Crochet Felted Purse Create your amazing round purse using the instructions provided. There is also a matching Video Tutorial for those who need a visual on how to do this purse. A lady came up to me in a store after I had made this and offered me $80 for this purse. I never sold...
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 Felted iPad Carry Case Cover Pattern
DOWNLOAD FREE PATTERN Crochet Felted iPad Carry Case Cover This is the felted version for this fabulous Crochet iPad Bag. Follow the directions below for the sizing and then felt it afterwards to size it nicely to your iPad. Definitely a great pattern to work up for keeping your tablet nice and safe when it's not...
Crochet Button Flower Pattern + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD FREE PATTERN Crochet Button Flower Button Flowers are so very cute. They used real buttons in the middle of the flower. It gives an artistic homemade appearance that I find very appealing. These types of flowers require a bit of practice to get used to using the buttons as the centre but once...
Crochet Infinity Headband II
Quick Headband I really love the Drapey Cowl by Yarnspirations, so I decided to give it a try with Patons Denim-y yarn in Grey Denim for a different look. But I thought it needed a matching headband so here is what I came up with to go with the cowl. This is the Infinity Headband...
Binky Pacifier Chiclet Stitch Leash + Tutorial
The Crochet Binky Pacifier Chiclet Stitch Leash is designed to prevent a baby or yourself from dropping a pacifier. The pattern has 1 main section that can be changed in length to match however long you want the pacifier leash to be. In this case, it's only 22 chiclet stitches. The edging can be adapted...
48 Neutral Warm Crochet Patterns
48 Neutral Warm Projects A beautiful assortment of blankets in the neutral tones for crocheters and knitters to enjoy. When I look at the collection, I see many videos I have done for these projects. However, that one up the upper right in the photograph, I haven't seen that one before. I'm dying to learn...
Crochet Icy Scarf Pattern + Tutorial
Icy Scarf Learn how to crochet the Icy Scarf. This is an exclusive Crochet Crowd pattern using a simple stitch idea to make the stitches compact and blend together really well. Using Patons Iced Yarn, this yarn has a homemade spun look with a hint of sparkle. I have made a pattern that you can...
Crochet Double Layered Button Flower + Tutorial
Button Flower Learn how to crochet a button flower using an actual button as the starting and centre point of your flower. These types of flowers require a bit of practice to get used to using the buttons at the centre but once you get the hang of it, watch out for button collection. Today,...
Tunisian Tidal Wedge Wrap
The Tidal Wedge Wrap was designed by Anita Grover. With intentional stepping wedges circle around. Anita hasn't really designed before, so this was a big challenge. Tunisian is her first passion in the yarn arts. You will see two versions of this same design in the book. One is the colour you see and the...
15 DIY Crochet Scarf Patterns
15 Crochet Scarf Patterns This time of year, crocheters are looking for ideas for gift-giving. What is better than hooking up a fun, new scarf? I have found a few from around the internet that you might enjoy the stitching journey. 1. Corner to Corner Snowman Scarf - This fun project from Winding Road...
Calculator: Felt Shrinkage
Calculator: Stitch Counts for Felt Shrinkage Felting is fun and fabulous. Be warned, it can be addictive in watching the felting process take it's form at the end of the project. I used Patons Classic Wool to do my felting. The project in the picture is knit but you can see the stitches pretty much...
Crochet Shadow Shells Stitch Hat Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Shadow Shells Stitch Hat Introducing this lady's Crochet Shadow Shells Stitch Hat. An easy level hat that is eye-pleasing and easy to accomplish for most crocheters. The brim is done first using single crochet in back loop stitches. Then evenly putting in 64 stitches around the brim to form the basis of the repeating...
Crochet Star Key Card Holder for Lanyards
Crochet Star Key Card Holder The Crochet Star Key Card Holder is a simple concept to keep your hotel or cabin key handy without having to store it in your pocket. I've used Patons Grace as it's cotton and very strong. It's a simple concept of continuous single crochet rounds. Just for fun, I added...
Crochet City Travel & Comfort Mouse Doll
This adorable Crochet City Mouse is a fun little crochet project that your little one will love. This easy Crochet City Mouse made with Patons Classic Wool DK Superwash will have you wanting to whip up a few. They make great gifts as well as craft show ideas. Play with the colours on the Crochet...
6 Crochet Something Cozy Patterns
Crochet Something Cozy Patterns I'm done with craft shows and Christmas presents for a minute. Well, I feel like I should be crocheting something I can't not be doing something my hands feel bored, but I don't know what. Do I start on gifts again or work on craft show stuff? Well it's snowing and...
Beginner Crochet Drapey Cowl + Tutorial
This cowl was originally created with Paton's Metallic Yarn, but that yarn has become discontinued. The pattern is still wonderful and I used Caron Simply Soft instead. This is a beginner-level crochet project. The Crochet Drapey Cowl has 4 rounds that repeat itself. One round of trebles, and 3 rounds of single crochet. It's a...
6 Crochet Tunics Patterns Patterns
It's that time of year I look forward to when the days are getting longer and I know that warm weather is coming. Now is when you start looking to freshen up your summer wardrobe with the yarn stash and the wonderful patterns, we have available to us the ability to create something new is...
Crochet Sizzlin' Hot Bikini Pattern
There's been a HOT demand for lounging and practical beach attire such as this Crochet Sizzlin' Hot Bikini. There is a demand for women who want to wear crochet-based bikinis. My former wife had a crochet look-a-like bikini. She spent a fortune on it and cared for it like gold. It was mass-produced and probably...
