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Red Heart Super Saver Yarn Patterns
Crochet Beach Bag Pattern
DOWNLOAD FREE PATTERN Create your own oversize beach bag using an inexpensive yarn. The straps of this bag were designed to be extremely long. Usually, when people go to the beach they are lugging with them a beach chair and other miscellaneous goods. This design allows you to throw the bag over your shoulder and...
New Bernat Yarn Social Media Outlets
Our friends at Yarnspirations have launched Bernat Yarn as a social media outlet on both Facebook and Instagram. Back Story Time I have been working on and off with Spinrite Yarns since 2010 in starting at their retail store in hosting workshops. At the time, Spinrite had only Bernat, Patons (North America), Phentex, Lily Sugar'n...
Cute As A Button Flower Pattern
Cute As A Button Flower Pattern Crochet up this simple cute as button flower. They are really simple and can accessorize your finished projects nicely. Add these Cute as a Button flowers to barrettes or headbands, also a great decoration on market bags or even an afghan. So many uses for these little flowers make...
Sugar Skull Small Headpiece Pattern
Crochet Sugar Skull Child's Headpiece I love all things Sugar Skull this Crochet Sugar Skull Small Headpiece is no exception. Celebrating Halloween or Day Of The Dead this Sugar Skull Small size Headpiece is perfect for either. Designed by Jessie Rayot this intermediate Sugar Skull Child's Headpiece is made With Red Heart Super Saver and...
The Guilt of Gift Giving
Christmas for some people can be doom, dread and the reality of commercialism buries the joyous feelings we are supposed to have. Some of you have been there where people are opening presents and you feel like what you got wasn't up to par. You're hoping for a polite smile and thanks. As a child,...
How To Crochet Pumpkin Spice Cozies + Tutorial
Fall is that magical time again when Pumpkin Spice becomes the rage. Crochet these Pumpkin Spice Cozies. This is not tapestry crochet, where the yarn is carried across the tops of the rows when not in use but just carried behind the project. The pattern is easy to understand the repeats. Use Red Heart Super...
How To Crochet Fish Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Fish I have completed a separate video tutorial for a cute little fish. Using a size H or 5.0 mm crochet hook using Red Heart Super Saver Yarn. The pattern is free and this fish appears on the side of the Cat Paws Christmas Stocking. This fish is about 4.5" long and 3" high....
34 Thoughtful Gifts to Give Crocheters
The Crochet Hippopotamus is definitely cute, but what if you were looking for a gift to buy crocheters. Non-crocheters message us looking for gifting ideas, especially at Christmas time to look for buying a crocheter that is related to the hobby. I talk about Big-Box Retailers and Independent Stores. Big-Box retailers are the massive chain...
Pandemic Created Yarn Shortage + New Crocheters
It's been a year since the first North American lockdown when the world came to a screeching halt. Most of us will never forget what we have lived through and the adjustments we have made in our lives. The lockdown created free time for many people and suddenly hobbies that were thought to being one...
Crochet Easy Fit Ribbed Pom Pom Hat Pattern
The Crochet Easy-Fit Ribbed Pom Pom Hat is similar to the Crochet Family Ribbed Hat but it is using Super Saver Chunky Yarn. This is an easy to follow crochet pattern with a simple repeat of just a few rows to follow. You can opt for the big pom pom or just make the pom...
How To Crochet Dahlia Flower Pattern + Tutorial
Multi-Layer & Adjustable Flowers These fun and fabulous flowers resulted as a mistake when following a pattern on Red Heart Yarns. I wasn't understanding the pattern and went way out into the left field. Through messing up on the pattern, I started to improvise based on some thoughts I was having. Most flowers have this...
Crochet Rainbow Brim Beanie Hat Pattern
Rainbow Brim Beanie Hat This is my first ever crochet pattern called the Rainbow Brim Beanie Hat. I wanted a hat with a bit of texture for myself. I also wanted the brim to reflect my personality back in 2009. I find with crochet hats, that air can travel through the hat to feel cold...
6 Crochet Hop Into Spring Patterns
Crochet Hop Into Spring Patterns Let's hop into this spring with some really fun Easter patterns. Bunnies are so cute and there are so many fun ways to spread Easter cheer with them. I have loved all things bunnies for as long as I can remember. I myself have a Lion-Maine bunny, her name is Patience and...
