Introducing the Crochet Cliffcrest Collar Cowl pattern. No, it's not a sweater under that jacket. It's a cowl that resembles a sweater. For those who like cowls but have the gap between the opening of the jacket and wearing the cowl is. Or maybe even a sweater that wraps around the neck and leaves an...
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Crochet Puff Braided Cowl Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Puff Braided Cowl Introducing a Diva Dan design called the Crochet Puff Braided Cowl. A new design featuring Caron Tea Cakes. This cowl uses the Zig Zag Puff Stitch to create a rich thick braid appearance. Once you get started, there are several rows in the repeat pattern. In the pattern itself, I have...
Crochet Kids Sweater Pattern + Tutorial
Baby Sweater Learn how to crochet a sweater for 1, 2, 4, 6 or 8-Year-Old Child. Follow the pattern and use this video to show you how to do the steps to be successful. The version in my write up is the same sweater as the Royal Baby Sweater. I used James C Brett Chunky...
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...
9 Crochet Baby Booties + Tutorials
9 Crochet Baby Booties It's lovely to buy baby booties but even better to make your own pair with your crochet hook. Be the envy of the baby shower with handmade baby booties. Keep those precious feet warm with these booties. From easy to intermediate level crocheters. There's something for everyone. Just change the colours...
Crochet Self-Fringing Scarf Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet a Self-Fringing Scarf I really enjoy working with the Caron Cake yarn and wanted to try something different with the colors so I created this Self-Fringing Scarf. I see a lot of people talking about the abrupt color change so I thought I could change that by using the cake from both ends at...
5 Star Crochet Cowl Pattern + Tutorial
5 Star Crochet Cowl When I heard that we would be crocheting the 5 Star Beanie Hat for the Alaskan Crochet Cruise, I just knew I would need to have a matching cowl. It is actually more of a neck warmer and would be perfect for those really cold winter days. I am not really...
Updated Sweater Weather Crochet Mens Pullover
I've been working on this pattern for a tutorial and read the reviews about the writing of the pattern. The pattern was revised in April 2022, and the latest reviews suggest the pattern is still confusing. It's the Father's Pullover Crochet Sweater. A beautiful pattern by Melissa Leapman. In checking with Yarnspirations, a further revision...
Strategic Stitches: Pooling Scarf Tutorial
Crochet Planned Pooling Scarf Crochet Planned Pooling is really trending right now. Our Laura Jean is on a roll for doing up a wack of scarves using this concept. This is her latest scarf she crocheted. Planned Pooling uses the Moss Stitch. Laura Jean has advice to help you and I have provided you a...
How to Join Panels for Garments Photo Tutorial
Are you making a clothing garment with panels to sew together? The schematics can be confusing, and below is a photo tutorial on what they look like and how to dissect them. For joining panels, I use whip stitching. I use stitch markers, aka yarn, to tie bow tie knots to hold the panels together...
Crochet Wool Hat & Cowl Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Wool Hat & Cowl Crocheters are asking me, what do I plan on wearing on the Alaskan Crochet Cruise? I've known we've been going to Alaska for a long time so I have prepared my items already. For someone like me to show up and have pre-made hats, scarves or cowls on, I think...
Crochet Adult Vest from XS to 5 XL Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Adult Vest Introducing an easy Crochet Adult Vest that is simple in construction and matches the Toddler to 10 Years Old Version in style. The only difference between them is the stitch counts and measurements. In the tutorial below, I am doing the XS version of the adult size. I take you through the...
Crochet Texting Gloves Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Texting Fair Isle Fingerless Gloves One of the best Crochet Fingerless Gloves I have ever crocheted. These fingerless gloves have fair isle techniques involved. Dropping and adding yarn colour strategically to create a simplistic design into the glove. Both gloves are the exact same pattern. There is no right or left version. Due to...
Crochet Family Socks Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Family Socks Crochet Socks for the Family are the hit this year. Sized from Toddler 2/4 to men's 10/11 sizes with several sizes in between. These socks start at the cuff and work down to the heel. Unlike other socks I have taught that are considered toe-up. What's easier to follow? I prefer the...
Knit Fleur Isle Cowl for Adults + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD FLEUR PDF FREE PATTERN JUMP TO VIDEO The Fleur Isle Knit Cowl is impressive in person. The detail and even the butterflies that immerge in the pattern are neat. The centre of this cowl was a bit tricky for me as I was using two colours very close to each other in dim light....
