Matching yarns together for gauge substitution from the manufacturer's suggested gauge can be tricky. The manufacturer's suggestion is based on the science of having perfect conditions, but your hand(s) may never match what the yarn brand will require of you. We have put together for Red Heart, Bernat and Lily Sugar'n Cream. What may be...
Free Crochet and Knit Patterns by Brand
Easier Crochet Herringbone Fleecy Blanket + Tutorial
This easy-to-follow crochet blanket is called the Crochet Fleecy Herringbone. It's a simpler attempt to achieve the herringbone look without being as complicated as other patterns. This is using Bernat Forever Fleece yarn that is thick and feels soft to the touch. Easy, no drama pattern to follow. . . Tutorial We have more in...
5 Useful Tips for Quilters and Sewers for Bindings and Bias
Lynne Browne will take you through a photographic tutorial on bindings and bias for quilting. Get started with the right knowledge to ensure you get off to the right start. Tips include: . .
60 Free Patterns - Crochet Zoo Keepers Child Play Outfit and Characters
New to Yarnspirations is a slew of new creatures you may find at the zoo plus the Pith Helmet and vests the kids are wearing. From birds to rodents to monkeys! Including play mats It's fun for lions, tigers and bears. For both crocheters and knitters to enjoy. From smaller to larger. Enjoy these 60...
Not Enough Time? 100 Quick Stitch Knit and Crochet Patterns
Time is moving on quicker than many of us can keep up with. Investing in a blanket or clothing item may be unrealistic for you. We've pulled together 100 quick stitch knit and crochet items to consider. . . Highlights Of Some Quickies
4 Monster Stuffies to Crochet Free Patterns
These super cute crochet monsters were once in a book you had to buy from Lily Sugar'n Cream, but now are free patterns to enjoy. I'm particularly attracted to the 3 eyes pink monster. We are used to all stuffies for babies or kids to be super cute with rainbows and sunshine, but these are...
2015 - 2 Crochet Crowd Stitch Alongs + Tutorials
In 2015, we had just started with Yarnspirations and they wanted to test try a Stitch Along with our community. Being new to Yarnspirations, I wasn't sure what to expect for complexity or steps. The work of deciding, designing and putting in the groundwork had already been done. There was no other stitch alongs scheduled...
Stockinette Stitch Bernat Blanket-ez Tutorial
Stockinette Stitch with Bernat Alize Blanket EZ Yarn The Stockinette Stitch is possible with the Bernat Alize Blanket EZ yarn. It will probably be one of the most common stitches we will see using this yarn. If you favour the stitch to only work from back to front with pulling the loops through, you will...
How To Cable Bernat Blanket-ez Stitch + Tutorial
Cable with Bernat Alize Blanket EZ Yarn One stitch that shocked me that was possible is the Cable Stitch using Bernat Alize Blanket EZ yarn. The cables are made up of two loops working in pairs. So the multiple cables are only 2 loops. Moving right to left, you cross over the loops but on...
8 Easy Peasy Crochet Patterns
8 Easy Peasy Crochet Patterns Looking to use up some of those oddballs stored in your basket or closet? (confession )Yeah, I'm totally talking about me here too. I have plenty of unused balls laying around with no project for them to be. With staying inside, it's time to discover those oddballs and use them...
6 Fabulous Crochet Shawl Patterns
6 Fabulous Shawl Patterns Wrapped yourself up in a shawl, it's a hug that you made your self! I love shawls, I have a *mumble* *mumble* amount of different shawl patterns on the go right now, looking on Yarnspirations really doesn't help with that number because it seems like every time I go on I...
Fairy Tale Witches Crochet Hats for Adults and Children + Tutorial
New for 2024 are the perfectly sized Fairy Tale Witches' Hats. Both are made with Bernat Plush yarn, a sturdy yarn that will hold its shape and reach high into the sky. A tutorial has been made for these, as the difference between the two is in the pattern itself. There are a couple of...
Crochet Yeti Bottle Cover Holder Pattern
I must have been hiding under a rock; I just learned what a Yeti is a couple of days ago! I saw this bottle cover and thought it was cute, and I wondered what the cover would fit. Voila, it's a Yeti. Ah, a reusable water bottle, mug, or jug! This is the Don't Forgetty...
Best Time of Year: 10 Back to School Knit and Crochet Patterns
The smell of plastic binders, pencils, and updated clothing will soon be upon us with Back to School. Yarnspirations has put together 10 free patterns, from wearables to accessories, for crocheters and knitters alike. . . Speaking Personally Education in critical thinking and problem-solving skills is vital for the next generation. I'm a big supporter of education,...
