Sashay Gift Wrap Idea I really like this idea. I know I have the yarn already. I don't have ribbons or Christmas wrap on hand. For me, this idea makes complete sense! This is such an easy way to wrap and looks so elegant when you are done. I was so excited by this, I...
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.
Free Bernat Crochet Gingerbread Bear Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Gingerbread Bear is based on the Crochet Valentine Bear, both designed by Sarah from Repeat Crafter Me. The differences between the bears are visually evident, whereas the gingerbread version doesn't have a heart stomach and has two rounds of white in the arms and feet. These are easy to make and relatively quick...
Crochet Slouchy Peak Cap Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Slouchy Peak Cap Meet the sister of the Top Peak Cap Hat called Crochet Slouching Peak Cap. The Top Peak Cap is one of the most popular hats on our YouTube Channel as it has a visor and is really fashion sensible. The difference between the two hats is that this hat has a...
Free Red Heart Crochet Ripples of Joy Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Ripples of Joy Chevron Blanket is Christmas themed. However, you can pretty much colour it any way you wish. The striping coordination is really lovely in this blanket. I can see myself doing something like this for fall or maybe even spring themed. The multiples to change the size is 27+3. Worksheet Download the...
Country Granny Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Country Granny Learn how to crochet this really interesting Country Granny Afghan. The Country Granny is an afghan that is assembled on a diagonal which gives way to making a triangle motif for the edges. The front face of the granny is really interesting and I think for the creative crocheters out there, you may...
Free Red Heart Crochet Herringbone Stitch Chevron Cowl Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Mia's Herringbone Chevron Cowl is actually pretty easy. It uses the Herringbone Stitch, which is demonstrated in the tutorial below. It's easy to follow the pattern and it's the spacing of the stitches that create the spaces where the chevron is appearing. The herringbone stitch takes a bit getting used to and you...
Free Caron Crochet Garden Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
The Spring Garden Afghan was a fun CAL that was done early spring of 2019 made up of 3 eye-popping squares in fun springtime colours. The Spring Garden Afghan consists of 3 different types of granny squares. 1 square is flat, another is a small raised flower and the 3rd is a larger flower. The...
Free Caron Crochet Christmas Plaid Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Learn how to do a Crochet plaid blanket/afghan. The trick to the plaid is getting the right amount of rows in place so the vertical stripes have the right effect. If you rush changing the rows too quickly, you will miss the effect. I know this from first-hand experience. More Crochet Patterns The yarn used...
Free Caron Crochet Flirty Christmas Tree Skirt Pattern + Tutorial
With the Crochet Flirty Tree Skirt pattern, I have additional resources to share with you. The pattern grows out consistently and you have to watch the beginning of each row for the starting point. The number of stitches before the repeating is 1 less than the actual repeat number. It will be talked about in...
Matchy Matchy Adult & Kid Crochet Cable Hat + Tutorial
The Crochet Cable Twists Hat is designed for adults and children between the ages of 6 to 10 years of age. You could be matchy-matchy with someone in your life. I don't feel this design has a particular gender. Mine is using the Red Heart Roll With It Sparkle in the Diamonds Colour. The stitch...
Free Caron Crochet Sampler Square Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet this 4 Square Sampler Afghan for your home decor. It is approximately 57" x 57" and each square has something special. The squares are approximately 23" x 23". The yarn of focus was the Caron One Pound Yarn, found at JOANN Fabrics & Crafts. Our Diva Dan has assembled the pattern in one mega...
Free Caron Crochet Along Advent Calendar Pattern + Tutorials
I was sitting in Yarnspirations in the late summer of 2017 with designer Emily. She was designing the miniatures for the Advent Calendar. I was so excited about it. I got on board, and it became an unplanned Stitch Along. There were 12 miniature characters and designs that were fun Introducing a Crochet Along to...
61 Indoor Decor Snowflake Patterns + Recipe to Make Them Stiff
With festive feelings in the air and the big guy in red about to climb down the chimney, smaller projects are in order. As a male crocheter, I appreciate home decor a lot. I don't have to worry about my belt size for wearables. Decorations like this are reusable and can create a family pass-down...
Cabled Hooded Cowl Crochet Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Cabled Hooded Cowl has a free tutorial and extra downloads for your success. Sized for adults. This is an intermediate/advanced level project. I feel personally the cabling itself makes it advanced. It can be complicated but if you work at it step by step, you can see how it will come together. You...
