Social media runs directly into crochet with Social Media Emoji like the Crochet Emoji Pillows. I was thinking about how amazing it is that in today's era, a happy face with sunglasses has significance and means something important. As a business person, it's stated, I should never use social media emoji's in correspondence but I...
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....
Happy Hearts Crochet Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet memorable and deceptively easy crochet afghan. The afghan is made of granny squares that change colour once per square. When you look at the overall look of the blanket, you will notice a lot is going on, but achieving the look is simple. You don't need to tell anyone how easy it was; take...
3 Neon Crochet Scarves + Tutorial
Please bring back the light and long days of summer, and I feel myself saying in the dead of the blah winter. Living in the north, I want the snow to fall as the sun and moonlight bounce off the snow to brighten the day. By the winter solstice in Nova Scotia, we have only...
Crochet Garden Tote Bag Pattern + Tutorial
This is one of my favourite cotton bags. It is sizable enough to make a gorgeous project bag that you can create yourself. It's heavy-duty and looks fantastic in the end. This bag is effortless but oh so fabulous. One thing you are going to notice is that the yarn is double-stranded. This means you...
Crochet American Beach Bag Pattern
Ah... a day at the beach with your new Crochet American Beach Bag. This is a beginner-oriented beach bag featuring Lily Sugar'n Cream Yarn. It is 100% cotton to be perfect for this use. Cotton doesn't stretch and can handle wet conditions, such as a bathing suit or damp towel, after you are done at...
Crochet Shifting Chevrons Bag Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Shifting Chevrons Bag is a really amazing unique textured bag. The texture thickened up the bag to be heavier and really amazing to touch. The texture reminds me of feathers. Easy to do once you get the swing of the stitch. It's one of those patterns that takes a bit of time but...
Who is Jeanne Steinhilber: Crochet Designer
Jeanne Steinhilber is the community chaperone and a team member with The Crochet Crowd. She learned to crochet as a child from her mom, but has only recently dived into the world of design, inspired and mentored by Michael Sellick. She joined the team after Crochet Cruise with us on a Crochet Cruise in 2015 as a regular...
Crochet & Knit Chemo Cap Patterns
It breaks my heart that there is a need for Chemo Caps in today's modern age of medicine. Not only does the recipient worry about finding out they have cancer, but then the treatment stages that can become obvious to strangers, such as hair loss, become apparent. It's a tough time. Though I have never...
Crochet Walker Organizer Pattern
A Crochet Walker Organizer is just the ticket for those who need to rely on a walker to get from space to space. My grandmother wasn't answering the phone on time but returning calls many years ago. My mother suspected something was wrong and drove nearly 3 hours to check on her. My grandmother was...
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,...
How to Crochet A Cowl for Beginners + Tutorial
Learn to crochet this Crochet Basic Cowl. This is an absolute beginner Crochet Tutorial and learns to hold the yarn and hook before beginning this project. This is a Dance Version learning tutorial. Meaning that I have put in dance music to give breaks to allow the students to learn the steps without my voice...
Crochet Cinnamon Swirl Cowl + Tutorial
The Crochet Cinnamon Swirl Cowl is a very long circular cowl. Around her shoulders, it's wrapped twice. This is an easy-to-wear item. Perfect for taking cutting the cool air. Great accessory to wear to make. Pair this with casual wear like jeans. The multiple to change this pattern is in multiples of 4 chs. I...
Beginner Crochet Drapey Cowl + Tutorial
This cowl was originally created with Paton's Metallic Yarn, but that yarn has become discontinued. The pattern is still wonderful and I used Caron Simply Soft instead. This is a beginner-level crochet project. The Crochet Drapey Cowl has 4 rounds that repeat itself. One round of trebles, and 3 rounds of single crochet. It's a...
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...
Crochet Fairy Princess Crown
Fairy Princess Crown Little one's love playing dress up, this beginner friendly Fairy Princess Crown is the perfect accessory to make up for any little one's dress up box. Designed by Laura Bain using both Red Heart Scrubby and Red Heart Scrubby Sparkle wrapped around a wire to form a ring to fit the child's...
