This Quiet Moments Rug is so pretty it would look really lovely in a beach theme room in beachy colours or in a quiet reading corner. The rug was made using 4 strands of yarn held together to give it a nice thick texture I'm a sucker for rugs and mats, my husband is not...
Free Crochet Patterns
Discover a wealth of crochet patterns curated from designers such as Mikey, Yarnspirations, Red Heart, and others, all with a primary emphasis on being freely accessible. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or a novice, these diverse patterns cover a range of styles and skill levels, ensuring a rich collection of free resources for the crochet community. Explore the creativity of renowned designers without any cost constraints and embark on your next crochet project with an abundance of inspiring patterns.
Travel with The Boys: Christmas
Our first ever journey as a crochet party without the conference portion of a Crochet Cruise. Departing Basel on Thursday, November 30th, 2023 for 1 week and ending in Amsterdam. Jingle Balls - Christmas Markets On The Rhine Cruise The small size River Cruise Ship, via Ama Waterways is the ship AmaSiena. At the time...
111 Joyful Heirloom Crochet and Knit Patterns
The projects can last for years or be carried from one generation to the next. Those are typically called Heirloom. They can be projects that are highly giftable and treasured to pass along. We have 111 Patterns for Knitters and Crocheters. Some of the projects we have actually filmed in this collection as well. You...
Triceratops Hat in Crochet
The Crochet Triceratops Hat is very novelty and almost for imagination play. It's meant to be fun and it definitely makes me smile. Made with super plush Bernat Blanket Yarn. Made for kids between 18 months to 2 years of age. Customize your own Jurassic Park at home with different colours to play at home....
Crochet Taxidermy Triceratops Wall Mount
The Crochet Taxidermy Triceratops Wall Mount is meant to be a fun little item for a nursery. It's not as big as it appears but you can see more photos on the pattern landing page. Plush and inviting. It allows you to be a bit more creative with your crochet hook to decorate that special...
Dinosaur and Tail Play Crochet Costume
The Crochet Hat and Dino Tail is a play costume for kids. Allow active imagination play. Using Forever Fleece Finer for softness with modern colours. Sized for as small as 12 to 18 months and then 2 to 4 years of age. The hat is like baklava and the tail just straps around the waist....
Crochet Waterfall Stitch Workshop + Tutorial
The Crochet Waterfall Stitch can be done in several ways and really is a problem solver for really sharp details on a project. What is the Waterfall Stitch? Waterfall Stitches require you to have spaces below the rows that can go down 1 or more rows below. Like creating a filet crochet concept with the...
Free Patterns
The Crochet Crowd Free Patterns The following list is in alphabetical order by Category of where the patterns can be found. For items where the picture doesn't match the category, there are patterns inside the category that have a mix of projects. The Crochet Crowd Original Patterns Designs by Mikey Designs by Jeanne Steinhilber TOP...
Updated: Crochet at The Lake Retreat - October 18, 2023
Jimmy Beans Wool presents The Crochet Crowd and friends retreat called Crochet at The Lake Retreat in October 2023. Located at Incline Village part of Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Along with my direct team, Jeanne Steinhilber, Wendy Maruna, Anita Grover and Tiffany Tolbert. I have invited two Yarnspirations Ambassadors, Marly Bird and Tamara Kelly (Moogly Blog),...
Crochet Travel Mystery Vacation
Sherry, our agent, and Daniel are researching the possibility of a Mystery Crochet Vacation for the year 2024. Daniel has been watching a travel series where there are so many amazing spaces to gather across the globe. Learning how many locations can accommodate groups, just like ours. While the Crochet Cruises are retiring this coming...
Learn Crochet Today - Jewell Washington + Tutorial
The Crochet Stone Mountain Cowl is designed for absolute beginners, designed by Jewell Washington from Chicago, USA. Designed for Yarnspirations, Jewell is the creator behind the brand of Northknits. She is also the founder of Our Maker Life aka OML. She also has a new book out that may inspire you to push your creative...
All I Want For Christmas is LOTS of yarn!
In pandemic times, major supply chain issues are hard at work. You may have missed 22 yarns that came out in the second half of 2021. August of every year is the 2nd half of the year store reset as we head into the busy season of the yarn crafts. It's time for a relaunch...
