Crochet Posey Scrubby A cute and practical idea for the kitchen is the Crochet Posey Scrubby. Starting with an existing plastic scrubber that you can pick up at a dollar store, you can crochet using it as a base and add on whatever you need. The scrubbies I picked up were $1.25 CDN for a...
Crochet Home Decor Tutorials
47 Backyard and Picnic Crochet and Knit Patterns
We've put together a list of 47 patterns for knitters, sewers and crocheters to enjoy. Outdoor themed that include blankets, party concepts, table settings, plant holders and much more. Realistically, all of these projects should not be left outside due to the weathering of the rain on the yarn. However, a lot of this would...
Craft Wall Hanging with Photographic Tutorial
Mix and match your yarns to create a one-of-a-kind wall hanging like this. This is a simplistic and minimalistic approach to decor. Don't underestimate the power of simplicity. Collect a dowel or maybe a stick during a hike. Get the instructions for this wall hanging here.
Crochet Christmas Scalloped Dishcloth Pattern + Tutorial
How about a Holiday Scalloped Dishcloth for your decor this festive season? This is a simple dishcloth using Bernat Handicrafter Yarn using the Christmas Edition. It's about 7" square without the scalloped edging that is applied. I thought this was pretty basic but appropriate for the holiday season. The tutorial below will help you get...
Crochet Dahlia Dishcloth Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Dishcloth A beautiful kitchen accessory is this gorgeous Dahlia Crochet Dishcloth. Initially, the pattern looks complicated in Round 3 and 4. There are only 4 rounds to it. Even myself, I was judging a book by its cover and assuming the worst when I saw the instructions. Truth is, there's a lot going on...
Crochet Round Dish Puff for Scrubbing Dishes + Tutorial
You may see these projects as quick projects for a craft table, gift giving, Welcome To The Neighbourhood Baskets and much more. It is super fast to make and oddly satisfying, too. These are the Kitchen Dish Puff Scrubbies. These are made like a ball shape and then flattened at the end by sealing both...
How To Crochet Granny Triangle Dishcloth Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet a Triangle Granny Dishcloth Let me show you how to make a simple triangle dishcloth. This dishcloth is just like a granny square but it's only three sided. The corners are slightly different as the corners must turn more than 90 degrees as it's a triangle. Keep in mind that anything for the kitchen...
Big Bold Tasseled Crochet Basket Pattern + Tutorial
Create a bold statement with a fast-making basket using Bernat Blanket Big Bold yarn. In the tutorial version, I am using the colour cream. I converted mine to a cat nap basket, as you can see below. This is the Big Bold Tasseled Crochet Basket pattern. . . Tutorial I tend to be looser with...
Modern Marvel: Bold Angles Pillow DIY
The Crochet Bold Angles Pillow is based on a graphghan type of project. The panels you see are not separate and then sewn together. They are based on following a graph and changing the colours when needed to maintain the design. Technically speaking, this is not a hard design as the angles are consistent and...
Crochet Bold Angle Pillow Pattern + Tutorial
This Bold Angles Pillow Pattern is a great project for those interesting in learning how to do graphghans. You know the projects with the pictures inside a project. This is using Caron Simple Soft yarn. The geometric shape of the pattern inside the front face of the pillow will help you begin to learn how...
Crochet Puff Granny Pillow Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Puff Granny Pillow is a one-piece granny square that is folded strategically to make the pillow. This uses Caron Tea Cakes. So the front face is actually the middle of a large granny square. If you turn it around, as I explain in the tutorial, you will see the seam lines of the...
Crochet Faux Mongolian Lamb Pillow Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Faux Mongolian Lamb Pillow is a technique that we have seen used for Cabbage Patch looking doll hair. This is using Red Heart Hygge yarn. The concept uses the loop stitch. The instructions have a diagram of how it is done. You will use your finger to create the loop and it will be...
Crochet Large Christmas Tree Skirt Pattern + Tutorial
With the Crochet Boho Ornament Afghan, you will have yarn leftover. So why not pair a Crochet Christmas Tree Skirt with your afghan. Also, if you have spare yarn, this really hits the basket beautifully. You will be able to randomly put your crochet Christmas skirt together using the same balls from your Boho Ornament...
Crochet Reusable Duster Pattern + Tutorial
In cleaning, I prefer not to use disposable products when I can make reusable items. The Crochet Duster Cover doesn't use much Lily Sugar'n Cream yarn. I can toss it into the washer with my dish rags when doing laundry for my next cleaning session. The re-usable dusters are also a fairly popular craft show...
How To Crochet Braided Pumpkin + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD CROCHET BRAIDED PUMPKIN The Crochet Braided Pumpkins are designed by Mikey using Red Heart Super Saver Ombre. Tabletop fabulousness for fall. There are 2 designs and the large design has 2 versions based on an error that our tester, Wendy, did. Her error turned out to be an awesome idea. Wendy's error version is...
Crochet Cherry Pie Hot Pad Pattern + Tutorial
Need a crochet hot pad for special occasions or even Thanksgiving? Try the Crochet Cherry Pie Hot Pad pattern by Yarnspirations. This project is really whimsical and is thick to justify as a hot pad. If you were to flip it upside down, you would see the bottom crust completely throughout. On the top, you...
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....
Red Heart Crochet April Flowers Wreath + Tutorial
The Crochet Red Heart April Flowers Wreath is cheerful and easy to crochet. You will yarn wrap the styrofoam ring and strategize the colouring for it. You see in certain sections they are using variegated yarn. That's a creative element you can decide for yourself. Each one of the flowers is quick and easy to...
