In 2017 we had two planned Stitch Alongs which were the official blankets taught on JOANN Fabrics and Crafts behalf. Both the Bernat Blanket Mystery and Snowflake Baby Blanket were designed for the stitch-along purpose. By May, Yarnspirations asked me for a Summer Stitch Along as we had done the summer the year before. Without...
Crochet Stitch Along Tutorials
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...
Study of Temperature Afghan + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD TEMPERATURE WORKSHEETS Why don't I see too many people completing a real one by the end of the year? It's one of the most viral things in January, and yet, by December, only a few finish! Marly Bird and I pulled back the layers of the concept and thought about reducing the span to...
The Crochet Crowd Book
The Crochet Crowd's only book came out in September 2021 after a year of development. Featuring Michael Sellick, Daniel Zondervan and a list of other friends to make some patterns for the book. Those people included Jeanne Steinhilber, Anita Grover, Megan McHugh and Kathleen Nolen. You can pick it up at your favourite bookstore and/or...
Crochet Christmas Ornament Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
The crochet boho ornament afghan was inspired in 2016 but not officially developed until 2018. The original inspiration came from the Crochet Victorian Ornament Afghan by Kate Steinke. I struggled with the Victorian version, as I found the round beginning and ending confusing, at least to me. So, I re-wrote the pattern in a way...
Jonah's Crochet Sampler Blanket + Tutorials
Jonah Larson, aka Jonah's Hands, the youngest stitch ambassador of Yarnspirations, has a new crochet stitch sampler blanket named after him. Yarnspirations asked me to step in and film this series to add to our stitch library on YouTube. Jonah collaborated with the Yarnspirations Design Team to find out which stitches he loves; the Yarnspirations...
Stitch Along: Crochet Hat, Scarf & Dog Coat + Tutorials
The Stitch Along with our friends at JOANN, will be back this fall. We are changing it up for this fall. We conducted a survey last fall to determine what interests you the most and brought it up for discussion in 2021. Based on your requests, we decided on much shorter projects that are awesome...
Check Please Blanket... Spring Stitch Along
Coming in late March 2023 is the next Stitch Along with our friends at JOANN. For the first time, a knitting stitch-along will be hosted by Marly Bird. Both projects are not in the same category of the finished item as each other. Knitters will have a unique experience, but they go together in the...
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...
How To Crochet Study of Snow Blanket + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD SNOW BLANKET FREE PATTERN Revised Dec 28, 2022 This five-pound thick crochet blanket with Bernat Blanket has nine rounds of repeating texture. It is crocheted in just three days. Easy repeating and texture to keep you mentally interested. This is the Study of Snow Blanket. Back Story My friend Annie helped me figure out...
Crochet Advent Calendar with 12 Ornaments + Tutorials
Introducing a Crochet Along to welcome Christmas with counting down the days with a Crochet Advent Calendar. There are 12 different ornaments, essentially you crochet 2 of each so you have 1 for each of the 24 days. Each one of the pockets has an ornament inside. The pockets have the dates that are embroidered...
Crochet Along Giraffe Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Giraffe Pattern would be our next challenge in presenting a mystery character without giving it away and knowing it's a giraffe. It was presented in a way that the main section of the giraffe was left to the end so people couldn't figure it out as the body and neck are one section....
Crochet Checkerboard Afghan Pattern + Tutorials
The Crochet Checkerboard Afghan was presented in 10 parts as 10 different squares work together. It's hard to tell in the project. For the fun of it, we changed the colours to be more reflective of what we wanted to achieve. We presented this as a 2-month summer challenge which we called Stitch-cation. I remember...
Stitch Along: Bernat Blanket Ripple Blanket + Tutorial
Introducing the Bernat Blanket Ripple Afghan. This blanket has 3 center granny motifs and grows outward, down, and then across. This afghan was made up of 6 different sections to oversee a stitch along. Now, the pattern is altogether in one mega download for your convenience. Michael of The Crochet Crowd taught this afghan for...
Crochet X Marks the Spot Afghan + Tutorials
Start making the squares today with the free pattern provided. This creates a stunning presentation. There is always a demand for crocheters who didn't join us to participate at home. For the first time, you will be able to follow along with the cruisers in real time. Will you get your afghan done before the...