Crochet Mermaid Cowl Pattern + Tutorial
You can try the Crochet Mermaid Cowl by Yarnspirations. The original pattern published a few years back featured Bernat Mosaic, a slowly transitioning yarn. Today, it is discontinued, but thousands of us have this particular yarn in our yarn collections at home. You cannot find this yarn online to buy at this time. If you...
Crochet Mermaid Breasted Cowl + Tutorial
The Crochet Mermaid Breasted Cowl is a similar pattern to the Mermaid Cowl but updated to 2023. The original pattern was from 2011. Using 5 mm / H/8 hook and the latest Caron Cinnamon Swirl Cakes in Maitai. If you wish to change the size, the pattern has a multiple of 7 chains. I used...
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 Ridge Texture Hat & Cowl Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Ridge Texture Hat & Cowl joins our various types of texture crochet hat patterns. It's easy to crochet, and the brim is well-defined with elastic properties due to the stitch. After the brim is completed, you will then establish the texture, and it's easy to follow along without much obsessive counting. I like...
Crochet Houndstooth Hat Pattern + Tutorial
A pattern for most of the family featuring the Houndstooth Stitch. The pattern starts in the kid sizes from 6 - 10 years old and then goes to Women's and then Men's. This is the Crochet Houndstooth Family of Hats. Inside the pattern, you will see the instructions in different shades for each of the...
Crochet Glacier Cowl Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet this simple Crochet Glacier Cowl to wear on an excursion to the top of a glacier or better yet, around your own community to keep warm this winter. This pattern uses only one Caron Cakes. I made mine with the color Cake Pop. The colours really did resemble the stunning beauty of the magnificent...
Spring Lime Topiary Crochet Tree Pattern
Spring Lime Topiary Crochet Tree Spring is here and it's time to bring a little bit of life into your home with this amazing 16" Spring Crochet Topiary Tree. The base diameter is nearly 11". This is a super great gift for the elderly stuck in long term care facilities. Using funky and spring colours,...
6 Crochet Tunics Patterns Patterns
It's that time of year I look forward to when the days are getting longer and I know that warm weather is coming. Now is when you start looking to freshen up your summer wardrobe with the yarn stash and the wonderful patterns, we have available to us the ability to create something new is...
Crochet Alphabet & Number Pillow Patterns Workbook with Patterns
Crochet these adorable balloon-like Alphabet Pillows by Yarnspirations. These pillows are 13" tall and consistent across the entire alphabet patterns provided. Letters A to Z are provided in the pattern. This allows you to choose initials that are daring to spell entire names in pillow format. I visualize these as learning resources for teaching children...
6 Unique Crochet Pillow Patterns
As a person who struggles to wear crochet, home decor and accessories such as pillows help me fulfil my need to create. I found, in my experience, those pillow forms are probably the highest cost of making your own pillow. Luckily, there are stores like Walmart where the pillows are really cheap. Crocheting a cover...
17 Free Crochet Bunny Patterns
17 Free Crochet Bunny Patterns Easter is just around the corner and bunnies are gearing up to hop down the bunny trail. AllFreeCrochet has wrangled up 17 Crochet Bunny Patterns to enjoy. From Easter baskets with bunnies to stuffed toys and even C2C Graphghan bunnies. There's something for the bunny lover in you. More Decor...
6 Crochet Amigurumi Toy Patterns
Now that most of us have tested the amigurumi waters with the Fat Cat Crochet Stuffie and have learned that it's not as hard or scary as once was thought. In most cases, if you have made a hat at some point you have the basics idea of amigurumi already figured out. Working in rounds,...
No Sew Option Corner to Corner Crochet Blanket + Tutorial
This blanket uses Bernat Blanket Perfect Phasing, and you can see four strips make up this 36" x 51" long blanket. The strategy of putting this together gives the faded illusion of the colours, creating a chevron look. This is the Crochet Corner to Corner Chevron with Perfect Phasing pattern. You can use all of...
