The prickly look without the worry of being stung by a Cactus! Introducing this super adorable Crochet Cactus. This cactus comes with the pattern to create the soil and then two sizes of plants that attach together. The soil has two different sizes in the pattern so you can change it easily to match the...
Crochet Accessories Tutorials
Extended Moss Crochet Stitch Tutorial + Tutorial
The extended moss crochet stitch is a really easy repeating pattern that thickens up the works as the extended double crochet goes over the ch-1 spaces and buries it inside the double crochet stitches. What makes this stitch amazing in its look is how the extended part of the double crochet bulges outward. I can...
Crochet Maple Leaf Pattern + Tutorial
For those celebrating Canadian Culture or maybe even just fall decor, the Crochet Maple Leaf is a great pattern to play with. This pattern was used in the Project Maple Exhibit by The Crochet Crowd. Nearly 13,000 leaves were made with this pattern for the exhibit from crocheters around the world. The pattern isn't too...
Crochet Cherry Blossom Applique
The Crochet Cherry Blossom Applique is designed to add to a jacket, pants or whatever you like. The pattern showcases Aunt Lydia's Crochet Thread, but you can simply increase the hook and change out the yarn for what you are more comfortable with. More Ideas Tutorial More Flowers
Crochet Cherry Pie Pot Holder Pattern + Tutorial
This Crochet Cherry Pie Pot Holder is part of a 3 Trio Set for the kitchen. It is whimsical but very practical. Speaking firsthand, it's not complicated either. It's simply too cute of a pattern not to work up, especially if you are a pie lover like myself. There are two layers to this pie....
Crochet Baskets/Flower Cozies Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet these really awesome Crochet Baskets that can double up like a flower cozy. Using Lily Sugar'n Cream Yarn that is comprised of 100% cotton, these are perfect and sturdy enough for this type of use. This cotton is vibrant and durable for everyday use. Due to the material being cotton, you don't have to...
Beginner's Square Crochet Coasters + Tutorial
Are you new to crochet or want to be a crocheter? Here is a beginner-level crochet project to help you exercise your new skills. Don't worry; I provided two tutorials below to assist you further. These are the Easy Square Coasters pattern. The pattern includes a photographic tutorial with step-by-step help. When I was a...
How To Crochet Stars and Stripes Wreath + Tutorial
The Crochet Stars and Stripes Wreath isn't entirely crocheted and is a mix of crafts and crochet. The straw-wrapped wreath is used, and the entire wreath is yarn wrapped. The yarn suggested is discontinued for the covered part, but I am sure you can find other yarns. The stars and blue leaves are Red Heart...
Crochet Colour Pop Basket Pattern + Tutorial
These cute Color Pop Basket Bowls are fantastic. I don't make too many projects that I keep, as I tend to give my stuff away. Once I finished the tutorial, I was proud of my basket/bowl. It is shaped beautifully, and I can use it as decor. These are using Bernat Maker yarn. Very easy...
7 Dish Lovers Crochet Dishcloth Patterns
Crochet dishcloths are the gateway project for new crocheters. Small enough to try crochet. For experienced crocheters, portable projects and gift giving ideas. People generally ask me, what is the best project for someone new, I say it's the simple dishcloth that is below. For those who are learning, they need to learn tension and...
Crochet Button Up Cowl Pattern + Tutorial
This is the Crochet Button Neck Warmer. Easy to crochet with a simplistic repeating. With yarns like Red Heart Roll With It Melange or maybe Red Heart Unforgettable yarn, this would be fabulous. You can make this particular design in afghan sizes too if you figure out the multiple counts. More Ideas Tutorial More Cowl...
Crochet Granny Slippers Pattern + Tutorial
These crochet granny slippers are exquisite to look at. Interestingly enough, each slipper consists of 3 hexagonal-shaped grannies. There are two motif designs used per slipper. The top of the front of the foot is a complete hexagon and the two motifs at the heels have a slight variation in the final round to make...
How To Crochet 7 Christmas Ball Ornament Patterns + Tutorials
A dream of mine would be to crochet an entire set of Christmas Ornament Balls for my Christmas Tree. I remember my first Christmas Tree, it seemed like a bargain as I bought it after Christmas. We assembled it with enthusiasm and the base was 7 feet in diameter. For a small apartment, it literally...