Free Caron Crochet Family Mittens Pattern + Tutorial
Keep the young people in your life warmer this winter with a fresh pair of Crochet Mittens for 2 to 4-year-old sizes, 8 to 10 years of age and adult size. Tutorials are provided below to help you out. These mittens are easy to make from starting at the cuff and working their way up...
Free Bernat Crochet Crocodile Stitch Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
The Crocodile Stitch Blanket is a really popular stitch due to the texture, appearance and thickness of the final look it provides. I am providing you several resources with today's article. More Crocodile Stitch Patterns Alternative Yarn Choices The baby afghan version uses 7 Bernat Baby Softee Yarn Balls. Total yardage is 2,534. Here is...
Free Red Heart 3 Crochet Octagon and Squares Throw Patterns + Tutorials
The Crochet Octagon and Squares Throw is just two motifs sewn together to form this amazing afghan. It was also our first ever stitch along. The video for this is a bit dated as technology gets better each year. I think I have to refilm this again in the future. Tutorial The video is...
Free Lily Sugar'n Cream Crochet Garden Tote Bag Pattern + Tutorial
This is one of my favourite cotton bags. It is sizable enough to make a gorgeous project bag that you can create yourself. It's heavy-duty and looks fantastic in the end. This bag is effortless but oh so fabulous. One thing you are going to notice is that the yarn is double-stranded. This means you...
Crochet Owls Hats That Make you SQUEE! + Tutorial
The Crochet Owl Hat is designed for newborns all the way to adult sizes. Designed by Sarah from Repeat Crafter Me. She has a matching cute kid-size owl pillow if you are interested as well. Adorable owl hats that people literally have 'squeed' with delight. Pair this up with someone's favourite colours. Very gift-worthy. The...
3 Fall Crochet Blanket Patterns + Tutorials
The three blankets that are being features in the Michaels Product Showcase are the Crochet Mad for Plaid Blanket, Crochet Greek Key Blanket and the Wide Stitch Blanket. Each blanket is unique in presentation and skill level. The Mad for Plaid blanket is stunning and easier than it looks to crochet. The Wide V-stitch is...
Free Patons Crochet L'il Dots Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
This three-dimensional granny square afghan called the Crochet L'il Dots Afghan. These squares have an eye-popping centre and corners in the squares pop up. It reminds me of a lot of lattices. Try this new pattern. Pattern Suggestions Tutorial
Free Bernat Crochet Blanket with Feet Pocket Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Footsie Blanket is designed to keep your feet tucked into a pocket. No more feet popping out at the bottom. I'm too tall for an average throw-size blanket. Instead of creating an obsession about extra length, I made a pocket that is 12" deep that I can slide my feet into to prevent...
Free Caron Crochet Charity Box Beanie Adult Hat Pattern + Tutorial
I noticed I had 3 o'gos left for the Caron Colorama and wondered, what can I do with this yarn that will benefit others through charity giving? I decided to put my mind at work and come up with a design that can use this yarn. The o'gos have five colours, but I only used...
Free Bernat Crochet City Solarium Throw Pattern + Tutorial
Introducing this versatile crochet afghan called the Crochet City Solarium Throw. This throw is playful, with large flowers in each granny square. As you will see in the tutorial, I changed up the square to have a country feel, showcasing it as a Sunflower Afghan. I think the sky is the limit with this project...
Crochet Virus Shawl Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Virus Shawl by Julia Marquardt is one of the most famous shawls of today's era. Luckily for you, she offers a free pattern. This pattern is the most requested pattern from our team to locate, and out of courtesy of our time to continually answer this question. To this designer, we provide a...
Crochet Hugs & Kisses Scarf Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Hugs & Kisses Scarf I'm super excited to share with you my Hugs & Kisses Scarf Pattern. I designed this one for Marly Bird's 24 Days of Quickies for Gifts Blog Hop. I had always wanted to add a scarf like this to my collection of Hugs & Kisses patterns, but time always got...
Free Red Heart Crochet Poinsettia Cross Stitch Throw Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet and Cross Stitch the Poinsettia Throw Introducing the Poinsettia Crochet Throw. This is an afghan that has the potential to win county fairs and take home awards. I would safely describe this afghan as one that crocheters won't take lightly. Simply meaning that it requires work for the cross stitching and if a crocheter...
