Holiday Wreaths You can make large wreaths with your crochet hook to be in any shape you want. For Christmas, using a coat hanger is easy to shape into a circle and crochet around it. I love it when our fans get an idea and personalize it to make it their own. Lynn Niehaus, a...
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.
How to Crochet Kids Rainbow Scarf + Tutorial
Crochet Rainbow Scarf Bernat Zapp Yarn is a Chunky - Weight 6 Yarn. It is obviously thick and has an array of extra puffs added to the yarn so you can have fun with the yarn and final look. The entire colour line is extremely vibrant and geared towards kids or adults who love to...
Interesting Front Post Trebles Crochet Square + Tutorial
Front Post Trebles This texture teaches you how to raise up ridges like a rib stitch on the front side of your project. Once you established the first row, following the rest is super easy. Get the free written instructions, it's called Front Post Treble Crochet Square. Once you understand this concept, you can use...
Tunisian Circles + Tutorial
Tunisian Circles Learn how to make a Tunisian Circle. It's much easier than you realize. This learning article is brought to you by Dela Wilkins, the Railway Knitter. Dela is my mentor of Tunisian and taught me this technique. The technique below is about increasing the triangles from the outside in. There is a technique...
Crochet Arrow Stitch Pattern + Tutorial
Learn the Crochet Arrow Stitch Create arrow stitches within your afghans, scarves and any other concepts you may have. This article will have the details on how to do this with some helpful tips. An example of a project with this type of stitch is the Aran Hearts Throw by Red Heart. Designed by Bonnie...
Crochet Waffle Square Pattern + Tutorial
Waffle Texture This stitch shocked Diva Dan and I half to death once a sample was made. The original photo of this stitch does this no justice. We made it in a different colour as you see the photo and boy... oh boy... does it look sharp! The concept is so simple and creates such...
Crochet Dog Bone Applique Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Dog Bone This is a crochet dog bone applique that can be sewn onto anything you desire. The done bone is really simple and consists of 5 separate components but it does look like one when it's put together. The applique is used on the Dog Paw Christmas Stocking but I think it can...
Winter Butterfly Crochet Scarf Pattern + Tutorial
Winter Butterfly Crochet Scarf The Winter Butterfly Scarf, concept by our own Diva Dan came by accident as we were dressing our mannequins for Creative Festival. Daniel noticed that our Midnight Scarf would look great with the crochet Boho Sashay Scarf as a combination instead of being worn separately. Both Concepts are already available in...
Learn Crochet Today - Jewell Washington + Tutorial
The Crochet Stone Mountain Cowl is designed for absolute beginners, designed by Jewell Washington from Chicago, USA. Designed for Yarnspirations, Jewell is the creator behind the brand of Northknits. She is also the founder of Our Maker Life aka OML. She also has a new book out that may inspire you to push your creative...
6 & 6 Gift Choices by Jonah Larson
On all of the Stitch Ambassadors of Yarnspirations, Jonah is most seen in mainstream media. Over the years, through the practice of crochet and having a young mind, he's been able to have a curiosity, with us adults, at times, shut it down. He does a great job of examining stitches and the technicalities of...
19 Patterns to Calm Deja Poo of the Mind
Crochet patterns can be meditative to some degree and can quiet the mind of repetitive self-destructive thoughts. It's like "Deja Poo, you've heard that crap before and it's circling your mind over and over and over." Many of us can circle in our minds scenarios and situations we have faced or tough decisions we will...
Crochet Uplands Scarf Pattern + Tutorial
Uplands Scarf Learn how to crochet this gorgeous Uplands Scarf using Patons Uplands yarn. This is our own pattern here on The Crochet Crowd. I have made for you a downloadable pattern which includes the crochet diagram to go with it. The instructions are really simple and the pattern is easy to follow. Our matching...
How To Crochet Tapestry Graphghans + Tutorial
Crochet Tapestry Graphghans Crochet Tapestry Graphghans are for the beginners of this concept, not necessarily beginners of crochet as you need to know how to crochet in order to do this concept. Tapestry Crochet Definitions This concept is referred to as Jacquard Crochet, Intarsia, Mosaic, Fair Isle and Colorwork. The yarns are changed as they...