Crochet Criss Cross Corner to Corner Blanket + Tutorial
Introducing a new stitch, I created for crochet corner to corner. The stitch has less stitchwork involved by creating a chain in the stitchwork to make it airier. The stitch is really fast due to the technique I used. This is the Pattern Please Crochet Corner to Corner Blanket and Stitch Concept. In the tutorial,...
C2C Corner to Corner Log Cabin + Tutorial
Log Cabin in crochet stitches is pretty widespread. Add in Crochet C2C Log Cabin without sewing; you have another hit on your hands. I originally started this as a technique tutorial but got hooked on it that I wanted to finish it and see a full-size example. Crochet Blanket Details The blanket is 63" x...
Crochet Christmas Trimmings Blanket + Tutorial
This Crochet Christmas Trimmings Afghan is my Christmas in July gift to you! This is my first time creating a project, especially with a Christmas theme. I decided to go with a vintage feel with the colours of Red Heart with Love I chose. I wanted the blanket to look like garland on a tree...
Crochet Timeless Christmas Blanket + Tutorial
The Crochet Holly Jolly Christmas Blanket joins our Christmas Blanket Collection for 2021. This is using mosaic or interlocking techniques. A tutorial has been designed to show you how to make this. It resembles the look of Christmas Wrapping Paper and you can do the optional holly with pom berries on the corners if you...
Corner to Corner C2C Floating Crochet Border + Tutorial
Half Double Crochet Corner to Corner known as C2C can be done. Floating crochet border diagram included. I prefer the floating border as the stitches will naturally rest in the space that you have provided in the first round. It's a beautiful finished look. You can change the corners in the 2nd round to be...
Half Double Crochet Corner to Corner Rectangle C2C + Tutorial
Half Double Crochet Corner to Corner known as C2C can be done. Written instructions and crochet diagrams are available. Border included. Sarah from Repeat Crafter Me is an expert at the corner to corner stitching concept with an armful of free patterns. Tease yourself by snooping over on her website with her free patterns. As...
Half Double Crochet Corner to Corner Square C2C + Tutorial
Half Double Crochet Corner to Corner known as C2C can be done. Written instructions and crochet diagrams are available. Border included. Sarah from Repeat Crafter Me is an expert at the corner to corner stitching concept with an armful of free patterns. Tease yourself by snooping over on her website with her free patterns. As...
Crochet Eyelets & Texture Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet this exquisite afghan called the Crochet Eyelets & Texture Afghan. The picture does not just do this one justice. I love this afghan. The Bernat Maker Home Dec Yarn combined with this pattern makes this so wonderful and easy to crochet. Over the years, this continues to be one of my favourites due to...
Crochet Catch A Wave Pillow Pattern + Tutorial
I love this crochet pillow called the Catch A Wave Crochet Pillow. I love the size, simplicity and especially, the whimsical wave in this graphghan 'like' concept. This is featuring the brand new yarn by Yarnspirations called Bernat Maker Home Dec. I've come to love this yarn. I love the speed of working with this...
Crochet EH Canadian Pillow Pattern + Tutorial
You know what they say EH! Us Canadians say EH! A lot! You know what I mean EH! Today, we have a Croch-EH! Pillow just for you. This is using Bernat Maker yarn. Originally, I thought this was a knit pillow eh! But then I realized it was just an illusion using Split half Double...
Crochet Lumberjack Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Lumberjack Blanket that resembles men's work socks is very Canadian. For me personally, when I see these socks, I think of my dad when I was really young. He worked at a foundry and I remember him always wearing these socks plus seeing them piled into the laundry. Today, these socks are still...
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....
Crochet Study of Texture Rectangle Blanket
Donna Bondy, our guest designer, has adapted my original Study of Texture Afghan to be a rectangle instead. Her adaptation didn't take away any of the texture in the original. The afghan is a different shape and takes approximately the same amount of yarn to do as a rectangle. This pattern was recently updated with...
