Crochet snuggle sacks are a novelty and make great gifts for kids. Some of these have additional instructions for adult sizes as well. Some of these are more complex, while others are pretty simple. I believe the Crochet Mermaid Tail took me about 9 hours and was one of the quickest projects of the lot....
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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...
Snow Days with Hot Chocolate Crochet Blanket Stitch Along + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD FREE STITCH ALONG No sign up required. There will not be a binging option for the tutorials. They will be each week on Tuesdays. Each Tuesday, Starting November 1st, the new section of the pattern will be out. This will be over 4 weeks, ending on Nov 22, 2022. A common request from several...
Crochet Holiday Stocking Pattern
Crochet Holiday Stocking Make these festive Crochet Holiday Stocking in any combination of Red Heart Super Saver that you like, Working in back loop only this stocking is super easy to work up and won't take long. Make the Crochet Holiday Stocking in your child's favourite colours personalise it by stitching their name on it,...
Holiday Striped Christmas Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet this Amazing Christmas Afghan This afghan is deceptively amazing. WHY? The border in this afghan is what kicks this afghan over the top. This striping effect Christmas themed afghan is easy to crochet and creates a unique look for the holidays. Initially, I was thinking that the striping effect was nice when doing my...
How To Crochet Gingerbread Afghan or Tree Skirt + Tutorial
The Crochet Gingerbread Afghan / Tree Skirt started off as a request from Yarnspirations to develop a Christmas Tree Skirt. Applying my own flare and wishes into a skirt I would want for myself. For me, I prefer a skirt without a slit and put it onto the stand first, then insert through the hole...
Crochet Home for Christmas Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Home for Christmas Afghan Developed in 2019 is the Crochet Home for Christmas Afghan by me, Mikey of The Crochet Crowd. Daniel and I were talking about how to incorporate a wreath onto an afghan. In 2018, I learned how to do crocodile scale stitching in our Crochet Flora Afghan, 7-month stitch-along series. More...
15 Christmas Vibe Crochet Patterns
As the days grew shorter and the ambient indoor lighting bathed the cozy living room in a warm glow as early as 3:30 pm, the traditional Christmas vibes enveloped the house. It was a time when the northern hemisphere embraced the magic of the season, and for one family, it was a time of cherished...
Crochet Pet Stocking Patterns + Tutorial
For those of us who are pet lovers and have fur babies at home, our pets are our children too, so of course, they are in need of their own stocking too for the Holiday when the rest of the families get put out. Whether they are simply in need of a new one, or...
Evergreen Trees Mosaic Crochet Blanket + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD EVERGREEN FREE PATTERN The Crochet Evergreen Mosaic Blanket is stunning. We are seeing this type of design more these days. With crochet mosaic concept. The repeating steps are substantial as the trees interlock with each other. It has me weak in the knees to want to get out my hook to make my...
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...
3 Crochet Christmas Patterns + Tutorial
From larger crochet patterns to easy-flowing patterns for home decor for Christmas. These two blankets and coasters are suggestions. The two blankets use Red Heart Super Saver as a great value choice yarn. The party coasters are Aunt Lydia's Thread. Crochet Christmas at Granny's House Easy following granny stitch concept is the Crochet Christmas at...
Crochet Princess Wand & Tiara Pattern
Crochet Princess Wand & Tiara Little ones love dressing up and feeling like a princess, whip up this Crochet Princess Wand & Tiara to add to their dress-up box. This easy project designed with Noreen Crone Findley using Caron Simply Soft Party. The Crochet Princess Tiara & Wand is a good little project to whip...
Skull Party Sticks & Pompoms Pattern
Crochet Skull Party Sticks & Pompoms Sugar skulls are so much fun and these Crochet Skull Party Sticks & Pompoms are no exception. Great for party decorations or make a skull on a stick by its self to use as a costume prop. These fun Crochet Skull Party Sticks & Pompoms are designed by Jessie...
46 Crochet Patterns Celebrating America
Independence Day's almost here, and it's time to celebrate your pride in The United States of America. These projects show off your skills, as well as your patriotism. See lists below, and they are clickable links to the patterns. American Waves Blanket The Crochet American Waves Blanket is a lazy wave 1-row repeating blanket throughout....
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...
How To Crochet Open Flower Blanket Stitch Along + Tutorial
Coming this fall is the 8th Annual Fall Stitch Along with our friends at JOANN. Moogly and The Crochet Crowd are working together on crochet blankets. Introducing the Open Flower Crochet Throw (Mikey Version) Flower Burst Lapghan (Moogly Version) The month-long stitch-along will host Mikey for the first two weeks, and Tamara will host for...
Crochet Snowflake Throw + Diagrams
This interlocked crochet snowflake throw, designed by Jessie Rayot, is skill-testing for crocheters looking for a challenge. It's a great festive or winter-feeling crochet throw, using Red Heart Super Saver yarn. Though the instructions were accurate, I found myself questioning myself on round 10 if I was following them correctly. I went ahead and did...