How To Crochet Llama Stitch Along + Tutorial
The Llama-No-Drama is an excellent crochet artistry amigurumi example from Yarnspirations. Designed by Nancy Anderson for Red Heart. This stitch along is complete and the entire pattern is in video tutorial and written pattern format. This a HUGE pattern and the best way to attack a great pattern, such as this, is to go step...
How To Crochet Mandala Stitch Along + Tutorial
We are kicking off 2020 just a week early on Boxing Day, Dec 26, 2019, with the Red Heart Mandala Throw Pattern. Technically speaking, the pattern is already out in the public domain through Yarnspirations.com. So crocheters can start at any time but the video tutorials will be timed to match the crochet along schedule....
Crochet Bobble Textures Pillow Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Bobble and Textures Pillow goes with the Bobble Textures Blanket created for the JOANN Stitch Along for fall 2020. The bobbles make an easy diamond-shaped formation on the pillow face. The back of the pillow has two panels that overlap so you can remove the pillow form if you need to wash or...
Crochet Bobble Textures Blanket Stitch Along + Tutorial
The Crochet Bobble Texture Blanket and Pillow is intended to give you the encouragement of new skill-building of creating your blanket. 5 distinct sections include the following: The blanket is 46" x 57.5". The pillow is 14" x 24". The stitch sampler-based blanket is considered an intermediate level and the pillow is an easy level....
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,...
Geometry Lessons Stitch Along Spring 2022
DOWNLOAD PDF FREE PATTERN I saw it and I turned my head on its side to look at the project and thought, can that actually be done that way? It literally checks my boxes off curiosity. CHECK CHECK CHECK and CHECK! I have the working notes on how it was done but I haven't taken...
How To Crochet 7 Day Sampler Afghan + Tutorials
Crochet, a full blanket or baby-size blanket with this free pattern, is called the Crochet 7-Day Stitch Sampler Afghan by Jeanne Steinhilber. We used Red Heart With Love; each square is 10" x 10". The goal was to provide texture for each of the motifs. If you don't like a motif, leave it out and...
Crochet Along Llama Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Festive Texture Afghan is the next stitch along with our friends at JOANN.com. This afghan is bold, bright and ready for a party. It's called the Crochet Festive Afgan. It resembles the blanket that you would see on the back of a Llama. That's why pom-poms and tassels were added to the blanket....
Crochet Snowflake Baby Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
In 2017, there had been a plan for 2 Stitch Alongs, which were the official blankets taught on JOANN Fabrics and Crafts' behalf. The Bernat Blanket Mystery and Snowflake Baby Blanket were designed for the stitch and the purpose. Crochet this modern and soft baby blanket called the Magic Snowflake Baby Blanket. This easy-to-follow design...
Stunning Crochet Along Mystery Blanket + Tutorial
In 2015, we had just started with Yarnspirations, and they wanted to test a Stitch Along with our community. Being new to Yarnspirations, I wasn't sure what to expect for complexity or steps. The work of deciding, designing and putting in the groundwork had already been done. We used Caron Simply Soft for this stitch-along....
How To Crochet 4 Sampler Blanket Patterns + Tutorials
I don't know about you, but I and a huge lover for blankets. In my world, there is no such thing as having too many blankets, especially homemade ones! I find whether I'm actually cold or not when I'm watching tv I seem to always end up with a blanket covering me. Half the fun...
How To Crochet Study of Possibilities Throw + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD PDF FREE PATTERN It is the blanket that gives me the honour to claim as being a designer as this throw is an essence of texture and methodical thought. But wait, there's more to the story. Introducing the Study of Possibilities Afghan designed by Mikey from The Crochet Crowd. Pattern Yarn and Colours Shown...
The Study of Ombre Crochet Afghan
DOWNLOAD FREE PATTERN The Study of Ombre Crochet Afghan is the Summer 2022 Stitch Along. I designed this in August 2021 and are two designs in one. One failed concept and then pushed what I could to finish the design. The centrepiece circle was supposed to be part of a snowflake afghan and I lost...