Crochet Toast & Egg Pot Holder Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Toast Pot Holder New to Yarnspirations is the Crochet Toast & Egg Pot Holder featuring Lily Sugar'n Cream Yarn. In my tutorial, I improvised the pattern slightly. I'll tell you what I did as you should have enough yarn to do this as I know I did. More Ideas Crochet Hamptons Beach Bag +...
Crochet Thick Toast Pot Holder Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Thick Toast Pot Holder Introducing the Crochet Thick Toast Pot Holder, an adaptation from the original pattern by Yarnspirations. For me, I am clumsy in the kitchen. If I can burn it, it will happen. If I can drop it, there she goes. What can I say, the kitchen and I don't get along...
Crochet Butterfly Graphgan Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Butterfly Graphgan From the imagination of Repeat Crafter Me, Sarah has provided an incredible eye-popping rich graphghan called Crochet Butterfly Graphgan that I think you will love I know I do. Sarah is known for her super adorable projects. With kids of her own, she has the touch of making crochet not only fun...
Crochet Cloudy Day Mobile Pattern
Crochet Cloudy Day Mobile A super cute nursery decor idea is the Cloudy Day Mobile. Using Bernat Blanket Yarn to simulate light and fluffy clouds with different shades of blue for raindrops. Just for fun, in the tutorial, I thought it would be neat to add a partial sun to the equation. So my version...
Crochet Sleepy Sloth Lovey Pattern
Crochet Sleepy Sloth Lovey Pattern Crochet Loveys are all the rage for young children. A cuddly character with an extended blanket from the head. The Crochet Sleepy Sloth by Yarnspirations makes for a super and practical comfort accessory for a baby that they will love to cuddle. This is using Bernat Blanket Yarn which is...
Small Miniature Crochet Pumpkins + Tutorial
Crochet the Small Miniature Pumpkins This small miniature pumpkin is part of a Halloween Wreath by Yarnspirations. If you are following the pattern that I have provided for you, it's the small pumpkin of the two that are in the pattern. Judging by the size of my hands, you can see how tiny this is....
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...
How to Steam Block Your Crochet Project + Tutorial
How to Steam Block Your Crochet Project The difference between pre-steamed projects after steam projects is really quite noticeable. The steam forces the fibres to open up and breathe and as the steam wears off, the fibres compact back into position but taking to the new shape that was created with your stitch work. Fibres...
Insert Eyelets into Crochet Project + Tutorial
How to Insert Eyelets into a Crochet Project Learn how to install eyelets or grommets into your crochet project. Usually, in design, the designer will tell you to skip stitches to create a hole in the project. Afterwards, you will install the eyelets into the project. They are super easy. See how it's done below....
Twisted Stockinette Pattern + Tutorial
Twisted Stockinette with Bernat Alize Blanket EZ Yarn The loops when they are intentionally twisted 180 degrees with Bernat Alize Blanket EZ yarn, you can create this unique look. From a distance, it gives the illusion of a stitch that appears braided in the vertical direction. I accidentally did this stitch with misreading instructions, but...
Crochet Ridgeway Hat Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Ridgeway Hat The Crochet Ridgeway Hat will take an experienced crocheter about 1.5 hours to make. The main body of the hat is 9" long and then narrows off to the peak. There isn't a lot of thinking power required as the majority of this hat is just the same stitchwork. I would consider...
Crochet Felted Purse Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Felted Purse Create your amazing round purse using the instructions provided. There is also a matching Video Tutorial for those who need a visual on how to do this purse. A lady came up to me in a store after I had made this and offered me $80 for this purse. I never sold...
Crochet Ladders and Shell Stitch + Tutorial
Crochet Ladders and Shell Stitch This stitching combination has a fabulous array of using crochet shells and double crochet posts to separate the shells from each other. Technically speaking, it's just a one-row repeat once you get the first row done. Instructions The stitch multiple is 8 + 6 Using any size hook and yarn...
Basic Diaper Cover Pattern Pattern + Tutorial
Diaper Cover With Ruffles Introducing a basic diaper cover pattern. I say this is basic as the design is exceptionally easy to follow with giving options of versatility for any crocheter. Though this pattern has been marketed for girls, you can make this identical pattern for boys with leaving off the Sashay ruffles that the...
