The Knit Dino Claws Blanket is visually stunning. Knit wedges with colour play. This blanket is done in squares and then joined together to form the look. See the pattern for a straight-on version of this to see what it looks like. It's really well done. This makes for carryable yarn projects as the pieces...
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Crochet Frill Seeker Frilly Scarves
Frill Seeker Frilly Scarves Frill scarves are the craze for those who want to knit and create a luxurious looking scarf. The type of yarn is called Frill Seeker by Estelle Yarns. It's very easy to knit. Here's the thing though, Estelle brings out the yarn to the market quicker than virtually any yarn distribution...
Color Blend Scarf
Color Blend Scarf Automatically knit this fabulous scarf. I called this the color blend scarf. The scarf ends ups being very soft and with colour transitions that are really sweet. This project is about 2 hour to complete. By Michael Sellick, © 2012 The Crochet Crowd Dimensions 67" long x 14" width One solid...
Twisted Garter Stitch Bernat Blanket-ez + Tutorial
Twisted Garter Stitch with Bernat Alize Blanket EZ Yarn While there is great emphasis on not twisting up the loops, if you are strategic about it though, you can create fabulous looks like this Twisted Garter Stitch. The garter stitch puts the link between the rows and that really helps this really show an incredible...
How To Criss Cross Bernat Blanket-ez Pattern + Tutorial
Criss Cross with Bernat Alize Blanket EZ Yarn I know what you are thinking, how cool is this. YES, it can be done with Bernat Alize Blanket EZ yarn! It's a strategic criss cross that appear to have the stitches depth and basket weave in nature. The tutorial below is the best way to learn...
Join Panels without Sewing with Blanket-ez + Tutorial
Join Panels without Sewing Bernat Alize Blanket EZ Yarn You can create Panels using Bernat Alize Blanket EZ and join them together without sewing. I know right!? Hard to believe but it's true. You create one panel as your base. Then, for the second and consecutive panels, you loop through the final stitch through a...
Blanket EZ Cable Cowl Pattern + Tutorial
EZ Cable Cowl Learn to crochet the EZ Cable Cowl. The cables are in multiples of 2. So it's very easy to be able to remember the stitches and to create this unique look. Follow the tutorial below to see how EZ it is. The pattern is also included. This is featuring Bernat Alize Blanket EZ...
EZ Criss Cross Pillow Pattern + Tutorial
EZ Criss Cross Pillow Learn to create this EZ Criss Cross Pillow. It's using a basketweave look and is easy to maintain. This is featuring Bernat Alize Blanket EZ yarn. Follow the tutorial below if you have any questions. Tutorial More Bernat Alize Blanket EZ Ideas [the_grid name="Bernat Alize Blanket EZ"] More Pillow Ideas [the_grid name="Pillows"]
EZ Criss Cross Cowl Pattern + Tutorial
EZ Criss Cross Cowl Your next cowl with the EZ Criss Cross Cowl. By being strategic with your loops, you can create this unique look for your new cowl. There are two different rows that work together for this look! Have fun criss crossing with Bernat Alize Blanket EZ yarn. Tutorial More Bernat Alize Blanket EZ Ideas...
My First Knit Rectangle Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
My First From The Middle Rectangle Blanket I wondered if I could use the Bernat Alize Blanket-EZ yarn to do a From The Middle Concept. I figured it out as a rectangle first, then figured out the square version. The My First From The Middle Rectangle Blanket is all about the starting foundation loop row....
My First Knit Square Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
My First Knit From The Middle Blanket Learn how to Knit Your First Bernat Blanket-EZ Blanket that starts from the middle and knits outward like a typical crochet solid granny square. Understanding how to turn a corner was my obstacle but was quickly solved as I had knitted the Round Blanket-EZ Pillow. I understood how...
Finger Knitting Cowl in the Round Pattern
Finger Knitting Cowl in the Round Like creating a chain in crochet, you do the same with this cowl to create a round circle first and then begin to finger knit this Finger Knitting Cowl in the Round project. The instructions included covering the ins and outs of making this warmer winter finger knitting cowl....
Mikey's Knit Beanie and Brim Pattern + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD BEANIE PDF FREE PATTERN Create your own knit brim or beanie hat for the very first time. Mikey was determined to figure out how to knit enough to make his hat and one for Diva Dan. While the hat is simple in concept, you know it can feel like a daunting task if you...
