Using Patons Grace, a mercerized cotton, this Patons Mesh Dress will have the drape and feel to make you proud of what you have made. Patons Grace is one of my favourite yarns, with the sheen of the strand and strength to stand the test of time. Designed by Kat, one of the newest crochet...
Patons Yarn Patterns
Patons offers the finest heritage yarns for garments and home decor, as well as timeless patterns that will become beautiful heirlooms. From natural fibres to beautiful acrylics, Patons’ yarns are a classic choice for your most treasured projects. Try out the Patons Classic Wool family of 100% warm wool, or the many exciting textures of the acrylic yarns, perfect for stylish knit or crochet accessories.
Crochet Willowdale Cardigan Pattern + 1 More Similar Pattern
Have you seen the Willow Square below? You probably have, and I will provide a link for that additional free pattern below. This is the Patons Willowdale Crochet Cardigan. This pattern, developed by Katherine Poole-Fournier, elegantly mixes the trending granny square look into a wearable garment. Its lacy back and sleeves complement the relaxed look...
Crochet Mesh Summer Cardigan Pattern + Special Tutorial
New for 2024 is the Crochet Mesh Cardigan pattern. Using Patons Linen yarn that is a mix of Linen and Cotton together. This highly durable yarn product makes a very long last crochet garment to enjoy. This pattern is sized for extra small to 5 extra large adults. There are more patterns provided with the...
What To Do With Patons Linen Yarn
Patons Linen yarn has resurfaced again to be in trend for 2024. There are 13 shades, and yes, some of the shades need to be stocked online as this is currently coming back in full swing. What exactly is this yarn? Patons Linen is a DK light yarn made from a durable natural mix of...
Crochet Bright Squares Blanket Pattern
Crochet this Crochet Bright Squares Blanket. The pattern also includes a pillow pattern to match. This is using Patons Canadiana yarn. It's trendy to have granny square blankets where the sizes of squares vary. This blanket gives plenty of opportunities to use up scrap yarn or really have a quilted approach to your crochet. I'm...
Crochet Flying Geese Baby Blanket Pattern
In celebration of Canada 150, Yarnspirations has the Crochet Flying Geese Baby Blanket. This is a small rectangular baby blanket. There is a strip of Tapestry Crochet Work making triangles along the one edge. You will then make the body of the blanket. You will join both sections together with single crochet using both panels...
30 Crochet and Knit Fab Five Inspired Patterns
Crochet and knitting are back in trend with major celebrities and fashion-oriented TV Shows like Fab Five, from Tan France, Bobby Berk, Jonathan Van Ness, Antoni Porowski and Karamo Brown. Yarnspirations has put together 30 Free Fab Five Inspired Patterns that may inspire you with style and coloured. Some of the patterns are brand new...
They Want to Hear From You! Yeah, They Do! Seriously
Have you been going to a yarn store and noticing that the yarn that you used to buy is gone and has been replaced by a substitute? Suddenly, my videos suggest yarn that you cannot buy locally but used to be able to. You are not alone. Complaining online about stock makes little difference for...
Beginner Loom Knit Adult Striped Alpaca Hat + Tutorial
The Adult Loom Knit Striped Alpaca Hat is using Patons Alpaca Blend yarn. We will have tutorials linked below once they are ready for the concepts in this free pattern. The yarn is a roving yarn with 22% wool, 10% nylon, 60% acrylic and 8% alpaca. This means, it's incredibly soft and will be warm...
Loom Knit: Double Wrap VS Double Stranding
The 4-ply Woven Yarn, with double stranding, is required for loom knitting on large peg looms. Double wrapping keeps the yarn transitions. Yarn like Bernat Wavelength has a slow transition between the colour changing. if you are double stranding, and yes it's faster, the transitioning will be lost if you double-strand versus double wrapping. Double...
6 Beginner's Loom Knitting Hats + Christmas Stocking
Today, we are focusing on easy, near beginner-level loom knit hats. It's hard to go wrong with these great charity builder hats. As a child, I got hooked on the yarn crafts with the concept of corking or spool knitting. It's the same concept but much bigger and creating practical use items to fend off...
Crochet Large Christmas Tree Skirt Pattern + Tutorial
With the Crochet Boho Ornament Afghan, you will have yarn leftover. So why not pair a Crochet Christmas Tree Skirt with your afghan. Also, if you have spare yarn, this really hits the basket beautifully. You will be able to randomly put your crochet Christmas skirt together using the same balls from your Boho Ornament...
