Crochet Mini Toddler Shark Snuggle Sack Many people have requested a smaller version of the latest Fin-Tastic Shark Snuggle Sack by Yarnspirations.com. Jennie Renshaw of Missouri, USA saw a need and fulfilled a need by doing an adaptation of the Yarnspirations.com Shark for her 3 year old grandson, Chase. Jennie figured out how to make...
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Giant Chevron Crochet C2C Blanket + Tutorial
This is Crochet Corner to Corner Giant Chevron Blanket. The starting point is unique, and the chevron is filled in and finished as a solid blanket. You will complete two corners first as separate pieces. Once you have an even number of boxes across, you can do the chevron concept. I think many of you...
6 Crochet Basket Madness Patterns
Crochet Basket Madness Patterns I have a bit of an obsession with baskets. I'm not entirely sure why it may be because I come from a long line of basket lovers. Whatever the cause I love them, I love putting things in them, and I like how it can make the illusion of a tidy...
Crochet Peppermint Christmas Tree Skirt Pattern
Crochet Peppermint Pinwheel Christmas Tree Skirt Crocheters have requested this throw be a Christmas Tree Skirt. So to give that option, I am writing my pattern below. I don't have a picture yet to share and crocheters are working on it now. I will update the picture. More Christmas Ideas Crochet Button Christmas Tree Christmas...
Spring Study of Texture Ombre Blanket
DOWNLOAD FREE PATTERN It's a fresh renewal of colouring that reminds me of spring with Easter baskets and even those sugar hearts with cute sayings on them. I decided to experiment with Red Heart Super Saver Ombre in 4 tones. This is the Spring Study of Texture Ombre Blanket. What is unique is that each...
30 Farmer's Market Fruits and Veggies Patterns
Here in Nova Scotia, especially in the Annapolis Valley where we live, the farmer's markets are the place to be. Within a few minutes of our home, there are 6 permanent locations where we can score mostly locally grown produce and some of them import out-of-season fruits and veggies as well. Noggin's Corner Farm Market...
Crochet Scrubbing Waffle Dishcloth Pattern
Crochet Scrubbing Waffle Dishcloth New for 2019 is Lily Sugar'n Cream Scrub Off Yarn. Currently, it can be found at JOANN in the USA. This is a new pattern called the Crochet Scrubbing Waffle Dishcloth. The Lily Sugar'n Cream Scrub Off is a mix of 100% cotton that is processed in two ways. One as...
5 Crochet Textured Patterns
5 Crochet Textured Ideas by Mikey Do you love textured stitches in your crochet projects? Mikey loves texture but it can significantly change the level of the design and make it more complex. Jeanne has the ability to make very simple and easy to follow texture designs. Her level of texture doesn't have to be...
Crochet Coffee Mug Pot Holder Pattern
Crochet Coffee Mug Pot Holder A novelty yet practical item for your kitchen is the Crochet Coffee Mug Pot Holder by Yarnspirations. This coffee cup is pretty simple to make with some basic shaping at the bottom of the mug for a few rows. If you squint, you technically see a rectangle with a partially...
How To Crochet 13 Greatest Hits Crochet Patterns by Mikey
I have about 180 free crochet pattern designs available. I like to fully design and finish the real sample of each of my patterns. In the yarn arts, it's not uncommon for a designer to have thoughts and farm it out to another person to write the pattern and crochet the sample. Some designers also...
How To Crochet Sea to Shining Sea Throw + Tutorial
The Crochet From Sea to Shining Sea Throw is a combination stitch sampler-like throw. I got hung up on it and made more resources for you. This pattern goes from single crochet, then converts to v-sts before going into the starburst stitch. It looks similar to the Catherine Wheel Stitch, but it has nine double...
Waffle Stitch Two Tone Crochet Hat
DOWNLOAD PDF FREE PATTERN The Crochet Waffle Hat has an opportunity to two-tone the hat idea. With just 2 Red Heart Super Saver yarn balls, you can make 3 hats. For fun, I made 1 hat starting with Dusty Gray and the other is Soft Navy. For the second hat, I reversed the order. You...
Crochet Tote Bag Pattern
Crochet Patriotic Summer Tote Bag Hurray for the Red, White & Blue with this Crochet Patriotic Summer Tote Bag! Here is the summer bag that will quickly become your favorite for toting to picnics, parade, baseball games, etc. Crocheted with Bernat Maker Home Dec yarn makes it super strong and gives the tote bag really...
