Yarnspirations, the Craft Yarn Council, supports Yarnsgiving, an initiative with Warm Up America. It is running from October 12th to December 3rd, 2024. This year's theme, "making with yarn and giving to others," reflects the warmth and generosity of the holiday season, encouraging everyone to create beautiful, heartfelt items that can be gifted to loved ones...
Crochet Thanksgiving Patterns
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!...
Crochet Fabulous Fall Throw Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Fabulous Fall Throw Fall is one of my favourite times of the year. This Crochet Fabulous Fall Throw reflects the trees changing and is really cheerful. The motifs are a solid colour but I really think the colouring of the motifs would be really nice if it was strategically planned too. I did the...
Free Bernat Big Plush Crochet Pumpkin Pattern, Diagram + Tutorial
This delectable Big Plush Crochet Pumpkin pattern has been on my bucket list to make for years. It's 14" diameter and 10" tall without the stem. It's big and fluffy! Just perfect for fall. I used a smaller crochet hook to make the stitches nice and tight. A matching crochet diagram has been provided to...
29 Pumpkin Patch Free Patterns + Extra
Oh boy, do we have a selection of pumpkin patch ideas for sewers, knitters, crocheters and crafters! Twenty-Nine Free Pumpkin Patterns plus more below to bring fall into your life with your crafting projects. I'm tempted to go to the craft store to get a plastic pumpkin and put the yarn over it! Why do...
16 Seasonal Layers Free Crochet and Knit Patterns
In the North, the temperatures have started to change. The long light days of summer in Nova Scotia peak at about 16 hours on the summer solstice and only 6 hours of daylight by the winter solstice. Light plays a strong role in crocheting, knitting, or crafting. Discover 16 free patterns focused on the layers...
Crochet Fabulous Fall Wreath Stitch Along Pattern
The Crochet Fabulous Fall Wreath, designed by Heather Lodinsky, featuring Red Heart With Love yarn, shows off your crochet skills as the sweaters & snuggle season approaches. We love how the detailed acorns, grapes, and leaves cluster together to bring abundant interest to this wreath project. You can crochet each element, then arrange your custom...
Crochet Large Pumpkin Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Your Own Pumpkin Learn how to crochet your own Pumpkin for Halloween, Fall or even Thanksgiving. These make for fabulous home decor items for a centrepiece or strategic fall decorations. This article has all 3 pumpkin sizes as the pattern already has it. However, the tutorial below is only for the large pumpkin that...
Crochet Zig Zag Lattice Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Zig-Zag Lattice Blanket pattern is a simple, easy, repeating, lazy crochet wave concept. Once you understand what you are looking at, you can be confident in yourself with the stitch counts, so you don't have to be obsessive about it. The blanket is 49" x 60" and has a stitch multiple of 22...
Crochet Maple Leaf Pattern + Tutorial
For those celebrating Canadian Culture or maybe even just fall decor, the Crochet Maple Leaf is a great pattern to play with. This pattern was used in the Project Maple Exhibit by The Crochet Crowd. Nearly 13,000 leaves were made with this pattern for the exhibit from crocheters around the world. The pattern isn't too...
Crochet Oak Leaf Garland Pattern
For your home holiday decor whether it be Halloween or Thanksgiving, introducing the fall Oak Leaf Pattern. You can apply these to wreaths or even make a whimsical Oak Leaf Garland. The garland is made up of a chain. Every 20th chain, you will attach the leaf to the chain as you make it. Easy...
Crochet Pumpkin Patch Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD FREE PUMPKIN BLANKET The Crochet Pumpkin Patch Blanket, designed by Sarah from Repeat Crafter Me is another example of fabulousness! This is sized for kids. They are essentially square motifs with a special shape in the middle shaped by the pumpkin. It's a great fall, Thanksgiving or Halloween project that you can pull out...
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...
Yarnspirations Fun Fall & Halloween Ideas
Fall & Halloween Ideas for Your Home One thing I love about Yarnspirations is that their website usually depicts a different perspective of projects. In fact, most of the major yarn manufacturers have their own spin or feel to their projects as a whole. I have located some patterns to kick up fall for this...
Crochet Acorn Napkin Holders Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Acorn Napkin Holders Thinking about Thanksgiving and how you might want to decorate this year? How about these Crochet Acorn Napkin Ring Holders. The pattern is pretty straight forward in making the ring with just single crochet. The acorns are also easy to crochet. When completed, sew it together and finalize it. Pattern Ideas...
Crochet Large Miniature Pumpkin + Tutorial
Crochet Pumpkin Miniature Crochet the larger size of the miniature pumpkins that are used on this wreath. Both pumpkins are easy to do and are super quick. The pattern makes for great Amigurumi ideas for home decor for your fall, Thanksgiving and Halloween decor. I have video tutorials for both sizes but this article features...
So Inspiring... 5,000 Fiber Pumpkins
Have you heard of Carol Duh and her incredible Pumpkin Patch? Different sizes and colours. It's magnificent. Reporter, Scott Iwasaki, tells the story of Carol's stitching journey through pumpkins. Read the Full Story Here. What makes this remarkable is her attention span, more than anything. For myself, I prefer to crochet one item and then...
Crochet Cute Apple Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Cute Apple Have a favourite teacher in mind or want to decorate for fall or Thanksgiving? Check out this cute Crochet Apple. A simple to follow a pattern where the shaping comes naturally as you crochet. At first, it resembles a lemon until you do the final touches with the tails to force the...
