This 25" Long Pom Pom Red and Blue Elf Hat is just for fun for the Christmas season. Designed by Mikey. Using Caron One Pound yarn. This will fit an average adult with a tighter brim, as the weight of a long hat can slip off. The 6" Pom Pom was purchased through Amazon. The...
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Free Patons Crochet Star Flower Cotton Coasters + Diagram + Tutorial
Designed with one ball of Patons Grace yarn, you can make five coasters with one ball. Patons Grace is a mercerized cotton that is perfect for items that may get wet. It's not a dishrag cotton, though. It's fashion cotton. These start with a star shape and transform into a twelve-petal flower by the end....
Crochet Starshine Christmas Tree Skirt + Tutorial
Crochet Starshine Christmas Tree Skirt The Starshine Christmas Tree Skirt is remake of the Starshine Hugs & Kisses Blanket Pattern. So it's a design you may already know and love, minus the bobbles. This is my first every tree skirt design. I was inspired by the new Red Heart Super Saver O'Go Christmas yarn. Of...
Free Bernat Crochet Study of Texture Rectangle Blanket
Donna Bondy, our guest designer, has adapted my original Study of Texture Afghan and made it into the Crochet Study of Texture Rectangle Sampler Blanket. Her adaptation didn't remove any of the original texture. The afghan is a different shape and takes approximately the same amount of yarn to make a rectangle. Updated October 30,...
Crochet Relax and Unwind Shawl Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Relax and Unwind Shawl is a beginner level project. It has a super easy start to this project and grows outward to the end. Best yet, it only uses 2 balls of Red Heart Colorscape yarn. My sample is using a colour called Paris. I had some yarn leftover but not enough to...
Bernat Spark Yarn + Free Patterns
I've been super excited to share with you about the Bernat Spark yarn that came out in the fall of 2024. It's glorious! This was the featured yarn in the Bernat Quickweave Kits earlier in 2024. I'll link those below. I was dying to get more giant balls of this yarn. This yarn will only...
Comfort Top Down Shawl Free Pattern + Crochet Diagram
Turn on the TV and get hooking up a storm to make this Top-down Crochet Shawl Pattern. It was originally designed with Red Heart Unforgettable yarn, but I wondered what it would look like with Red Heart Comfort yarn in a solid colour. I followed the pattern as written and decided the length I was...
Crochet Spice It Up or Cool It Down Blanket + Tutorial
The Crochet Spice It Up or Cool It Down Blanket is made with Bernat Blanket Breezy yarn. It uses two different yarn balls that are not the same colours. The self-striping mixes up on it's down to prevent an addictive and fun color story to crochet. A tutorial has been provided below as working with...
Crochet Thick Holiday Ornament Throw Pattern
For the love of Granny Square Stitching but made into an oval shape for the ultimate Thick Holiday Ornament Blanket Pattern. Using Bernat Blanket in assorted playful, cheery colours, this blanket has thirty two complete motifs and eight half motifs for the edges. The final round of each motif requires you to place a stitch...
Crochet Holly Jolly Afghan Pattern
Added in 2024 is the Crochet Holly Jolly Afghan pattern by Yarnspirations. Released October 9, 2024, designed by Tammy Hildebrand. It uses Red Heart Super Saver yarn. The free pattern includes a crochet diagram showing exactly where the stitches go. It repeats in just four rows. . . With the colouring of the Holly Jolly...
Crochet Hello Pockets Wrap Pattern
The Crochet Hello Pockets Wrap was designed by our team member, Wendy Maruna. We have the ability to adapt designs with our partnership with Yarnspirations. Wendy was super inspired by the Hello Yellow Top and also the Mitred Blanket by Yarnspirations. She paired the stitch combinations together. It's almost like a mixed-tape rendition for that...
Free Caron How To Crochet Super Star Baby Blanket
The Crochet Super Star Baby Blanket is one of the first patterns Mikey wrote after deciding to crochet full-time. It was one of his first blankets that went beyond granny squares. Crochet a unique baby blanket in the shape of a star. Star blankets make great gifts at the baby shower and are easily foldable...
Crochet Orbs Blanket Pattern with Crochet Diagrams
Inspired by Jeanne's Crochet Into the Light Blanket, this new version has some differences, including using a different yarn called Caron Blossom Cakes. Some minor changes were made to benefit crocheters. This finished blanket is 48" x 48", perfect for a lapghan or sofa throw. The updated colouring of Topical Blossoms in the Caron Blossom...
