Add granny squares to form a Crochet Granny Tank Top. This uses Caron Simply Soft, which has a gorgeous drape to this premium acrylic yarn. The colours are modern for this take on a classic design from decades ago. The pattern includes a crochet diagram for the square and how to build it to shape...
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Crochet Retro Top
Crochet this Crochet Retro Top that is back in fashion again. Yep, the fashion cycle decades later. This main granny square is built out on the sides with generous strapping over the shoulders. This uses Red Heart Super Saver Stripes in the colour of Retro Stripes. This is available in just a few sizes that...
Crochet Patons Tank Top
The Crochet Patons Tank Top is a new pattern for 2023. Available in adults XS to 5XL. Using Patons Grace mercerized cotton. It's a great yarn for this top. The pattern uses the crinkle stitch to provide a solid fabric look, so it's not see-through able. There is a wearable schematic in the design for...
Crochet Purrrfect Cat Play Rug Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Purrrfect Play Rug Introducing this whimsical Purrr-fect Play Rug for kids by Yarnspirations. This is made up of Bernat Blanket Yarns. The main rug is double-stranded for extra thickness and comfort for children at play. The add ons such as at the inner ear, eyes, nose and whiskers are just single-stranded motifs. More Ideas...
Crochet Checkers and Mushroom Tote Bag
Check out this whimsical Crochet Checkers and Mushroom Bag. Pretty unusual and generous to hold a crochet bag. Life is too short to be the same as everyone else. This is done in tapestry crochet techniques that partially hide the colour to form the checkers you see. The mushroom is done as a motif, in...
9 Crochet Shamrock Patterns
Crochet Some Shamrock (Seamróg), Love A shamrock is clover and is used as a symbol of Christianity in Ireland. It is said to be a metaphor of the holy trinity. The name as we spell it here in North America is Shamrock but in Ireland was known at seamróg. Simply put it means little clover....
Inspired by Joy Stitch Along 2022 Crochet Blanket + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD FULL PATTERN JUMP TO VIDEOS The next full stitch along that is scheduled is called 'Inspired by Joy' designed by Jeanne Steinhilber. Developed in late Spring 2022, our testers have worked their way through the prototype. This is a five-week stitch-along. As the Inspired by JOY Stitch Along continues, more of the pattern will...
Crochet The Boss Bird Rooster Pattern
Crochet The Boss Bird Rooster The Round Rascals Rooster is part of a three-some. Designed by Michelle Moore, locally to me here, from Nova Scotia. Her little business is called AMooreEh! She is Canadian, just like me. She has a ton of paid patterns that are just delish! We had the goal to use a...
Popcorn Square Crochet Tote Pattern + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD PDF FREE PATTERN The Crochet Peaches and Creme Popcorn Tote is a great little bag to make. Speaking bluntly, it didn't take me long to make. A couple of movies of Harry Potter back to back and I had the 13 squares done, including weaving in the ends. Be sure with this project to...
Crochet Oversized Cardigan
The Crochet Oversized Cardigan uses Bernat Blanket. Thick and comfy. Lounge around on your terms. This is a beginner-level project, as there is basic shaping. A schematic on page 3 of the pattern shows you the panels. The sleeves are not sewn on but added to the cardigan once the main neck opening and back...
How To Knit Honeycomb Baby Blanket + Tutorial
Easy-to-follow textured knit baby blanket called Honeycomb Baby Blanket using Red Heart Super Saver. I've always been curious as I see this combination in mittens and hats at the local farmer's market. Was it that hard to do? Just for fun, I wanted to try this for myself, and by gawd, it worked! I learned...
Crochet St. Patrick’s Day Ideas
St. Patrick’s Day Ideas St. Patrick’s Day is near a month away! Laura Jean here with 12 great crochet ideas to help you celebrate the holiday! My Great-Great-Great Grandmother came from Ireland at the age of 12. With great pride, I gather these patterns to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. May your hook always be ready...
Knit Rectangular Pointelle Shawl
Newly discovered is the Knit Rectangular Pointlette Shawl. Created in February 2022, the shawl uses Red Heart Super Saver Brushed. It's a repetition of 16 rows to give an elegant look you see. Recommended 29" circular knitting needles of 5 mm / US 8. The pattern multiple is 10 sts + 3 if you want...
UPDATED: Interlocking Lattice Thick Blanket + Tutorial
Freshly updated is the Interlocking Lattice Crochet Blanket. It's a true interlocking of easy-to-remember steps for the stitches to be interwoven. Interlocking can be complicated depending on the styling of how the stitches work together. Originally when this was released, there were mistakes in a couple of the rows which made it impossible to complete....