Adult Fair Isle Knit Cowl in 2 Sizes + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD FAIR ISLE FREE PATTERN I'm not going to lie, I was attracted to the guy modelling this. So he got my interest. This cowl is fabulous. The stitchwork is fantastic, and I enjoyed working through it. This is the Fair Isle Knit Cowl. This cowl is in 24" and 31" circumference sizes. So you...
Romancing the Hat Squishy Stitch + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD ROMANCING FREE PATTERN The Romancing the Hat pattern is a squishy stitch stretchy hat. My local stitch group suggested this as it's a forgiving knit stitch to use. This is done as a flat panel and is a repeating of 6 rows that creates this. The tutorial version is in the neutral with spare...
How to Knit 3 Textures In One Scarf + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD PDF FREE PATTERN The Bernat Texture Mix Knit Scarf has three opportunities to learn new stitches. The stitching repeat for the entire scarf is 6 sts + 3. However, each stitch has its own repeating if you want to use them on their own. You will learn the Ridge Pattern Stitch, Irish Moss Stitch...
I'm Easy... Steep Diagonal Stitch Knit Scarf + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD PDF EASY SCARF PATTERN The Easy Steep Diagonal Stitch Knit Scarf is much easier than I anticipated. I cannot speak for the 'man candy,' but hey, if the scarf fits! haha This is a 12-row repeat, and I found it easy to manage as a new knitter. I am faster at knitting by practicing...
Horseshoe Lace Pacific Skies Knit Scarf + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD PDF PACIFIC PATTERN The Pacific Skies Horseshoe Lace Knit Scarf is for easy-level knitters. This free pattern is a free tutorial to follow to guide your stitch journey. I'm a beginner/easy knitter level, and I was wondering if this is as easy as it promises. The key to this, keep organized with a checksheet...
How To Knit Special Olympics Scarf + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD OLYMPICS SCARF PATTERN Continue the journey of learning to knit with the Special Olympics Easy Knit Scarf pattern. Adjustable in size with multiples 8 sts + 3. Designed by Samantha Leaver for Red Heart. I am looking for patterns that can help me understand how to read the knitting patterns step by step without...
Knit Be True Feather and Fans Cowl + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD BE TRUE FREE PATTERN The Be True Knit Cowl is my first ever project in doing feather and fans concept with knitting. In my journey, I am working on building skills in a methodical method without reaching too far beyond what I can do. I'm learning the critical lessons of mistakes and hand movements...
Absolute Beginners Fade Out Knit Scarf + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD FADE-OUT FREE PATTERN The Knit Fade Out Scarf is designed for beginners. It's a tube scarf using just one stitch, the knit stitch with colour fading transition of the brand new Caron Colorama Halo yarn. Being new to knitting, the colour changing keeps me emotionally in balance with this as I want to see...
Crochet Suspension Stitch Cowl
DOWNLOAD PDF FREE COWL PATTERN Mikey designs the Crochet Suspension Stitch Cowl. Easy stitch repeating once the setup is complete. I used 80% of 1 O'Go with Caron Colorama that was available at JOANN in 2021. I had some yarn left over and decided to play with it. The stitch multiple is in sets of...
Crochet Family Pumpkin Hat Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Family Pumpkin Festival Hat Designed for newborns to adult men sizes. There are 9 sizes provided in this free pattern. Here in Nova Scotia, fall does cool down and Halloween can be cold. The fall festivals are a huge deal here and at a lot of family fun. These are the Crochet Family Pumpkin...
Crochet Socks for Beginners Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Socks for Beginners This is a fabulous beginner project for beginners to crochet socks for the entire family. The pattern is provided in 2/4 years, 6/8 years, ladies ⅚, ladies ⅞ and mens sizes. The pattern works from the toe up. Meaning you start at the toe and work towards the cuff of the...
Tunisian Fair Isle Stitch Cowl + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD FREE PATTERN Tunisian Fair Isle Cowl Of all the entire Tunisian Series, this was the project that hit the top of my most satisfied and sense of pride within myself. I have always wanted to do this but knitting is too hard for me. I was finally able to accomplish this look and not...