6 Crochet Granny Stitch Inspired Patterns
Crochet Granny Creations Can we just take a minute and appreciate the Granny Square! It has to be one of my favourite patterns to make. There are So many different things you can do with a Granny Square. Until recently I didn't realize there were so many different ways to do a Granny. I know...
Crochet Hibernate Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Hibernate yourself with a snuggly blanket to tuck yourself into the sofa. Using Bernat Blanket Yarn that is thick and quick to crochet, introducing the Hibernate Blanket by Yarnspirations. The stitchwork demonstrated is called the Mesh Stitch. We have existing tutorials to show you the technique on how to achieve this look. Once you see...
Crochet Nursery Basket Pattern
A simple idea for kid's rooms, including the baby nursery. These are the Crochet Nursery Storage Baskets. There are two different basket shapes from a rectangle to a square. You can decide which works for your home decor. These are using Bernat Blanket yarn. These would make a great baby shower gift to put stuff...
Crochet Elephant Basket Pattern
We are charmed by the Crochet Elephant Basket, which reminds us never to forget to pick up our toys. The trunk and ears cleverly serve as carrying handles for this just-big-enough basket. Made of soft, thick Bernat Baby Blanket yarn, you can make a rainbow squad of helpful pachyderms to decorate and organize any kid's...
4 Crochet 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...
Crochet Fat Cat Stuffies Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Fat Cat Stuffies is a free pattern and is one of the newest patterns available on Yarnspirations. It uses Bernat Baby Crushed Velvet and Bernat Baby Velvet Yarn. The cat is so soft; it's just a wonderful crochet pattern to do. The body is larger than you might imagine and I did improvise...
Crochet Baby Rabbit Hat Pattern
This beautiful Crochet Velveteen Rabbit Hat is the perfect accessory to keep your little ones head warm when the weather is chilly. They will look extra cute in this super soft fun to make hat whether it's Easter, Halloween or just a busy day on the go. Crocheted with the Bernat Velvet yarn, it's soft...
Crochet Daisy Diamond Rug Pattern
I made one of these Crochet Daisy Diamond Rug Patterns for our cats. Cats are attracted to circles, and we strategically placed this in our home. I made mine with a T-shirt yarn about the same thickness as 4 plies of Lily Sugar'n Cream yarn put together for the thickness. Riverstone loved her rug. It was...
Crochet Sizzlin' Hot Bikini Pattern
There's been a HOT demand for lounging and practical beach attire such as this Crochet Sizzlin' Hot Bikini. There is a demand for women who want to wear crochet-based bikinis. My former wife had a crochet look-a-like bikini. She spent a fortune on it and cared for it like gold. It was mass-produced and probably...
Crochet Baby Crown Pattern + Tutorial
Celebrate or play with your children with a Royalty Play Crown. These are just whimsical wears. Maybe a make-believe tea party or maybe even a child's birthday party where they are the star of the day. What can I say... these are super cute and easy to crochet. Video Tutorial
Crochet Weighted Marled Lapghan + Tutorial
The Crochet Marled Weighted Lapghan is a concept of using two strands at one time. Using Caron Cakes, the marling is addictive and really fun. I used Caron Cakes, Red Velvet is the colour. One ball you will use from the outside of the ball going inward to the centre. The second ball use the...
How to Read Crochet Patterns + Beginner Tutorial
Reading crochet patterns is vital for crocheters who want to expand their skills and abilities to do different projects. However, for newbie crocheters, where exactly do you need to start, and what are some of the obstacles involved? My personal goal is not to keep you hooked on learning from me forever but to give...
5 Different Sizes - Crochet Bucket Hats + Tutorials
The Crochet Bucket Hat Trio is new for 2022, using 100% cotton with Lily Sugar'n Cream yarn. Of the three, I love the stripes version as the shaping and look remind me a lot of a gift show version type of hat. It's carefully designed, and I think it's incredible. There is now 5 free patterns...
