Moogly aka Tamara Kelly is our next Stitch Ambassador for choice for gift giving for 2021. Tamara is an exceptional blogger, in fact, she's the number 2 blogger of the crochet field in the world. Yes, she's that organized and really fun to follow along. I met Tamara briefly over a day meeting back in...
Cancer Awareness Patterns
Crochet Comfort Shawl Pattern + Tutorial
Give the gift of comfort with the Crocheted Comfort Shawl from Yarnspirations. This easy to crochet shawl starts at the top middle and works downward. The shawl will get to its final size before starting the incredible fringe border at the end. The pattern includes the diagrams to use. The tutorial uses the shawl diagrams...
Last Chance: Red Heart Sassy Fabric Yarn + Tutorials
There are only two colours left, and the pink one is really beautiful and possibly good for Cancer Awareness in October. This fabric was strategically cut to create holes into the top side of the ribbon-look concept. It provided a ruffled appearance that could be knit or crocheted. Due to the concept, an unusual scarf...
Free Bernat Crochet Remember Me Blanket Pattern for Animal Care
Animals are sensitive to their surroundings. When adopting, we've always included something from the cage, such as a toy or material, to give the animal a sense of familiarity. For some, especially our two dawgs, the idea of being caged is traumatic. Crocheters can create cage blankets to get the animal off the cage floor...
Free Bernat Crochet Elizabeth Stitch Palliative Care Blanket + Tutorial
A two-evening project is the Elizabeth Stitch Palliative Care Blanket by Mikey. Once the pattern setup is complete, just one row repeats repeatedly. Each colour, once established, is six rows each. There is a crochet diagram, written instructions and a free tutorial to show you how to do this stitch. Materials Size: 34” wide by...
How to Crochet 11 Senior Project Ideas
The decision to place a loved one in a senior's facility or for seniors who decide to stay in their home as long as possible can be difficult for the senior and the other family members. Sometimes, there's a need for comfort from home to be with them, while you or others cannot be with...
UPDATED: Crochet Pink Ribbon Shawl Pattern + Tutorial
Inspired by Cancer Awareness is the Crochet Pink Ribbon Shawl. The stitchwork is relatively easy to remember. Once you get started, there are only two rows to remember. Once you get it into your head, you can crochet pretty quickly. This uses Caron Simply Soft yarn. It drapes beautifully. Free Crochet Diagrams Mikey has put...
Queen Elizabeth II (QEII) Cancer Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia Request
The QEII Cancer Centre in Halifax has sent an email asking for locals who have time to donate quilts, knitting, crochet or blankets for the Palliative Care patients within. Having spent time with Karen at this hospital just a few days ago, I saw care given to the cancer patients firsthand. Firstly, they are not...
Crochet Tranquility Trinity Shawl Pattern
Crochet Tranquility Trinity Shawl I'd like to introduce today the Tranquility Trinity Shawl using the new yarn, Caron Latte Cakes. The design is 3 large triangles joined together to create a large, flowing shawl. This crocheted project is fast and easy as I have used the Modern Granny stitch for these triangles. The yarn is...
Discontinued: Bernat Ruffelina Yarn
Developed around 2009ish was Bernat Ruffelina Yarn. At the time, ruffle yarns like Red Heart Sashay were starting to hit the strong trend of materials where the yarn was just looped in existing holes to create incredible-looking scarves. Bernat Ruffelina was intended to support those with cancer and raise awareness of cancer. The package included...
Crochet 2 Cake Shawl Pattern
Crochet 2 Cake Shawl This simple Caron 2 Cake Shawl is a variation of the Nightberry Shawl that I crocheted last month. My friend Megan McHugh really enjoyed the stitch pattern of the Nightberry, but preferred a rectangular-shaped stole design. Megan reworked the pattern and crocheted hers using 3 balls of Bernat Pop yarn. I like crocheting with Caron...
Chemo Cap Guidelines
Crochet For Cancer A fan of The Crochet Crowd has turned me onto a free tutorial on Chemo Cap Donation Guidelines hosted by Crochet for Cancer. I found the video helpful with tips I never considered while making a Chemo Cap. If you are looking to donate to a charity that asks for Chemo Caps,...
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...
Crochet Twiddlemuff
What is Twiddlemuff? A twiddle muff is a hand muff that can give comfort to dementia and Alzheimer’s patients. You can purchase machine sewn muffs, but as crocheters, we know that we have no limits to express our creativity by making these thoughtful items. These patients often have restless hands and the muffs can offer...
How to Read Crochet Patterns + Tutorial
How to Read Crochet Patterns Learn how to read crochet patterns with our 34-minute tutorial presentation on breaking down a pattern. From the basics of obvious information to the substitution of words to abbreviations. How about learning the repeats or even the difference between instruction verses reference. The video is broken down into 14 segments....
All Sizes Interlocking Shells Blankets + Tutorials
What are the sizes for changing the middle of blankets to accommodate your needs? In this article, we have the square version plus four other sizes that are common for babies, kids and multiple bed sizes. Even important for those who are in hospitals or in seated positions such as wheel chairs to have to...
Crochet & Knit Chemo Cap Patterns
It breaks my heart that there is a need for Chemo Caps in today's modern age of medicine. Not only does the recipient worry about finding out they have cancer, but then the treatment stages that can become obvious to strangers, such as hair loss, become apparent. It's a tough time. Though I have never...
Crochet Walker Organizer Pattern
A Crochet Walker Organizer is just the ticket for those who need to rely on a walker to get from space to space. My grandmother wasn't answering the phone on time but returning calls many years ago. My mother suspected something was wrong and drove nearly 3 hours to check on her. My grandmother was...
Feel Better Friends
Feel Better Friends As you all know, we here at The Crochet Crowd believe it's important to give back and support charities. Recently, Mikey and I were chatting about different charities and ones we both really liked. One of those that ranks high on both of our lists is the organization called Feel Better Friends. ...
Crochet Chemo Cap Optional Patterns
Crochet Caps Made With Love Most of us enjoy making hats, sometimes though we make them without really having a purpose, other than the joy of making something quick and easy. A suggestion I have is to check out you're local Hats For Cancer Chapter seeing if they need hats, or with your local hospital...
Crochet Prayer Shawl Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Prayer Shawl Initially, the instructions for this Crochet Prayer Shawl are daunting. For me, I had about 5 false starts on this project. For me, I had to clear my mind and grab my pencil to draw what is happening in the 1st row. From then on, I was finally able to put trust...
Crochet Comfort Rice Bag Pattern
Crochet Comfort Rice Bag I designed this simple crochet comfort rice bag out of personal necessity for myself. I suffer from headaches and any kind of relief at the moment is much needed. They do say, the best ideas come from "see a need, fill a need" concepts. Why buy something from the store when...
Crochet Awesome Breastforms
Awesome Breastforms Awesome Breastforms is an organization where crocheters and knitters come together to hand make prosthetic breast forms for women who have had a mastectomy or lumpectomy surgery. Speaking bluntly, I know first hand there is a need for this. I was stopped in a store one day and a lady was pretty upset....
Crochet Hugs & Kisses Shawl Pattern
Crochet Hugs & Kisses Shawl My friends at The Crochet Crowd Stitch Social have challenged and inspired me to crochet more and more Hugs & Kisses designs. It's my pleasure to introduce you to my latest design, the Crochet Hugs & Kisses Shawl. This is one of the easier of the series so far to...