The colour purple tends to be in most yarn lines as it's a highly anticipated colour. The colour can represent wealth, creativity, peace, devotion and pride. For Halloween, it's the polar opposite of pumpkin, making orange and purple stand apart but mixing so well. Purple can look expensive or give the illusion. Depending on the...
Red Heart Crochet and Knit Patterns
Designed for the everyday crocheter and knitter. Focused on value and easy access in many retailers as well as online stores. Red Heart Yarn is America's Number 1 yarn brand.
Crochet Catherine Wheel Afghan Pattern
Vibrant Catherine Wheel Afghan This afghan was completed in 2001 and for me is an afghan that I will never forget. Like many people turning to crochet to deal with emotional turmoil in our souls, this afghan has a lot of emotion worked into this afghan. Some of the colour shades seen here may be...
Perfect Fading Crochet Pants for Adults Pattern
Crochet and Knit Pants are in trend this season. Yarnspirations has you covered with this free pattern for the Perfect Fade Crochet Pants pattern. These are using Red Heart Super Saver Ombre yarn. Sized for adults from extra small to 5 extra large. The pants will stretch. To keep the seamline to the interior, you...
18 Natural Wonders Knit and Crochet Patterns + 2 Free Tutorials
The 18 Natural Wonders Pattern Round-Up is inspired by outdoor colouring and landscapes. It includes pillows, blankets, and wall hangings, including a punch needle wall hanging and latch hook decor wall art. . . Suppose you like the Corner to Corner (C2C) design. You can see how it's done using another sample to see how...
Crochet Visor Hat with Alternative Captains Hat Colouring Pattern
Crochet a stiff-brim visor hat with a bit of extra add-ons for uniqueness. You can even recolour the hat to colours that match your personality. This is the Free Easy Red Heart Visor Cap crochet pattern. For my version, to make it look like a captain hat, I changed the yarn from Red Heart Super...
9 Countdown Calendars for Knitters, Sewers and Crocheters
Count down to the day something big happens with advent calendars and other time-representing items for knitters, sewers, and crocheters. All of the patterns are free. Knitters have little pockets where you will carry yarn to create the numbers in the calendar and use the pockets to stuff a unique little item into it. For...
Crochet Texture Throw Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Texture Throw The Crochet Texture Throw is a very easy texture-based throw using Red Heart Fiesta. Currently, Red Heart Fiesta is no longer made but you can use Red Heart Super Saver or even Caron One Pound. Two trebles are placed into the row and the third treble creates the texture by encasing the...
Crochet Spirit of America Afghan Pattern
Crochet Spirit of America Afghan This is the Spirit of America Crochet Afghan by Red Heart. This is completed with Red Heart's Super Saver. Red Heart yarn product, especially Super Saver, is considered America's favourite choice of yarn and is probably the most inexpensive yarn on the market today. I think this design is lovely...
Crochet Football Lover's Throw Pattern
Crochet Football Lover's Throw This Crochet Football Lover's Throw is so much fun, and great for those chilly games when you're cheering on your favourite team. The Crochet Football Lover's Throw is an easy project made with the Red Heart Heat Wave it's the perfect gift for the football lover in your life. More Ideas...
6 Crochet Beach Ready Patterns
6 Crochet Beach Ready Patterns Summer is finally coming let's get our selves ready for that wonderful warmer weather using these fun beach-worthy patterns, and who can resist Rita the adorable summertime bear! From a stylish beach hat to keep the sun out of your eyes, to the cute beach-chic skirt or a coverup, to...
Crochet Hi-Top Slipper Socks Pattern
Crochet Hi-Top Slipper Socks How Cute are These Crochet Hi-Top Slipper Socks! Young adults and adults young at heart will love them as well as remind them of their favourite pair of hi-tops. With Red Hearts Super Saver's many colours you'll be making these easy Crochet Hi-Top Slipper Socks in all kinds of fun colours....
Crochet C2C Snowflake Blanket Pattern
Crochet Corner To Corner Snowflake Blanket Colder weather is fast approaching so it's time to get started working on those cold-weather projects, a good place to start is with this Crochet Corner to Corner Snowflake Blanket. The Crochet Corner To Corner Snowflake Throw is really pretty and will look wonderful as a throw on your...
How To Crochet Baby Pea Pod Sundress + Tutorial
Crochet Peapod Sundress Available in 4 Sizes This super adorable baby dress comes in 4 sizes. Pattern includes 6, 12, 18 and 24 months' instructions. I have found the instructions super easy to follow without any difficulties. The pattern is for beginners and beyond. Don't let the pattern instructions intimidate you. There are many paragraphs...
