It's your favourite time of the year, yep, the Stitch Along with our friends at Joann Fabrics and Crafts is back! Based on your interest, the designer has created another fun mystery that is intended to build your skills. It's A Stitch Sampler This one is like a stitch sampler. Each week, I am showing...
Crochet Tutorials
If you're eager to learn how to crochet, watching tutorial videos is a great way to start. Explore a variety of crochet patterns accompanied by matching tutorials to guide you through the process. These instructional videos provide a visual and step-by-step approach, making it easier for beginners to grasp the art of crocheting and create beautiful projects.
Crochet Underjacket False Sweater + Tutorial
Introducing the Crochet Cliffcrest Collar Cowl pattern. No, it's not a sweater under that jacket. It's a cowl that resembles a sweater. For those who like cowls but have the gap between the opening of the jacket and wearing the cowl is. Or maybe even a sweater that wraps around the neck and leaves an...
How To Crochet Open Flower Blanket Stitch Along + Tutorial
Coming this fall is the 8th Annual Fall Stitch Along with our friends at JOANN. Moogly and The Crochet Crowd are working together on crochet blankets. Introducing the Open Flower Crochet Throw (Mikey Version) Flower Burst Lapghan (Moogly Version) The month-long stitch-along will host Mikey for the first two weeks, and Tamara will host for...
How to Gauge with Crochet + Tutorial
Crochet Gauge Workshop What is gauging anyway and why is important? Gauging is the process to determine how to match exactly what is in a pattern to something you are making at home. Everyone in the world crocheters in their on style. Daniel is exceptionally tight in crochet and I am really loose. It's our...
Multiples of Crochet Pattern + Tutorial
How to Figure out the Multiples of a Crochet Pattern When people email us or leave message on the Facebook walls to ask about multiples, this are the steps we take behind the scenes to calculate the repeats in a pattern. We take the written instructions and convert it to a stitch diagram so we...
How To Crochet Granny Bag + Tutorial
The Crochet Modern Granny Boho Bag is a fun market tote that you can crochet in just a few hours. Caron Cotton Cakes make striping very easy, but you can use any cotton yarn and create your colour design. When you upload your project to The Crochet Crowd Stitch Social Group or Instagram, feel free...
Tunisian Lace Poncho Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Tunisian Lace Poncho The Tunisian stitch is not a type stitch I have tried yet, but this Tunisian Lace Poncho is so pretty I just may have to give it a go. The Tunisian Lace Poncho is an intermediate project making it a little more challenging but so very worth it. Designed by Jamie...
2 Crochet Retro Christmas & Fall Afghans + Tutorial
The Crochet Retro Ornament Afghan is a beautiful homage to Christmas. Perfectly shaped ornaments with beautiful subtle colours used and designed by Jessie Rayot using Red Heart Super Saver. Both are the same design but in two different patterns as one is for Christmas and the other is for Fall. The mixing up of the...
2 Versions Fading Flower Stitch Shawl + Tutorial
We have two versions of the Fading Flower Stitch Shawl but are slightly different from each other. Choose the best one you like. The first version is the purple one, where the flower stitch is done with treble front posts. It's highly textured and can be time-consuming. This was designed in 2022. For 2023, they...
How To Crochet Sheldon Squared Granny Square Pattern + Tutorial
Introducing a brand new granny square called Sheldon Sq'd Granny Square that has two inspirations to make the example. Our Laura Jean has come up with this pattern and our testers made sure it worked out well. You can use either Caron One Pound yarn or Caron Simply Soft yarn. Yarn Quantities Inspired by Filet...
19 Crochet Granny Ripple Blanket Patterns
Granny ripples can be done in various sizes sizes. We have 19 granny ripples to be able to change sizes. We are currently writing instructions to go with the diagrams. The bottom clusters of a valley can be a pain for some crocheters and can easily be changed by using double crochet 2 together (dc2tog)...
Tunisian Spiral Shawl Pattern + Tutorial
Tunisian Spiral Shawl The Tunisian Spiral Shawl was developed by Dela Wilkins in wondering if the Knit Slash Stripe Shawl could be done in Tunisian. With Tunisian Hook with extension cord in hand, she modified the Yarnspirations pattern to using the Tunisian Knit Stitch. The pattern is really super easy with doing quick identification on...
