The Crochet Floral Beauty Throw is really heavy in texture. The yarn is changing colour on its own but you can control that if you wish to change colours between the rounds. I have created an alternative for the 2nd last round. I did that so I could get more of a square look out...
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.
Crochet Tea Pot Cover Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet this really cheerful Crochet Teapot Cover / Cozy using the Jacobs Ladder Stitching Concept. This pattern had me intimidated by looking at the picture over the past year. I decided to suck it up and look at the pattern and realized it's not as hard as it looks. I made assumptions such as the...
Crochet Spinning Wheels Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Spinning Wheels Blanket My favourite stitch of all is the Catherine Wheel Stitch and this Crochet Spinning Wheels Blanket has it. I completed this stitch when I was 15 years old as my second afghan that I completed in my life. Today, 30+ years later, it's still my favourite and the Bernat Blanket yarn...
Crochet To The Peak Hat Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet To The Peak Hat Introducing the To The Peak Hat by Yarnspirations. This is the sister of the extremely popular Top Peak Cap featuring in 2015. There was a demand to have the Top Peak Cap changed in the top to not be a flat top. You can see it in the model wearing...
Caron 5 Star Beanie Crochet Hat + Tutorial
This amazing hat features the Star Cluster Stitch. This stitch is extremely popular and now you have this same stitch in a hat. The Star Cluster Stitch is slightly different than a traditional star stitch. We have an article with a free tutorial showing the Traditional Star Stitch. View that article and tutorial here. ....
Crochet Line Up! Pillow Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet this mesmerizing project by Yarnspirations, the Line Up! Crochet Pillow. This fun pillow will brighten up any decor. This easy pattern will hook up fast in the Bernat Maker Home Dec yarn. Choose your favourite colours to match your own style. Many Crochet Cruisers were surprised when using this yarn. It's soft and easy...
Crochet Market Tote Bag Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Market Tote Bag This is an easy level Crochet Market Tote featuring Caron Cotton Cakes. Remember, Caron Cotton Cakes are exclusive to Michaels Stores. This pattern is on the ball band of the yarn. It is a simplistic bag that will take several hours to make. A perfect no-nonsense project without a lot of...
UPDATED: Crochet Woven Plaid Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD BLUE WOVEN BLANKET Introducing the Crochet Woven Plaid Blanket by Yarnspirations. This new blanket has three suggested colour schemes. The colours include bright which is shown here and it is also traditional and neutral. You can use this pattern to substitute your colours to be more reflective of your living spaces. Pattern Correction: Use...
Crochet Mesh Chevron Scarf Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Mesh Chevron Scarf If you can remember two rows, this Crochet Mesh Chevron Scarf may be up your alley. There is one row of mesh look and the next row is solid. After trying this, I realize, I could probably make this scarf in less than an hour. I would love to see it...
Crochet 2/4 Years Mittens Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Family Mittens: 2/4 Years Old The Crochet Family Mittens are one of the best designs I have seen for the cuff of mittens that we have done so far. It's using the Slip Stitching Technique but that provides the best elastic cuff and though it takes longer, they will most likely be your favourite...
Crochet Pebble Throw Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Pebble Stitch Throw The Crochet Pebble Stitch Throw is designed for beginners. The stitch is multiple sets of 2... At the end of the chain, just at 1 to stay in balance. It's using Bernat Blanket Yarn. A suggestion of 9 mm or M size crochet hook. For my tutorial below, I used a...
Crochet Colorwork Hat Toque Style Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Colorwork Hat Crochet this amazing Crochet Colorwork Hat pattern. 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 the...
Crochet Kitty Hat Pattern + Tutorial
This adorable Crochet Kitty Hat is definitely one to grab some attention for ooohs and aaahs! It's so sweet! This hat starts at the bottom brim in a full circle and makes it way to the top. After a few rounds at the bottom, the ribbing starts to appear. I have to say, I'm impressed...
Crochet Modern Log Cabin Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Introducing the Modern Log Cabin Afghan by Yarnspirations. For me, I have never done this concept before. I've seen it for years but this is my first attempt in doing such a pattern. I have to say, I'm hooked on the concept. The concept is easy as you start off with one section and from...
