Great for crochet beginners, try the Bright Beginnings Blanket as your first project. For experienced crocheters, it's a breeze and quick to make, too! Using Bernat Baby Blanket. In this tutorial, we are simply doing double crochets in groups of 3, followed by a ch-1 to create a space. As I reflected on in the video tutorial,...
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Crochet Mock Cable Hat Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Mock Cable Hat Introducing the Mock Cable Hat for women. It's a really neat concept as it's using the Jacobs Ladder Concept for the brim. There are two Jacobs Ladders that slink around the outside of the brim. For me, just making that element makes me giggle with excitement. The buttons are for decorative...
Crochet American Patriotic Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet American Patriotic Blanket Pattern The Crochet American Patriotic Blanket Pattern is an intermediate level due to the start but by the time you understand this concept, I believe it moves back to the easy level off crochet projects. You will first create the centre granny squares that connect to each other with a join-as-go...
Wednesday Inspired Houndstooth Knit Hat + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD FREE WED PATTERNS The latest craze of Wednesday's show on Netflix is grabbing crocheters and knitters alike to see items they recognize. The Wed Inspired Houndstooth Hat is one of those patterns that knitters notice immediately. The tutorial provides a walk-through of the pattern, as the skills are easily picked up through Knitting Crowd...
Crochet Max Baby Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
This type of colouring is referred to as maximalism contemporary and is trending hard for 2024 and beyond. With a cottage core look and feel using Caron Jumbo Twirl Cakes, this is an eye-popping dramatic baby blanket. Designed by Mikey. This is the Crochet Max Baby Blanket pattern. Revised July 19, 2024. Once the pattern...
Crochet Baby T-Strap Booties + Tutorial
Crochet T-Strap Baby Booties Looking for the perfect gift to crochet? Try the Crochet T-Strap Baby Booties. It is becoming more trendy to break free of the traditional light pastel colours that are typically associated with babies. Some new mothers love for their baby to stand out from the rest. You can always use this...
Extended Moss Stitch Crochet Scarf + Tutorial
The extended moss crochet stitch is a straightforward 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. You only need one ball with a 4.5 mm / G/6 hook, but you could also use 5 mm / H/8. I...
Crochet Pretty Squares In A Row Bed Spread + Tutorial
A friend requested help crocheting flower squares for this design, and I stepped forward. The only way to really show her is to film the entire square as a whole. The blanket is in 3 pieces of two panels of double crochet back and forth with a strip of attached Pretty Flower Squares in the...
Crochet Nautical Bag Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Nautical Bag Create this easy level Crochet Nautical Bag. This is using Bernat Handicrafter Holidays cotton yarn for the tutorial sample. The actual bag is just Lily Sugar'n Cream yarn. You can substitute with Bernat Handicrafter Yarn as well. This bag is crocheted in sets of 2 rows to make 1 stripe. There is...
Crochet Holiday Balls Throw Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Holiday Balls Throw The Crochet Holiday Balls Throw is a relatively quick afghan project as the attaching as you go squares only attach to each other in 3 spots on any edge. This means you can blaze a trail in your crochet project. More Pattern Ideas Crochet Dusty Snowflake Afghan Crochet Baby Diamonds Blanket...
Crochet Shawl On A Plane Pattern
Crochet Shawl On A Plane Crochet Shawl On A Plane was really designed on a plane as an easy repeat pattern to keep me occupied as I crocheted from the Atlantic Coast to the Pacific Coast. Designed with texture and 4 unique rows in the pattern to keep your mind busy instead of getting stuck...
How To Crochet Sunrise Mandala Pattern + Tutorial
Sunrise Mandala In the Sunrise-Mandala as part of lesson 4 for the Mandala Workshop, we are going to push our skills to another level of doing different stitches and a bit of layering. The colour opportunities for this mandala are endless. Even just as a solid white or one colour would be okay in this design...
Crochet Blue Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Blue Afghan This is a terrific introductory tutorial for beginners called the Blue Afghan by Yarnspirations. This is a rectangular granny square. In the tutorial, I demonstrate quickly a crochet diagram to show beginners on what is happening in the center of the blanket. This works from the center outward. Once you get beyond...
Crochet Garden Gate Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Garden Gate Afghan Crochet Pattern I completed this afghan is just a matter of 4 days without breaking a sweat. It was inspired by a gorgeous vase of flowers Daniel created for our dining room table. In looking at the vase while enjoying a delicious lunch, I wondered what the equivalent design to the flower...