Tunisian Brioche Cowl Pattern for Beginners + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD FREE PATTERN Tunisian Brioche Cowl for Beginners The Tunisian Brioche Cowl is a great introductory project for a crocheter who knows how to crochet but wants to go up another level in skill sets. I also have a 3-page Brioche Tunisian Worksheet that matches this project for helpful tips and stitch diagrams to use....
Crochet Rib Stitch Scarf Pattern + Tutorial
Learn how to Make a Rib Stitch Scarf Crocheting this easy rib stitch scarf is super easy! You just have to be able to identify the front and back posts of the scarf in order to make it work! The ribbing is carried throughout this 70" scarf. You really cannot go wrong with this pattern....
Crochet Faux Popcorn Cowl Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Faux Popcorn Cowl Need a Super Quick Cowl in a Jiff? Try this faux popcorn cowl using really chunky yarn and a big crochet hook. Some people don't enjoy crochet popcorn stitches so some of us, *clears throat*, likes to fake it when we can. If you enjoy the look but don't want the...
Crochet Colour Scarf Pattern + Tutorial
Frosted Glass Scarf I accidentally discovered an amazing scarf pattern that caught my interest. It appears to have mini stand-alone boxes in different colours. Initially, I pulled out the pattern to understand how the visual effect is making that happen. The pattern looks simple enough but then I am kind of lazy, what happens when...
Crochet Exquisite Triangle Scarf Pattern + Tutorial
Exquisite Triangle Scarf Learn how to crochet an amazing exquisite triangle scarf. Fringing is optional. I adapted the idea of the Big Fringe Triangle Scarf and changed my hook size and yarn to make this fabulous example. My Changes There are 56 rows from the bottom tip. The fringing is made up of strands that...
Tunisian Alaskan Cowl + Tutorial
Alaskan Cowl Inspired by the next Crochet Cruise to Alaska in August 2016, I wanted to make a cowl that was heavy and inspired by the colour of the glaciers. This is the Crochet Alaskan Cowl. I really wanted to play with Tunisian as it's a relatively new skill set for me. I am mentored...
Crochet Celtic Weave Stitch Cowl & Blanket + Tutorial
The Crochet Celtic Weave Stitch Cowl is a great introductory project to this texture-rich project. Learn the Celtic Stitch. This type of stitch feels wrong to the natural movement of crochet but once you get comfortable and get rid of the fear, it gets much easier. So you may feel like giving up too soon...
Sofia Crochet Cowl + Tutorial
The Crochet Sofia Cowl is only 7 rounds starting with a foundation double crochet. It's a bit lacy with a visual interest in fashion. The tutorial included will show you how to make a foundation double crochet. It's not something I particularly enjoy, stitch-wise but it has a great purpose and has a better balance...
Le Papillon (Butterfly) Textured Crochet Cowl + Tutorial
Crochet this textured beautiful Le Papillon (Butterfly in English) Textured Crochet Cowl. Using Red Heart Unforgettable for beautiful transition. This cowl is unique as it starts off with a foundation single crochet row. Half of the cowl is formed by going back and forth in the rows. Once completed, the cowl is turned over to...
Tunisian Step Stitch Cowl Pattern + Tutorial
The Tunisian Step Stitch Cowl designed by Anita Grover is a textured simple stitch with a drop step stitch for added pleasure. There is a multiple of 6 that make this up which allows you to change the size. With an easy repeating that happens. Once you get started, the Tunisian Step Stitch will align...
Crochet Off The Shoulder Cowl + Tutorial
The Crochet Off The Shoulder Cowl is generous in size. Amazing stitch concept with easy repeating. To change the size of this pattern, the multiples are in sets of chain 4. The stitches naturally lean in one direction in one round and then lean in the other direction for the next round. Together, the flow...
Crochet Summer Breeze Top Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Summer Breeze Top Featuring my favourite cotton yarn, Caron Cotton Cakes, this summer top from XS - 5 XL is really a breeze to crochet. Introducing the Crochet Summer Breeze Top. Pardon my pun! There are two rectangular panels strategically sewn together at the front and back. Then only 3 rounds of SC to...
Crochet Colour Block Top Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Color Block Top Introducing a beginner top pattern and tutorial called the Crochet Color Block Top. For this project, you will need to know how to do chains, double crochet and a very simple Double Crochet 2 Together Stitch. It's all made very simple with the help of our crochet tutorial that is provided....