Crochet Easy Shells Shawl Pattern + Tutorial
Certain shawls are just for lounging; other shawls are definitely for special occasions. This Crochet Easy Shells Shawl is cotton and is good enough to be worn during special events like weddings. It uses Patons Grace, which is 100% Mercerized Cotton. This is not dishwashing cotton but fashion cotton. With #3 weight yarn and lustre...
Mikey's Knit Beanie and Brim Pattern + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD BEANIE PDF FREE PATTERN Create your own knit brim or beanie hat for the very first time. Mikey was determined to figure out how to knit enough to make his hat and one for Diva Dan. While the hat is simple in concept, you know it can feel like a daunting task if you...
Chunky Crochet Short Row Scarf + Tutorial
I'm a fan of long scarfs, primarily if they are worked in a short row like this scarf; lengthwise can tend to be a little daunting. I like the texture of this Chunky Crochet Short-Row Scarf, and those tassels added make me so happy! I'm curious how this would look worked up as a shawl....
How to Read Crochet Diagrams + Beginner Diagram Tutorial
The art of reading a crochet diagram is a method I prefer over reading written words. It's like teaching yourself hieroglyphics but for crochet. The symbols mean something and are a language all to itself. For myself, my first crochet book when I was fourteen had written words but also diagrams for each pattern. Reading...
Crochet Wall Picture at Mikey's Studio + Tutorial
The Crochet Wall Hanging is an adaptation of the Flora Afghan but in miniature format. The picture frame is 39" x 39" and this was never intended to be a pattern. These were created to test try the written pattern but then I came up with a game plan to make some extra to make...
6 Planned Pooling Crochet Patterns
Planned Pooling Crochet Patterns I have not yet mastered the art of planned pooling but it is definitely high on my list of things I want to learn I did try once it didn't go as well as hoped maybe next time I will follow the complete directions and not just what stitch I had...
Crochet Rising Tides Bag Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Rising Tides Bag Crochet the Rising Tides Bag, a design by Mikey. Using Caron Cotton Cakes, the colour shown is called Nested Blues. Inspired by the Bay of Fundy as it's just around the corner from my home. The tide goes up and down between 40 - 60 feet every 13-hour cycles. It's so...
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...
53 Charity Knit and Crochet Patterns
As for yarn artists, we all have big hearts and love to give and create. Charity Projects is a beautiful collection to find several different items to choose from. You can create with either knit or crochet your choice of gift to give as you like, be it homeless, nursing home or someone you may...
Power's Out, Hook's Out Crochet Scarf
This 70" long by 7" tosh double-knit Madelintosh yarn crochet scarf used a 4mm / G/6 scarf was created while Nova Scotia was going to face a storm. Turning off the computer before the power out, grabbing a hook. I put the time to use for a 100% superwash merino wool scarf. Madelinetosh Tosh DK...
Beginner Crochet Textured Scarf + Tutorial
This stitch is known by a few names for this Crochet Simple Texture Scarf. It's called the Moss Stitch or even the Linen Stitch. This is a free pattern available on Yarnspirations featuring Caron Cakes Yarn, exclusive to Michaels. You will use only 1 ball of Caron Cakes. The colour transitions are as they come...
Crochet Long Striped Scarf Pattern
During the Michaels reveal, I was wearing a Crochet Long Stripes Scarf during the presentation. This was the beautifully weighted scarf. Using Caron X Pantone yarn. I loved the vibrant nature of this scarf. It was great to wear, too. You will see the model in the free pattern. They are highlighting how long it...
55 Crochet Bag Project Ideas
From hauling your yarn projects to going to the market to pick up fruits and veggies, crochet bags are just awesome. Crochet Bag Projects make for good travel size projects in order to crochet something that doesn't take up a lot of space. More Crochet Ideas Generally speaking, always use cotton based yarns for bags...
Crochet Colour Wheel Challenge Scarf + Tutorial
The Crochet Colour Wheel Scarf is a challenge we have for you. It is using the newest yarn brand called Caron Little Crafties. There are 20 balls inside the package, which means 20 fabulous colours. It is a level #4 weight yarn. Pattern Options - Alternative Full disclaimer: The angle of the base is accidental...
