All About the Frills Granny Border The following are instructions for a border for a typical granny square. Many crocheters decide to do one large granny square instead of doing multiple and sewing them together. My personal goal was to come up with several designs that can be applied to a typical granny square. Download...
Crochet Tutorials
If you're eager to learn how to crochet, watching tutorial videos is a great way to start. Explore a variety of crochet patterns accompanied by matching tutorials to guide you through the process. These instructional videos provide a visual and step-by-step approach, making it easier for beginners to grasp the art of crocheting and create beautiful projects.
Brick Block Granny Square Border Pattern + Tutorial
Brick Block Granny Square Border The following are instructions for a border for a typical granny square. Many crocheters decide to do one large granny square instead of doing multiple and sewing them together. My personal goal was to come up with several designs that can be applied to a typical granny square. Download my...
Big Loopy Granny Square Border Pattern + Tutorial
The following are instructions for a border for a typical granny square. Many crocheters decide to do one large granny square instead of doing multiple and sewing them together. My personal goal was to come up with several designs that can be applied to a typical granny square. Download the free instructions to make this...
Crochet Luggage Bag Tag Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Luggage Bag Tag In a sea of luggage the airport or cruise ship terminals, having a crochet bag tag makes it easier for you to spot your own bag. Your identifier immediately alerts someone else that it's not their bag. Over the years, I have had countless bag tags ripped off my bag. So...
Crochet Lenox Lacy Afghan Pattern
Crochet Lenox Lacy Afghan The Crochet Lenox Afghan is an open lacy afghan featuring Caron Simply Soft. Using 4 mm / G Hook, it's described an intermediate level crochet project. For our Stitch-cation back a few years ago, I used all of the motifs in this blanket combined with the Crochet Tucson Afghan to have...
Printer is Printing Blank Pictures on Patterns?
Printer Is Printing Blank Photos on Patterns For the love of Pete, why are PDFs missing their photos on the first page when I print? I literally bought a new printer but I didn't have to. Here's the Solution First Download the pattern first. Open the PDF using Adobe Acrobat which is a free program....
Crochet Tucson Afghan Pattern
Crochet Tucson Afghan The Crochet Tucson Afghan is an open work lacey type project. With large octagons with connectors that bring them together as a solid piece. This is a great scrapghan project and maybe a bit of a challenge for some of you. I used these motifs in relation to the Lenox afghan to...
How To Finger Knit Multi Texture Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Bernat Alize Multi Texture Afghan What happens if Eyelet, Criss-Cross, Bobble, and Twisted stitch texture were all grandparents to the perfect, jumbo-weight afghan? This free pattern, Multi Texture Afghan, from Joann, makes quick use of super thick Bernat Alize Blanket EZ. This novel yarn has loops built into the strand, so you craft it with...
The Crochet Crowd Welcomes Red Heart
Red Heart Yarns The Crochet Crowd once again can play with Red Heart yarn branded products through tutorial creation and pattern making. We are loyal to the Yarnspirations label with all of the brands that fell under the Bernat, Caron, Lily Sugar'n Cream and Patons products. Spinrite Yarns, aka, Yarnspirations acquired Coats & Clark which...
Crochet Perfect Simple Cowl Poncho Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Marly's Perfect Simple Cowl Poncho Check out this pretty Crochet Marly's Perfect Simple Cowl Poncho. the Crochet Marly's Perfect Simple Cowl Poncho's dainty design and fabulous colours dress up any dress pants or jeans with minimal effort. The Crochet Marly's Perfect Simple Cowl Poncho brought to you by Marly Bird is easily worked up...
Easy Baby Crochet Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Easy Baby Blanket Crochet this easy 42" square baby granny square blanket using Bernat Pipsqueak Yarn. This is the Crochet Easy Baby Blanket. Our assistant, Colleen, loves to make baby blankets for anyone in her life whether it's for family, friends or even co-workers when she learns someone is having a baby. It's her GO...
Slip N Go Crochet Pomp A Doodle Pattern + Tutorial
It doesn't get any simpler than this Slip & Go Scarf. This is strictly the slip stitching of Bernat's Zoey Yarn. It is pom yarn, and virtually any pom yarn will work with it. People comment with great feedback whenever Mikey wears this in the wintertime. It's fun and fabulous. You can also use Red Heart...