Crochet Into the Light Afghan Free Pattern, Diagrams & Tutorial
The Crochet Into The Light Afghan by Jeanne Steinhilber was a much-needed stitching journey filled with light-bouncing textures. It was updated on October 27, 2024, to retest and update the pattern with tips. The free pattern includes written instructions, diagrams, and tutorials. Background Story: The couple here from Nova Scotia is enjoyable. The husband here...
Free Caron How To Crochet Bubble Hearts Crochet + Tutorial
The Crochet Bubble Hearts are my own design and great for attaching to objects, people or using as decor. The heart has two lobes at the top that are made first and then the body of the heart will join them together to work its way to the bottom of the heart. Tips have been...
How To Crochet Chocolate Chunky Cookie Ornament + Tutorial
Do you know a baker or love to bake yourself if so this Crochet Chocolate Chunk Cookie Ornament is a perfect ornament for you to crochet? Designed by Michele Wilcox using Red Heart Super Saver this cute little Chocolate Chunk Cookie is an easy little project and great for the cookie lover in your life....
Crochet Modern Granny Winter Poncho + Tutorial
Modern Granny Winter Poncho This Modern Granny Winter Poncho pattern, could really be called, "Modern Granny Meets Glacier Cowl". I decided for my third poncho in the series to add a ribbed turtleneck to it in the same stitch that I used when crocheting the Glacier Cowl. If you are someone who doesn't like anything...
Free Red Heart Crochet Modern Granny Christmas Tree Skirt
The Crochet Modern Granny Tree Skirt was designed in two sizes to give foundation information so you can crochet it to your size. I designed this so you can have the starting chain counts and begin the modern granny setup to get the project set up. You can crochet it as big as you need...
Crochet Oversized Angle Scarf Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Oversized Angle Scarf is using Red Heart Unforgettable. On one side of the scarf, you are adding an extra stitch while on the other side, you are subtracting a stitch. You will get the perfect angle. I have provided a bonus free diagram below for your convenience. More Ideas Crochet Hair Scrunchy Pattern...
Free Bernat Crochet Blanket in 1 Day Pattern
Yarnspirations launched Bernat Blanket Extra Thick which is massive in yarn strand thickness. Using U/50 or 25 mm hook size. This is the Massive Crochet Moss Stitch Blanket. This blanket takes 4 massive balls. This is in the out-of-this-world category for yarn thickness. New crocheters would be able to excel at this type of project...
Free Patons Crochet Study of The Journey Stitch Along + Tutorial
Crochet Stitch Along with a signature Mikey free patterns called the Study of the Journey Crochet Blanket. Completed with Patons Inspired yarn. This stitch along happened in 2021 and the complete pattern and tutorials are ready for you at any time. This blanket was a tough design to create and took about 2 months from...
Upgraded - Crochet Top Down Shawl Pattern + Tutorial
Learn to crochet the Crochet Top Down Shawl. It works up from the top of the neck and down. Due to this formation, you can go as big as you want to customize it for you. Just know that if you change the size, you will change the ball quantities. A new crochet diagram was...
Free Single Crochet Christmas Tree Skirt Pattern - 3 Sizes
We have a simple Single Crochet Christmas Tree Skirt in 3 sizes starting with 4", 6" and 8" openings in the middle. Easy to do and a great stash buster. I have the foundations of each of the sizes figured out for you. I'm leaving to you about the yarn choices and how much yarn...
Crochet Warmth Horizon Hat Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Warmth Horizon Hat The Crochet Warmth Horizon Hat is designed with Red Heart Heat Wave yarn. This texture wonderful hat is a mix of some easy to do crochet stitches. Designed by Moogly for Red Heart. This is considered an intermediate level crochet project. Tutorial By guest host for Yarnspirations.com. More Ideas Corner to...
37 Crochet Wedding Patterns
37 Crochet Wedding Project Ideas Inspired by wedding ceremonies, projects can be easily manipulated to change things up to match themes and the loving couple that's about to tie the knot. My collection of free patterns are inspired by the actual ceremony or maybe even a customized gift for the happy couple to be. One...
122 Crochet and Knit Shawl Free Patterns
Take the chill out of the air with a wrappable crochet or knit garment. These 122 Crochet and Knit Shawl Patterns may be next on your hit list of free patterns. Get to it and see different versions, such as triangle or flat rectangle pattern shawls. Triangle shawls that are fashion-oriented tend to be 16"...