137 Knit & Crochet Free Patterns
137 Knit and Crochet Patterns Yarnspirations has pooled together 137 knit and crochet patterns. It's a huge assortment of patterns that include clothing, afghans, blankets and even home decor. It's a true privilege that one of my patterns was able to be part of the banner for this collection. I never take that acknowledgement for...
Crochet Bobble-licious Pillow Pattern + Tutorial
This crochet Bobble-licious Pillow Pattern is pretty straight forward and has some great texture opportunities at the same time. The yarn of choice for this pillow is the Patons Canadiana Yarn Line. It's 100% acrylic. You can use this particular yarn line to create eye candy accent pillows but there is also a rich colour...
Full Circle Crochet Pillow Pillow Pattern + Tutorial
I think these Crochet Full Circle Pillows are the cat's meow! I love the colours, I love the shape... I just adore the layers! As Pee-Wee Herman would say, "If you love it, why not marry it!" Well... maybe he's getting carried away! Don't tempt me! More Pillow Ideas Seriously though, I have made a...
Crochet Full Circle Pillow Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Full Circle Pillows Like a silly crocheter, I assumed there are two round panels sewn together on the edges, but I definitely would have lost the bet. These are using Caron Simply Soft that is a vibrant yarn in many colours. These are the Crochet Caron Full Circle Pillows. More Ideas to Consider The...
How to Line Your Crochet or Knit Bag + Tutorial
A crochet or knit bag is lovely but sometimes we love to overstuff the bags and it causes it to misshape or just ruin it. So lining your crochet or knit bag is a way to protect your bag. It also protects your content from wanting to fall through the stitchwork. In the tutorial below,...
Crochet Breaking Waves Afghan Pattern
Introducing the Crochet Breaking Waves Afghan designed by Mikey of The Crochet Crowd, aka me. Inspired by the breaking waves of water on a coastal edge and looking to Caron Big Cakes, Blue Macaroon, I developed a textured look wave afghan. PDF IS UPDATED WITH NEW INFO - June 15th, 2021 Yarn Caron Big Cakes,...
6 Fun Wall Hanging Weaving Patterns
6 Fun Wall Hanging Ideas I have been wanting to try my hand at the wall hanging art for a while so I was pretty excited to see this collection. There are a couple of different ones on this list that I am pretty excited to try. Wall hangings are a fun way to showcase...
Caribbean Crochet Wrap
DOWNLOAD FREE PATTERN The Crochet Fisherman's Fog Wrap is a design by Mikey to go with other flowy wraps he's created. Very lacy with lightweight yarn. Using Red Heart It's A Wrap Rainbow in Foggy colour. Crochet diagrams are provided to assist you with this unique light and airy crochet wrap. Answer easy going wrap...
Crochet Broadway Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Broadway Afghan was designed for the Summer 2019 Crochet Cruises. It's a charity square crocheters will work on during the cruise. Solid granny squares are considered four-tone granny squares. Why four tones, but you only see two tones? There are two strands of light gray and two strands of dark gray. If you...
7 Winter Crochet Wearables + Tutorials
The Crochet Spiral Hat chunky pattern is one of the newest designs available, and you would be surprised how fast it hooks up. This type of technique is called tapestry crochet. Usually, patterns like this have a chart to follow for the colour changes. It's not done like bobbins of individual balls, but the unused...
Crochet Cold Cove Hat + Tutorial
The Crochet Cold Cove Hat, designed by Kathleen Neborak Nolen, was made for a craft show table. She does excellent in selling her stuff. As Kathleen explained in the book, part of doing a good craft show is the variety but also projects that don't take a long time to make so the return on...
Crochet Water Lily Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Water Lilies in August Afghan is a design by Michael Sellick from The Crochet Crowd. Initially, this is part of the Crochet Flora Afghan and was released. With the thanks of crocheters who helped proof the pattern, a suggestion came back with changing rounds 11 - 16 from a crocheter by the name...