Free Bernat Crochet Christmas Scandinavian Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Christmas Scandinavian Blanket I was inspired by the Tim Hortons Scandinavian Cups for 2016. I looked at Yarnspirations for existing snowflakes. I found the Assorted Lily Snowflakes and wondered if I can convert one of them to a motif. With finding Snowflake A, I was able to figure out the mathematics to do this...
Free Bernat Crochet Family Mittens Pattern + Tutorial
Keep those young people's hands warm with the Family Mittens. This pattern has four sizes of mittens, including 2/4, ladies', and men's —sizes for the family. It's an easy-to-follow pattern with a fabulous cuff. Most of your time will be crochet the cuff. It's using the slip stitching technique that creates the ultimate elastic cuff for crochet....
Crochet Fandango Throw Pattern + Tutorial
Growing up when I was younger a lot of the women in my family was into quilting, I couldn't stitch a straight line if my life depended on it. I always loved the look of the quilts they were working on and wished I had the ability to complete a blanket like that. I was...
Red Heart Crochet Wristers Pattern + Tutorial
These Give 'em Spirit Crochet Wristers are extremely popular. In fact, in September 2014, we challenged all crocheters to make and submit over 1500 pairs. The pattern is really straight forward like tube socks and easy to accomplish as you can crochet in a continuous revolution to avoid the slip stitching line. I like wristers...
Crochet Fingerless Gloves Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet your own Fingerless Gloves using this free pattern by Yarnspirations. The gloves are crocheted in two parts when examining the construction. Firstly, you will complete the cuff. The cuff is designed like a corner to corner concept but using single crochets and ch-1 spaces. I've never seen anything like that before. I have included...
12 Gift Choices by Moogly
Moogly aka Tamara Kelly is our next Stitch Ambassador for choice for gift giving for 2021. Tamara is an exceptional blogger, in fact, she's the number 2 blogger of the crochet field in the world. Yes, she's that organized and really fun to follow along. I met Tamara briefly over a day meeting back in...
Crochet Quick Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Wide V-Stitch Blanket is a very quick project that I find addictive when using fun colours of yarn to make it with. It's very easy to start a pattern with a Multiple of 4 + 5. With the Bernat Toasty, I find the colours are addictive to watch as they go onto your...
Crochet Greek Key Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Greek Key Blanket is a Mosaic Concept of layering to create the key inside the blanket. The colouring of this blanket is subjective to your creativity. Reminds me of the symbols in sand. It's really nice. If you are unfamiliar with Mosiac Crochet, we did a Crochet Along earlier in 2020 where the...
Crochet Together Shawl Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Together Shawl is an adapted pattern by me based on an existing Yarnspirations.com pattern. Yarnspirations have me focused on Bernat Toasty which is tight to the core boucle. Usually, with Boucle the strands can catch on the hook. This yarn is designed to keep the strands closer to the core. So I literally...
Crochet Chunky Fingerless Gloves Pattern + Tutorial
These Chunky Fingerless Gloves are quick and easy with a chunky yarn such as Bernat Bargello Yarn. Bargello is in the discontinued list for Bernat and may be hard to find in the future. Just know this pattern works for yarns requiring a 10 mm, Size N Crochet Hook in order to do a pair...
14 Crochet Snowflakes Patterns + Tutorials
We have an assorted type of crochet snowflake motifs. They can be used as ornaments, garlands or even gift toppers. In this article, I have added tips and tutorials for stiffening up your snowflakes so they can be displayed with their maximum potential. Let's review what great crochet snowflake resources we have. Hardening Up Crochet...
Crochet Shifting Colors Shawl Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Shifting Colours Shawl pattern is using Bernat Plentiful yarn. Not a typical design makes it an intermediate level. Bernat Plentiful is such a generous ball of yarn that you could crochet an entire sweater using just 1 ball of yarn. This is a very lightweight yarn, like wearing a feather. The pattern includes...
Crochet Wrap with Care Charity Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Wrap with Care Wrap is a charity-minded crochet project to enjoy. I have done the preliminary tutorial work to prep and I really enjoyed the concept as the colour changing keeps my interest. You could add pockets to make this a pocket wrap as well. I feel this would be a great project...