Crochet Luck of the Irish Coasters + Tutorial
Crochet Luck of the Irish Coasters Luck can be found at the end of the rainbow with the Luck of the Irish Coasters... well in this case, maybe some green beer! Protect those surfaces with a happy, inviting face and drink up because it's St. Patrick's Day! These crocheted coasters will make everyone feel a...
Crochet Textured Cowl
Crochet Textured Cowl If you love texture, then this Crochet Textured Cowl is for you. The Caron Cakes yarn is so lovely to crochet with and I use a slightly bigger hook than suggested to ease the post stitches and give the textured cowl a bit of drape. I don't want the cowl to feel...
Crochet and Knit Patterns with Caron Cakes
Caron Cakes Projects Caron Cakes is a brand new yarn line by Caron this year. Patterns have been released on Michaels.com for this particular yarn. On The Crochet Crowd Facebook, you can see others using their own creativity and using this yarn on a variety of other projects such as shawls, afghans, cowls, scarves and...
Crochet Warm C2C Shawl Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Warm C2C Shawl This Warm C2C Shawl is done differently than conventional C2C. C2C means Corner to Corner for anyone confused at this point. This is doing with clusters instead of the conventional way. You could actually do this shawl the other way but be cautious as the other way will use up more...
Crochet Pyjamas Toddler Blanket
Do you have odd balls of Bernat Blanket lying around and don't know what to do with them? I sure do. Introducing the pyjamas concept. You know how you buy yarn thinking, "oh, that's a cute colour!" and you get it? Days, months, or years later, it's still in your collection, and the cuteness is...
Crochet Watercolor Ridges Afghan Pattern
Crochet Watercolor Ridges Afghan This Crochet Watercolor Ridges Afghan was made with 3 of the newest colors of Caron Cakes yarn. When I was done, it reminded me of when I took a watercolour painting class because of the gentle ripples of color this afghan created. It features a nice ribbed texture similar to the...
Strategic Stitches: Pooling Scarf Tutorial
Crochet Planned Pooling Scarf Crochet Planned Pooling is really trending right now. Our Laura Jean is on a roll for doing up a wack of scarves using this concept. This is her latest scarf she crocheted. Planned Pooling uses the Moss Stitch. Laura Jean has advice to help you and I have provided you a...
Crochet Happy Hexagon Afghan Pattern
Crochet Happy Hexagon Afghan Pattern This Crochet Happy Hexagon Afghan features post stitches for added texture and join-as-you-go to speed the assembly process. You can make this blanket as small or as large as you like my simply adding more hexagons. I used 5 Caron Cakes of the new Mixed Berry colorway to make 24...
Crochet Spa Facecloth + Tutorial
Crochet Spa Facecloth The Crochet Spa Facecloth is the same pattern of the Chrysanthemum Dishcloth we have. So I have rejigged the tutorial to show this picture. If you were looking for gift ideas, this spa kit, along with some bath bombs and bubble baths would make a wonderful Mother's day gift. Or great kits...
Crochet Diagonal Spikes Blanket Any Size Square + Tutorial
The Crochet Diagonal Spikes Square Blanket can be made to any size and repeats two rounds until you are done. First seen on the Study of Ombre Stitch Along. I wondered what this would look like if the entire blanket were the diagonal spike stitch. You can see it's in the 4th week we do...
Crochet Wedding Day Memory Makers
Say 'yes' to the crochet patterns designed specifically for weddings. To some people, weddings are the highlight of moving a chapter in life. I've been working on the Ring Bearer's Crochet Pillow in tutorial format. I've been to three weddings in my life. Two of the three have been low-key weddings where the bride and...
Crochet 4 Colour Granny Square Afghan Pattern
Crochet 4 Colour Granny Squares Introducing the 4 colour granny squares that will give you plaid or gingham looking afghans. Each square is made up of 4 different colours and the colours change in the corners. This is very similar to the Half'n Half Granny Square Afghan by Yarnspirations. I realized that if it's so...
Choose 1 - Slam 'Chunk' Thick Blankets + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD OPEN RIPPLE FREE PATTERN DOWNLOAD CRIS CROSS FREE PATTERN The Crochet Open Ripple Thick Blanket and Criss Cross Texture Thick Blanket is the subsequent free designs by Yarnspirations. Bernat blanket for fast crocheting. Many crocheters enjoy a ripple stitch. For many, it keeps our mental interest in just a straight row-by-row across the pattern....