Clearance: Patons Canadiana Confetti Box Kit
There is a clearance of the Patons Canadian Confetti Box Kit that includes a Twist + Lock crochet hook set. Patons Canadiana is a beautiful yarn to work with and is a brand that has been around a very long time. If you have been with us over the years, you may recognize our projects...
What To Do With Patons Inspired Yarn
Patons Inspired yarn has 26 colours and is a brand new yarn for 2020. It is expected to catch the interest of knitters with its generous 150 g ball. It's a #5 bulky yarn that is 75% acrylic and 25% wool. I'm obsessed with this yarn. Both my book sample and tutorial sample for the...
Discontinued: Patons Hempster Yarn
Patons Hempster yarn was introduced in the Fall of 2018 as a new yarn option for the Patons brand of yarns. This yarn is a mix of 55% hemp and 45% cotton. It is intended for durability, reliability, and longevity for projects. Future projects will include tote bags, accessories, and even garments like tank tops....
6 Crochet Hat & Scarf Set Patterns
Crochet Hat & Scarf Set Patterns Winter is the season that feels like it lasts the longest, and staying warm is really important, Hats and scarfs are the best accessories for helping to keep us warm when it's freezing out. When it's one of those days you have to actually leave the house even know...
Crochet Sock Monkey
Who Doesn't want a Crochet Sock Monkey are they not the cutest?! Made with Patons Classic Wool Worsted the Crochet Sock Monkey is great craft show ideas, as well as a fun doll for any little one in your life. This easy project is cute, it will have you wanting to make one in different...
Crochet Cozy Twisted Trending Headband + Tutorial
These Crochet Cozy Twisted Headbands are trending with how the twist is happening. It's all about the folding of the band. The tutorial made for this is for beginners on how to hold the crochet hook, yarn, and basic chaining. Mikey is hosting the video slower so beginners can pick this project up. This was...
Beginner Crochet Crunch Pillow Pattern
Keeping it simple and warm looking for your home decor. The Crochet Crunch Pillow is a removable cover where buttons are so 'in style' right now. More Crochet Pillow Ideas The stitch work is simple of Half Double Crochet and then Slip Stitching. Easy stitch work is a crocheter's best friend. The pillow is 20"...
Crochet Triangles Cowl
Are you tired of being square? How about being a triangle instead. This Crochet Triangles Cowl is made up of triangle motifs that are sewn together. The easy pattern includes a crochet diagram for the crochet triangles themselves as well as an assembly diagram to make your life easier. You can have playful ideas with...
Crochet Navajo Kid's Hat Pattern
Day 4 of our 30 days bring this inspired by a Navajo colouring hat, this interesting hat has a lot of colour options for us to play around with. For me on a personal level, I really like the creativity expressed by our ancestors. This is a great hat to have your kids be part...
Buffalo Plaid Cardigan Pattern
I love plaid, I love that you can play with the colours in this Crochet Buffalo Plaid Cardigan and create whatever plaid combination you like, for example, if you want a fun Christmas Cardigan you could do this in Red White and Green, Halloween you could do it in oranges and blacks, easily make one...
Crochet Big Stitch Hat & Cowl Pattern + Tutorial
Learn to crochet this amazing Big Stitch Crochet Hat featuring Patons Roving and Patons Colorwul by Yarnspirations. I love this wonderful wool hat. I'm in the country here at home and this is exactly the type of projects I see in the wintertime. It has a homemade look and feel and yet trendy and fashionable....
Crochet & Knit Version Picnic Blanket Pattern
There were requests to have this amazing knit pattern converted to crochet. This pattern is originally designed by Yarnspirations. This is using Patons Canadiana. Here is the original Picnic Blanket Knit Pattern to use as a reference. Examining the pattern, I realize the top has the appearance of rib stitching. The main body has a...
Crochet Pocket Tunic Pattern
Crochet this Pocket Tunic to create your new crochet fashion. This is using Patons Classic Wool DK Superwash yarn. Sizes XS - 5 XL to accommodate most body shapes with this design. The pattern includes an assembly diagram. This is classified as easy as the shapes are pretty straight forward to understand. I really love...
Patons Bright Stripe Sweater Pattern
The Patons Bright Stripe Sweater pattern is new to Yarnspirations featuring Patons Classic Wool Roving. A thick sweater using up to 6.5 mm / K/10.5 hook. The top yoke portion is made just like a baby sweater would be done. It leaves space for the arms and sleeves to be added on after the body...
