Coming this summer, 2024 is a stitch-along that is informal and to the point. A 7" tall round reindeer crochet basket with all of the fixings to make it cute. The stitch-along will include tips not in the pattern, such as changing the reindeer from a deer in headlights to a more expressive version. This...
Christmas Crochet Patterns
How To Crochet Peppermint Pillow Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Peppermint Pillow belongs as a set to the Peppermint Throw. It is created similar to the way the motifs are done on the blanket with a big difference between them. The Peppermint Pillow is a 1 piece unit that starts off at the middle and grows outward. Once it hits the final width,...
Red Heart Free Crochet Peppermint Christmas Throw + Tutorial
I was floored when I first saw the Crochet Peppermint Afghan in the summer of 2014. Designed by Bendy Carter, this afghan is so incredible that it inspired me beyond belief. I knew instantly this was an afghan a crocheter could fall in love with. The looks are a bit deceiving as you may think you need...
Red Heart Free Crochet Christmas Morning Throw Pattern + Tutorial
Merry and bright is the Crochet Christmas Morning Throw pattern. It's a stitch sampler pattern for your Christmas decor. Or any season, for that matter. I took the liberty to pull apart the pattern to make a stitch diagram so I could see exactly how to teach this. I provided those diagrams below for you...
Crochet Joyous Throw Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Joyous Throw The Crochet Joyous Throw is deceptive to the eye on the simplicity and 3D texture it has. There is a simple repeat of rows 2 thru 9. In fact, I have taken a photo of my swatch using solid colour yarn to show you what it looks like. The pattern creates 3...
Crochet Dashing Holiday Throw Pattern
Crochet Dashing Holiday Throw The Crochet Dashing Holiday Throw is simple looking but really sharp with the way the colours are crocheted together. I'm also a fan of Red, Grey, Blue and White together for Christmas. It's a relief from traditional red, white and green Christmas. More Ideas Bernat Super Value Yarn Crochet Ripples of...
Crochet Bernat Christmas Tree Skirt Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Christmas Tree Skirt With Trees The Bernat Crochet Christmas Tree Skirt has tree motifs crocheted into place. In fact, you can be creative and make each tree its own colour. You will start off with a row that will be the centre point of all 11 Christmas Trees. From there, you will build on...
Crochet Happy Holidays Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Happy Holidays Afghan Check out this free pattern called the Happy Holidays Crochet Afghan. I was drawn to this afghan because I thought the white section of the squares reminded me of quaint doilies. To my surprise, the squares are not complicated at all. To be truthful to my fans, I would do this afghan...
Crochet Pompom Trimmed Christmas Tree Skirt + Tutorial
The Crochet Pompom Trimmed Christmas Tree Skirt easily follows the pattern. This easy-to-repeat pattern has two rows: one double crochet row and the next a half double crochet. The colour changing is up to your personal choices. However, there is a colour sequence in the pattern if you wish. You can also make pom poms....
How To Crochet 10 Christmas Blanket Patterns + Tutorials
10 Challenging Christmas Crochet Blankets To many crocheters, Christmas is a very special time of year. It feels good to pull out the decorations and make the house festive as the season changes to be very short days, especially here in North America. Over the years, we showcased several afghans, especially for Christmas. For myself,...
Paper Towel Roll Hat Ornament + Tutorial
This cute idea uses yarn and a toilet roll to make a cheap Christmas Ornament. It's a yarn wrapped around and formed into a hat. I saw this idea on TikTok, but no measurements were given. I figured those out on my own, but the idea itself was inspired by casual viewing on TikTok. Materials...
Free Caron Crochet Along Peppermint Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Peppermint Afghan In May, Yarnspirations asked me for a Summer Stitch Along as we had done the summer the year before. Without a lot of notice, I hammered together the Peppermint Afghan. It surprisingly took off with popularity. It was a pure fluke. Introducing the Quick & Merry Crochet Along with Yarnspirations called the...
Free Bernat Crochet Gingerbread Bear Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Gingerbread Bear is based on the Crochet Valentine Bear, both designed by Sarah from Repeat Crafter Me. The differences between the bears are visually evident, whereas the gingerbread version doesn't have a heart stomach and has two rounds of white in the arms and feet. These are easy to make and relatively quick...
Free Red Heart Crochet Ripples of Joy Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Ripples of Joy Chevron Blanket is Christmas themed. However, you can pretty much colour it any way you wish. The striping coordination is really lovely in this blanket. I can see myself doing something like this for fall or maybe even spring themed. The multiples to change the size is 27+3. Worksheet Download the...