1000's of Free Knit and Crochet Patterns
It is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who enjoy crocheting, knitting, sewing, and crafting. The extensive collection of over ten thousand free patterns offered by Yarnspirations provides diverse options for creative projects. The weekly addition of new collections ensures that users always have fresh and inspiring choices. The themed collections in the selection of clothing...
Crochet Into the Light Afghan + Tutorial
The Crochet Into The Light Afghan by Jeanne Steinhilber was a much-needed stitching journey. Filled with light bouncing textures. Background Story: The couple here from Nova Scotia is extremely fun. The husband here never had long hair, but Covid was hit with lockdowns. He made a pact that he would not cut his hair until...
Delicate Shells Crochet Shawl + Tutorial
The Delicate Shells Crochet Shawl uses Red Heart It's A Wrap yarn. This beautiful acrylic/cotton yarn comes in 8 designer colorways. Designed by Lisa Gentry. Each colour blends gently into the next, creating a stunning fabric that attracts "You made that!?" compliments. The soft cotton blend drapes beautifully around the shoulders, with the final project...
Crochet Textured Tote Pattern + Tutorial
This Crocheted Textured Tote is quite popular, in fact, my local stitching group, I have seen several women having them for their yarn haul. Interestingly, none of the bags were in the same colours as Caron Cotton Cakes. I'm partial to the beach glass colouring of this line. That's what I did my tutorial in....
6 Terrific Crochet Shawls Patterns + Tutorials
Crochet Shawls are generally appreciated by crocheters to be able to create. They make for quicker projects other than an afghan. Shawls are usually offered as comfort to give to others who are feeling like they need a spiritual lift or reminder others are there to help with emotional support. Some shawls are so lovely,...
Crochet Cat & Dog Comfort Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Whether it be for your sofa to protect your surface or maybe something in the car to protect the upholstery, try the Crochet Doggy Comfort Blanket. Pattern includes sizing for a kitty cat too! This is a simplistic textured stitch. I know you will appreciate the tight stitches. Nothing is worse than putting a pet...
Crochet It's a Beautiful Whirled Shawl Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet It's A Beautiful Whirled Wrap was the first design that Jimmy Beans Wool requested I design. I prefer to design for free as I lack confidence in my skills, but I have to say, I was pretty proud of this in the end. The free pattern includes the crochet diagrams and step by...
JOANN Stitch Along Spring 2020 Pattern + Tutorial
This crochet blanket is called the Woven Pattern Mosaic Crochet Blanket designed by Erin Black for Yarnspirations. It is a crochet stitch sampler and one of Erin's strengths is overlays and building patterns by having colours jump in front or behind stitches to form the shapes. The blanket is 50" wide x 61" long. Pattern...
Crochet Mosaic Stitch Dishcloth Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Mosaic Dishcloth is an entry crochet pattern for the mosaic concepts. Using Lily Sugar'n Cream cotton yarn. You need two colours of yarn and in the Lily Sugar'n Cream size of yarn, 1 ball of each colour can do two dishcloths. However, you will see my sample having a single crochet border with...
The 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...
Crochet Wave Wrap Pattern
DOWNLOAD FREE PATTERN Crochet Wave Wrap The Crochet Wave Wrap was designed for the Crochet Cruises using Red Heart It's A Wrap Sprinkles. It uses 2 balls of the colour Blueberry Tart. The crochet diagram is available with the written instructions in the downloadable PDF that is provided. Crochet Diagram Click the crochet wave diagram...
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...
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...
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...
UPDATED: The Study Of Crochet Pattern Series
The Study of Series by me was developed back many years ago during the recreation of a project I had free-formed back in 2013. The blanket was using Bernat Mosaic Yarn and I was captivated by the colouring. I decided to through the blanket stitches that I knew but I had significant buckling issues with...
Crochet Waves and Leaves Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Waves and Leaves Blanket is a fantastic fall blanket for your home decor. I love the way the waves work in this one. The wave is something I have never done or thought of before. With plateau tops with an easy valley. The way the double treble clusters work to make the pop...