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...
Crochet Spiked Stitch Pillow Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Spiked Stitch Pillow was designed by Sarah of Repeat Crafter Me for Yarnspirations. Featuring the Bernat Maker Home Dec Yarn line. The biggest beef I have with crochet pillows is actually finding the pillow forms to go inside the project. At my local stores, it can be a hit or miss on finding...
Crochet Loopy Corner Pillow Pattern + Tutorial
This is a Corner to Corner (C2C) Loopy Pillow concept of using single crochets from one corner to the other. It's combining two favourite yarn products which are Bernat Blanket and Bernat Alize Blanket EZ together. The video below shows you how to inject the Bernat Alize Blanket EZ into the stitch work by laying...
Crochet Snowman Family Pattern + Tutorial
This cute Crochet Snowman Family has two sizes in the same pattern. Both Mom and Pop have the same pattern but are decorated differently. There is a child-size version or baby version. However, you see it. More Christmas Ideas You will notice that the neck area of the snowman is indented in. This is not...
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...
Textured Waves Rug Pattern + Tutorial
I was very inspired by the texture of using the concept of waves with criss-cross double crochet. I thought this stitching concept by Patsy Harbour, the designer for this rug, would be really inspirational as an afghan or throw. This is the Crochet Textured Waves Rug. The multiples of this particular design are 20+3. If...
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 Hanging Baskets + Tutorial
The Crochet One and Done Baskets use the newest Bernat Blanket in O'Go Wrapping format. Each O'Go makes one complete basket. In the tutorial provided, I share advice about changing the base of the basket to regular single crochet instead of the split single crochet as it's harder to see right at the beginning. Once...
Celtic Knot Square Dishcloth Pattern + Tutorial
Learn how to crochet a Celtic Knot Dishcloth Square. Originally this free pattern is technically a dishcloth using Lily Sugar'n Cream yarn. In doing the pre-announcements of this square, crocheters are wanting an alternative solution as the rings don't appear to be weaving in and out of each other correctly. What you are seeing in...
Crochet From the Middle Pillow Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet From the Middle Pillow The Crochet From the Middle Pillow is based on the concept of the crochet afghan that can go with it. From the middle means it can go as big as you need it. This essentially means, if you have a bigger pillow to cover, you can make more rounds. You...
Crochet Sandbar Textured Pillow Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Sandbar Textured Pillow The Crochet Sandbar Pillow is a 4-row repeat pattern. It takes about 3 or 4 rows to be completed before you really start to see the texture make any sense. You may be thinking that the Slip Stitching could be a pain but it really performs so well in this stitch...
Crochet Simple Textured Pillow Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Simple Textured Pillow This 12" Crochet Simple Textured Pillow hits the sweet spot for smaller projects that can be one evening to complete. You will need a 12" Pillow Form and I am recommending Bernat Maker Home Dec for this pillow. There is a multiple of 2 stitches working together to form the texture....
How To Crochet Textured Flower Pillow Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Textured Flower Pillow I designed a pattern back in 2018 as I was inspired by texture and flowers. It was a motif for a granny square with lifted off texture ridges. From a circle of 8 spokes to finishing off with a square motif. I called it the Crochet Flower in the Square. Some...
Crochet Tears of Joy Emoji Pillow Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Tears of Joy Emoji Pillow Social media runs directly into crochet with Social Media Emoji like the Crochet Tears of Joy Pillow. I was thinking of how amazing it is that in today's era, a happy face with tears has significance and means something important. As a business person, it's stated, I should never...
Crochet Heart Eyes Emoji Pillow Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Heart Eyes Emoji Pillow Social media runs directly into crochet with Social Media Emoji like the Crochet Heart Eyes Pillow. I was thinking about how amazing it is that in today's era, a happy face with heart eyes has significance and means something important. As a business person, it's stated, I should never use...
Crochet Strawberry Dishcloth Pattern + Tutorial
Strawberry Dishcloth Learn how to crochet a simple strawberry dishcloth. Cute and easy to do. This will wipe up fast. It can be used as a washable dishcloth or a decoration for your kitchen. But makes sure you use 100%Cotton as cotton is fantastic for dishcloths! Get this free pattern, it's called Granny Strawberry Dishcloth....
Crochet Table Pumpkin Patch Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Table Pumpkin Patch Pattern is a hand-size crochet pumpkin designed by Mikey from The Crochet Crowd. The pumpkin is 5" in diameter by 4.5" tall without the stem. It's designed as a 5 sided object for easy repeating. Doing the sides as an odd number allows the pumpkin to appear more ordinary and...
Crochet Valentines Heart Dishcloth + Tutorial
With a swish of the hook and a quick colour change, introducing the Be My Valentine Dishcloth. I have to say, though, that giving a dishcloth for Valentine's may not be equivalent to flowers or a big box of chocolates. So, if you are going to gift a dishcloth, be sure there are no dishes...
Crochet Shamrock Dishcloth Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Shamrock Dishcloth is made of 4 pieces sewn together to form the shamrock. Wishing you the luck of the Irish. A free tutorial is included below for this cute, more decorative, dishcloth. It consists of tree triangle motifs and one ring. The leaf motifs are pretty straight forward of 4 rounds. The first...
Crochet Easy Dishcloth Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Dishcloth This easy to crochet dishcloth is using the moss stitch which makes it very quick and easy to crochet. What is the moss stitch? It's very simple, it consists of 1 single crochet, chain 1. You crochet within chain one spaces. Though it appears like a solid unit, it's actually like a granny...