Crochet Easy Shells Shawl Pattern + Tutorial
Certain shawls are just for lounging; other shawls are definitely for special occasions. This Crochet Easy Shells Shawl is cotton and is good enough to be worn during special events like weddings. It uses Patons Grace, which is 100% Mercerized Cotton. This is not dishwashing cotton but fashion cotton. With #3 weight yarn and lustre...
Crochet Wall Picture at Mikey's Studio + Tutorial
The Crochet Wall Hanging is an adaptation of the Flora Afghan but in miniature format. The picture frame is 39" x 39" and this was never intended to be a pattern. These were created to test try the written pattern but then I came up with a game plan to make some extra to make...
Crochet Bobble-licious Pillow Pattern + Tutorial
This crochet Bobble-licious Pillow Pattern is pretty straight forward and has some great texture opportunities at the same time. The yarn of choice for this pillow is the Patons Canadiana Yarn Line. It's 100% acrylic. You can use this particular yarn line to create eye candy accent pillows but there is also a rich colour...
23 Lovely Crochet Lace Patterns
23 Patterns to Show Off Your Love for Lace We hand-picked our favorite crochet projects from Yarnspiration's collection of Lovely Lace patterns. Crochet lends itself to lace: open stitch work meets repeating patterns to create the beautiful textures that drew us into working with yarn. Crochet had never been more in fashion, from 1970's nostalgia...
How To Crochet 6 Terrific Shawls Patterns + Tutorials
Crochet Shawls are generally appreciated by crocheters to be able to create. They make for quicker projects other than an afghan. Shawls are usually offered as comfort to give to others who are feeling like they need a spiritual lift or reminder others are there to help with emotional support. Some shawls are so lovely,...
Crochet Easy Shells Wrap Pattern + Tutorial
This Crochet Easy Shells Wrap uses Patons Grace yarn. This yarn is 100% mercerized cotton that has a bit of weight to it. This means it will flow with your body with a gorgeous drape to it. The wrap is 70" x 13" and with the colour layout is wonderful. For those in warmer climates,...
70 Crochet Pineapple Stitch Patterns
The Crochet Pineapple Stitch is elegant and can be very lacy depending on the application and yarn. It's an elevated stitch. In doily work, it's fine details but for me, I prefer to use Patons Grace Yarns instead of thread yarns. I've been crocheting for over 30 years and the fine threads don't work well...
Crochet Mediterranean Surf Doily Pattern
The Crochet Mediterranean Surf Doily Pattern is pretty and easy repeating to manage. Using crochet thread but I subbed with Patons Grace. With my testing version, I subbed by randomly putting in colours in the rounds. I did screw up the cross stitch on my testing swatch that now that I am back at my...
12 Crochet and Knit Hat Patterns for Charity
Creating the projects for The Crochet Crowd YouTube Channel creates an opportunity to gift to charity. Here are 12 patterns to consider. Part of my personality is to keep on learning and not get stuck on the same pattern over and over. I find learning different patterns keeps me mentally engaged and also fills a...
How To Crochet Cotton 22" Doily Rage + Tutorial
Crochet a generous size Study of Rage Crochet Doily. Using Patons Grace mercerized cotton, this ends up being 22" in diameter. To make my life easier for filming, I decided to film up the original version of the study of rage using Patons Grace. I used 4.25 balls to make it happen with a 3...
What's The Difference in Wool?
The Differences in Wool Have you been to a yarn shoppe and you look at the price of wool and your breath gets taken away with the price? You see an elevated price and think, "Is there gold mixed into it?" Look, I'm an everyday yarn user. I love sales. The cheaper the better and...
9 Incredible Crochet Doilies
Select from 9 types of crochet doilies to hook up for your home decor. Maybe put it in a picture frame. Free patterns. Lovely Lace Doily Table Runner The Crochet Lovely Lace Doily Runner is a combination of 15 doilies put together using Aunt Lydia's Thread. There are technically 7 different designs within this table...
11 Crochet Happy Feet Patterns
Happy Feet, in Crochet Socks and Slippers We took a look through Yarnspiration's curated sock and slipper patterns, Fancy Feet, to pick out our favorite crochet options. Happy feet are cozy feet, tiptappity dancing feet, wrapped in clever stitch work, from the heel to toes. Sock Yarn (Super Fine, #1) Toe Up Socks - crochet...
Crochet Corrugated Collar Scarf Pattern
This scarf pattern reminds me a little bit of a fancy cozy dickie that my grandmother used to wear in the winter years ago. I thought about working one of these up myself for nostalgia reasons. This Corrugated Crochet Collar Scarf is a great little piece to have on hand if you are someone who...
19 Free Patterns for Hooded Scarves & Cowls
Hooded Scarves & Cowls I'm been seeing in our group and on the Facebook wall lately requests for people looking for patterns for hooded scarves and cowls. I love them personally as I am not really a hat person. Not that I have great hair, but I prefer a looser hood to keep my head...
Crochet Denim Pineapple Lacy Shawl + Tutorial
The Demin Crochet Pineapple Lacy Shawl uses sock yarn for this elegant stitched crochet shawl. Dress up, or dress down, you decide. Designed by Marly Bird back several years ago when Red Heart, Heart and Sole Sock Yarn was around. This pattern is timeless and can be easily switched to any sock yarn, including Patons...
Sock Yarn Lacy Pineapple Shawl + Tutorial
The Salt Water Crochet Pineapple Stitch Shawl was designed by Marly Bird. Lacy with 3-row repeating once you get to rows 10 to 12. Using Patons Kroy Socks yarn, this lacy pattern is airy and flows with your body. Elegant enough for a formal evening but also casual enough to wear it with a pair...
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...
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....
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 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...
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...