Crochet Shells Collection Cowl Pattern + Tutorial
This new crochet cowl allows the fabulous Patons Peak yarn to do the work of eye-popping fabulous-ness. This is the Crochet Shells Collection Cowl by Yarnspirations. This yarn is unusual as it has regular thick strands in grey working throughout but when there's a colour for a couple of inches, the colour thickens up and...
6 Incredible Crochet Shawl Patterns + Tutorials
When someone is suffering or needing a reminder, many crocheters turn to Crochet Shawls as a project. Crochet shawls are a great portable project. For myself, I enjoy making shawls during travel which includes waiting time in the airports and flying. I've seen countless amazing stories of crocheters who offer comfort in recognition of emotional...
Crochet Women's Peak Cap Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet this Women's Peak Hat crochet design. I was compelled by the brim and button to grab my attention. I was then looking at the stitches above the brim and absolutely adore the texture of this hat. This hat can be dressed up or even just casual use. I think it's a really great design....
Baby Pocket Crochet Dress and Beret Pattern
This adorable set that includes the Crochet Heart Pocket Dress and Beret is made usings Patons Beehive yarn. This pattern is available in multiple sizes that include six months, 12 months and 18 months. That crochet beret and heart motif have crochet diagrams to follow to make easier to follow as well. The dress is...
Crochet Poncho Pattern
This Crochet Poncho is a great beginner poncho using basic stitches, making it a great project to work on when you are somewhere you don't want to have to focus, with the bonus of a cozy poncho when you're done. This Crochet Poncho is made using Patons Shetland Chunky Tweeds designed by Katherine Poole Fournier...
Chunky Classic Roving Crochet Hat + Tutorial
The Crochet Classic Wool Roving Hat is a nice entry-level hat pattern for those who have never crocheted a hat before. Using Patons Classic Wool Roving or you can substitute with Bernat Roving. Bernat Roving has less wool, so it's a bit cheaper. Technically, you can make it with just 1 ball if you don't...
6 Crochet Fun With Triangle Patterns
There are so many different ways to play when you crochet a project. You can work in a straight line or a from the center like in an afghan. There are also lots of shapes you can make like circles, hearts or stars to name a few. Today we're focusing on having fun with triangles,...
Crochet Willow Shawl + Tutorial
The Crochet Willow Shawl pattern designed by Katherine using Patons Lincoln Fog is beautiful. Attach the motifs to make your own. A crochet diagram has been provided to make this stunning example. Patons Lincoln fog is a step up in the yarn quality and knowing this yarn, this wrap is elevated in feel and drape....
Purple Crochet Lacy Pineapple Shawl + Tutorial
Crochet an elegant Pineapple Stitch Shawl for formal or casual wear. Very lacy to flow with your body. The pattern is fluent in making it pretty easily. Designed by Marly Bird many years ago using the now discontinued Red Heart, Heart and Sole Sock Yarn, you can substitute any sock yarn such as Patons Kroy...
Green Hand Painted Scarf
Green Hand Painted Scarf These instructions are really simple as this is the combination of only two yarn balls. It's hand painted and fabulous. Approximate cost of this scarf is about $25. The yarn is self striping itself and transitioning on itsown. Do not change the directions as the vertical direction that you will feed...
Yarnspirations #Yarnspo Hashtags and Brands
New effective July 16th is the updated version of #Yarnspirations to now being #Yarnspo. #Yarnspo will be the new nickname for Yarnspirations and will continue to be the main umbrella hashtag for Yarnspirations. Speaking personally, for myself, I'm super glad about it because I am known to spell Yarnspirations incorrectly and it's a long name...
Top 61 Crochet Patterns of 2020
This year has been a lifechanging moment for so many people. One of my roles is to watch for what interests you so we can design, present and come up with ideas to expand crochet. This year, it's been upside-down the norm due to so many new people learning to crochet with unexpected time at...
6 Fun Playful Crochet Hat Patterns
6 Fun Playful Crochet Hats Hats are a fun little creation. They are a project that works up fast but gives you so much personality when you're out and want to share your uniqueness. Whether you like subtle solid colours or bold bright colours (like me) they are so versatile. With slight adjustments, you can...
Linked Shell Shawl Pattern
Warm & Cozy Shawl I made this shawl for myself as my office is always a bit chilly and I'm tired of working while wearing a coat. I made this shawl in just a couple of days. It's an easy shell pattern with just a little bit extra. I worked this one from the center...