Yarn Weights with Australian, UK and USA
What Are The Equivalent Yarn Weights? We receive this type of question every day from fans around the world. The Crochet Crowd, being Canadian, we have access to yarns that our friends in the UK and Australia cannot find on their yarn store shelves. It's a hard question to answer because I've not had enough...
Crochet Sweet High Tops Pattern
Sweet High Top Baby Booties These little high top booties are Mikey's favourite. These are a Converse Look-A-Like and have an amazing finish on them. You can use regular yarn like Red Heart Super Saver. Mikey chosen his side emblem and then picked the yarn to match. The yarn in the picture is Red Heart...
Crochet Graphic Fall Afghan
Crochet Graphic Fall Afghan The Crochet Graphic Fall Afghan is in line with fall with colours you may see as you look into the sky and woody or forest areas. Designed by Jessie Rayot using Red Heart Super Saver yarn. The motifs are oval-shaped, just like the Crochet Retro Ornament Afghan. Jessie designed two versions...
How to Yarn Over Versus Yarn Under for Crochet Stitches + Tutorial
Single Crochet yarn over versus Single Crochet yarn under are very different. Both have a purpose, and depending on who taught you to crochet, you may not realize you may be doing it differently than others. I contacted Yarnspirations this morning to clarify if there is a term for these two different approaches. I suggested...
How to Crochet Mikey's Yoga Bag Pattern
Hey Boo Boo! Is that a Yoga Bag in your picnic basket? Ah huh! Introducing Mikey's Yoga Bag. This bag flies over your shoulder as you hold your donut and coffee in your free hand after you have attended a meditative yoga session. The bag will fit an average-sized rolled yoga mat of 24" wide...
No Stress Granny Square Yarn Knit Hat + Tutorials
What does Red Heart All In One Granny Square yarn look like knitted up? This! You can easily get two hats out of one ball with this pattern. Due to the length of each section, each colour has a limited about. The white in the hat is the most extended and outside layer of the...
How To Knit Short Neon Stripes Scarf + Tutorials
This easy 2-row repeating pattern recreates the 80s with fun neon colours separated by black sections to make the colours pop. This uses Red Heart Super Saver Jumbo yarn in the Neon Stripe colour. This would be an excellent pattern for beginners of crochet. The yarn will yield itself to be a much longer scarf...
How to Crochet Snowflake Star Throw + Tutorial
Imagine whipping up a starry wonder with just two balls of yarn! Yes, you heard that right; not ten, not five, but two solitary spheres of fluff are all you need to create the Crochet Snowflake Star Throw. Measuring a generous 50" across, this crochet masterpiece coyly seduces you into the world of stitches with...
Crochet Easy Rustic Summer Adult Vest Pattern
The newest pattern in summer 2024 is the Crochet Rustic Summer Adult Vest. This casual wearable is sized from extra small adult to 5 extra large. It's using one of my favourite yarns called Red Heart Roll With It Melange. The vest's colouring naturally emerges from the ball and works its magic to create the...
Surprising Realisation about Knitting Tension... Is It YOU?
Before I started The Crochet Crowd, I tried knitting a rainbow scarf for myself. It turned out great, but the scroll on the edges was unbelievable. It was the stockinette stitch. Since opening The Crochet Crowd, I realized the edges have to be opposite to each other to create the look you see but noticed...
Fleecy Hair Scrunchies & Accessories + Tutorial
Have fun making Hair Scrunchies using a brand new yarn! Introducing Red Heart Boutique Fleecy. This is a new yarn line that is made up of fleece and is structured like Sashay. The fleece element to this yarn provides a fun textured look while providing warmth at the same time. It's been designed with kids...
Crochet Hair Scrunchy Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Hair Scrunchies are a quick and easy pattern to follow. You can do the scrunchie so it's just as a circle around the elastic. It's demonstrated with Bernat Velvet. You can add the tie section if that appeals to you or leave it off. You have the power to make your own way. More...
Flower Crochet Hairband & Hair Clips Inspired by Bridgerton
Inspired by season three of the Bridgerton Netflix Series is the Flower Headband and Hair Clips pattern. Everyone, my dearest stitchers, the court now has some floral projects for the warmer season ahead. The flowers can be made into a headband or even individual hair clips. . . More Inspiration for the Bridgerton Inspired group...