Crochet Colorwork Hat Beanie Style Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Colorwork Hat Beanie Style Crochet this amazing Crochet Colorwork Hat. This is easy to crochet hat that utilizes 1 ball of Caron Chunky Cakes or Caron Chunky Cupcakes to make. The colours change every other row by being strategic with the ball. Use one strand from the inside of the ball, the other from...
How To Crochet Spider Web Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Spider Web For your home holiday decor for Halloween, here is a Crochet Spider Web. The spider web is easy to make and grows in predictable stitch counts. Thus, if you want it super big, you have the power to do make it much bigger. The pumpkins shown in this wreath are already filmed...
Crochet C2C Apples Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet How 'Bout Them Apples C2C Blanket This C2C (Corner to Corner) blanket featuring Crochet C2C Apples is done as a one-piece blanket. Just for fun, one of the apples is eaten for a varying look. The pattern includes the graph to follow to make this blanket. If you are interested in learning how to...
How to Use Tassel Maker + Tutorial
How to Use A Tassel Maker What can I say... I like my toys! Just ask the Cruisers on the Crochet Cruises. Whenever we giveaway toys, like this, on the cruise, they are the hot ticket items! While yes, you can use cardboard or potentially your hand to make tassels, I enjoy having the tools...
Blocking Your Crochet Project + Tutorial
How to Block Your Crochet Project Some crochet projects after your complete them need to be blocked, meaning forced to take their proper shape with the help of water or steam. Manufacturers apply steam to the yarn as the final process to get it to puff up before balling it. It provides the thickness and...
Embroider French Knot + Tutorial
Learn to Embroider French Knot Learn to embroider the French Knot onto your crochet and knit projects. I was originally intimidated by the thought of doing this on the project but didn't realize how easy it was. After a couple of tries, I was quite impressed by how easy it really was. During my trials,...
Crochet Fleece & Fabric Quilts Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet and Fleece Mix Back at the beginning of last fall, a friend introduced me to mixing crochet with fleece. I have seen it before but I hadn't given it much thought prior to talking with my friend. I was heavily inspired by the concept and realized it's a great way to line crochet afghans...
Crochet Celebration C2C Blanket Pattern
Crochet Birthday and Celebration Blanket Sarah from Repeat Crafter Me is known for her C2C (Corner to Corner) designs. In fact, she has a book out as well. Some of her C2C Designs are free, like this one. This is the Crochet Birthday and Celebration Blanket design. The blanket is made up of 9 unique...
Pom-Pom Trends + Tutorial
Just Add A Pom-pom For 2017 and 2018 here in North America, Pompoms are all the rage. I know what you are thinking? Pompoms Really? In the fashion world, usually, Europe is ahead of us by a year or two. While in Europe last December, there were pompoms everywhere. On hats, ends of scarves end...
Let's Make a Difference Crochet Patterns
Let's Make a Difference Yarnspirations has done it again, another fabulous Charity Focused Lookbook. If you remember, their last Charity Lookbook was about winter wear called Stitch It Forward. I also did a number of the projects inside that Lookbook in tutorial format. This is the Let's Make a Difference Pattern eBook. More Lookbooks to...
Lookbook Review: Snowed In
Lookbook Review: Snowed In A fabulous array of projects to make those wintery months feel so much cozier. Ranging from home decor and comfy afghans to curl up underneath. An array of projects for crocheters and knitters to enjoy. My favourite projects in this book are the Mighty Miter Afghan, Wave Ridge Blanket and what...
Modern Nursery Lookbook
Modern Nursery Lookbook The latest lookbook by Yarnspirations is called Modern Nursery. A modern look at today's nursery trending ideas for crocheters and knitters alike. I really think this new lookbook is a treasure trove of ideas for crocheters. From wearables to practical blankets and cutesy ideas. In fact, I loved this book so much...
Knitting Tools and Gadgets
Knitting Tools and Gadgets So you've decided to learn to knit. You've now committed to the learning process. Where do you start? I can offer you some advice based on my finding. My biggest obstacle is looking at the knitting implements, aka tools, walls at the store. I gloss over with a deer in headlights...
Easy Crochet Wool Scarf Pattern + Tutorial
Easy Crochet Wool Blend Scarf Enjoy a version of the Open Work Crochet Scarf by Diva Dan. Yes, he crocheted this sample using Patons Denim-y. Daniel followed the original pattern but substituted using Patons Denim-y. Patons Denim-y is a wool blend yarn that appears to be dyed like jeans. There are many version of which...
