EZ Criss Cross Baby Blanket Learn how to do the Blanket EZ Criss Cross using EZ Criss Cross Baby Blanket. The Criss-Cross technique is the same even though it appears in various projects. There are two separate rows to achieve this look. Once you get the swing of it, you can criss-cross until the cows come...
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Crochet Ruby Infinity Cowl Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Ruby Infinity Cowl This easy Crochet Ruby Cowl is a great project for ambitious beginners but definitely easy to expert level crocheters can enjoy this simple crochet cowl. Featuring Bernat Dazzle by Yarnspirations, this bulky weight yarn is intended to keep you snug as a bug in cooler temperatures. This is an infinity cowl,...
The Crochet Crowd Makers' Backpack with Jimmy Beans Wool
Through Jimmy Beans Wool, Della Q and The Crochet Crowd teamed up to make an official Crochet Crowd Makers' Backpack for fall 2024. Mikey was never fascinated with bags or purses until this bag came along. I'm 51 years old and tired of buying cheap crap that falls apart, rips and is so inexpensive we...
The Crochet Crowd Mobility Bucket Bag with Jimmy Beans Wool
For the first time, The Crochet Crowd and Jimmy Beans Wool combined heads under the leadership of Mikey's friend, Karen, who helped research what a crocheter on the go needs—introducing the Della Q Crochet Crowd Mobility Bag. A limited quantity of these bags will be sold at 9 a.m. PST on October 18, 2024. It's...
Finger Knit EZ Wool Box Stitch Blanket Pattern
Finger Knit EZ Wool Blanket The Bernat EZ Wool Box Stitch Blanket is now available to try. Using just knit and garter stitch, you can create this basket weave looking blanket using Bernat Alize EZ Wool. This is simply a yarn that is self looping. It doesn't require any skills of knitting or crochet. You...
NEW: Caron Simply Me Yarn
Seventeen colours right out of the gate with a brand new yarn by Yarnspirations in the Caron family called Caron Simply Me. This is a bulky weight #5 in the vibrant colour palette that Caron is known for. From fashion to home decor, you decide what works for you. Yarn Story Caron Simply Me is...
Crochet Slouchy Peak Cap Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Slouchy Peak Cap Meet the sister of the Top Peak Cap Hat called Crochet Slouching Peak Cap. The Top Peak Cap is one of the most popular hats on our YouTube Channel as it has a visor and is really fashion sensible. The difference between the two hats is that this hat has a...
Red Heart Rewind - Yarn Resurrection + 3 Hot Free Patterns
Yarnspirations is exploring a new concept of revisiting yarns that have lost their shelving space and have no place to go, so they stop making it. Three yarn are the first up on the block to try this rewind concept to remake yarn and bring it back. Introducing Red Heart Rewind. This experiment will end at the end...
The Crochet Crowd Subscriber Weekly Giveaways
For the next two months, we are running a weekly giveaway for our website subscribers as a testing trial. Our newsletter goes out once a week. When you sign up, you only use your email address and name. You will find our sign-up automatically on the home page of our website and below. Gifts may...
Bernat Spark Yarn + Free Patterns
I've been super excited to share with you about the Bernat Spark yarn that came out in the fall of 2024. It's glorious! This was the featured yarn in the Bernat Quickweave Kits earlier in 2024. I'll link those below. I was dying to get more giant balls of this yarn. This yarn will only...
Yarnsgiving with Warm Up America
Yarnspirations, the Craft Yarn Council, supports Yarnsgiving, an initiative with Warm Up America. It is running from October 12th to December 3rd, 2024. This year's theme, "making with yarn and giving to others," reflects the warmth and generosity of the holiday season, encouraging everyone to create beautiful, heartfelt items that can be gifted to loved ones...
12 Days of Amigurumi Advent Calendar
Leftover inventory from the 12 Days of Amigurumi Advent Calendar Box is now available. Crocheters were given an option in July 2024 to pre-order, and now the remaining inventory is up for grabs. A great little gift idea for the crocheter in your or a friend. As you can see on the package, mini amigurumi Christmas-based items...
What Are Sections of a Retail Shop Called?
In retailer terms, the layout of the store has terminology that is used behind the scenes. It's based on consumer behaviour of following a path and directing people's attention. The Racetrack The racetrack is the main walkway surrounding the store. It's usually more expansive, and with aisles on both sides, a person can wander the...
EZ Panda Pillow Pattern
If you have ever seen played or even heard of We Bare Bears, this EZ Panda Pillow reminds me of one of the characters from that. I absolutely love this pattern, it's a great gift idea if you know someone how also enjoys the bears. This really easy beginner Panda Pillow pattern was worked up...