Crochet Cupcakes Pom-Pom Hat Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Cupcakes Pom Pom Hat The ball bands of the Caron Cupcakes Yarn have a free crochet beanie pattern for 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10-year-old kids. Having done this pattern already, I did the 8-year-old in a tutorial format to test how far the yarn would really go. My 8-year-old size fits me and...
Crochet Bernat Red Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Red Blanket The Crochet Red Blanket is an easy level with a super-easy repeating pattern. This is almost beginner level but for those who know how to crochet, this is just a 1-row repeat throughout the entire blanket. To change the size, it's multiples of 3+2. More Ideas Crochet School Spirit Throw Pattern Crochet...
Crochet Wafflin' Around Cowl Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Wafflin' Around Cowl An easy level Crochet Waffle Texture Cowl called the Crochet Wafflin' Around Cowl. Featuring the beautiful and luxurious look of Patons Alpaca Blend yarn. The pattern consists of 2 repeat rows after you get the 1st row established. It's an easy project to maintain and visually keep an eye on. You...
Free Patons Coziest Crochet Cardigan Pattern + Tutorial
Learn how to make a Coziest Crochet Cardigan, also known as a shrug. Originally, I was a little worried I couldn't make this. You know how it is, you look at the photograph and assume things. I realized instantly it was just 4 granny squares strategically sewn together to make the shrug. I love how...
Caron Crochet Extra Lemon Square Free Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
I hope you enjoy my new design, Crochet Extra Lemon Square Blanket. This blanket gets a lovely texture by cropping the lemon peel stitch in the round from the middle. I’ve added a bit extra by substituting treble crochet stitches for the double crochet stitches on certain rounds for that little something extra. More Designs...
Wayuu Crochet: Mochilas Pattern + Tutorials
Introduction to Wayuu Crochet: Art of Making Mochilas Wayuu Crochet is a technique developed by the Wayuu Tribe in Colombia. They have specialized in the art of making Mochilas. Mochila means a bag or sack. If you have ever travelled to the Caribbean, you may see Mochilas on exhibit in vendors and most of you...
How To Crochet Hugs & Kisses Baby Blanket + Tutorial
Updated in September 2024 from the original 2017 version, it is a way to square off the chevron Hugs & Kisses Baby Blanket. Another version of Hugs & Kisses Candy Hearts Blanket has a different beginning point, but with tens of thousands of these original blankets, we have given you additions to the pattern to...
What is Hot Frosty's Free Knit Scarf? Free Knit Pattern + Free Tutorial
The movie Hot Frosty is a hot romance comedy featuring a snowman. I've included a little movie trailer below to get you up to speed. The magical scarf is knit and called the Seeded Knit Stitch. See free pattern below. The scarf worn by the snowman, aka Jack that brings him to life is a...
Crochet Joyous Throw Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Joyous Throw The Crochet Joyous Throw is deceptive to the eye on the simplicity and 3D texture it has. There is a simple repeat of rows 2 thru 9. In fact, I have taken a photo of my swatch using solid colour yarn to show you what it looks like. The pattern creates 3...
Crochet With Love Pocket Shawl Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet With Love Pocket Shawl uses the Alpine Crochet Stitch. It's super easy to do, and if you know how to crochet, you really don't have to think much about it. It's a large rectangle with some edging that's done in the end. You sew the pockets on using the same stitch as the...
How To Crochet Prayer Shawl Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Prayer Shawl Crochet this easy to follow Crochet Prayer Shawl. This shawl is similar to the Crochet Comfort Shawl. The difference is that it is bigger with 6 rows. Why this matter is due to the scallops at the edging. You cannot just add those scallops without mathematics involved. So if you loved the...
Crochet Dog Bed Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Dog Bed Using Bernat Blanket Pet yarn has its advantages for this Crochet Dog Bed. Bernat Blanket Pet has probiotic added to the yarn that is colourless and odourless. It naturally repels pet odours. This is essentially 2 large solid granny squares that are sewn together. There is a button in the middle on...