Crochet Pot Pals Flower Cozy
Crochet Pot Pals Flower Cozy Cheer up your living space with Crochet Flower Pot Pals. There are 3 designs which include a Cat, Bunny and Bear. These pots use Lily Sugar'n Cream Yarn. As you may know, that is 100% cotton. Being cotton yarn, you don't need to worry about the yarn getting wet. It's...
Crochet Chemo Cap Optional Patterns
Crochet Caps Made With Love Most of us enjoy making hats, sometimes though we make them without really having a purpose, other than the joy of making something quick and easy. A suggestion I have is to check out you're local Hats For Cancer Chapter seeing if they need hats, or with your local hospital...
11 Crochet Projects Celebrating Canada
11 Crochet Projects Celebrating Canadian Pride (+2 Knitting Patterns to try) Canada Day is around the corner, and it's time to hook up your pride in our true north, strong and free. The warmer weather is perfect for smaller, portable home decor projects, or to learn new techniques. These are 11 of our favourite free...
6 Crochet Wedded Bliss Patterns
Crochet Wedded Bliss Patterns I really wish I had of known how to crochet when I got married, there are so many fun patterns I have found that I would have loved to have made for my wedding. I pulled together a collection of a few of my favourite wedded bliss items that I would...
Crochet Rainbow Dreams Patterns
Crochet Rainbow Dreams Patterns I have recently seen a few requests from people looking for patterns for a Rainbow Baby Blanket. I have a rainbow baby and I thought gathering a collection of Rainbow Patterns is a great way to celebrate all Rainbow Babies everywhere. Today we celebrate our little rainbow babies and envelop them...
20 Reusable Crochet Shopping Bag Patterns
Reusable Crochet Shopping Bags In today's society, we must strive hard to cut down on items that are temporary in use. Items such as plastic shopping bags. It's estimated that globally, we use one trillion shopping bag. It's not just grocery stores contribution to this but also department stores and take-out restaurants that use plastic....
13 Crochet for Children Doll Patterns
Meet Lily Lily will be going back to school shortly and joining the rest of her friends. Did you know there is an entire collection of free doll patterns by Yarnspirations that feature Lily doing different tasks and outfits? On the right is the Lily as she is preparing to go back to school. Let...
14 Crochet Patterns to Wear
Casual Tops to Wear An avid knitter once said to me, when you love your hobby, you find a way to wear it. For myself, most designs are meant for women, so I don't have the luxury of everything under the sun to wear. Am I envious... just a tad! On the Crochet Cruises, we...
5 Textured Crochet Pillow Patterns + Tutorials
I created this set of 5 Textured Pillows for very personal reasons. The pillows can be solo but work together as a terrific 12" pillow set. I've been mentally struggling within. I needed a project that I could do for myself. I use crochet to self-heal from the psychological damage I feel in the social...
19 Crochet Beach Cover-ups
Crochet Beach Cover-Ups I'll admit it, I'm not comfortable being shirtless on a beach. Some of my junk, I just want to hide from judgement. Beach inspired cover-ups solves a problem of being terribly self-conscious. The ideas below range from cover-ups that fall to thigh level or more. Some ideas are just a skirt idea....
How To Crochet Baker's Mix Lap Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Baker's Mix Lapghan Using 2 Caron Cakes to make this 34" diameter crochet lapghan. The colour shown is Caron Cakes, Cake Pop. Both balls are used at the same time. The trick is to ensure both balls are not starting on the same colour. This is what gives it a unique look. If you...
21 Refreshing Picnic Patterns
Yarn, Picnic, Sun, and more Summer is on the way, and it's time to bring your crochet outside! These fresh ideas will keep you hooking for, and at, your picnics. Start with the perfect picnic blanket: Crochet Gingham Picnic Blanket - tradition and style from our own collection of patterns Crochet Picnic Blanket - adapted,...
Crochet Spinning Top Lapghan Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Spinning Top Lapghan The Crochet Spinning Top Lapghan is an adaptation from my original Peppermint Pinwheel Afghan. It's been adapted by my friend, Cathy Lund from Paisley Ontario. The adaptation is based on keeping the pinwheel a solid straight shot out from the center instead of breaking up the pinwheel like my original design....