UPGRADED Bernat Lattice Yarn + Many Free Patterns
Preview one of the latest yarns rolling out and introducing Bernat Lattice yarn.To me, this screams the buzzword 'cottage core, ' meaning home comfort and styling your home in a custom way. Forget the magazine-quality home and look around you; your home is your safe space, decorated and styled for what you feel most comfortable...
NEW: Bernat Maker Minis Yarn
Fall 2024 reveals another yarn package called Bernat Maker Minis by Yarnspirations. This product allows you to create small things with different colours inside. Makes for a possible stocking stuffer for Christmas. Bernat Maker Minis are the same as Bernat Maker but in miniature ball format to provide maximum colours in one package. I love...
Where to Buy Yarn Online in Canada?
Just over 38 million Canadians live in Canada, which is less than the population of the state of California in the USA. Over 90% of us live within 150 miles of the USA border. Our retail market is very different than the United States, with many of us in locations. Back where I lived in...
Clearance: What To Do With Bernat Super Value Stripes Yarn
Bernat Super Value Stripes predate the creation of Caron Cakes and Bernat Pop Yarns. Take a look at the picture below, which shows a corner-to-corner sample. The colour stays for a while and then suddenly changes to a new colour. This yarn is sold out in the Canadian Warehouse, and the only yarn left in...
CLEARANCE: What To Do With Patons Alpaca Blend Yarn
Brand new to Patons Yarns is Patons Alpaca Blend. For those who love exquisite yarn without the high prices, Alpaca Blend is a mix of Acrylic, Wool, Nylon and Alpaca all spun into one fabulous ball. There are a handful left in the USA warehouse, but the Canadian Warehouse is already sold out. This is...
Last Chance: Red Heart Sassy Fabric Yarn + Tutorials
There are only two colours left, and the pink one is really beautiful and possibly good for Cancer Awareness in October. This fabric was strategically cut to create holes into the top side of the ribbon-look concept. It provided a ruffled appearance that could be knit or crocheted. Due to the concept, an unusual scarf...
Updated: New Colours - Lily Sugar'n Cream Cones
Lily Sugarn Cream Cone is a larger format of the original format—100% cotton on a cardboard cone that can be recycled. Take your stitching on the journey without running out as quickly as the smaller balls. Updated in Fall 2024 with new colours to enjoy this outstanding cotton yarn. Initially, this yarn was primarily sold...
Let It Glow: Red Heart Super Glow Yarn - Online Sales Only
Red Heart Super Glow Yarn will launch officially on September 2nd but is already available on the USA side of Yarnspirations. It comes in four fabulous colours that are electrifying by day and electrifying by night. Starting September 2nd, 2024, this yarn will be sold online through Yarnspirations, Amazon USA, and select retail store websites....
Discontinued: Red Heart It's A Wrap Rainbow Yarn
Red Heart Its A Wrap Rainbow yarn is a stitching journey that feels so cool and rewarding. Yes, the yarn is thread-like and is 4 plies, but the transition it does is so smooth and such eye candy to play with. The drape of this yarn is fantastic, and the final sample you can get...
Discontinued: Red Heart Super Saver O'Go Format
It turns out that the problems people had didn't justify changing the packaging for Red Heart Super Saver Ogo. I'll explain. Yarnspirations noticed people on social media complaining about tangled balls. After years of this, they decided to tackle the problem head-on by creating yarn that they called the O'Go format. It is the same...
What is Perfect Phasing at Yarnspirations?
Yarnspirations, over the years, continues to push forward on the technology. Some yarns, such as Bernat Mosaic, had the technology, and others in a roving-based yarn, but in recent years, the concept for polyester and acrylic yarns are now here and are called Perfect Phasing with Yarnspirations. In past years, some yarns like Red Heart Super Saver...
New: Bernat Blanket Mist-ical Yarn + Free Patterns
In the newest extension of Bernat Blanket, Bernat Blanket Mist-ical yarn, pockets full of sunshine are highlighted by pockets of darker colours. The colours appear to be marbling effects achieved with watercolours. It's still a lightweight yarn but the same weight as a regular Bernat Blanket so that you can mix and match it with...
Seasonal: All New Caron Cloud Cakes + Free Patterns
Yarnspirations presents a new format of Caron Cloud Cakes for August 2024 that differs from the past. Yarnspirations has perfected the Perfect Phasing technology of yarn that slowly transitions between colouring. There is no longer a jump in the colour. As you crochet or knit, the yarn tones change slightly, creating amazing finished items such...