Crochet Twisted Headband Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet this Twisted Head Band that is simply double crochet with a twist. Featuring Bernat Roving Yarn for our ear warmer. The twist is not just the band twisted and sewn into position. There is actually a separation of 2 rows between two sections. The sections are crossed over and then continued to crochet to...
Crochet Pet Bed Pattern + Tutorial
This easy to Crochet Pet Bed pattern is available in 4 different sizes. Everything from little Toy Size Dogs and small cats to big cats and large dogs! The size shown here with Penny, the loveable dog, is medium. She is a smaller dog. Based on measurements of this pet size bed. I have determined...
Crochet Convertible Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Convertible Blanket For the parent or grandparent on the go with a child. How about a two in one blanket project. Use as a play space when laid out. OR just grab the straps for this Crochet Convertible Blanket and everything on the blanket is now in a bag. This uses Bernat Pop yarn...
Crochet Doily Pillow Motif Pattern + Tutorial
Adding motifs to existing pillows is pretty easy. Using Bernat Handicrafter Thread yarn or even Red Heart Fashion 3 yarn is a great way to accessorize ordinary pillows. You may not realize that this tutorial was created as a testing trial to see if I could transform Yarnspirations patterns into tutorial format. This, along with...
Crochet Shifting Chevrons Bag Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Shifting Chevrons Bag is a really amazing unique textured bag. The texture thickened up the bag to be heavier and really amazing to touch. The texture reminds me of feathers. Easy to do once you get the swing of the stitch. It's one of those patterns that takes a bit of time but...
Colorful Crochet Tapestry Bag + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD PDF FREE PATTERN I want to personally challenge myself with a tapestry stitch sampler for a crochet bag over seven days. The Crochet Mixed Bag pattern uses 11 colours from 3 different Red Heart Super Saver O'Gos. I looked at the bag closely and thought, if I just tackle this bag over seven days,...
Crochet Fat Cat Stuffies Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Fat Cat Stuffies is a free pattern and is one of the newest patterns available on Yarnspirations. It uses Bernat Baby Crushed Velvet and Bernat Baby Velvet Yarn. The cat is so soft; it's just a wonderful crochet pattern to do. The body is larger than you might imagine and I did improvise...
Crochet Wall Picture at Mikey's Studio + Tutorial
The Crochet Wall Hanging is an adaptation of the Flora Afghan but in miniature format. The picture frame is 39" x 39" and this was never intended to be a pattern. These were created to test try the written pattern but then I came up with a game plan to make some extra to make...
Crochet Rising Tides Bag Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Rising Tides Bag Crochet the Rising Tides Bag, a design by Mikey. Using Caron Cotton Cakes, the colour shown is called Nested Blues. Inspired by the Bay of Fundy as it's just around the corner from my home. The tide goes up and down between 40 - 60 feet every 13-hour cycles. It's so...
How to Line Your Crochet or Knit Bag + Tutorial
A crochet or knit bag is lovely but sometimes we love to overstuff the bags and it causes it to misshape or just ruin it. So lining your crochet or knit bag is a way to protect your bag. It also protects your content from wanting to fall through the stitchwork. In the tutorial below,...
Crochet Textured Tote Pattern + Tutorial
This Crocheted Textured Tote is quite popular, in fact, my local stitching group, I have seen several women having them for their yarn haul. Interestingly, none of the bags were in the same colours as Caron Cotton Cakes. I'm partial to the beach glass colouring of this line. That's what I did my tutorial in....
Crochet Wedding Umbrella Pattern
Many umbrellas are eight-sided and can be converted with crochet to an elegant shade umbrella. Of course, the frame of the of the umbrella matters the most. This concept may have you decide when to stop an eight-sided motif such as the Pineapple Symphony Pattern, when the motif can stretch to the points of an...