How to Crochet Baby Shower Blanket + Tutorial
The Crochet Baby Shower Blanket is a nice easy repeat once you get moving along with it. With a bit of texture, it has enough detail to keep you engaged with the project. Downloadable now has stitch counts, as of May 2023. This blanket looks great in solid colours so you don't need to mess...
Crochet Tunnel Vision Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Tunnel Vision Afghan Introducing my own simple design called the Crochet Tunnel Vision Afghan. This afghan took me no time at all to make due to the yarn and size of hook used. In fact, I started it in the evening and finished it the next morning. Using Bernat Home Bundle or Bernat Baby...
Crochet Star Dishcloth Pattern
Crochet American Star Dishcloth Show your American Pride all year but especially for July 4th. Introducing the Crochet Stripey Star Dishcloth. This is an easy pattern of a 4 point star. The colours are changed strategically to give the Americanized Look.
19 Crochet Caron Baby Cakes Patterns
19 Crochet Caron Baby Cakes Ideas New to the family is the Caron Baby Cakes, a sister of the ever popular original Caron Cakes. Caron came out with a baby edition and considered the requests of crocheters and knitters to eliminate wool from the cakes. Now with 82% Acrylic with 18% Nylon. This yarn is...
Craft Show Quickie Crochet Dishcloths + Tutorial
Rack and stack them with these quick craft show-type crochet dishcloths. Crochet Flower Puff Stitch Dishcloths for everyone. Great little fundraiser projects that are practical for all your kitchen needs. Be sure to use 100% cotton for your dishwashing needs. Choose from so many different colours to match your home decor. Got your heart set...
Tunisian Tiles: Entrelac Afghan Pattern
Entrelac Afghan + Video Tutorial Entrelac Crochet is the art of creating gorgeous afghans that have boxed shapes that grow with each other. The concept is really easy once you understand the concept and stitch counts. I've filmed a video showing the step by step process of creating an Entrelac Crochet Afghan. In the original...
Crochet Fast Shells Dishcloth + Tutorial
Super quick is the Crochet Fast Shells Dishcloth. It's a repeating stitch that makes for quick dishwashing items. Great giveaway items. The yarn colours that are not in use are carried up the sides, so you don't have many tail ends to deal with. Before I knew it, the project was over, it was that...
9 Crochet Weighted Blanket Patterns
Crochet Weighted Blankets Blankets and calm and soothe a person. These blankets have weight to them which can create relaxed sleep and comfort. I didn’t give it too much thought that I was enjoying better sleep until I stumbled across an article on the internet about weighted blankets. It was the first time that I...
How To Crochet Striped Baby Blanket + Tutorial
Crochet Striped Baby Blanket I could resist giving the new Bernat Blanket Stripes yarn a try to make this Crochet Striped Baby Blanket. With some yarns, I think simple patterns are better to show off the yarn. I crocheted this striped baby blanket using the yarn just how it came out of the cake. If...
Granny Corner Dishcloth Alternative + Tutorial
A request from a crocheter to film this up was the Crochet Corner Dishcloth. It starts off with a granny, and then two sides are built outward. I have an alternative showing the tutorial; I didn't want to cut my yarn, so it's less likely to have tail ends come up when using it. Instead....
NEW Corner to Corner C2C Crochet Brush Stitch
Mikey developed a stitch combination called the Brush Stitch. Crochet diagonally with lines going in the opposite direction. The stitch is similar to the corner-to-corner with different anchoring points. The stitching causes space to appear, and the space is going in the opposite direction, which looks like eyelets. Very easy to understand once you get...
Crochet Ombre Corner to Corner C2C Blanket
A request for tutorial help came in on this blanket. This is the Ombre Corner to Corner C2C Blanket. The help request is about the border. I haven't done the preliminary background work yet but is added to my list to get through. I am adding this to the list of projects on my website...
Crochet Self-Fringing Scarf Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet a Self-Fringing Scarf I really enjoy working with the Caron Cake yarn and wanted to try something different with the colors so I created this Self-Fringing Scarf. I see a lot of people talking about the abrupt color change so I thought I could change that by using the cake from both ends at...
Crochet Waterfall Stitch Skirt
This crochet skirt is done with the waterfall stitch. This is the Graphic Waterfall Crochet Skirt—sized adult XS to 5XL. This is a popular stitch right now and makes graphic work pretty easy. This is using Caron Simply Soft O'Go in the colour combination of Blue / Soft Pink. The number of o'gos required for...