Free Caron Crochet Christmas Plaid Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Learn how to do a Crochet plaid blanket/afghan. The trick to the plaid is getting the right amount of rows in place so the vertical stripes have the right effect. If you rush changing the rows too quickly, you will miss the effect. I know this from first-hand experience. More Crochet Patterns The yarn used...
Free Caron Crochet Flirty Christmas Tree Skirt Pattern + Tutorial
With the Crochet Flirty Tree Skirt pattern, I have additional resources to share with you. The pattern grows out consistently and you have to watch the beginning of each row for the starting point. The number of stitches before the repeating is 1 less than the actual repeat number. It will be talked about in...
Free Caron Crochet Along Advent Calendar Pattern + Tutorials
I was sitting in Yarnspirations in the late summer of 2017 with designer Emily. She was designing the miniatures for the Advent Calendar. I was so excited about it. I got on board, and it became an unplanned Stitch Along. There were 12 miniature characters and designs that were fun Introducing a Crochet Along to...
61 Indoor Decor Snowflake Patterns + Recipe to Make Them Stiff
With festive feelings in the air and the big guy in red about to climb down the chimney, smaller projects are in order. As a male crocheter, I appreciate home decor a lot. I don't have to worry about my belt size for wearables. Decorations like this are reusable and can create a family pass-down...
16 Crochet Nutcracker Patterns
Crochet Nutcrackers are really cute and reusable decoration items for your holiday decor each year. I've located patterns I would consider to be doable for me and something I would put in my own home. Due to details, free patterns for this amount of detail required are very difficult to find. However, I looked below...
Annual Christmas Crochet Blanket Pattern
The Annual Christmas Crochet Blanket may become a tradition in your home from passing it around or bringing back memories from years past. One year, I found myself absolutely broke and maxed out on credit. Christmas was coming and part of the family Christmas is everything to them. The gifts, the turkey and time together....
Free Red Heart Crochet Poinsettia Cross Stitch Throw Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet and Cross Stitch the Poinsettia Throw Introducing the Poinsettia Crochet Throw. This is an afghan that has the potential to win county fairs and take home awards. I would safely describe this afghan as one that crocheters won't take lightly. Simply meaning that it requires work for the cross stitching and if a crocheter...
Free Bernat Crochet Christmas Scandinavian Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Christmas Scandinavian Blanket I was inspired by the Tim Hortons Scandinavian Cups for 2016. I looked at Yarnspirations for existing snowflakes. I found the Assorted Lily Snowflakes and wondered if I can convert one of them to a motif. With finding Snowflake A, I was able to figure out the mathematics to do this...
Caron 3 Dimensional Star Blanket Free Pattern + Tutorials
This is the coolest festive afghan I have been in years. The Peppermint Afghan initially inspired me, but this one is mind-blowing. It's so cool. Designed by Julia Madill. This is the 3 Dimensional Star Crochet Blanket Pattern. What you are looking at is a motif made up of two colours. It's a triangle and...
Free Patons Easy Crochet Snowflake Coaster Free Pattern with Crochet Diagram
Enjoy a floating crochet snowflake inside a frame to form this 5" crochet coaster made with Patons Grace yarn. Each ball of Patons Grace can make five snowflake coasters. This is the Easy Crochet Snowflake Coaster pattern. The coaster has seven rounds total and is pretty easy to put together. Materials Patons Grace (125 m/136...
14 Crochet Snowflakes Patterns + Tutorials
We have an assorted type of crochet snowflake motifs. They can be used as ornaments, garlands or even gift toppers. In this article, I have added tips and tutorials for stiffening up your snowflakes so they can be displayed with their maximum potential. Let's review what great crochet snowflake resources we have. Hardening Up Crochet...
Crochet Christmas Holiday Hearts Throw + Tutorial
The Crochet Christmas Holiday Hearts Throw blanket is a unique shaped granny square. The interior is a heart shape that is floating within. I was heavily inspired by this blanket to change up a few things for my own styling purposes. I will share more about those changes in a tutorial. I will be creating...
Crochet Christmas Wreath Throw Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Christmas Wreath Throw New for Christmas / Holiday Decor for Red Heart in 2012 is the Christmas Wreath Throw. This is a traditional throw using granny squares to create an image onto your afghan. This is using Red Heart's Super Saver Yarn. These would make for a great gift for those you know love...