Crochet Go To Shawl Pattern + Tutorial
Just for kicks, I printed out this Crochet Go-To Shawl as I left for a plane trip. I looked at the texture and made a judgement call to change the row colours to really let the light play with the strong texture of this shawl. This shawl starts at the back of the neck and...
Crochet Pinwheel Shawl Pattern + Tutorial
Using Patons Grace Yarn, you can create this incredible Crochet Pinwheel Shawl. This is one of the most intricate designs from Yarnspirations and is intermediate in skill. The first 9 rounds are repeating everything in like a pie shape of 8 sections. Then the final 3 rounds transition to a square. The tutorial is designed...
Crochet Stash Busting Time Filling Patterns
Crochet Stash Busting Time Filling Patterns Now is a great time to go through that stash of yarn we have in the corner over there or that yarn ends that were from leftover projects in that basket over there in that other spot. It's a good time to work on projects to fill the time...
Crochet Rory Shawl Pattern
This is a really beautiful fall shawl the colours chosen in this pattern remind me of when the leaves change on the trees. I would love to see this Crochet Rory Shawl worked up in blues and white for wintertime and pretty pastels for the springtime. This shawl could very easily become a great seasonal...
6 All Wrapped Up Crochet Patterns + Tutorial
Wrap Patterns In the last couple of weeks, I have been on a wrap making kick. I have really been enjoying working them up. Wraps are so versatile and I have learned to make the same wrap in different types of yarn as well as colours really change the look in a fun way. I...
Bullion Loop Pillow Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Bullion Loop Pillow Pillows are a fun way to dress up any area this Crochet Bullion Loop Pillow is no exception, using the Bullion stitch which I personally have never heard of before. I love learning new stitches so the Bullion Loop Pillow is on my want to make list. Although its considered an...
Free Cable Adult Crochet Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Winter Trellis Hat pattern is a brand new design by Yarnspirations. It has a very unique design pattern to it, I am loving it. Designed by Nancy Smith a tutorial isn’t available at this time as this is a new design. The pattern was worked up using RED HEART® Soft. The pattern includes a detailed...
Complete Guide to Crochet Abbreviations
This list is in alphabetical order and constantly updated as The Crochet Crowd uses more abbreviations. Check back. Mikey is personally gathering abbreviations data from Yarnspirations.com to compile a list. Terms with links have a matching free video tutorial showing how to do the stitch. The list is frequently updated and can be downloaded. . . Absolute...
Crochet Flame Stitch Bag Pattern
I am loving this bag, it's so pretty although the Heart Flame Stitch Bag is classed as experienced, with the help of the diagram for us visual learners, it is well worth it. I may have to give this bag a try myself. Worked in one solid piece then seam up your sides. Then work...
How To Crochet Red Heart All In One Flower Power Yarn + Free Patterns
New as of October 14, 2024 is the Red Heart All In One Flower Power Yarn. Yarn is designed to keep on stitching, and there is no colour switching to slow you down. Like the Red Heart All In One Granny Square yarn, this yarn will form a flower centre. There are 22 colours in...
How To Crochet Mandala Doily Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Mandala Doily is a beautiful table topper that has the diagram included with this design. I used Patons Grace. My version is 20" diam. I used a 2.5 mm / C hook for my version. My colour breakdown in Patons Grace, you do not need more than 1 ball per colour and in...
Crochet Cowl Vest Pattern
I wear a lot of tank tops, generally all year long, so I am always looking for different tops to throw on over top when it's a little chilly, something other than my usual go-to hoodie. Scrolling through patterns, as I usually always am because lets be real I am just as obsessed with finding...
7 Crochet Placemat Patterns
Can't decide which placemat to make? Some are festive, and some are for everyday wear and tear around your home. Placemats protect surfaces from dishes and other scratchy items from your table tops. We have a list of 7 crochet placemat patterns below. Yeppers, we have a tutorial on the Crochet Pinwheel Coasters above too!...
Crochet Classic Granny Christmas Tree Skirt
We have 3 sizes of Crochet Classic Granny Christmas Tree Skirts from 4", 6" and 8" openings. Complete with crochet diagrams and written instructions. I originally designed one of these back in 2009 but not having a website or the ability to draw the diagrams at the time, it became part of my home decor...