We have the 3 other sizes in this pattern for preemies and up to 3 months. This project is a great starter project for crocheters. It has an easy growth pattern to follow. I...
4 Sizes - Crochet Baby Cluster Hat Pattern + Tutorial
Learn how to crochet Baby's First Crochet Hat Pattern. Available in 3 - 4 lbs preemie sizes up to 3 months. Diva Dan and I have generated crochet diagrams. In filming this years ago and with increased technology today, people assumed the counts were wrong. However, it's the idea that hats, as they increase in...
Inspired by Color Crochet Stitch Along + Tutorials
Introducing the Inspired by Color Afghan by Jeanne Steinhilber. It's our annual stitch-along for Boxing Day (December 26th) that will last for four weeks. This stitch along is complete and full pattern is available. In keeping with this year's goals of rectangle-shaped blankets, Jeanne and I looked at Christmas wrapping paper to pull inspiration for...
Crochet Scalloped Dishcloth Pattern + Tutorial
Introducing the Scalloped Dishcloth that is simple yet practical. You have a choice on the types of yarns used to make this. However, you must use 100% cotton if you are using this for cleaning and in the kitchen. Acrylic yarns will not work for washing dishes and everyday use. You can use Lily Sugar'n...
Does Cotton Matter in the Kitchen: The Experiment
Coming up shortly is the new "Crochet for the Kitchen Series". If you have been following along with my crochet tutorials and ideas over the past 8 years, you will know I haven't got into cotton much. There are some reasons for that or should I say excuses. Many years ago, I made a dishcloth...
7 Crochet Textured Blanket Patterns
Textured Blankets I don't know about you but I know I'm a blanket fiend. There is no such thing as too many, whether I have them on hand for myself, or making them for gifts they're just lovely. Lately, I have been obsessed with textured patterns, the look and the fact that it breaks up...
Crochet Braided Cable Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Braided Cable Blanket Pattern is a textured blanket that is eye candy. This is a combination of the lark's foot track stitch and intertwining cable stitches. Suggesting to use Caron One Pound, a crochet diagram is also available to assist you in stitch placement as well. To change the size of this blanket,...
How To Crochet In Love with Colour Throw Pattern + Tutorial
Another favourite afghan of mine for 2014 was the In Love with Color Afghan. I'm a fan of scrap-ghan concepts where the colours are mixed in ways that are unexpected. I always felt as a kid, my mom's cut-up clothes made into the quilts were the warmest quilts we ever owned. Designed by Jessie Rayot....
Santa and Spring Crochet Gnomes + Tutorial
The Crochet Gnomes, originally made for Santa can be styled for any season. 5" to 15" tall with the same pattern. The original was using Red Heart Amigurumi Yarn which makes this gnome 5" tall. My version in the tutorial was using Caron One Pound with 4 mm / US 7 Hook making it 15"...
Crochet Flower in the Granny Square Pattern
Inspired by texture and simplicity. We transition from a round flower motif to a square box to put the flower inside the box. With a bit of window dressing to highlight the flower inside the box. The granny square has 11 rounds and is 11" x 11". I would use a whip stitch to sew...
How To Crochet From the Middle Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
A new pattern featuring Caron Chunky Cakes. Introducing the From The Middle Afghan. The yarn is doing the work here with an easy-to-follow pattern. Once you get started, the rounds are straightforward to maintain. One round is the setup round for the following set of 7 DC shells that are needed. To complete this afghan,...
How To Crochet Tasseled Pillow Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Tasseled Pillow uses Caron Cotton Cakes for this heavily textured pillow design. It measures 12" x 16" in total. There is a crochet diagram available to you and the pillow crochets across the shorter side. When looking at the photo, you crochet from right to left. Even if you are not a Tassel...
Crochet Study of Puffed Dessert Blanket
Like decorating a cake but with yarn and crochet, this Study of Puffed Dessert Blanket is a 2-row repeat. Strategized with having six rows for each colour before changing, its soft pastel cake-like piped frosting is a stitcher's delight. This is using Bernat Blanket yarn. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DOWNLOAD VERSION isn't the same as...