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...
Knit Blanket EZ Seed Stitch Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
The Bernat EZ Seed Stitch Blanket is achieved through doing knit and purl stitches in a combination. One stitch is knit, and the next is purl. Knit is achieved by pulling loops from back to front. Purl is pulling loops from front to back. To get the look, you have to do opposite stitches over...
Easy Textured Knit Dishcloth with Tutorial
DOWNLOAD PDF FREE PATTERN This is an easy-level knit dishcloth that uses knit and purl stitches for ease of pattern repeating. For a determined beginner and beyond. This is the Easy Textured Knit Dishcloth. Remember with dishcloths that the tightness of the stitch matters. So be sure not to substitute the needles for something bigger,...
Does Cotton Matter in the Kitchen: The Experiment
Coming up shortly is the new "Crochet for the Kitchen Series". If you have been following along with my crochet tutorials and ideas over the past 8 years, you will know I haven't got into cotton much. There are some reasons for that or should I say excuses. Many years ago, I made a dishcloth...
Amber Cove Knit Hat + Tutorial
The thick Amber Cove Knit Hat by Mikey is an easy-to-follow hat. I am using Bernat Forever Fleece Tweeds in the colour called Amber. Mikey prefers to knit hats on circular needles and then switch to double-point needles at the crown to close it at the top. Yarn Bernat Forever Fleece Tweeds (you can almost...
Blanket EZ Diamond Lattice Pattern + Tutorial
EZ Diamond Lattice Create this EZ Diamond Lattice Blanket. It's strategic with the crossing over of the loops to create this look. The pattern is downloadable and a tutorial is below to help you further. Tutorial More Bernat Alize Blanket EZ Ideas [the_grid name="Bernat Alize Blanket EZ"]
How To Knit Graphic Fair Isle Toque + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD GRAPHIC KNIT FREE PATTERN The Graphic Knit Fair Isle Toque is a really beautiful example of colour work. I did an alteration for the colouring in this hat. I used 1 braid of Olive Oil in Caron x Pantone yarn. I didn't use the lightest colour of that braid. I used black from a...
Knit Hollow Mitres Scarf
Knit Hollow Mitres Scarf It's that time to start thinking about cold weather, for you lovely knitters out there you'll love keeping warm with this Knit Hollow Mitres Scarf. Made with the Caron Skinny Cakes, the Knit Hollow Mitres Scarf works up beautifully in this intermediate project. Great for craft shows, gifts or just because!...
Knit EZ Wool Fringed Pillow Pattern
EZ Wool Fringed Pillow With Bernat Alize EZ Wool no tools and a little finger magic you can whip up this Fringe Pillow in no time. The Fringe Pillow is pretty cool and fun to make once you get the hang of it. The colours are really pretty I love pillows so I can't wait...
How To Knit Cozy Cable Hat + Tutorial
The Knit Cozy Cable Hat is an easy-to-follow pattern. It's my first ever time cabling. A free tutorial is available. Substituting the yarn. Bernat Forever Fleece Tweeds yarn is new. I asked the Yarnspirationd Design Team for a recommendation for this yarn as the patterns are still rolling out. They put me onto the Cozy...
Knit EZ Wool EZ Hat Pattern
EZ Wool EZ Hat This EZ Hat is not only warm its super cute. You could make it a little shorter or leave it this length, either way, you like it, this EZ Hat is cute. I'm loving that pom-pom. Made with Bernat Alize EZ Wool this intermediate EZ Hat is fun in any colour...
Bernat Cable Knit Hat + Tutorial
The Bernat Cable Knit Hat for adults is my second attempt at doing cables with knitting. The usage of stitch markers is solid advice. Using Bernat Softee Chunky yarn, the hats are pretty quick to make. Without the pom pom, you only need one ball. I cheated and used a premade pom pom that I...
How To Loom Knit Hat for Beginners + Tutorial
Recently, I purchased an adjustable loom from Walmart. I made an adult soft hat using Bernat Forever Fleece Tweeds. The instructions provided are vague; after 2 attempts, I finally attempted the third time to get the right configuration for the adult-size version. I could not find online help to determine the configurations for this loom....