Small + Large Bernat Felted Pumpkins + Tutorial
Using the newest yarn called Bernat Felted yarn, these two ornamental pumpkins are great for decor for fall. Small is 5" and large is 6". The yarn is called Bernat Felted, as the yarn has the look and feel of felting. No, it won't felt when it can be machine washed and dryable in a...
Crochet Table Pumpkin Patch Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Table Pumpkin Patch Pattern is a hand-size crochet pumpkin designed by Mikey from The Crochet Crowd. The pumpkin is 5" in diameter by 4.5" tall without the stem. It's designed as a 5 sided object for easy repeating. Doing the sides as an odd number allows the pumpkin to appear more ordinary and...
2 Crochet Waves + Rocky Ripple Blanket with Tutorials
The Crochet Rocky Ripple Blanket has two heights for the ripple or chevron look. It almost looks like twin peaks. The blanket is a multiple of 40 chs + 2 to change the size using Caron Jumbo Ombre yarn. The tutorial uses Caron Ripple Cakes, but it is just used for demonstration. I don't know...
2 Crochet Retro Christmas & Fall Afghans + Tutorial
The Crochet Retro Ornament Afghan is a beautiful homage to Christmas. Perfectly shaped ornaments with beautiful subtle colours used and designed by Jessie Rayot using Red Heart Super Saver. Both are the same design but in two different patterns as one is for Christmas and the other is for Fall. The mixing up of the...
Bella Crochet Pineapple Pumpkin Covers
If you prefer not to carve a pumpkin or have a resuable pumpkin to decorate, the Crochet Pineapple Pumpkin Covers are great. I crocheted one of these back in 2015 and the instructions were easy to follow with this free pattern. I cannot film this but I didn't struggle with directions. The pineapple apron-like cover...
Crochet Haunted Lace Pumpkin Covers
Three different designs for Aunt Lydia's crochet tread. The Haunted Lace Pumpkin Covers are great for reusable decorations. I was involved in a challenge years ago that was a friendly competition of trying to use a pumpkin from Michaels. I didn't see these patterns, but I found another one. . . I used the Bella...
Crochet Fall Table Runner
Crochet Fall Table Runner The Crochet Fall Table Runner is a fun way to decorate any space a runner for your table, mantle, coffee table or end tables for this fall season. Designed by Michele Wilcox this runner is a fun way to play with colours, you can stick to the easy pattern and make...
30 Farmer's Market Fruits and Veggies Patterns
Here in Nova Scotia, especially in the Annapolis Valley where we live, the farmer's markets are the place to be. Within a few minutes of our home, there are 6 permanent locations where we can score mostly locally grown produce and some of them import out-of-season fruits and veggies as well. Noggin's Corner Farm Market...
How To Crochet 13 Greatest Hits Crochet Patterns by Mikey
I have about 180 free crochet pattern designs available. I like to fully design and finish the real sample of each of my patterns. In the yarn arts, it's not uncommon for a designer to have thoughts and farm it out to another person to write the pattern and crochet the sample. Some designers also...
13 Crochet for Children Doll Patterns
Meet Lily Lily will be going back to school shortly and joining the rest of her friends. Did you know there is an entire collection of free doll patterns by Yarnspirations that feature Lily doing different tasks and outfits? On the right is the Lily as she is preparing to go back to school. Let...
31 Thanksgiving Yarn Projects
31 Crochet and Knit Projects for Thanksgiving American Thanksgiving is coming up and there are 31 super terrific Thanksgiving / Fall inspired Ideas for Crocheters and Knitters to enjoy. See the 31 Ideas Here. Enjoy from home decor which includes place settings for the feast. More Ideas Design Your Own Crochet Adult Hat Free eBook...
Crochet Fall Leafy Banner Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Fall Leafy Banner The Crochet Leafy Banner is one of the easiest patterns I have ever seen crocheted as a Maple Leaf. Designed by Jennifer Pionk for Red Heart Super Saver. The leaves have 3 rounds. You start off with a magic circle to create the look. I have put a tutorial for the...
Crochet Three Little Pumpkins Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Three Little Pumpkins are like a build your own pumpkin in crochet. Myself, I don't observe Halloween due to where I live, it's a long trek from the laneway to the road and we do have treats ready for kids if we get any, who journey all the way up to our home....
Crochet Harvest Pumpkin Pattern + Tutorial
For your fall decor including Thanksgiving and Halloween, you can crochet these adorable Crochet Harvest Pumpkins. The pattern is written in three different sizes. For tutorial reasons, I filmed each size to keep them separate from each other. The difference of the medium to large is an additional 2 rounds but the pumpkin is stuffed...
31 Crochet Pumpkins Patterns + 7 with Tutorials
Crochet Pumpkin Ideas From fun to more elegant home decor to the exciting Halloween Night. We have gathered 31 awesome crochet pumpkin-inspired ideas. From many different designers including patterns from Yarnspirations. I put some extra Pumpkins and Tutorials below for bonus-free patterns and help. Please enjoy our curated list for your stitching crochet pleasure. See...
Crochet Step Stripes Thick Blanket
The Crochet Step Stripes Thick Blanket is a mitered approach using Bernat Blanket Yarn. The stripes are strategized with a modern geometric approach. It's also coloured in the fall approach that reminds me of harvest and Thanksgiving. The texture is achieved by using the half-double crochet at the horizontal bar. This may be the feature...