6 & 6 Gift Choices by Jonah Larson
On all of the Stitch Ambassadors of Yarnspirations, Jonah is most seen in mainstream media. Over the years, through the practice of crochet and having a young mind, he's been able to have a curiosity, with us adults, at times, shut it down. He does a great job of examining stitches and the technicalities of...
12 Crochet Gift Choices by Marly Bird
Marly Bird is a self-brand like Martha Stewart in the yarn field. She encompasses the love of the yarn arts through crochet and knitting. She is no stranger to a home studio or professional television set. Marly started this journey by breaking through with her pushing her love for the yarn arts out into a...
Scrap Yarn Draft Blocker Pattern
A simple idea to block drafts in your home. This is called a Crochet Draft Dodger or Draft Blocker. I used Caron Cakes to crochet this. I didn't want to overcomplicate the design as this will sit on the floor. Using two yarns together as talked about in the tutorial, can hide the dust better...
Double Crochet Border
Double Crochet Borders Adding a crochet border using the double crochet is really easy as it doesn't rely on any stitch multiples to make it work. The only area you have to concern yourself within the corners. Once you do the first revolution around, the rest of the border is set and ready for you...
Crochet Persian Tiles Blanket Pattern
Crochet Persian Tiles Blanket I just bought an instant download of the Crochet Persian Tiles Blanket. I'm not one to buy a lot of stand-alone patterns but I saw this on Twitter come across. Originally, I thought it was wallpaper and stopped scrolling to see and realized it was crocheted! I was like OMG, where...
Cuddly Crochet Pattern Book Review
Cuddly Crochet by Stacey Trock If you think the cover of this book is cute, wait till you see what’s inside. Cuddly Crochet is so appropriately named after funnelling your eyes this cute book! Stacy Trock, author, has done a remarkable job not only in showing you the stuff you can make but she has...
Crochet Circles in Squares Throw Pattern
Crochet Circles in Squares Throw I love big ole circles such as this. It leaves my mind spinning with ideas and colour combinations. I really love this afghan. Hmmm... I wonder what colours I could come up with? In the meantime, you can try one yourself, get the free pattern called, Circles in Squares Throw...
Crochet Ripple Hat Pattern
Ripple Hat Introducing the Ripple Hat and Scarf by Red Heart. The colour spoke to me prior to choosing this pattern. The hues of purple, blue and white lured me in to investigate further. One element that is a must for me on a personal level is the size of the brim. I want big and...
How Yarn is Made & Delivered to Stores Near You
How Yarn is Made and Delivered to Stores We take for granted the yarn magically shows up on the store shelves without realizing all of the steps involved in order to make it in the first place. We don't realize the hours and hard-working men and women behind the scenes that are part of the...
100+ New Patterns with More to Come
The new O'Go form of yarn wrapping to provide a tangle-free option has launched in August 2021. 100+ New Patterns for crocheters and knitters was launched at the same time. But wait, there's more to come. It was monumental to not only change the concept of how yarn is wrapped but also provide pattern support...
Crochet Wind Spinners by Ophelia + Tutorial
The Crochet Wind Spinners by Ophelia are trending for something crocheting and calming. Ophelia has a great tutorial which I have linked below and other community tips have surfaced. Careful not to bog it down too heavy so it keeps its shape. Add a swivel fishing lure attachment to allow it to free spin. Colour...
It's About Time: O'Go New Yarn Wrapping Format
What do a crocheter and knitter need to get started right away? You've got that right, to find the ends of the yarn. Introducing O'Go by Yarnspirations. A revolutionary change in how yarn is wrapped and presented on the store shelves. It's not just pretty, it's practical. Now available in a few brands such as...
Who Needs a Toy? Red Heart Pom and Tassel Maker
Daddy Mikey has a new toy! A Red Heart Pom and Tassel Maker. A tool that makes multiple pom poms at the same time! On a crochet cruise, whenever we do a draw and there are toys! We announce, "Who needs a new toy!" with a bit of an innuendo tone and many of the...
88 Motif Styles for Crochet and Knitters
The Crochet and Knit Motif Madness includes 88 patterns. You may be thinking it's all blankets but it varies. Lots of ideas to choose but look beyond the project and the motif itself. Maybe you love the motif but can see it being used in a different way. That's where great ideas spawn from. More...