Craft Wrap and Knot Cowl Pattern
Vivid Wrap & Knot Style Make an incredible cowl without having to knit or crochet it. Seriously! You just need to wrap this scarf around a neck to get the right size and from there, you are creating a masterpiece. Vivid Yarn by Red Heart is new as of 2013. It is the thickest...
Crochet Starlight Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Starlight Baby Blanket Introducing the Starlight Baby Blanket featuring a brand new yarn line called Bernat Softee Baby Colors. This new yarn line called Bernat Softee Baby Colours is a lightweight, level 3 yarn. The yarn, being lightweight, level 3, means the project will not be so heavy or thick. The stitchwork is close...
Crochet Puff Braided Cowl Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Puff Braided Cowl Introducing a Diva Dan design called the Crochet Puff Braided Cowl. A new design featuring Caron Tea Cakes. This cowl uses the Zig Zag Puff Stitch to create a rich thick braid appearance. Once you get started, there are several rows in the repeat pattern. In the pattern itself, I have...
Over 850 Crochet & Knit Tutorials
Crochet Tutorials The Crochet Crowd, established in 2008, was based on a hobby on how to crochet using YouTube as an educational How To channel in the art of crochet. Throughout years, Mikey has built a significant crochet tutorial library that matches patterns from our own designs and our partnerships as well. More Helpful Tips...
How To Crochet Special Olympics Easy Scarf + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD OLYMPIC FREE PATTERN The Easy Crochet Special Olympics Scarf is super easy to make. Inspired by Red Heart Design Team in honour of the 2009 Special Olympics. Yes, I'm late to the party, but I think the design is classic and great for many occasions. My mother has strong beliefs in equality, which has...
Crochet Golden Waves Throw Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Golden Waves Throw The Crochet Golden Waves Throw is a two-row repeat pattern. Designed by Marianne Forrestal for Red Heart. It's a pattern where once it clicks into your head, the rest is history and you can easily blaze along. The idea is that the two rows work together to keep the raised trebles...
BEST Brims for Crochet Hats + Tutorial
Mikey discovered the slip stitch crochet brim years ago on one of the Yarnspirations patterns. He replaces brims with these. The Stepping Texture Hat had this brim, and it changed Mikey's opinion on crochet brims. With crochet, once it stretches, it cannot stretch back to it's original sizing if the stitchwork isn't ideal. The slip-stitching...
How To Crochet C2C Beginner Graphghans + Tutorial
Corner to Corner Graphghans Corner to Corner Afghans is one of the most popular projects on Crocheters' hooks today. From the simplicity and speed of the design to create square or rectangle afghans or scarves. It's extremely popular. Like many crochet items that are popular, Crochet Corner to Corner has morphed into a picture and...
Crochet Kids Sweater Pattern + Tutorial
Baby Sweater Learn how to crochet a sweater for 1, 2, 4, 6 or 8-Year-Old Child. Follow the pattern and use this video to show you how to do the steps to be successful. The version in my write up is the same sweater as the Royal Baby Sweater. I used James C Brett Chunky...
Crochet Rainbow Waves Throw Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Rainbow Waves Afghan Try this awesome afghan called the Rainbow Waves Throw Crochet Pattern. It was hard to see but I could see the afghan looked like it was stacked boxes and having a 3D look to it. I found the first 2 lines a bit tricky but once I got past that, the...
Crochet Simple Dog Sweater Pattern + Tutorial
Simple Dog Sweater Project We have received 1000's of requests for dog sweaters and coats. Thousands of crocheters are asking for pet sweaters. Truth is, you could use this same sweater for a cat but good luck getting your cat into it. I know our cats would rip our eyes out if we tried. I...
Crochet Elastic Hair Scrunchie + Tutorial
The Crochet Elastic Hair Scrunchie is a beginner-level pattern. Easy to crochet around an existing hair tie. Great craft shows table idea here. The pink version in the photograph is the scrunchie without elastic, and you will see in the sample pattern that the model is wearing that version as a high-top pony tail. The...
Pumpkin Crochet Newsboy Hat + Tutorial
The Crochet Pumpkin Newsboy Hat is for adults and is just a playful hat. If you are trick or treating with your kids, have some fun with this. They are designed with Red Heart Super Saver. It's easy growth and reduction formation of a hat. Enjoy the fall and the beautiful fall colours. . ....
