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,...
Crochet Christmas Ornament Patterns
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 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...
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...
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...
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"...
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...
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....
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 Raccoon Ornament Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Raccoon Pattern Enjoy making a fun-loving Crochet Raccoon Family for Christmas. The original pattern is for a 7" Ornament. Simply change the hook size and follow the pattern again using a 6.0 mm or J size hook, you will have Mom & Dad size 10" versions. It's super adorable for making a winter scene...
9 Countdown Calendars for Knitters, Sewers and Crocheters
Count down to the day something big happens with advent calendars and other time-representing items for knitters, sewers, and crocheters. All of the patterns are free. Knitters have little pockets where you will carry yarn to create the numbers in the calendar and use the pockets to stuff a unique little item into it. For...
12 Animals to Choose Crochet Amigurumi Kits + Tutorials for All
In 2023, Yarnspirations created 12 Amigurumi Kits for crochet stuffies. They are called the Red Heart Amigurumi Crochet Kit. Seeing the kits in person, I was surprised to see that they were bigger than they looked in the photographs on Yarnspirations. Each kit contains one character; the yarn is 100% recycled cotton. These would make...
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...
Knit Brights Hats & Mitts Garland Pattern
Knit Brights Hats & Mitts Garland Garland is a fun way to decorate any room, and this Knit Bright Hats & Mitts Garland is a super cute addition. With a splash of colour this fun and easy knit project designed by Scarlet Tayler will be a cute way to jazz up your fire place or...
Crochet Cherry Pie Hot Pad Pattern + Tutorial
Need a crochet hot pad for special occasions or even Thanksgiving? Try the Crochet Cherry Pie Hot Pad pattern by Yarnspirations. This project is really whimsical and is thick to justify as a hot pad. If you were to flip it upside down, you would see the bottom crust completely throughout. On the top, you...
Crochet Snowman Family Pattern + Tutorial
This cute Crochet Snowman Family has two sizes in the same pattern. Both Mom and Pop have the same pattern but are decorated differently. There is a child-size version or baby version. However, you see it. More Christmas Ideas You will notice that the neck area of the snowman is indented in. This is not...
5 Crochet Bell Christmas Gnome Patterns
New for 2023 are five bell gnomes for Christmas. Each gnome is dressed differently to represent a Snowman, Santa, Christmas Tree, Snowflake and Gingerbread feature. . . Crochet diagrams are provided with the free pattern, and each one is about 7" tall. You may have these as reusable Christmas decorations year after year. Christmas or...
Crochet Santa Candy Jar
To go with the Snowman Basket, add this Crochet Santa Candy Jar to your decor for the festive touch. You could also use this Crochet Santa Candy jar cover to dress up a mason jar for gifts, when filled with the cake in a jar or hot chocolate or cookie in a jar recipes. They...
Crochet Snowman Scrubby Pattern
It's that time of year when we are all busy working on craft show items and Christmas Gifts. I know a few of you like to make up bathroom or kitchen baskets for gifts or shows; this Crochet Snowman Scrubby is a perfect addition. Made with Red Heart Scrubby Michele Wilcox designed this intermediate Snowman...
Crochet Advent Calendar with 12 Ornaments + Tutorials
Introducing a Crochet Along to welcome Christmas with counting down the days with a Crochet Advent Calendar. There are 12 different ornaments, essentially you crochet 2 of each so you have 1 for each of the 24 days. Each one of the pockets has an ornament inside. The pockets have the dates that are embroidered...
21 Crochet Christmas Home Decor Patterns
I have been scurrying around the internet to bring you some really great home decor for Christmas! It is amazing all of the festive things I have come across! Our Laura Jean was set to the task to find ideas for Christmas Home Decor. She's definitely waiting for St Nick to come popping down her...
11 Ridiculously Cute Crochet Ornaments Patterns
We have a really uber-cute collection of ornaments that are food-based for the Christmas Tree. Christmas has certainly changed since I was a child. Christmas trees can be themed in virtually anything today. Daniel and I have two pencil-shaped Christmas Trees. One is decorated in nordic theming while the other is more plaid and forest...
How To Crochet 7 Christmas Ball Ornament Patterns + Tutorials
A dream of mine would be to crochet an entire set of Christmas Ornament Balls for my Christmas Tree. I remember my first Christmas Tree, it seemed like a bargain as I bought it after Christmas. We assembled it with enthusiasm and the base was 7 feet in diameter. For a small apartment, it literally...
Crochet Reindeer Wall Plaque Pattern
This plaque is hilariously cute. If you are looking for some fun new festive decorations to play with this Holiday season, work up one... or 8 of this absolutely adorable Reindeer Wall Plaque. This Plaque is a great little craft show item, gift, or for your own home, this pattern is defiantly being added to...
Craft Snow Capped Ornaments Pattern + Tutorial
Snow Capped Ornaments A rainy or snow day with the kids stuck indoors can be fun with ornaments, yarn and a bit of clue for these Snow Capped Ornaments by Yarnspirations. To do this, you need ornaments, craft glue and Bernat Pipsqueak Yarn. Remove the top from the ornament. Place the ornament on a stable...
How To Crochet 6 Christmas Tree Patterns + Tutorials
The art of gift-giving is being lost with commercialism, while crocheters have the ability to make gifts that have meaning and thought. What comes to my mind the most are the people who have everything they want but something handmade is more thoughtful and unique. For myself, I appreciate handmade a lot. I understand the...
1000's of Free Knit and Crochet Patterns
It is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who enjoy crocheting, knitting, sewing, and crafting. The extensive collection of over ten thousand free patterns offered by Yarnspirations provides diverse options for creative projects. The weekly addition of new collections ensures that users always have fresh and inspiring choices. The themed collections in the selection of clothing...
Christmas Sniffle Station + Tutorials
The Crochet Sniffle Stations will be the final community celebration before the big boy comes flying down the Chimney. Designed by Michelle Moore, from Nova Scotia. The sniffle stations have a concealed box of tissues inside the cover that comes out below the nose of the character. The gold pot can hold candy canes and/or...
Crochet Mini Christmas Granny Sweater Ornament + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD MINI SWEATER FREE PATTERN The Crochet Granny Sweater Ornament is pretty sick, eh! So sweet it makes my teeth hurt. It's just about the size of a palm. It's strategic in how it is formed. The pattern comes with three colourway concepts, but I think you can have fun with your colour combinations on...
317 Revealed - 2023 Stitch Gift Guide
The design team at Yarnspirations focused heavily on Christmas for 2023. It's the biggest reveal of new patterns since I joined Yarnspirations so many years ago. There are 317 Free Patterns currently gathered all in one spot. Grab a cup of hot chocolate and decide what items tempt you the most. There are so many...
Page 4 of 4: Puzzle Together Snowflake Crochet Runner
PREVIOUS TABLE RUNNER NEXT TABLE RUNNER The Crochet Snowflake Runner is advanced with five snowflakes and one filler that puzzles together. This strategy puzzle by Tammy Hildebrand was designed years ago for Red Heart. This runner has been an ongoing discussion with Yarnspirations. Part of the educational platform is to feed people with success by...
Jingle Bells Door Hanger Pattern + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD JINGLE BELLS PATTERN Jingle Bells Door Hanger Enjoy this Jingle Bells Door Hanger. This is part of our 12 Gifts of Christmas Video Series. Katherine Eng designs this for Red Heart Yarns. I enjoyed making this gift as it was really quick and easy to do. The secret to the quickness is that you...