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,...
Crochet Christmas Blanket Patterns
Christmas blankets feel great to pull out for the season. Many carry memories from year to year. Begin working on your next Christmas blanket here.
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 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...
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 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...
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...
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 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.
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...
Crochet Christmas Blanket Stitch Along
Crochet Christmas Blanket Stitch Along Begin a new stitch along with Sarah from Repeat Crafter Me. Introducing here Crochet Christmas Character Christmas Blanket. In partnership with Yarnspirations, Sarah has made this truly whimsical blanket that sets off an instant smile. They remind me of those posts you can get a craft fair where people paint...
Crochet Happy Holiday Throw Pattern
Crochet Happy Holiday Throw It's cheerful and educational all wrapped up in one afghan. It's giftable and would be an awesome stash busting free pattern. For colouring, Diva Dan selected neutral blue combination from my own yarn collection using Caron Simply Soft. See my notes below about switching to this yarn. This is the Crochet...
How to Crochet Study of Christmas Cookies Throw Stitch Along + Tutorial
Inspired by Christie's packaging of Chips Ahoy Cookies and with the help of Yarnspirations to colour match a Christmas Vibe, this is the Summer Stitch Along for 2024 called the Study of Christmas Cookies Throw. The complete pattern is now available without signing up. . . Tips for Counting Stitches Provided In the Pattern The...
How To Crochet All 2017 - 4 Stitch Along Patterns + Tutorials
In 2017 we had two planned Stitch Alongs which were the official blankets taught on JOANN Fabrics and Crafts behalf. Both the Bernat Blanket Mystery and Snowflake Baby Blanket were designed for the stitch-along purpose. By May, Yarnspirations asked me for a Summer Stitch Along as we had done the summer the year before. Without...
How Many Chains to Start a Blanket or Afghan?
DOWNLOAD THE FREE CHAIN START TABLE We are constantly asked how many chains we need for specific-size Afghans. Using my crochet hook and measuring tape, I figured out the average chain counts you need to do to get close to the size you want. The worksheet provided assumes 4-ply worsted medium yarn. Those include brands...
Crochet Holiday Balls Throw Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Holiday Balls Throw The Crochet Holiday Balls Throw is a relatively quick afghan project as the attaching as you go squares only attach to each other in 3 spots on any edge. This means you can blaze a trail in your crochet project. More Pattern Ideas Crochet Dusty Snowflake Afghan Crochet Baby Diamonds Blanket...
Crochet Christmas Holiday Throw Pattern
Crochet Holiday Throw Here’s the perfect throw for your guest room at holiday time or to snuggle with loved ones in front of the tree. Start at the center and crochet in rounds. There is no sewing of pieces together— just one great big granny square! More Crochet Patterns Crochet Cute Apple Pattern Crochet Christmas...
The Empty Chair at Christmas Crochet Throw Pattern
The sound of the hum of the furnace. The silence of the chair beside you. We are introducing a reflective Christmas Throw designed to meditate and remember someone in your life who is missing this Christmas. Inspired by Red Heart Soft yarn, I wanted to take a personal journey to remember my times with someone...
Crochet Christmas Ornament Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
The crochet boho ornament afghan was inspired in 2016 but not officially developed until 2018. The original inspiration came from the Crochet Victorian Ornament Afghan by Kate Steinke. I struggled with the Victorian version, as I found the round beginning and ending confusing, at least to me. So, I re-wrote the pattern in a way...
101 Holiday Sewing, Knit, Craft and Crochet Patterns
Holiday Stockings are a fun way to decorate for the Holidays as well as use for gifts, pick from any of the fun 101 Holiday Patterns choices. There are knit and crochet options and their all so pretty, the hardest part will be deciding which one you want to work up. . . Below, we...
Crochet Gingerbread Blanket
The Crochet Gingerbread Blanket pattern by Sarah from Repeat Crafter Me is divine. You can use your Red Heart Super Saver or Bernat Super Value for this project. The blanket starts as a circle and then transitions to a square. The face sits within the round section to keep the face nice and clean. It's...
Adding Fleece to Crochet + Video and Photographic Tutorial
I was heavily inspired by the Troublemakers, they call themselves that, from Arizona, who are part of Project Linus and have been for many, many years. They told me that much of their work comes from using Fleece to crochet borders around fleece to hand out to children in need. When we think of children...
Crochet Santa Snuggle Sack Pattern
Adding to the fantastic Snuggle Sacks by Yarnspirations is the Santa Snuggle Sack + Matching Hat for kids. The snuggle sack has the body of Santa with split legs with Santa Boots at the end. Added extra features such as the gold belt buckle. No Santa Sack would be complete without a matching hat to...
Christmas Tree Crochet Afghan
Christmas Tree Afghan Try this Christmas Tree Afghan. This pattern is pretty simple when you break down the instructions. The pattern consists of completing solid colour blocks. The Christmas Trees are appliques that are attached afterwards. You are to complete enough solid colour blocks for all of the trees. Due to the size of the...
Crochet Christmas Wave Afghan Pattern
Christmas Wave Afghan Pattern Want a new afghan for your holiday decor? Look no further as this Christmas Wave Afghan is really quite lovely. Easy to follow along directions are included below. Here's a little secret though, you can change the yarn and colours and come up with other concepts for the same pattern. Creativity...
Crochet Christmas Trimmings Blanket + Tutorial
This Crochet Christmas Trimmings Afghan is my Christmas in July gift to you! This is my first time creating a project, especially with a Christmas theme. I decided to go with a vintage feel with the colours of Red Heart with Love I chose. I wanted the blanket to look like garland on a tree...
Crochet Timeless Christmas Blanket + Tutorial
The Crochet Holly Jolly Christmas Blanket joins our Christmas Blanket Collection for 2021. This is using mosaic or interlocking techniques. A tutorial has been designed to show you how to make this. It resembles the look of Christmas Wrapping Paper and you can do the optional holly with pom berries on the corners if you...
Crochet Lumberjack Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Lumberjack Blanket that resembles men's work socks is very Canadian. For me personally, when I see these socks, I think of my dad when I was really young. He worked at a foundry and I remember him always wearing these socks plus seeing them piled into the laundry. Today, these socks are still...
Crochet Blizzard Snowflake Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Designed by Daniel and finished by Mikey. We called it the Crochet Winter Blizzard Afghan. There is a tutorial for this version available. This has an amazing centre that does colour step outs with jacobs ladder effects. It's a join as you go concept so there is no sewing. You can opt to drop down the...
Inspired by Color Crochet Stitch Along + Tutorials
Introducing the Inspired by Color Afghan by Jeanne Steinhilber. It's our annual stitch-along for Boxing Day (December 26th) that will last for four weeks. This stitch along is complete and full pattern is available. In keeping with this year's goals of rectangle-shaped blankets, Jeanne and I looked at Christmas wrapping paper to pull inspiration for...