How To Join New Yarn Blanket-ez Tutorial
How to Join or Repair Bernat Alize Blanket EZ Yarn You are coming to the end of a ball, or you want to change the colour or you need to fix a loop that is broken open, this is your solution. In a rare situation that a loop hasn't been formed, it's best to follow...
EZ Knitting Ripple Blanket Pattern
EZ Knitting Ripple Blanket Knitting the ripple stitch with Bernat Alize Blanket-ez is doable with the help of this pattern. This is the Bernat Blanket-EZ Ripple Blanket. Learn how to increase for the peaks and decrease at the bottoms to form the ripple. To complete the Bernat Alize Blanket-ez Ripple Blanket, you can change the...
What Does USA or Canadian Warehouse Mean for Yarnspirations?
Mikey, on social media, keeps referring to the Canadian and USA warehouses for Yarnspirations sales, as the difference in inventory between the countries is a factor. Over the years, Yarnspirations has switched the locations of origin where the yarn comes from a few times. In the world of online, the area of origin matters the...
Blanket-ez Criss Cross Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
EZ Criss Cross Afghan Create your next blanket using the EZ Criss Cross Afghan pattern. There are two different rows to follow. Once you get the swing, criss-cross apple sauce! If you haven't tried the Alize yarn yet, this is a wonderful pattern to practice with the bonus is that you end up with a beautiful...
2016 - 2 Crochet Stitch Along Patterns
Stitch Alongs for 2016 For 2016, we had two stitch along that are very different. From the love scarf to shaping blankets. There was technically a third stitch along called the Stitch is Right but the resources of the wheels that would spin are no longer available for us to use. I know... sad! For...
Crochet Along Bernat Mystery Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Bernat Blanket Stitch Along A Crochet Bernat Mystery Blanket beautiful multi-week tutorial that makes you expand your stitches. This Stitch Along is complete. In 2019, I am still using this blanket to keep me cozy in front of the TV. Bernat Blanket Yarn is a product that lasts for years and years if you...
6 Colourful Crochet Creations Patterns
6 Colourful Crochet Creations My daughter's school sent out an email last week asking that everyone please put a rainbow in their window in some form, to show that we are all together in this together that we are one. It was a beautiful sentiment, not only because a rainbow to me is so pretty...
Crochet Beach Bag Pattern + Tutorial
Beach Bag Introducing this oversized cotton crochet beach bag. This bag is called the 4th of July Beach Bag. There is no doubt about it, this bag is huge. A beach bag that can hold towels, picnic and even a blanket at the same time. I was surprised how big this really was. The pattern...
28 Colours Friendship Bracelet Keepsake Kit + 5 Tutorials
Introducing a great-size kit with 28 fabulous trending colours to make friendship bracelets. This is the Coats & Clark Embroidery Floss Friendship Kit by Yarnspirations. Make a friendship bracelet or trending accessory item for yourself or for a friend. Coats & Clark Cotton Embroidery Floss is a six-strand divisible thread made of mercerized, long-staple cotton...
How To Crochet All 2017 - 4 Stitch Along Patterns + Tutorials
In 2017 we had two planned Stitch Alongs which were the official blankets taught on JOANN Fabrics and Crafts behalf. Both the Bernat Blanket Mystery and Snowflake Baby Blanket were designed for the stitch-along purpose. By May, Yarnspirations asked me for a Summer Stitch Along as we had done the summer the year before. Without...
6 Crochet Hooded Poncho & Blanket Patterns
6 Crochet Hooded Poncho & Blanket Patterns Hooded blankets are great for keeping little ones warm especially just after a bath. A hooded poncho is great for putting on a little one when you have to run out in the car, instead of a jacket which makes it not only easier but safer for buckling...
6 Crochet Amigurumi Toy Patterns
Crochet Amigurumi Toy Patterns If you haven't tried crochet amigurumi yet, they can seem to be very intimidating. I used to think the same thing at first, and then I made one. A very simple little sleeping baby doll the head and body were all one piece, and I just had to add the arms...
Free Bernat Crochet Woven Scarf Pattern
Learn how to use the stitches to create an interwoven stitch. The pattern was designed by Mikey in 2012 using Bernat Mosaic yarn, which was discontinued in 2014. This pattern remains a favourite but uses transitional yarns. You may think about using Red Heart Bitty Stripes yarn. This is the Bernat Woven Scarf Pattern for...
