Mikey teaches crochet on YouTube and constantly releases free patterns. People often ask what happens to the samples. Does he sell them? How can they get their hands on one of Mikey's samples? The quick answer is Donations. Mikey lives within a community of outreach, whether it's women's shelters, search and rescue, school programs, day...
Crochet Graduate Gift Jar Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Graduate Gift Jar is a meaningful crochet gift. The jar can symbolize pride and be loaded with sweet or savoury treats. You can use Lily Sugar'n Cream or even Red Heart Super Saver or Bernat Super Value yarn for these. Originally, I would put loonies and twoonies with some bills and gift cards...
Crochet Modern Chevron Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Back to the basics, well sort of with this Crochet Modern Chevron Afghan that I designed. A beautiful play on those squares I love so much combined with my other favourite stitchwork of doing the chevron design. This is actually my second attempt at the same design. The first design, I LIKED it... but didn't...
UPDATED: Crochet Criss Cross Chevron Baby Blanket
Why buy a baby shower gift when you can crochet something special and unique? I made this Crochet Criss Cross Chevron Baby Blanket for a co-worker who is soon to have a baby girl. I was so attracted to the soft-look of Caron Jumbo Rosewood, then highlighted it with 2 neutral shades. When you upload...
Little Baby Granny Square Vest Crochet Pattern
Granny square clothing items are currently in trend. I know some of you may be triggered back to the 1970s, but it really does look fun. This is sized for 6 months, 12 months, and 18 months baby sizes, Using Bernat Softee Baby yarn. This is the Baby Granny Vest pattern. Both the front and...
One Skein Baby Criss Cross Blanket + Tutorial
A superfast two-row repeating baby blanket for the person in a rush. Great for charity box building. Using just one ball of Caron One Pound, this pattern is set to delight crocheters and receivers of this finished project. This is the One-Skein Baby Blanket pattern. One row is just single crochet and then is a...
38 Stellar Crochet and Knit Patterns of 2019
Our friends at Yarnspirations has sifted through and located the top-rated patterns as decided by you based on visits and downloads for 2019 thus far. Visit 38 Stellar Crochet and Knit Patterns to see the entire list. In the list, there are several that I have filmed tutorials for as well. There could be a...
3-Hour Finger Crocheted Thick Throw + Tutorial
The Three-Hour Finger Crochet Thick Blanket was designed by Moogly, aka Tamara Kelly, for Yarnspirations. It's a craft because no knitting needles or crochet hooks are needed—you crochet this with your fingers. Inspired by Lauren, a contestant on a reality show called 'The Circle,' I wondered what else can be done when a hook is...
14 Alaskan Crochet Hat Patterns
Recommended Crochet Hats Now is your time to shine Crochet Cruisers for Alaska. Now is the time to begin working on your crochet hats to wear on the cruise. We are entering Alaska early as the creatures of the north are coming out of hibernation. While days can be warm and even hot, it will...
100 Caron Cakes Patterns
100 Caron Cakes Patterns Caron Cakes came to be in celebration of 100 years of Caron Yarns. Now, designers have officially hit over 100 crochet and knitting patterns designed for this yarn. Initially, this yarn was to be a three-month promotion but it took crocheters and knitters by storm. It completely caught Yarnspirations and Michaels...
Stitch Along: Crochet Aqua Blossoms Hexi Blanket + Tutorials
The Crochet Aqua Blossoms Hexi Blanket is the next stitch along with our friends at Joann. When I first filmed the tutorial in late November 2023, the yarn was brand new and not even out yet. I've been able to play with it. It's called Caron Jumbo Twirl yarn. It's unique in the way it...
What To Do With Caron Colorama Bamboo Blend Yarn + 4 Clothing Patterns
New for Spring 2024. Minimal quantities have been made to test a new product called Caron Colorama Bamboo Blend yarn. It is currently heading to select Joann Fabric and Craft Store locations. UPDATE: April 26, 2024. This has gone through testing and is now available through Yarnspirations.com. I'm filing this under our seasonal yarn section...
Crochet Autism Awareness Blankets
Crochet Autism Awareness Blankets Autism to some is represented in the puzzle symbol. Like other communities of like-minded social or medical issues that have their own symbols. In writing this roundup, I don't know much about Autism; however, I know so many people who either have Autism or the family members care for people in...
What is Lauren LaChant on The Show 'The Circle' Making?
Lauren LaChant, a contestant on The Circle, has worked with yarn in many side scenes between activities. She's bi-crafted in that she crochets granny squares and finger-knits a blanket on the floor. While I cannot accurately identify the brand she uses to finger-knit her blanket, it appears to be Bernat Blanket Extra Thick yarn. Reality...
What To Do With Bernat Blanket Extra Yarn?
Introducing Bernat Blanket Extra yarn, a step above Bernat Blanket yarn as you know it. In the mid- to late 2010s, the craze of increasing the thickness of the yarn began. Crocheters know that more material per inch will increase the cost of the product, but there is a strong demand for it. There is...
19 Entrelac Patterns
19 Entrelac Crochet Projects Entrelac Crochet is really a favourite of mine but it took me a bit to get the pattern concept into my head. You don't always need an afghan hook to create Tunisian as many of the Entrelac ideas use a regular crochet hook. As you can see from the projects, the...
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...
Crochet Face Scrubber Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Face Scrubber uses Lily Sugar'n Cream yarn for a fast project. Great for craft tables or gift-giving. The pattern is only four rounds, and it's really easy to keep counts as you go. Remember to use 100% cotton yarn, such as Bernat Handicrafter, Peaches and Cream, or Lily Sugar'n Cream, for this type...
My First Knitted Vest Stitch Along
Loaded with a slew of tips and teaching you from the ground up to make a wearable knitted garment, Marly Bird will have you in stitches as you begin your process. This is the My First Knitted Vest Stitch Along. This stitch-along was designed for 2020 and is still available today. It includes the videos...
Crochet Puffy Petal Pillow Pattern
New to Yarnspirations is the Puffy Petal Pillow pattern, which features three-dimensional small flowers that form the casing for a generous pillow of 20" x 20". This pattern uses Caron Jumbo Twirl yarn, the latest fashion craze in maximalism. This reminds me of Yo-Yo Crochet, a craze when I started teaching on YouTube in 2008...
Is Michael Sellick, aka Mikey, Gay?
The quick answer is yes, but there are limits, which I will discuss below. Daniel and I have been together since 2009 and built a life together. We brought each other out of the ruins of our lives at that moment and formed a bond to hold onto and share a life with each other....
NSFW: Duck You Crochet Amigurumi Stuffie
At first, I didn't get it but after it was explained, I need one of these ducks in my life. Currently trending as a healthy laugh at my local stitch group, our friend Michelle made my friend Karen a duck. I suggested that a duck wearing rubber boots would be really cute, too! To my...
How Yarn is Made from Plastic Bottles + Video Demonstrations
In 2023, we had an introduction to one of the stitch-alongs with our friends at Jimmy Beans Wool. The crochet blankets were available in two different formats. First was the Metropolis version, which was 75% Extra Fine Merino wool and 25% Nylon, but the other was called Scrumptious, which was 50% recycled bottles and 50%...
Mood-Boosting Throws and Pillow Pattern
As 2024 approaches the halfway mark, we are seeing a dynamic shift as the next trend, the maximalist, is coming on strong. The colouring and mood of the following theme of colouring are revealing itself. Click the VIEW COLLECTION on the picture below to go see the latest free pattern additions. Caron Jumbo Twirl lends...