Crochet Mediterranean Surf Doily Pattern
The Crochet Mediterranean Surf Doily Pattern is pretty and easy repeating to manage. Using crochet thread but I subbed with Patons Grace. With my testing version, I subbed by randomly putting in colours in the rounds. I did screw up the cross stitch on my testing swatch that now that I am back at my...
BEGINNER Misty Moss Thick Crochet Blanket + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD MOSSY BLANKET FREE PATTERN Do you need a fast blanket, to do? For crocheters who know how to crochet, you know this is a fast blanket to work through. For beginners, it's pretty easy to get moving on it. This is the Misty Moss Stitch Blanket. The way the designer did this, it's ingenious...
19 Gagging Jacob's Ladder Patterns + Tutorials
The crochet ladder-stitch could also be called Jacob's Ladder. It also looks like the braiding of chains that interlock with each other. The way this stitch can puzzle together has me gagging in excitement. Daniel did a project called the Crochet Polish Star Pillow with this type of concept. Just stuns me half to death....
2 Crochet Waves + Rocky Ripple Blanket with Tutorials
The Crochet Rocky Ripple Blanket has two heights for the ripple or chevron look. It almost looks like twin peaks. The blanket is a multiple of 40 chs + 2 to change the size using Caron Jumbo Ombre yarn. The tutorial uses Caron Ripple Cakes, but it is just used for demonstration. I don't know...
Crochet 3 Children's Play Ball Patterns
Control the squishy nature of crochet balls for playtime. From using the ultra-thick Bernat Blanket for a brand new pattern called Bernat Floral Fun Motif Ball to doing hacky sack type of juggling balls. As a kid, we used to have balls kicking around the living room. Out of the blue, someone looking to cause...
4 Free Thick Baby Crochet Patterns
Yarnspirations has requested the four free patterns to be filmed up. If you were to choose which one as I always have a choice if I film or not, which one do you want to be done the most? Please leave me a comment on this blog with your choice. Each one of these is...
Crochet Toy Box Baby Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Toy Box Baby Blanket is perfect for beginners of crochet. I say this because the yarn has very long stripes of one colour before switching to another. As a newbie crocheter, I had trouble dealing with changing colours. So if you don't mind the random look of where the colour changes, you can...
How To Crochet 5 NEW: Spiral Granny Afghans + eBook
All new for 2024 are five new designs and a revisit to an existing design where a crocheter wanted some changes. I took on the challenge and have been hooking away for really cool results. Get a preview of the up-and-coming free designs. I revolutionized crochet by introducing the never-ending granny square. Frustrated with the...
Dish Soap Crochet Apron for the Kitchen + Tutorial
Ridiculous ain't it! haha, Make your kitchen more personal by hiding the soap bottle in a cotton apron that can be changed out between the bottles. Very easy to make and even craft fair worthy for little novelty gift ideas. Wait until Daniel finds the one I did in the kitchen. He's going to say...
Crochet Reusable Mop Pattern + Tutorial
DIY Crochet Floor Duster Mop Learn how to make your own reusable cotton floor duster mop for your cleaning kits. The cover for you dusters is made of cotton, which means it can be machine washable in between cleanings and quickly attaches back onto the duster due to the design elements I have made to...
Reverse Wave Stitch Coaster + Tutorial
The Crochet Reverse Wave Stitch Coaster is a new design that has a unique border edging. I've seen edging like this before but never knew how it was done. I've learned something new in this free pattern. This is using Aunt Lydia's Cozy 3 thread yarn. . . Tutorial Choose Another Coaster The Crochet Spring...
Avoid Obscene Crochet Temperature Blankets + Tutorial
Have you actually completed 365 rows of crochet? It's way too long with the recommended hook size to the yarn. I have figured out some solutions for temperature blankets. Using Red Heart Super Saver as an option. The label says 5.5 mm / I Hook. Doing single crochet for the year, the blanket will be...
How To Crochet 7 Irresistible Baby Crochet Blankets + Tutorials
New mothers, family and friends can get very excited when they learn a new family member is on the way. Also, crocheters who participate with charity also lift their spirits by becoming a donor to the charity. Below are 7 different crochet designs that are unique in their own way. From the first one being...