Crochet Heart Squares Dishcloth or Baby Blanket + Tutorial
Heart Squares This free pattern by Yarnspirations is called the Crochet Heart Dishcloth / Afghan. The concept is pretty versatile. Do one square for a dishcloth or do many squares and attach them together to make an afghan. . . For myself, I did a few tweaks to the pattern. My Pattern - Tweaked from...
Dish Soap Crochet Apron for the Kitchen + Tutorial
Ridiculous ain't it! haha, Make your kitchen more personal by hiding the soap bottle in a cotton apron that can be changed out between the bottles. Very easy to make and even craft fair worthy for little novelty gift ideas. Wait until Daniel finds the one I did in the kitchen. He's going to say...
Crochet Flower Tote Bag + Tutorial
The new Life in Plastic Series has lifesize and doll-size matching projects. This is the crochet flower tote bag. The lifesize is a generous size and durable using Red Heart Super Saver yarn. In my sample, I didn't complete the stitch right and noticed about one-quarter the way through the project and decided to keep...
How To Crochet Granny Bag + Tutorial
The Crochet Modern Granny Boho Bag is a fun market tote that you can crochet in just a few hours. Caron Cotton Cakes make striping very easy, but you can use any cotton yarn and create your colour design. When you upload your project to The Crochet Crowd Stitch Social Group or Instagram, feel free...
How To Crochet Granny Plastic Bag Dispenser + Tutorial
Fast and super easy, this Granny Plastic Bag Dispenser is a practical crochet project for storing plastic bags. Using Caron Cotton Cakes, the colour shown is called Driftwood. The dispenser is 11" long without a hanging loop and approximately 4" in diameter. Put it in the closet, hang it on the stair railing or put...
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...
Crochet Elastic Hair Scrunchie + Tutorial
The Crochet Elastic Hair Scrunchie is a beginner-level pattern. Easy to crochet around an existing hair tie. Great craft shows table idea here. The pink version in the photograph is the scrunchie without elastic, and you will see in the sample pattern that the model is wearing that version as a high-top pony tail. The...
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...
Popcorn Square Crochet Tote Pattern + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD PDF FREE PATTERN The Crochet Peaches and Creme Popcorn Tote is a great little bag to make. Speaking bluntly, it didn't take me long to make. A couple of movies of Harry Potter back to back and I had the 13 squares done, including weaving in the ends. Be sure with this project to...
Crochet Fall Leafy Banner Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Fall Leafy Banner The Crochet Leafy Banner is one of the easiest patterns I have ever seen crocheted as a Maple Leaf. Designed by Jennifer Pionk for Red Heart Super Saver. The leaves have 3 rounds. You start off with a magic circle to create the look. I have put a tutorial for the...
Crochet Mermaid Bag Tag Pattern + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD FREE PATTERN Crochet Mermaid Bag Tag The Crochet Mermaid Bag Tag is just a fun accessory to add to a bag or luggage to identify it easier. I think it's a bit too big to put through luggage handling of an airport though. I would attach something like this to a carry-on or...
Farming Fresh Mesh Shopping Crochet Tote + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD PDF FREE PATTERN The Crochet Farming Fresh Tote Bag is a brand new pattern. It has a big mouth to easily place your fresh vegetables without crushing them through a tight opening. I found this to be much easier than I anticipated by judging it from the picture alone. I found edging and handle...
How To Crochet Market Bag Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Market Bag Introducing a crochet large market bag that has an interesting shape and lots of great advantages. Unlike many other crochet bags, when this bag sits flat, the bag is completely opened up to allow you to put in your fruits and veggies without having to squeeze them through a tight hole at...
Gazebo Wind Spinner Stars - Large or Small + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD WIND SPINNER FREE PATTERN Download included photographic images for steps and both sizes. The Crochet Gazebo Wind Spinner Star is a crochet design by me for your outdoor living decor. Using Bernat Macrame yarn. I wanted something to soften the look of our gazebo and give context to how windy it is. Living in...
Crochet Alphabet Tutorial Series + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD PDF FREE PATTERN The Crochet Alphabet is a stand-alone pattern featured in the English language from A to Z. Only available in uppercase letters and numbers were not written with this pattern. A camera flip won't work for this in the tutorial version as I am right-handed. So, unfortunately, the left-handed for these in...