Crochet School Spirit Throw Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet School Spirit Throw is designed for beginners and easy to experienced level crocheters can blaze through this probably fairly quickly. Once you get started, you repeat row 2 until you are satisfied. There is a colouring pattern to maintain. It's basically 6 rows of each colour. It's been coloured to match possible school...
Crochet X Marks the Spot Afghan + Tutorials
Start making the squares today with the free pattern provided. This creates a stunning presentation. There is always a demand for crocheters who didn't join us to participate at home. For the first time, you will be able to follow along with the cruisers in real time. Will you get your afghan done before the...
Crochet Table Pumpkin Patch Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Table Pumpkin Patch Pattern is a hand-size crochet pumpkin designed by Mikey from The Crochet Crowd. The pumpkin is 5" in diameter by 4.5" tall without the stem. It's designed as a 5 sided object for easy repeating. Doing the sides as an odd number allows the pumpkin to appear more ordinary and...
3 Neon Crochet Scarves + Tutorial
Please bring back the light and long days of summer, and I feel myself saying in the dead of the blah winter. Living in the north, I want the snow to fall as the sun and moonlight bounce off the snow to brighten the day. By the winter solstice in Nova Scotia, we have only...
Colorful Crochet Tapestry Bag + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD PDF FREE PATTERN I want to personally challenge myself with a tapestry stitch sampler for a crochet bag over seven days. The Crochet Mixed Bag pattern uses 11 colours from 3 different Red Heart Super Saver O'Gos. I looked at the bag closely and thought, if I just tackle this bag over seven days,...
Spring Lime Topiary Crochet Tree Pattern
Spring Lime Topiary Crochet Tree Spring is here and it's time to bring a little bit of life into your home with this amazing 16" Spring Crochet Topiary Tree. The base diameter is nearly 11". This is a super great gift for the elderly stuck in long term care facilities. Using funky and spring colours,...
6 Crochet Amigurumi Toy Patterns
Now that most of us have tested the amigurumi waters with the Fat Cat Crochet Stuffie and have learned that it's not as hard or scary as once was thought. In most cases, if you have made a hat at some point you have the basics idea of amigurumi already figured out. Working in rounds,...
6 Crochet Granny Stitch Inspired Patterns
Crochet Granny Creations Can we just take a minute and appreciate the Granny Square! It has to be one of my favourite patterns to make. There are So many different things you can do with a Granny Square. Until recently I didn't realize there were so many different ways to do a Granny. I know...
How To Crochet 4 Sampler Blanket Patterns + Tutorials
I don't know about you, but I and a huge lover for blankets. In my world, there is no such thing as having too many blankets, especially homemade ones! I find whether I'm actually cold or not when I'm watching tv I seem to always end up with a blanket covering me. Half the fun...
6 Planned Pooling Crochet Patterns
Planned Pooling Crochet Patterns I have not yet mastered the art of planned pooling but it is definitely high on my list of things I want to learn I did try once it didn't go as well as hoped maybe next time I will follow the complete directions and not just what stitch I had...
Crochet Long Striped Scarf Pattern
During the Michaels reveal, I was wearing a Crochet Long Stripes Scarf during the presentation. This was the beautifully weighted scarf. Using Caron X Pantone yarn. I loved the vibrant nature of this scarf. It was great to wear, too. You will see the model in the free pattern. They are highlighting how long it...
6 Fun Wall Hanging Weaving Patterns
6 Fun Wall Hanging Ideas I have been wanting to try my hand at the wall hanging art for a while so I was pretty excited to see this collection. There are a couple of different ones on this list that I am pretty excited to try. Wall hangings are a fun way to showcase...
The Study of Ombre Crochet Afghan
DOWNLOAD FREE PATTERN The Study of Ombre Crochet Afghan is the Summer 2022 Stitch Along. I designed this in August 2021 and are two designs in one. One failed concept and then pushed what I could to finish the design. The centrepiece circle was supposed to be part of a snowflake afghan and I lost...
Crochet Study of Geometry Stitch Along + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD FREE PATTERN The Crochet Study of Geometry is the next study blanket in Mikey's Design collection. Mixed with texture and techniques that may leave you intrigued on how it is done. There will be 5 generous yarn prizes available for this Stitch Along at the end of the season. This blanket design is considered...