Crochet Mountain Peaks Scarf Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Mountain Peaks Scarf The Crochet Mountains Peak Scarf is a 1-row repeat. If you can remember 1 simple row, you can pretty much do this. This colouring reminds me of Canada a lot as it's similar to the Hudson Bay Trading Company. Canadians would most likely recognize this colouring. The scarf has two peaks...
Crochet Bernat Christmas Tree Skirt Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Christmas Tree Skirt With Trees The Bernat Crochet Christmas Tree Skirt has tree motifs crocheted into place. In fact, you can be creative and make each tree its own colour. You will start off with a row that will be the centre point of all 11 Christmas Trees. From there, you will build on...
Crochet Happy Holidays Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Happy Holidays Afghan Check out this free pattern called the Happy Holidays Crochet Afghan. I was drawn to this afghan because I thought the white section of the squares reminded me of quaint doilies. To my surprise, the squares are not complicated at all. To be truthful to my fans, I would do this afghan...
Crochet Pompom Trimmed Christmas Tree Skirt + Tutorial
The Crochet Pompom Trimmed Christmas Tree Skirt easily follows the pattern. This easy-to-repeat pattern has two rows: one double crochet row and the next a half double crochet. The colour changing is up to your personal choices. However, there is a colour sequence in the pattern if you wish. You can also make pom poms....
How To Crochet 10 Christmas Blanket Patterns + Tutorials
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 Spiderweb Blanket Pattern
Introducing the playful and kid-friendly blanket called Spiderweb Blanket from Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts. This is a 12-point ripple afghan coloured to appear like a spiderweb, with an added overlay afterwards to create the lines that jet out from the center. This afghan is 55" diameter and has 3 sections of blue, 3 sections of...
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...
Crochet Dr. Office Project Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Dr. Office Project If you are stuck waiting on a bus, car or even a Dr. Office, having this simple yet interesting, crochet project will pass the time quicker. Introducing the Crochet Dr. Office Project pattern. It is technically the Speedy Texture Dishcloth. The project is using the Nubbly Stitch. It's a combination of...
Crochet Buffalo Plaid Hat Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Buffalo Plaid Hat The Crochet Buffalo Plaid Hat is intended for adults. It is using Red Heart Heat Wave yarn, you know... the yarn that automatically heats up in the daylight. In the tutorial, I provided below, I tell you what you can do to change the size. It's all worked up in multiples...
Free Caron Crochet Along Peppermint Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Peppermint Afghan In May, Yarnspirations asked me for a Summer Stitch Along as we had done the summer the year before. Without a lot of notice, I hammered together the Peppermint Afghan. It surprisingly took off with popularity. It was a pure fluke. Introducing the Quick & Merry Crochet Along with Yarnspirations called the...
6 Crochet Hairpin Lace Patterns
Using a crochet hairpin lace tool, you can create really unique-looking projects that are light and airy—something casual for home decor or something fancy for a wedding. Ultimately, your yarn choices create the overall styling for this concept. At the bottom of this article is a step by step beginner tutorial to use as well....
Crochet Hairpin Lace Pattern for Beginners
This pattern was developed by our own Daniel using two crochet hairpin lace strips that are joined together. Like many designs Daniel has, he shares the idea over and then collaborates with either myself or a pattern tester. In this case, he collaborated with our fabulous friend, Anita. Anita's example turned out absolutely beautiful. You...
How To Crochet Hairpin Lace Pattern for Beginners + Tutorial
Crochet Hairpin Lace is a developed skill with a bit of a steep learning curve. The motion of the loom with the single crochet stitch work is a repetitive action. The tutorial goes slowly to help you out. Fully Loadable Pattern with Worksheet This pattern comes with 3 extra pages of a photographic tutorial on...
Free Caron Crochet Hugs & Kisses Starshine Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
I am very proud to introduce to you the 7th in the Hugs & Kisses Series of patterns, Hugs & Kisses Starshine Blanket! This was very challenging for me to accomplish but I promise you, the pattern is not hard and it’s fun because you change stitches enough to keep your interest. Honestly, as it grows,...