Crochet Starshine Christmas Tree Skirt + Tutorial
Crochet Starshine Christmas Tree Skirt The Starshine Christmas Tree Skirt is remake of the Starshine Hugs & Kisses Blanket Pattern. So it's a design you may already know and love, minus the bobbles. This is my first every tree skirt design. I was inspired by the new Red Heart Super Saver O'Go Christmas yarn. Of...
Free Aunt Lydia's 5" Thread Coaster & Rug Pattern + Diagram + Tutorial
It is the best of two worlds for a thread coaster and a 1:12 dollhouse-size round area rug. This is a 5" coaster or miniature area mat, whichever you prefer. This is the Crochet Thread Coaster or Miniature Crochet Rug. Based on the 1:12 dollhouse size miniatures, this area rug is the equivalent of 60"...
Crochet Thick Holiday Ornament Throw Pattern
For the love of Granny Square Stitching but made into an oval shape for the ultimate Thick Holiday Ornament Blanket Pattern. Using Bernat Blanket in assorted playful, cheery colours, this blanket has thirty two complete motifs and eight half motifs for the edges. The final round of each motif requires you to place a stitch...
12 Gift Giving Guides for 2024
In 2024, Yarnspirations developed 12 Fabulous Gift Guides for Knitters, Crocheters, and Crafters. Each gift guide contains many great ideas to inspire your holiday creative making. Yarnspirations will most likely sneak in other choices into the round-ups as well. So, based on what you see today, you could have more gift ideas tomorrow. Main categories...
Crochet Holly Jolly Afghan Pattern
Added in 2024 is the Crochet Holly Jolly Afghan pattern by Yarnspirations. Released October 9, 2024, designed by Tammy Hildebrand. It uses Red Heart Super Saver yarn. The free pattern includes a crochet diagram showing exactly where the stitches go. It repeats in just four rows. . . With the colouring of the Holly Jolly...
50 Crochet Christmas Holiday Blankets + Tutorials
We have 49 Crocheted Christmas Holiday Blankets to share with you. Each one is a free pattern. I enjoy patterns like this because they can be put away and returned another year, and you can have fond memories. Update: More new free patterns for 2024 were added for your stitching enjoyment.
How To Crochet Chocolate Chunky Cookie Ornament + Tutorial
Do you know a baker or love to bake yourself if so this Crochet Chocolate Chunk Cookie Ornament is a perfect ornament for you to crochet? Designed by Michele Wilcox using Red Heart Super Saver this cute little Chocolate Chunk Cookie is an easy little project and great for the cookie lover in your life....
Free Red Heart Crochet Modern Granny Christmas Tree Skirt
The Crochet Modern Granny Tree Skirt was designed in two sizes to give foundation information so you can crochet it to your size. I designed this so you can have the starting chain counts and begin the modern granny setup to get the project set up. You can crochet it as big as you need...
Free Single Crochet Christmas Tree Skirt Pattern - 3 Sizes
We have a simple Single Crochet Christmas Tree Skirt in 3 sizes starting with 4", 6" and 8" openings in the middle. Easy to do and a great stash buster. I have the foundations of each of the sizes figured out for you. I'm leaving to you about the yarn choices and how much yarn...
7 Crochet Placemat Patterns
Can't decide which placemat to make? Some are festive, and some are for everyday wear and tear around your home. Placemats protect surfaces from dishes and other scratchy items from your table tops. We have a list of 7 crochet placemat patterns below. Yeppers, we have a tutorial on the Crochet Pinwheel Coasters above too!...
12 Days of Amigurumi Advent Calendar
Leftover inventory from the 12 Days of Amigurumi Advent Calendar Box is now available. Crocheters were given an option in July 2024 to pre-order, and now the remaining inventory is up for grabs. A great little gift idea for the crocheter in your or a friend. As you can see on the package, mini amigurumi Christmas-based items...
Crochet Classic Granny Christmas Tree Skirt
We have 3 sizes of Crochet Classic Granny Christmas Tree Skirts from 4", 6" and 8" openings. Complete with crochet diagrams and written instructions. I originally designed one of these back in 2009 but not having a website or the ability to draw the diagrams at the time, it became part of my home decor...
Crochet Christmas Dusty Snowflake Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Christmas Dusty Snowflake The Crochet Dusty Snowflake Afghan was one of the first tutorials we did many years ago. It's a combination of two different types of motifs that are really hard to tell when looking at the picture on its own. There are overlaying effects on the main large motif that do the...