How To Crochet Better Together Afghan Stitch Along + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD FREE PATTERN Introducing the Crochet Better Together Afghan, the first collaboration of Jeanne Steinhilber and Michael Sellick (me) in a blanket where two minds are better than one. This was our third attempt as I kept changing my mind. Honestly, frustrating the hell out of Jeanne with my stalling and finding time to throw...
Crochet Crossword Puzzle Lovers Blanket
Crossword puzzles have never been something that I could master. There are some people who thrive off the knowledge of exercise that it can provide. Grab your Red Heart Super Saver yarn and let's play. What's a 7 Letter Word for Happiness? CROCHET of course! Don't worry folks, the jokes get worse! 🙂 Seriously though,...
How To Crochet Child & Adult Ski Mask Hats + Tutorial
The Crochet Child and Adult-sized Balaclavas have the same execution but different stitch counts to make it happen. There are two different patterns available. I'm not proper, so I would have called this a ski mask if I hadn't known better. I'm not sure I have ever heard the word Balaclava before, to be honest...
How to Crochet Speckle Waffle Hat Most Sizes + Tutorial
The Crochet Speckle Waffle Hat on the Red Heart Super Saver Jumbo Speckle yarn packaging is a free pattern. A tutorial was made for this last year featuring Red Heart Super Saver yarn. The pattern is the same for both, with just changing the brand over. . . Tutorial Another Hat The toddler to adult...
Inspired by Color Crochet Stitch Along + Tutorials
Introducing the Inspired by Color Afghan by Jeanne Steinhilber. It's our annual stitch-along for Boxing Day (December 26th) that will last for four weeks. This stitch along is complete and full pattern is available. In keeping with this year's goals of rectangle-shaped blankets, Jeanne and I looked at Christmas wrapping paper to pull inspiration for...
2 Crochet Waves + Rocky Ripple Blanket with Tutorials
The Crochet Rocky Ripple Blanket has two heights for the ripple or chevron look. It almost looks like twin peaks. The blanket is a multiple of 40 chs + 2 to change the size using Caron Jumbo Ombre yarn. The tutorial uses Caron Ripple Cakes, but it is just used for demonstration. I don't know...
Avoid Obscene Crochet Temperature Blankets + Tutorial
Have you actually completed 365 rows of crochet? It's way too long with the recommended hook size to the yarn. I have figured out some solutions for temperature blankets. Using Red Heart Super Saver as an option. The label says 5.5 mm / I Hook. Doing single crochet for the year, the blanket will be...
Aran Toggle Crochet Wrap Stitch Along + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD TOGGLE WRAP FREE PATTERN The Toggle Crochet Wrap is our stitch along where the steps will be broken down into chewable video tutorial sizes. At the time of starting to film this, I don't quite understand the pattern. In large patterns like this, I cannot focus on the entire pattern and just follow the...
Crochet Flower Tote Bag + Tutorial
The new Life in Plastic Series has lifesize and doll-size matching projects. This is the crochet flower tote bag. The lifesize is a generous size and durable using Red Heart Super Saver yarn. In my sample, I didn't complete the stitch right and noticed about one-quarter the way through the project and decided to keep...
Christmas Sniffle Station + Tutorials
The Crochet Sniffle Stations will be the final community celebration before the big boy comes flying down the Chimney. Designed by Michelle Moore, from Nova Scotia. The sniffle stations have a concealed box of tissues inside the cover that comes out below the nose of the character. The gold pot can hold candy canes and/or...
Stitch, Stop & Roll Crochet Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Stitch, Stop & Roll Afghan Learn how to do my Stitch Stop & Roll Crochet Afghan. It's vibrant and filled with textures and techniques to enhance a crocheter's skills while making an incredible afghan at the same time. The name comes from the fact of the raised roll that appears that is three dimensional. So...
How to 15" Crochet Thread Doily + Tutorial
Crochet a thread doily with the Study of Rage Crochet Doily. This consists of 36 rounds and with thread, will make a 15" diameter doily. Juliana Meilton crocheted this version to see how a large-size lapghan blanket will turn into a doily. The name of this series was generated through the raw emotion of being...