How to Crochet 6 Baby Blankets Patterns for Beginners + Tutorials
Let's face it: When new crocheters want to learn, they tend to go for something bigger than a dishcloth. A baby blanket can be a targeted idea for a new crochet project. As an educator of crochet, I believe that projects where the finished line isn't too far away from the starting point can give...
Crochet Fabulous Fall Wreath Stitch Along Pattern
The Crochet Fabulous Fall Wreath, designed by Heather Lodinsky, featuring Red Heart With Love yarn, shows off your crochet skills as the sweaters & snuggle season approaches. We love how the detailed acorns, grapes, and leaves cluster together to bring abundant interest to this wreath project. You can crochet each element, then arrange your custom...
Crochet Visor Hat with Alternative Captains Hat Colouring Pattern
Crochet a stiff-brim visor hat with a bit of extra add-ons for uniqueness. You can even recolour the hat to colours that match your personality. This is the Free Easy Red Heart Visor Cap crochet pattern. For my version, to make it look like a captain hat, I changed the yarn from Red Heart Super...
Crochet Baby Sneakers Pattern + Tutorial
Baby Sneakers Does this free pattern get your heart go pitter-patter? I know when I created it with the colours suggested by our Executive Assistant, Cathy. I was so delighted with the finished product. You can substitute things here and there instead of crochet laces, maybe use some ribbon. You can choose the colours that...
Crochet Beanie Slouchy Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Beanie Slouchy The new Caron Cakes yarn has a Slouchy Hat on the ball band for a pattern. This is an easy level hat where the yarn changes colours on its own to make it really cool. The colours used in the original picture is called Funfetti. The colour Mikey used in the tutorial...
Small Picot Crochet Flowers Pattern + Tutorial
Quick and Simple Adornment Flowers are one of the most used applique ideas for adding to projects. They provide the finishing touches that really can make a project turn from blah to 'aaaaah! I really loved the simplicity of these flowers. They can be used in two ways. The pattern has two sizes that are...
Crochet Christmas Holiday Throw Pattern
Crochet Holiday Throw Here’s the perfect throw for your guest room at holiday time or to snuggle with loved ones in front of the tree. Start at the center and crochet in rounds. There is no sewing of pieces together— just one great big granny square! More Crochet Patterns Crochet Cute Apple Pattern Crochet Christmas...
Crochet Hexagon Throw Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Hexagon Throw The Crochet Hexagon Throw is a classic crochet blanket pattern. Easy to follow with a join as you go technique. It almost resembles an African Flower concept and the tutorial was done several years ago. It's an easy blanket level to complete. More Ideas All Free Crochet Patterns Directory Crochet Hexagon Afghan...
Crochet Flower Throw Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Flower Throw Hexagon Afghan I mentioned on Facebook a few weeks back about Diva Dan working on his very first afghan project. This is it right here, the Flower Throw Crochet Pattern. I will level with you, I didn't expect Diva Dan to finish this once he got started. It required a total of 82...
Crochet Hexagon Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Hexagon Afghan The Crochet Hexagon Afghan is made up of motifs that are about 6". Daniel did an afghan like this once in light orange, beige and white solid hexagons. For me, having them match up like this afghan is what I would expect. Daniel made his afghan appear to be really random with...
Crochet Pinwheel Coasters Pattern + Tutorial
Pinwheel Coasters Enjoy making these fun Pinwheel Coaster and Placemat design for your holiday decor. I've been wanting to do this pattern for a very long time but have always been intimidated by the swirl in the photo. Once I sat down and realized how easy it was, I had egg on my face as I...
Crochet Puff Stitch Round Pillow Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Puff Stitch Round Pillow The Crochet Puff Stitch Round Pillow I think is an intermediate crochet pattern. It's textured and those textures keep me interested in the pattern. I love to see the texture pop out and it's on a 16" pillow form. Keep in mind the pattern says to get 2 pillow forms,...
Crochet Summer Fast Halter Top + Tutorial
Simple partial triangle shape Crochet Halter Top is ready to wear this summer. This is featuring Caron Cinnamon Swirl Cakes yarn that can be found at Michaels. This is sized from XS adults to 5 XL. The colours shown are sour lime and jelly beans. It's playful in self-striping yarn format. The colours used in...