Crochet Vintage Fan Ripple Scarf Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Vintage Fan Ripple Scarf Learn how to crochet this exquisite vintage stitch called the Vintage Fan Ripple Stitch. I crocheted a scarf using this same technique for stitches. I also have a diagram and more to show you how to do it. The scarf has 3 sets of stitches. In the instructions below, I...
Crochet Multiple Yarn Strands + Tutorial
Crocheting with Multiple Strands Doubling or more yarn strands can significantly change your crochet for a number of positive features. Let me share some interesting facts about this particular crochet topic. Adding More Yarn Strands with Thicken Project. It will make the project heavier in weight. It will make the project bigger because the yarn...
Crochet Flower Flip Flops Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Flower Flip Flops Learn how to make Crochet Daisy Flowers. If you want to personalize your flip flops, you can consider these easy daisy flowers to attach to the top of them with glue. As you may know, cotton yarn is the best for this type of project. It can get wet and is...
Crochet Pinwheel Flower Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Pinwheel Flower Learn how to adapt the easy flower to make it appear like a Crochet Pinwheel Flower. You could use these for accessorizing wreaths, hats and much more. These were originally designed to be glued onto the tops of flip flops as a beach accessory. In this tutorial, I took the Flip Flop...
Crochet Easy Flower Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Easy Flower Learn how to crochet an Easy Flower that will take you just a few minutes to make. These are quick and simple. Flowers are a great way to kick up any item to add a personalized touch and get more likes and loves on Facebook and Pinterest. It's the icing on the...
Crochet Flip Flop Flowers Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Flip Flop Flowers Learn how to make flowers to accessorize your flip flops. The pattern is simply called Flip Flop Flowers by Yarnspirations. The flowers are made and then glued to the top of the flip flops to personalize your footwear. The pattern is so simple that it will just take you about 10...
Crochet Multi Layer Flower Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Multi Layer Flower Learn how to crochet a Multi-Layered Flower using an existing pattern from the Shower Flowers. Flowers are really high in demand for accessorizing items such as hats, bags and so much more. Some crocheters love to do bouquets and wreaths too. This pattern has 3 layers that will lend itself well...
Crochet Pansy Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Pansy Bouquet If you are looking to cheer up your home or office space, you may want to consider a vase of crochet pansies. Even for those in long term facilities and more, you can add things like this to decorate without worry that someone may not have time to water or lacks the...
Crochet Star Cluster Scarf Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Star Cluster Scarf Crochet this amazing Star Cluster Stitch Scarf. This stitch is the cat's meow and it's really interesting to look at. Once you master how to do this stitch, it's pretty straight forward. In the tutorial provided, I share how to change the size of your project so you can use this...
Crochet Turn the Page Slipper Boots Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Turn the Page Slipper Boots are for lounging around the house. Made with Red Heart Hygge which is designed for softness and comfort. These are easy levels and they truly are. You will notice in the tutorial that it's broken down and I explain the sizes as there are three sizes for adults....
Crochet Quick and Easy Scarf Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Quick & Easy Scarf Using the Crochet Chain Reaction Scarf by Yarnspirations.com, I crocheted myself a quick accessory scarf using the discontinued yarn called Bernat Mosaic with the Optimistic Colour. Bernat Mosaic was one of my most favourite yarns and I have just a few balls left and treat it like gold. I'm being...
10 Best Short Form Videos of 2022
This year, I tasked myself to learn how to make videos under 60 seconds. I hired a contractor to show me the tricks to the trade plus did many trials to see what crocheters would enjoy. The shorts require a bit of personality with a quick story that is relatable. Here are the top performer...
How To Crochet Hexagon Baby Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Hexagon Baby Blanket For some reason, hexagons really appeal to me. I was inspired to create this Hexagon Baby Blanket based on the blanket Mikey did earlier this year. The one he did was a pentagon-shaped blanket. I decided to see if I could stretch it out to six sides and I think it...
51 Cuddles'n Clouds Crochet Patterns (12 of 12)
NEXT 3 CUDDLES'N CLOUDS PREVIOUS 3 CUDDLES'N CLOUDS Bernat Blanket is one of my favourite yarns to get things done with quicker results. It thickens up the projects quickly without leaving big gaps unless you intentionally wanted them. When I learned to crochet, I learned with 4 plies medium weight yarn with an N/10 mm...