Crochet Camel Stitch + Tutorial
Camel Stitch Learn a crochet stitch called the Camel Stitch. This simple technique is all about identifying your threads within a stitch. Stitches are made up of two yarn strands. The yarn strand closest to you is the front loop. the yarn strand farthest from you is the back loop. But get this! There is...
Crochet Wind Spinners by Ophelia + Tutorial
The Crochet Wind Spinners by Ophelia are trending for something crocheting and calming. Ophelia has a great tutorial which I have linked below and other community tips have surfaced. Careful not to bog it down too heavy so it keeps its shape. Add a swivel fishing lure attachment to allow it to free spin. Colour...
How to Crochet Market Bag Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet a Quick Market Bag or Five! It's almost time for my annual girlfriends' retreat. Every year, we meet in a different location of the country to scrapbook, craft and basically just have a lot of fun. This year's retreat is in Houston, Texas. I am very excited because we are actually staying in a...
Special Occasion Crochet Shawl Sampler
GET FREE PATTERN The Crochet Sadie Crochet Shawl Sampler is perfect for special occasions. Designed by Kristin Omdahl with her signature eye for detail and lacework. Kristin was the first designer I ever followed because she provides extra detail in her patterns that I have grown to adore. She provides crochet diagrams to illustrate the...
Crochet Scarf within A Scarf Pattern + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD FREE PATTERN Create the scarf within a scarf crochet scarf. Mikey created a scarf where another pre-made or store-bought scarf could be fed through the centre. This was very popular in the winter of 2012/2013. See how to make your own scarf within a scarf. The Scarf Within A Scarf concept was developed by...
Crochet Mitered Pillow Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Mitered Pillow Crochet this Granny Mitered Pillow that is really straight forward and easy. The square starts off in one corner and gets bigger in a complete square. So you can customized this pillow to match the pillow form you have. Continue to grow your square as big as you need. What I have...
Crochet Radiant Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Granny with Radiant Stripes Afghan The Granny with Radiant Stripes Afghan is pretty straight forward of doing 1 granny square and then having a chevron ripple extending from two sides of the granny going in one direction. The other two sides have the chevron ripple going in the other direction. Other Cruise Charity Projects We've...
Crochet Button Flower Pattern + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD FREE PATTERN Crochet Button Flower Button Flowers are so very cute. They used real buttons in the middle of the flower. It gives an artistic homemade appearance that I find very appealing. These types of flowers require a bit of practice to get used to using the buttons as the centre but once...
How To Crochet Family of Bucket Hats by Repeat Crafter Me + Tutorial
GET FREE PATTERN In the crochet Family of Bucket Hats by Repeat Crafter Me, Sarah has figured out all sizes for her hats. From newborn to adult size, the bucket hats are very easy and fast to make. They have an easy-to-follow formula and with Sarah's permission, I have filmed all sizes for this that...
Mosaic Stitch Along- Flora's Fauna with Rosina
LEARN MORE (BUY PATTERN) Samantha aka Rosina Crochets from the UK is offering a summer 2022 stitch along. It's called Crochet Flora's Fauna with mosaic stitching. Samantha is in the video introduction below talking about her inspirations. Though she is from the UK, the pattern will be written in the UK and also North American...
Crochet Pipsqueak Star Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Pipsqueak Star Afghan Introducing the Pipsqueak Star Afghan featuring Bernat Pipsqueak Yarn. This extra plush star afghan designed with baby in mind is wonderful and like the child his hugging a cloud. Pipsqueak has been around a long time and is one of those yarns, in my opinion, that is a signature trademark of...
Crochet Daisies Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Daisies Pattern Learn how to make Crochet Daisy Flowers. The pattern is originally from the Crochet Flip Flops Pattern of adding Daisies to the top of flip flops to glam up your flip flops. You should consider using cotton yarns for this type of application. Cotton is stiffer and can shape easier if you...
Crochet Kangaroo Stitch Along Pattern + Tutorial
Learn how to crochet an amigurumi Crochet Kangaroo and her baby. This step by step project was originally produced for a mystery crochet along in 2015. Over a 4 week period, we gave clues and crocheters worked on making her and the little joey without really knowing what they were up to. We collected photos...