Crochet Cabin Hibernate Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Cabin Hibernate Blanket Introducing the Cabin Hibernate Blanket by Yarnspirations.com. Here in North America, we are now quickly heading to the winter season ahead and getting under a cozy blanket in the evenings sounds like a great plan. Using the Moss Stitch and the new trending colours of Bernat Blanket, you can quickly hook...
6 Crochet Love Is In The Air Patterns
Crochet Love Is In The Air Patterns Love is in the air, for kids for your loved ones and most importantly for yourself. There is always a reason to celebrate the importance of love but Valentine's Day, which is fast approaching is a reminder to show your love and celebrate it with all those in...
How To Crochet Simple Heart Square + Tutorial
Crochet Simple Heart Applique Crochet a memorable and deceptively simple heart applique. This heart is different in the sense of how it is created. In fact, you are looking at three sections of the heart that are done separately. The bottom of the heart from the middle of the decrease of the heart to the...
7 Crochet Valentine Patterns
7 Crochet Valentine Ideas Time to start thinking of the next upcoming holiday, so I have 7 Crochet Valentine patterns to share with you. All the free patterns are courtesy of the Yarnspirations. Lily Sugar'N Cream Love Bugs You'll get several of these cute little critters from 2 balls of yarn. Think of all those...
Crochet Weekend Speedy Blanket
GET FREE PATTERN PDF JUMP TO VIDEO Use up that yarn and create your kaleidoscope of exciting colour combinations. Double stranding is nothing new, but the concept is certainly creative. This idea is relatively simple: pick your yarn, choose the colours you think will be fun, and crochet the strands together. Essentially, one of each...
Crochet Seriously Snuggly Blanket + Tutorial
The Crochet Seriously Snuggly Crochet Blanket pattern is the alpine crochet stitch. This is a 4-row repeat that creates the texture. Knowing that Bernat Velvet Plus is hard to film, halfway through the tutorial, I restarted again using Red Heart Super Saver Ombre to demonstrate it a second time. This allows people to see it...
6 Winter Worthy Fun Crochet Hat Patterns
6 Winter Worthy Hats Making a crochet hat has a sense of pride in our lives. The ability to customize for our exactly head shape and colours we crave the most. Are you like me and you are looking to buy a hat but you compromise on the colour? Yeah, I get it. We pulled...
Crochet Family Socks Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Family Socks Crochet Socks for the Family are the hit this year. Sized from Toddler 2/4 to men's 10/11 sizes with several sizes in between. These socks start at the cuff and work down to the heel. Unlike other socks I have taught that are considered toe-up. What's easier to follow? I prefer the...
Crochet Lattice Weave Throw
DOWNLOAD LATTICE WEAVE FREE PATTERN JUMP TO DIAGRAMS The Lattice Weave Crochet Throw is spectacular. From the Celtic weave, look to cables. It's a yummy stitch sampler. There are two sizes suggested in the pattern; the first is smaller at Ch 144 = 40" x 60" long. The second is Ch 176 = 49" x...
Knit Fleur Isle Cowl for Adults + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD FLEUR PDF FREE PATTERN JUMP TO VIDEO The Fleur Isle Knit Cowl is impressive in person. The detail and even the butterflies that immerge in the pattern are neat. The centre of this cowl was a bit tricky for me as I was using two colours very close to each other in dim light....
Frosted Knit Fair Isle Adult Hat + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD FROSTED HAT FREE PATTERN The Frosted Fair Isle Knit Hat has me over the moon with joy! Omg, the pleasure I felt in completing this hat was enormous. I took this pattern on holiday with me. I got to Belize and pulled out the yarn and pattern to realize I should have had four...
Crochet Sand and Surf Blanket
DOWNLOAD SAND & SURF BLANKET PATTERN Crochet Sand and Surf Blanket The Crochet Sand and Surf Blanket is a super fast, easy pattern. I crocheted this one in just 4 days and still was quite busy with other things. I really love the look of the Bernat Tie Dye-ish yarn! It was my first time...
Fair Isle Knit and Crochet Hats + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD KNIT FAIR ISLE HAT FREE PATTERN DOWNLOAD CROCHET FAIR ISLE HAT FREE PATTERN I tried my hand at the fair isle knitted hat pattern using spare yarn I had on hand. I really made it my own choosing spare yarn I had on hand. Knowing how to do the Two Handed Two Color Knitting...