Crochet Bargello Cross Stitch Wave Lap Blanket
I recently discovered the Crochet Bargello Make Waves Blanket; the link is below. However, I couldn't see myself wanting to do it, as the visual interest wasn't enough for me to continue the pattern. My connections were loose, and I wanted to change up the pattern to give it texture and tightness. I created this...
Crochet Modern Granny Shrug Pattern
Crochet Modern Granny Shrug This fall, I've been starting to see the granny shrug popping up on the crochet boards, so I decided I needed to make one for myself. It looks like a big granny square, and I found a great "recipe" at Mariavalles Handmade that I used to put mine together. It's quite...
Crochet L'il Leaf Playmat and Lady Bug Pattern
Crochet L'il Leaf Playmat and Lady Bug OMG, when I saw this for the first time, my teeth hurt as it's incredibly sweet! The leaf is fab, the ladybug is divine but the baby model is adorable. This is the Crochet L'il Play Mat with Lady Bug pattern. Included in the pattern is a diagram...
Crochet Bright Beginnings Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Great for crochet beginners, try the Bright Beginnings Blanket as your first project. For experienced crocheters, it's a breeze and quick to make, too! Using Bernat Baby Blanket. In this tutorial, we are simply doing double crochets in groups of 3, followed by a ch-1 to create a space. As I reflected on in the video tutorial,...
13 Crochet Back to School Fun Finds Online
For some kids, going back to school is a dreaded time of year... for some parents, they kick up their heels and wish them off to school with a big smile! 🙂 You catch my drift! It was an exciting time of the year opening the door to the changing of the seasons and a...
How to Crochet Zipper Pouch + Tutorials
I prefer to work with the zipper to avoid the thread and needle and ruining the final look of my project. You can make easy crochet zipper pouches or even pencil cases. Using cotton yarn like Lily Sugar'n Cream with Coats & Clark 7" all-purpose zipper, you can create one of these pretty quickly. My...
Crochet Scalloped Top Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Scalloped Top Crochet a super cute Crochet Scalloped Top that has peek-a-boo shoulder openings at the top to provide design interest. This pattern is just two panels made in the shape of a "T" as you can see in the pictures below that are sewn together to form this casual crochet top. Initially, the...
Crochet Wed Inspired Snood + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD WED FREE PATTERN The Crochet Snood is so dark and mysterious. The latest Wednesday on Netflix has revived this classic concept back to the younger generation. Oh my gawd, when she got the snood from her friend and the look, what the hell is it! I lost my mind! I knew exactly what it...
Wednesday Inspired Houndstooth Knit Hat + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD FREE WED PATTERNS The latest craze of Wednesday's show on Netflix is grabbing crocheters and knitters alike to see items they recognize. The Wed Inspired Houndstooth Hat is one of those patterns that knitters notice immediately. The tutorial provides a walk-through of the pattern, as the skills are easily picked up through Knitting Crowd...
4 Crochet Halloween Decor Patterns
Halloween may end up to be a little different this year. It's a good time to work on some Halloween decor for around the home. Here are some suggestions for patterns you can work up for a little added spook. Crochet Halloween Jar Cozies Pattern Work up these adorable little Halloween Jar Cozies for jars...
Crochet Max Baby Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
This type of colouring is referred to as maximalism contemporary and is trending hard for 2024 and beyond. With a cottage core look and feel using Caron Jumbo Twirl Cakes, this is an eye-popping dramatic baby blanket. Designed by Mikey. This is the Crochet Max Baby Blanket pattern. Revised July 19, 2024. Once the pattern...
10 Steps - How Yarns Are Determined to Hit the Yarn Shelves in a Store Near You
Yarn: the fabulous fiber that weaves its way in and out of our lives, sometimes making grand entrances and occasional quiet exits. But then there are the legends, the yarns that stand the test of time, clutching their labels like badges of honor for decades. Meet the hall-of-famers: Bernat Super Value, Red Heart Super Saver,...
What To Do With Caron Colorama Bamboo Blend Yarn + 4 Clothing Patterns
New for Spring 2024. Minimal quantities have been made to test a new product called Caron Colorama Bamboo Blend yarn. It is currently heading to select Joann Fabric and Craft Store locations. UPDATE: April 26, 2024. This has gone through testing and is now available through Yarnspirations.com. It's July 22, 2024, and this yarn is...