Cozy Contrast: Two-Tone Knit Pattern
Bernat Crushed Velvet Two-Tone Knit Blanket The Two Tone Knit Blanket is made of snuggly soft Bernat Crushed Velvet in a beautiful herringbone design. This free intermediate knitting pattern, from Michaels, uses an easy slipped stitch technique, and an applied garter stitch border. We love how the shine of Bernat Crushed Velvet plays together with...
6 Crochet Everybody Wave Patterns
Crochet Everybody Wave Patterns I love the look of the Chevron pattern it is so fun looking to me it really plays with the eyes when done in the right colours. In this collection, there are a few different Chevron patterns, a wave for every occasion in beachy colours or different colours you enjoy be...
6 Crochet Basket Madness Patterns
Crochet Basket Madness Patterns I have a bit of an obsession with baskets. I'm not entirely sure why it may be because I come from a long line of basket lovers. Whatever the cause I love them, I love putting things in them, and I like how it can make the illusion of a tidy...
How To Knit Honeycomb Baby Blanket + Tutorial
Easy-to-follow textured knit baby blanket called Honeycomb Baby Blanket using Red Heart Super Saver. I've always been curious as I see this combination in mittens and hats at the local farmer's market. Was it that hard to do? Just for fun, I wanted to try this for myself, and by gawd, it worked! I learned...
Knit Spiral Hat for Adults
A bit of texture for a knit hat to keep you mentally interested in completing this warm winter hat. I have to learn how to this hat as I have the perfect yarn for it. It has my curiosity peaked! This is using a discontinued yarn, Bernat Super Value Stripes but that doesn't stop me...
Heirloom Quality Baby Knit Hat + Tutorial
Are you looking to knit a hat that is heirloom-quality? This stitch is the Feather and Fans Knit Stitch. This is the Baby Knit Hat Pattern. The pattern begins at Preemie, 6 months and up to 18 months in sizing. The sizing of the brim is what defines the size and the number of repeats...
Caron Knit Honeycomb Baby Blanket + Tutorial
The classic honeycomb knit baby blanket pattern is timeless. The tutorial uses a more modern blanket that uses self-striping yarn. The stitch counts are the same, but there is intentional colour play for doing colour strategy with this version. The other version shown in the tutorial is the Rainbow Honeycomb Baby Blanket. The yarn colour...
Knit Rectangular Pointelle Shawl
Newly discovered is the Knit Rectangular Pointlette Shawl. Created in February 2022, the shawl uses Red Heart Super Saver Brushed. It's a repetition of 16 rows to give an elegant look you see. Recommended 29" circular knitting needles of 5 mm / US 8. The pattern multiple is 10 sts + 3 if you want...
Knit Fleur Isle Cowl for Adults + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD FLEUR PDF FREE PATTERN JUMP TO VIDEO The Fleur Isle Knit Cowl is impressive in person. The detail and even the butterflies that immerge in the pattern are neat. The centre of this cowl was a bit tricky for me as I was using two colours very close to each other in dim light....
Adult Fair Isle Knit Cowl in 2 Sizes + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD FAIR ISLE FREE PATTERN I'm not going to lie, I was attracted to the guy modelling this. So he got my interest. This cowl is fabulous. The stitchwork is fantastic, and I enjoyed working through it. This is the Fair Isle Knit Cowl. This cowl is in 24" and 31" circumference sizes. So you...
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...
Romancing the Hat Squishy Stitch + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD ROMANCING FREE PATTERN The Romancing the Hat pattern is a squishy stitch stretchy hat. My local stitch group suggested this as it's a forgiving knit stitch to use. This is done as a flat panel and is a repeating of 6 rows that creates this. The tutorial version is in the neutral with spare...
Fair Isle Knit and Crochet Hats + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD KNIT FAIR ISLE HAT FREE PATTERN DOWNLOAD CROCHET FAIR ISLE HAT FREE PATTERN I tried my hand at the fair isle knitted hat pattern using spare yarn I had on hand. I really made it my own choosing spare yarn I had on hand. Knowing how to do the Two Handed Two Color Knitting...
Wee & Garter Stitch Knit Preemie to 3 Month Baby Hats + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD GARTER BABY FREE PATTERN DOWNLOAD WEE BABY FREE PATTERN The Wee Hat (Strawberry Colour) and Garter Stitch Hat (Blue Colour) are provided in 4 sizes each. Sized from 3 - 4 lbs preemie to 5 to 6 lbs, new born or up to 3 months. Of the two hats, the blue sample is easier...