Crochet Bridgerton Inspired Hair Bow Pattern + Tutorial
Inspired by the Netflix series called Bridgerton, this Crochet Hair Bow can be quickly done using the moss, granite or linen stitch concept. The free tutorial will take you through the growth to start this hair bow, then through the body and decrease down the other side. It's a lovely pattern to try. This uses...
Bridgerton-Inspired Knit Hair Bow Pattern + Tutorial
Inspired by Bridgerton, the Netflix Series that is a historical period that is trending in 2024 is the Knit Hair Bow. This uses Red Heart Roll With It Melange yarn for this amazing coloured wearable. For casual occasions or whatever your heart's desire may be. The tutorial will take you through the complete growth of...
Knit Tricks: How to Keep Perfect Stitch Edges + Tutorial
As a new knitter, your edges can look like hell. The tension can create horrible edges, and you may question whether knitting is right for you. There's a simple trick you can do—it's too simple to be true. BUT IT WORKS! Just slip-stitch the first loop purl-wise onto the other needle without doing anything to...
My First Knitted Vest Stitch Along
Loaded with a slew of tips and teaching you from the ground up to make a wearable knitted garment, Marly Bird will have you in stitches as you begin your process. This is the My First Knitted Vest Stitch Along. This stitch-along was designed for 2020 and is still available today. It includes the videos...
The Empty Chair at Christmas Crochet Throw Pattern
The sound of the hum of the furnace. The silence of the chair beside you. We are introducing a reflective Christmas Throw designed to meditate and remember someone in your life who is missing this Christmas. Inspired by Red Heart Soft yarn, I wanted to take a personal journey to remember my times with someone...
Pup's Favourite Dog Coat Sweater Pattern
Over the summer, you can work on smaller projects to keep the items off your lap due to the heat. This is the Pup Crochet Dog Coat Sweater pattern, which you can use to keep your dog warm in the fall and winter months ahead. To measure your dog, you measure the chest behind the...
How To Crochet Master and Pup Kerchief + Photographic Tutorial
Introducing an accessory for you and your important family members: the You and Pup Matching Kerchiefs. These are a beginner-level pattern, and you can size them for your convenience. They are made Using Red Heart Super Saver Stripes yarn called Favorite Stripe. The yarn changes colour on its own. There is an adult human size...
Three Little Pigs Story Crochet Pillow for Kids
A story time includes a custom crochet pillow sharing the story of the friendly three little pigs in their houses. Each panel is part of the story, such as the house of bricks, house of sticks and house of straw. This is the Three Little Pigs Crochet Story Pillow. The wolf is depicted as a...
Summer Craft Yarn Wrapped Letters Project + Photo Tutorial
For summer crafting or anytime for that matter, Yarn Wrapped Letters. A photographic tutorial is available, and I was surprised by it on page 2. I never thought of doing that with the letters for the edging. This is showing Red Heart Scrubby Yarn. I know some of you may have bought this yarn but...
Crochet Granny Square Shorts Pattern + 3 More Patterns
New are the Red Heart All In One Granny Square Crochet Shorts. These are sized for adults between the sizes of extra small to 3 extra large. It also uses black coloured Red Heart Super Saver for trim and other details. The squares are joined through flat stitch joining. I will provide a tutorial below...
Leave the Sand at Beach Granny Tote
This oversized granny tote is designed for that trip to the beach. Hauling those towels and other accessorize you need for a day outting. This bag has stretch to it when in use. This is the Oversized Crochet Granny Tote Bag. Easy to shake out the sand at the end of the day and store...
Crochet Granny Square Lap Blanket Pattern
This finished blanket has a back story; you can scroll to the bottom to find out the gossip. My friend Karen, not a confident crocheter, put the time into her blanket and did all of the squares but there was a problem. Karen's tension is highly motivated by her moods. Some of the squares were...
Crochet Rainy Day Waves Throw Pattern
The Crochet Rainy Day Waves Throw consists of traditional granny stitches in several rows, then switching to single crochet for several rows before going back to traditional granny stitches again. I have provided additional information below for customizing the size of your blanket if you want to change the width. If you change the size,...
Knit Super Stripes Pants Pattern
Trending in 2024 are knit and crochet pants. Yarnspirations has you covered using Red Heart Super Saver Stripes yarn. These are the Super Stripes Knit Pants. These pants are stretchy and will fit from extra small to 5 extra large sizes. The instructions are not too complicated, and the pants are shaped slightly. . .