Easy Girl's Crochet Shrug Pattern
The Easy Girl's Crochet Shrug pattern is a rectangle that is folded and secured to form a shrug. The sizing for this is approximately 8 years, 10 years, 12 years and 14 years old. Of course, all body types are different at this age. The measurements are provided in the pattern to make a good...
17 Most Complaints about The Crochet Crowd
We get several complaints, some of it is our fault, others are user error. However, other times we are the target of someone's bad day. It's about balance. Let's examine what are hot complaints our team faces off with. You can decide how you interpret it. Pattern Details You didn't bother to mention the hook...
Yarn Brand Conversions
What Are the Brand Equivalents? We are generally asked what the substitutions of yarn are for outside of Canada / USA for patterns and videos that we feature. Truthfully, I don't know the answer first hand and turned to The Crochet Crowders to help us comprise a list of substitutes. The information below is information...
Bah-Bra the Big Sheep Amigurumi
DOWNLOAD THE ORIGINAL FREE PATTERN The Crochet Big Sheep is a similar pattern to the Original Round Rascal Sheep. However, the original sheep is about the size of a 5-pin bowling ball. The big sheep is 3 times bigger. I just did a yarn substitution. The sheep is 16" from front to back, 11" in...
Special Occasion Crochet Shawl Sampler
GET FREE PATTERN The Crochet Sadie Crochet Shawl Sampler is perfect for special occasions. Designed by Kristin Omdahl with her signature eye for detail and lacework. Kristin was the first designer I ever followed because she provides extra detail in her patterns that I have grown to adore. She provides crochet diagrams to illustrate the...
How To Crochet Family of Bucket Hats by Repeat Crafter Me + Tutorial
GET FREE PATTERN In the crochet Family of Bucket Hats by Repeat Crafter Me, Sarah has figured out all sizes for her hats. From newborn to adult size, the bucket hats are very easy and fast to make. They have an easy-to-follow formula and with Sarah's permission, I have filmed all sizes for this that...
Mosaic Stitch Along- Flora's Fauna with Rosina
LEARN MORE (BUY PATTERN) Samantha aka Rosina Crochets from the UK is offering a summer 2022 stitch along. It's called Crochet Flora's Fauna with mosaic stitching. Samantha is in the video introduction below talking about her inspirations. Though she is from the UK, the pattern will be written in the UK and also North American...
Getting Involved in Crisis Situations
Firstly, I believe in charity work. I believe in getting involved when I can. This is a part of the crochet world that makes me the most uncomfortable in social media as there are so many causes, world issues and personal situations. What do you get involved in? Time and time again, we have people...
5 Months and 24 Crochet Dishcloths (1 of 8)
NEXT 3 DISHCLOTHS PREVIOUS 3 DISHCLOTHS The practical item for crochet is dishcloths. The form of washing and cleaning is a sense of renewal for some, a PITA for others. Truthfully speaking, I really enjoy doing dishes. Here at home, Daniel is a very messy cook. A great cook, but very messy with every pot...
Textured Blocks Dishcloth Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Textured Blocks Dishcloth is a very easy repeat once you get moving on the free pattern. This pattern idea came in as a request on YouTube to demonstrate how to do the block work itself. Once we get the pattern started, row 4 continually repeats until you get the dishcloth to be 6.5"...
Light Up Yarn Chandelier - INSPIRATION
The Crochet Mobile Yarn Chandelier is just a fun crafting project and a bit of crochet mixed it. I created it for the enjoyment to self create. It has a battery-operated LED lighting system inside that is suspended within the framework of the chandelier and is inside the middle longer yarn fringe section. Materials 1...
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...
Stacking Triangles Lacy Crochet Blanket
The Crochet Stacking Triangles Lacy Crochet Blanket is using discontinued Caron Tea Cakes yarn but the stitch definition is awesome. The free pattern also includes a crochet diagram to easily follow along with the 4-line repeating in this pattern. The stitch multiple to change the size is 6 chs + 4 so you can change...
Crochet Patterns by Jeanne Steinhilber
Jeanne Steinhilber is from the United States in the midwest. She has mastered the concept of easy repeating but keeping the pattern interesting enough to prevent boredom from taking over. Like many crocheters, she crochets for others more than herself. Since joining us back in 2015, Jeanne has developed a long list of free patterns...