How to Crochet 38" Lapghan Study of Rage + Tutorial
In a fit of rage, Mikey designed and stitched this sample on the same day. Putting anger to use to get a beautiful stitch sampler lag phan. Anger can sometimes be viewed as bad, but it can also fire off more brain cells and concentration. This is the Study of Rage Crochet Lagphan. Mikey designed...
Crochet Perfect Fading Shells Shawl + Tutorial
The Crochet Perfect Fading Shells Shawl is an easy 2-row repeat after the 6th row when the growth is established, and the repetition becomes easier to see. This is using the latest Caron Colorama Halo Perfect Phasing in the colour of Blue Raspberry. You can read more about that yarn here. The example of the...
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...
Crochet C2C Double Crochet Afghan Pattern
Corner to Corner for Squares & Rectangles Do you love corner to corner and want to change it up a bit to add texture and different sets of stitches? I have a solution for you. Try the double crochet corner to corner. Corner to corner doesn't mean it has to be square. It can be...
Crochet Pineapple Stitch Throw + Tutorial
Are you looking for something new? Perhaps a Rainbow Afghan? Look closely at this new afghan, as there is more than meets the eye. This is the Rainbow View Crochet Throw. This is using the pineapple stitch. Originally, I was just seeing the colours, but then I zoomed my eyes into the afghan itself to...
Perfect Phasing Waves Striped Blanket
This Bernat Blanket Perfect Phasing Waving Stripes Blanket represents what you can do with Bernat Blanket Perfect Phasing yarn. It uses three balls of one colour and three balls of another. The yarn transitions throughout the blanket as it bounces between the two colour palettes. This stitch reminds me somewhat of the Crochet Almond Stitch...
49 Crochet and Knit Patterns that POP!
49 Crochet and Knit Designs that POP! This vast collection of Knit and Crochet Projects are selected because they are Projects are from brights to neutrals. From practical everyday use to special occasions. I really love those colour bowls. More Ideas Crochet Pretty Granny Square Oversized Pillow Crochet Cute Ornament Ball Tutorials We have tutorials...
Woodsy Crochet Flower Dishcloth + Tutorial
Decorate for fall and possibly craft tables in the shows. This is the Crochet Woodsy Sunflower Dishcloth. This dishcloth came in as a request from a crocheter. Dishcloths don't always have to be used but just part of your decor. These would make create doily-like decorations for a table as well. In the tutorial, I...
Crochet Ice Cream Rattle Pattern
Crochet Ice Cream Rattle Pattern This cute Amigurumi Ice Cream Cone is actually a rattle. Inside the cone is one of those easter egg plastic thingies. It has rice inside the egg. The egg is taped shut. It's inserted into the cone prior to being stitched up. This cone is pretty simple generally. Mary Beth...
8 Decorative Crochet Wall Hanging Patterns
8 Decorative Crochet Wall Hanging Patterns Freshen up your bedroom, living room or even a dorm room with some fun new decorative crochet wall hanging pattern ideas. From pompom to fringe to fillets just the creative jump start you didn't know you were looking for, but happy you found. Looking for a great unique gift...
Crochet Dip Edge Solid Basket Pattern
Crochet Dip Edge Basket Using 2 strands of Bernat Blanket yarn, you can create a basket to hold your yarn, toys or other things. Easy to follow a free crochet pattern. This is the Crochet Dip Edge Basket. It's the flat base then ends up going up the side. The entire basket is single crochet...
Giant Chevron Crochet C2C Blanket + Tutorial
This is Crochet Corner to Corner Giant Chevron Blanket. The starting point is unique, and the chevron is filled in and finished as a solid blanket. You will complete two corners first as separate pieces. Once you have an even number of boxes across, you can do the chevron concept. I think many of you...
51 Christmas Crochet Gift Patterns
Christmas Crochet Gift Ideas It's easy to buy something pre-made for Christmas but handmade can be very thoughtful and stitched with an appreciation of family and friends. I have put together a list for potential gift giving ideas. As Christmas gets closer, our time frames get tightened up and our projects tend to get smaller....
Crochet Scrubbing Waffle Dishcloth Pattern
Crochet Scrubbing Waffle Dishcloth New for 2019 is Lily Sugar'n Cream Scrub Off Yarn. Currently, it can be found at JOANN in the USA. This is a new pattern called the Crochet Scrubbing Waffle Dishcloth. The Lily Sugar'n Cream Scrub Off is a mix of 100% cotton that is processed in two ways. One as...