6 Crochet Messy Bun Hat Patterns
Crochet Messy Hair Don't Care Patterns I really enjoy making hats, one of my favourite things to make next to shawls I think. Now that I actually have long hair a messy bun hat is what I finally settled on. This collection of messy bun hats is great if you have messy hair and don't...
Curtain Call Crochet Winter Hat + Tutorial
The Crochet Curtain Call Hat is a mix of using Camel Stitch with Front Loop Trebles to form up and down chevron texture motion. I wanted to play with the idea of making treble front loops more textured but giving it a wave up and down format. I originally was trying to do a cowl...
12 Crochet and Knit Hat Patterns for Charity
Creating the projects for The Crochet Crowd YouTube Channel creates an opportunity to gift to charity. Here are 12 patterns to consider. Part of my personality is to keep on learning and not get stuck on the same pattern over and over. I find learning different patterns keeps me mentally engaged and also fills a...
3 Crochet Tote Bags to Hook Up + Tutorials
This Hugs & Kisses Tote Bag was originally created for the Nautical Twilight Crochet Cruise, but it was noticed by the team at Yarnspirations, and they requested it for their website. So, as of today, this is my first officially published design! Several cruisers have already really enjoyed crocheting this bag and I have gotten...
Shallow Crochet Beanies for Men + Tutorial
No frills, no crazy stitching, double thickness and warm. These are the Crochet Shallow Beanies made for Mikey and Daniel. Written pattern is included in this article. When I crocheted my first hand, I couldn't believe the wind was blowing through the hat and into my ears! I'm like, "Why did I bother!?" I could...
Crochet Baby Bundle Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
This easy to crochet baby blanket is called the Bundle in Blue Blanket. Originally light and with fingering yarn by Patons Beehive Baby Yarn, this yarn is designed for being gentle to the touch and super easy on the eyes. For my tutorial below, I substituted with Bernat Li'l Tots yarn. I increased the hook...
5 Crochet Textured Hats Pattern + Tutorial
You can choose from one of the four hat options to create yourself a new hat this winter. Play with colours then ad a bit of flair with your choice of pom-poms either a fur one which I am a big fan of, the bigger the happier I am. Or create your own matching pom-pom...
Thrift Store Stuffie + Crochet Lovie
Breathing new life into a thrift shop stuffie is a heartwarming endeavour, offering a second chance for comfort to a baby with just a touch of crochet skill. Intrigued by the idea, I decided to experiment with half-double crochet, adding texture to enhance the cozy factor. In the tutorial provided below, witness the creation of...
How To Crochet Cotton 22" Doily Rage + Tutorial
Crochet a generous size Study of Rage Crochet Doily. Using Patons Grace mercerized cotton, this ends up being 22" in diameter. To make my life easier for filming, I decided to film up the original version of the study of rage using Patons Grace. I used 4.25 balls to make it happen with a 3...
Amber Cove Knit Hat + Tutorial
The thick Amber Cove Knit Hat by Mikey is an easy-to-follow hat. I am using Bernat Forever Fleece Tweeds in the colour called Amber. Mikey prefers to knit hats on circular needles and then switch to double-point needles at the crown to close it at the top. Yarn Bernat Forever Fleece Tweeds (you can almost...
Aran Toggle Crochet Wrap Stitch Along + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD TOGGLE WRAP FREE PATTERN The Toggle Crochet Wrap is our stitch along where the steps will be broken down into chewable video tutorial sizes. At the time of starting to film this, I don't quite understand the pattern. In large patterns like this, I cannot focus on the entire pattern and just follow the...
Free Bernat Crochet Classic Beret Pattern for Women
Crochet Valentine's Bear Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Valentine's Bear A lovely plushie, this Crochet Valentine's Bear screams adorable alert! Designed by one of my favourite designers, Sarah of Repeat Crafter Me for Yarnspirations. Sarah has the impeccable ability to create the more adorable crochet projects I have ever seen. This super sweet crochet bear is 11" tall. You can see Zoe,...