Crochet Textured Wave Blanket + Tutorial
Inspired by Santa's Toy Shop, where elves are hard at work. Colours matching iconic colours in cartoons. Using Crochet Studio to do colour matching to a colourful image to capture some colours. I then whipped over to my yarn room to pick close colours. This is the Crochet Elves Easy Up and Down Throw. Currently...
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...
The Crochet Poppy Project Pattern
They are creating a large-scale installation of knit and crochet poppies to drape over the exterior of the museum or memorial. This is the Crochet Poppy Project is a great opportunity for the community to work together on an art installation for Veterans, Memorial or Remembrance Days. A decent size memorial exhibit takes upwards of...
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 Baby Bobble Hat Pattern
They're Like Birthday Bobble Cakes Baby will look fashionable in this colorful hat perfect for shopping or visiting grandma. Make a few now and have them ready for the next shower! These are Crochet Baby Bobble Hats. These totally remind me of sweet little birthday cakes. Perfect for sweet little babies! More Ideas Crochet Baby...
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...
Crochet Rainbow Waves Throw Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Rainbow Waves Afghan Try this awesome afghan called the Rainbow Waves Throw Crochet Pattern. It was hard to see but I could see the afghan looked like it was stacked boxes and having a 3D look to it. I found the first 2 lines a bit tricky but once I got past that, the...
Crochet Denim Pineapple Lacy Shawl + Tutorial
The Demin Crochet Pineapple Lacy Shawl uses sock yarn for this elegant stitched crochet shawl. Dress up, or dress down, you decide. Designed by Marly Bird back several years ago when Red Heart, Heart and Sole Sock Yarn was around. This pattern is timeless and can be easily switched to any sock yarn, including Patons...
Sock Yarn Lacy Pineapple Shawl + Tutorial
The Salt Water Crochet Pineapple Stitch Shawl was designed by Marly Bird. Lacy with 3-row repeating once you get to rows 10 to 12. Using Patons Kroy Socks yarn, this lacy pattern is airy and flows with your body. Elegant enough for a formal evening but also casual enough to wear it with a pair...
Easter Crochet Topiary Tree Pattern
Spring/Easter Crochet Topiary Tree Spring is here and it's time to bring a little bit of life into your home with this amazing 16" Spring Crochet Topiary Tree. The base diameter is nearly 11". This is a super great gift for the elderly stuck in long term care facilities. All decorations are from a dollar...
Crochet Ice Cream Rattle Pattern
Crochet Ice Cream Rattle Pattern This cute Amigurumi Ice Cream Cone is actually a rattle. Inside the cone is one of those easter egg plastic thingies. It has rice inside the egg. The egg is taped shut. It's inserted into the cone prior to being stitched up. This cone is pretty simple generally. Mary Beth...
Crochet Rainbow Baby Lovey Pattern
Crochet Rainbow Baby Lovey Pattern After I finished crocheting the Rainbow Baby Blanket, I had enough yarn left to hook up this mini version. I like to make this as gift sets so the baby has a smaller blankie that is light enough for them to hold and cuddle. Finished size - 16" square Rainbow...
8 Decorative Crochet Wall Hanging Patterns
8 Decorative Crochet Wall Hanging Patterns Freshen up your bedroom, living room or even a dorm room with some fun new decorative crochet wall hanging pattern ideas. From pompom to fringe to fillets just the creative jump start you didn't know you were looking for, but happy you found. Looking for a great unique gift...
Crochet Art - Ugly or Fab?
For some crochet, art is a waste of yarn that could be used for charity. Crochet is an art form, like it or not. I was literally blown out of the water with the ugly and hostile comments when our team had crocheted the nutcrackers that were 10 feet tall. Months of work only to...
100 Break the Internet with Cute Patterns
The 100 Cute Break the Internet Patterns are a mix of stuffies and wearables for you and your fur babies too! Simple to complex. From hats, scarves, wraps, cowls, sweaters, amigurumi, booties, wall hangings and more. A fun fresh spring feels to many of them. Something more to do with your crochet hook and knitting...
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. ...
51 Christmas Crochet Gift Patterns
Christmas Crochet Gift Ideas It's easy to buy something pre-made for Christmas but handmade can be very thoughtful and stitched with an appreciation of family and friends. I have put together a list for potential gift giving ideas. As Christmas gets closer, our time frames get tightened up and our projects tend to get smaller....
Crochet Peppermint Christmas Tree Skirt Pattern
Crochet Peppermint Pinwheel Christmas Tree Skirt Crocheters have requested this throw be a Christmas Tree Skirt. So to give that option, I am writing my pattern below. I don't have a picture yet to share and crocheters are working on it now. I will update the picture. More Christmas Ideas Crochet Button Christmas Tree Christmas...
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...
Crochet Star Crossed Afghan
Crochet Star Cross Afghan Introducing the American Stars and Squares Afghan. This is a sample with some slight changes from an existing Yarnspirations pattern called Star-Crossed Afghan. The colour choices are up to you and how you want to apply them to your afghan. For details on the Star-Crossed Afghan. What caught my eye on...