How To Crochet The Study of Texture Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD FREE PATTERN The Study of Texture Stitch Along If you love crochet texture, you may just fall in love with the Study Of Texture Afghan Pattern It is in 8 different sections using Bernat POP! yarn. Using self-striping yarn like Caron Cakes, you can let the colourwork itself out. It turns out lovely. Revision on...
Crochet Study of Geometry Stitch Along + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD FREE PATTERN The Crochet Study of Geometry is the next study blanket in Mikey's Design collection. Mixed with texture and techniques that may leave you intrigued on how it is done. There will be 5 generous yarn prizes available for this Stitch Along at the end of the season. This blanket design is considered...
How To Crochet Better Together Afghan Stitch Along + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD FREE PATTERN Introducing the Crochet Better Together Afghan, the first collaboration of Jeanne Steinhilber and Michael Sellick (me) in a blanket where two minds are better than one. This was our third attempt as I kept changing my mind. Honestly, frustrating the hell out of Jeanne with my stalling and finding time to throw...
How To Crochet Flora Afghan Stitch Along Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Flora Afghan was inspired by a dishcloth that morphed into creating a set of 7 distinct crochet squares. The concept was to use to appease the crocheters in selecting squares they most loved. If a crocheter didn't love a square, they could leave it out and fill it in with another square. Over...
Inspired by Color Crochet Stitch Along + Tutorials
Introducing the Inspired by Color Afghan by Jeanne Steinhilber. It's our annual stitch-along for Boxing Day (December 26th) that will last for four weeks. This stitch along is complete and full pattern is available. In keeping with this year's goals of rectangle-shaped blankets, Jeanne and I looked at Christmas wrapping paper to pull inspiration for...
Designers Special: Patons Sock-A-Long
From the designers of Yarnspirations, join them for a knit and crochet sock-a-long. Learn sock making from the very beginning. The designers shown in the introduction video below are mentors of mine. Each has their own specialty and skills they bring to the table. I feel it's a privilege for the designers, who are usually...
Crochet Study of Puffed Dessert Blanket
Like decorating a cake but with yarn and crochet, this Study of Puffed Dessert Blanket is a 2-row repeat. Strategized with having six rows for each colour before changing, its soft pastel cake-like piped frosting is a stitcher's delight. This is using Bernat Blanket yarn. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DOWNLOAD VERSION isn't the same as...
Aran Toggle Crochet Wrap Stitch Along + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD TOGGLE WRAP FREE PATTERN The Toggle Crochet Wrap is our stitch along where the steps will be broken down into chewable video tutorial sizes. At the time of starting to film this, I don't quite understand the pattern. In large patterns like this, I cannot focus on the entire pattern and just follow the...
Crochet Puffy Flower Fun Day Blanket Stitch Along + Tutorial
The Crochet Puffy Flower Fun Day Blanket is a stitch along with our friends at JOANN. Its original thought was to learn gauging by using modern blooms as a feature. The finished blanket is approximately 50" x 58" without the pom-pom bobble trim. In this stitch along you can expect to learn the following over...
All New Blanket Club 2024
Hey there, fabulous fiber enthusiasts! 🌟 Get ready to dive into a world of vibrant hues and cozy crochet adventures with the Jimmy Beans Wool Crochet Blanket Club! 🧶✨ Introducing the first dazzling option: Behold the Berroco Comfort - Playful Version! 🌈💖 Immerse yourself in a symphony of colors crafted from superfine acrylic and super-fine...
Christmas Sniffle Station + Tutorials
The Crochet Sniffle Stations will be the final community celebration before the big boy comes flying down the Chimney. Designed by Michelle Moore, from Nova Scotia. The sniffle stations have a concealed box of tissues inside the cover that comes out below the nose of the character. The gold pot can hold candy canes and/or...
Snow Days with Hot Chocolate Crochet Blanket Stitch Along + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD FREE STITCH ALONG No sign up required. There will not be a binging option for the tutorials. They will be each week on Tuesdays. Each Tuesday, Starting November 1st, the new section of the pattern will be out. This will be over 4 weeks, ending on Nov 22, 2022. A common request from several...