How To Crochet Baby Pea Pod Sundress + Tutorial
Crochet Peapod Sundress Available in 4 Sizes This super adorable baby dress comes in 4 sizes. Pattern includes 6, 12, 18 and 24 months' instructions. I have found the instructions super easy to follow without any difficulties. The pattern is for beginners and beyond. Don't let the pattern instructions intimidate you. There are many paragraphs...
Crochet Dip Edge Basket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Dip Edge Basket Using 2 strands of Bernat Blanket yarn, you can create a basket to hold your yarn, toys or other things. Easy to follow a free crochet pattern. This is the Crochet Dip Edge Basket. It's the flat base then ends up going up the side. The entire basket is single crochet...
Crochet Leaf Towel Topper Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet a Towel Topper Learn to crochet a quick towel topper. This will take you about 10 minutes to make and you can customize your dish towels to match your decor. This free pattern is part of another free pattern by Yarnspirations. It is called Granny Strawberry Dishcloth Pattern. It is the topper on the...
Crochet Large Pumpkin Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Your Own Pumpkin Learn how to crochet your own Pumpkin for Halloween, Fall or even Thanksgiving. These make for fabulous home decor items for a centrepiece or strategic fall decorations. This article has all 3 pumpkin sizes as the pattern already has it. However, the tutorial below is only for the large pumpkin that...
Crochet Sock Hats - All Sizes Pattern
Crochet Sock Hats My sock hat is inspired by work socks. They remind me a lot of my dad as he is one of the hardest working people I know. I know my work ethics from my dad with the creativity inspired by my mom. Looking at these socks, it reminds me of seeing these...
Crochet Timeless Memories Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Timeless Memory Blanket Learn how to do this stitch combo that makes your crochet projects look vintage or retro. I recently used this stitch combination for a baby project called the Timeless Memories Baby Blanket. For the Timeless Memories Baby Blanket, I used 17 multiples of 6 and then added 4 chains at the...
Crochet Cluster Waves Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Cluster Waves Blanket The Cluster Waves blanket is an easy baby blanket. Not quite a beginner but pretty close to it for anyone that is new and has a bit of ambition. My tutorial below breaks down the steps at the beginning of the project to get your baby blanket started. This pattern consists...
Crochet Mary Jane Baby Booties + Tutorial
Mary Jane Baby Booties Crochet your own little Mary Jane baby booties using this free pattern by Yarnspirations. These booties a super adorable and definitely will be a hit at the baby shower. They come in two different sizes which include 3 - 6 months and 6 - 12 months. Like any pattern that has...
Crochet Flower Pot Cozy Pattern + Tutorial
Flower Pot Cozy Crochet yourself a Flower Pot Cozy using the inexpensive Phentex Slipper & Craft Yarn by Yarnspirations. Phentex is North America's leading brand for slipper yarns on the market place. Canadians made and under the Yarnspirations Branding of yarns such as Bernat, Caron, Lily and Patons Yarns. Phentex Yarn is 100% Olefin. What...
Crochet Hamptons Beach Bag Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Beach Bag Crochet yourself a lovely easy beach bag using Bernat Handicrafter Thread Yarn. The variegated colour of this brand of yarn works up to create a stunning colour story onto the bag. There are also solid colours for this yarn brand as well if you prefer something more solid. Originally, I thought making...
Crochet Starfish Beach Bag Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Starfish Bag The Crochet Starfish Beach Bag is a nearly neat pattern that will most likely grab attention if you are walking with it. It's so beachy and unusual, it's bound to turn a few heads. The beach bag consists of 10 hexagon motifs that go from a circle interior to miniature legs as...
Crochet Spring Flower Dishcloth + Tutorial
Crochet Spring Flower Dishcloth Learn how to advance your crochet skills with a 3D crochet dishcloth that is designed to be extremely decorative and whimsical. The written pattern is no longer available. Just follow along with the tutorial. This dishcloth is a generous size that includes a round with eye-popping petals that lay loosely on the top....
Crochet Easy Granny Dishcloth Pattern + Tutorial
Easy Granny Dishcloth Beginner crocheters can get off to a great start using this simple pattern and video tutorial to help you. Practice makes perfect and doing smaller projects, yet practical, like this dishcloth, can make for a fun learning experience and quick accomplishment of skills. This is the Crochet Granny Dishcloth. For experienced...