Seasonal: Caron Anniversary Cakes Yarn + Free Patterns
Caron Anniversary Cakes are a seasonal product exclusively available at Michaels. The colours change each year, so it is best to grab them when you can. The re-imagined colour of the annual seasonal Caron Anniversary Cakes is new for August 2024, starting August 16, 2024. The cakes are no longer striped in very long colour...
Inspired by Space: Bernat Blanket Extra Thick Cel-este Yarn + Free Patterns
The latest colouring of Bernat Blanket Extra Thick Cel-este yarn by Yarnspirations is new for August 2024. These balls are 600 grams / 21.2 oz, much bigger than they look. Thick and heavy yarn to keep you warm in the winter. Great colouring to help disguise pet hair or dust, too! The colouring of the...
Updated Colours: What To Do With Bernat Forever Fleece + Free Patterns
Bernat Forever Fleece yarn has been updated for Fall 2024 with even more colours. This yarn continues to be a favourite due to its texture—it really does feel like fleece. This yarn has what is referred to as Cottage Core. It means to decorate or use yarn that is more homey and comfortable. Something to...
Discontinued: What To Do With Bernat Forever Fleece Tweeds
An intriguing new yarn called Bernat Forever Fleece Tweeds is rolling out at Joann—home decor comfort yarn. This yarn has me captivated by the softness and the casual nature of the appearance of this yarn. This strong yarn is 90% polyester with 10% nylon, which gives it strength. The core of the yarn is like...
Even BIGGER: Caron Colorama Halo Yarn Product + Free Patterns
The packaging is deceiving as these balls are EVEN BIGGER than the original Caron Colorama Halo yarn. The yarn cakes have jumped from from 227 grams / 8 oz to over doubling its size to 500 grams / 17.6 oz. The yarn cakes also have its own colouring as well. . . When reviewing the...
New 2024 Yarn: Bernat Fluffee Yarn
It's August 1st, and it's time for the fall reset of retailers in Canada and the USA. New Patterns for Bernat Fluffee Yarn are Here. It's a generous-sized ball with bulky weight to make crochet or knit projects go much faster. The texture is air-spun with a nylon anchor that prevents shedding and allows you...
Crochet Classic Chunky Cowl Pattern + Tutorial
New Classic Chunky Cowl Introducing the Classic Chunky Cowl featuring new yarn by Red Heart Yarns. This yarn is called Grande, an ultra-thick yarn that is warm and trending for today's woman. You've seen this extremely thick yarn walking down the runways and being featured in higher-end magazines. Red Heart is now bringing it to...
Stockinette Stitch Bernat Blanket-ez Tutorial
Stockinette Stitch with Bernat Alize Blanket EZ Yarn The Stockinette Stitch is possible with the Bernat Alize Blanket EZ yarn. It will probably be one of the most common stitches we will see using this yarn. If you favour the stitch to only work from back to front with pulling the loops through, you will...
How To Cable Bernat Blanket-ez Stitch + Tutorial
Cable with Bernat Alize Blanket EZ Yarn One stitch that shocked me that was possible is the Cable Stitch using Bernat Alize Blanket EZ yarn. The cables are made up of two loops working in pairs. So the multiple cables are only 2 loops. Moving right to left, you cross over the loops but on...
How To Join New Yarn Blanket-ez Tutorial
How to Join or Repair Bernat Alize Blanket EZ Yarn You are coming to the end of a ball, or you want to change the colour or you need to fix a loop that is broken open, this is your solution. In a rare situation that a loop hasn't been formed, it's best to follow...
EZ Knitting Ripple Blanket Pattern
EZ Knitting Ripple Blanket Knitting the ripple stitch with Bernat Alize Blanket-ez is doable with the help of this pattern. This is the Bernat Blanket-EZ Ripple Blanket. Learn how to increase for the peaks and decrease at the bottoms to form the ripple. To complete the Bernat Alize Blanket-ez Ripple Blanket, you can change the...
What Does USA or Canadian Warehouse Mean for Yarnspirations?
Mikey, on social media, keeps referring to the Canadian and USA warehouses for Yarnspirations sales, as the difference in inventory between the countries is a factor. Over the years, Yarnspirations has switched the locations of origin where the yarn comes from a few times. In the world of online, the area of origin matters the...
Blanket-ez Criss Cross Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
EZ Criss Cross Afghan Create your next blanket using the EZ Criss Cross Afghan pattern. There are two different rows to follow. Once you get the swing, criss-cross apple sauce! If you haven't tried the Alize yarn yet, this is a wonderful pattern to practice with the bonus is that you end up with a beautiful...