The Crochet Summer Mist Throw is a nice idea for stash-busting and making a really unique crochet blanket. This is designed by Kim Guzman for Caron Yarns many years ago. This pattern was made using Caron One Pound. It's made of a repeating of 8 rows and once you understand this pattern, you can put...
Crochet Tweedy Stripes Moss Stitch Blanket + Tutorial
The Crochet Moss Stitch Tweedy Stripes Blanket uses Bernat Lattice Yarn in a strategic way that is listed on the free pattern. If you love the moss stitch, you will love this blanket simplicity. Bernat Lattice gives the look and feel of comfort to your living spaces. I thought it was brilliant that the edges...
Woven Look Crochet Blanket + Tutorial
The Crochet-Woven Look Blanket is a mesh concept done in rows to create the colouring in the horizontal look. In the vertical formation, 2 strands are woven in and out. There's really nothing complicated about this basic pattern. You should be able to make the base structure pretty quickly. This is using Bernat Lattice yarn....
Crochet Zig Zag Lattice Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Zig-Zag Lattice Blanket pattern is a simple, easy, repeating, lazy crochet wave concept. Once you understand what you are looking at, you can be confident in yourself with the stitch counts, so you don't have to be obsessive about it. The blanket is 49" x 60" and has a stitch multiple of 22...
Beginner Knit Blanket Pattern + Tutorials
The Beginner Knit Tweedy Striped Blanket is a great beginner pattern using Bernat Lattice yarn. This is called the garter stitch, which is just a fancy word for knit stitch in each row. In the tutorials below, I will show you steps to take you from an absolute beginner to making this blanket. I have...
Crochet Summer Ripple Afghan Pattern
I love this particular way of doing a Crochet Summer Ripple Afghan. The wave formation is easy to manage, and I think you need to hook a few rows to truly appreciate the shape of the waves. Once you get the first row established, row 2 and beyond are very easy to maintain with simplistic...
How Many Chains to Start a Blanket or Afghan?
DOWNLOAD THE FREE CHAIN START TABLE We are constantly asked how many chains we need for specific-size Afghans. Using my crochet hook and measuring tape, I figured out the average chain counts you need to do to get close to the size you want. The worksheet provided assumes 4-ply worsted medium yarn. Those include brands...
Crochet Summer Stunner Cotton Hat + Tutorial
The Crochet Summer Stunner Cotton Hat is a textured design that features the arrow stitch and other eye-popping techniques. Designed for me personally as I was loving the Summer Cotton Hat that has more of a feminine flair to it, I wanted a hat with a more square top with even more texture to it....
Crochet Bright Squares Blanket Pattern
Crochet this Crochet Bright Squares Blanket. The pattern also includes a pillow pattern to match. This is using Patons Canadiana yarn. It's trendy to have granny square blankets where the sizes of squares vary. This blanket gives plenty of opportunities to use up scrap yarn or really have a quilted approach to your crochet. I'm...
Crochet Peaks and Valleys Diamond Crochet Blanket + Tutorial
New pattern on Yarnspirations using Bernat Lattice yarn is the Bernat Peaks and Valleys Crochet Blanket pattern. This pattern is made up of individual diamonds and then crocheted together to give this fun-looking creation. On the pattern, you will find a crochet diagram to help you visualize the stitches better. . . Tutorial I can...
Crochet Pretty Petals Hot Pad Pattern
Designed with heat in mind to protect those surfaces, this Crochet Pretty Petals Hot Pad uses Aunt Lydias Fashion Thread 3 and a 3.5 mm / E/ 4 hook. It is nice and tight to keep those surfaces away from your hot pots and plates. These are 8" in diameter. You will need to cut...
Easy Crochet Casserole Carrier Pattern
The Crochet Easy Casserole Carrier pattern is for the crocheter on the go with their goodies when they travel. The pattern will carry approximately 8 - 10" square baking dishes. It would not be hard to adjust this pattern for other sizes. Look at the free pattern. As you can see, it is laid out...
Crochet Beach Cover Up Pattern + Tutorial
For beginners and beyond, learn to crochet this cute Beach Cover Up using a free pattern by Yarnspirations called the Beachy Keen Cover Up. Using Bernat Maker Fashion Yarn, a new yarn line by our friends at Yarnspirations, you can make this crochet beach cover up in a jiffy. The cover-up has large spaces to...
Knit Super Stripes Pants Pattern
Trending in 2024 are knit and crochet pants. Yarnspirations has you covered using Red Heart Super Saver Stripes yarn. These are the Super Stripes Knit Pants. These pants are stretchy and will fit from extra small to 5 extra large sizes. The instructions are not too complicated, and the pants are shaped slightly. . .
Perfect Fading Crochet Pants for Adults Pattern
Crochet and Knit Pants are in trend this season. Yarnspirations has you covered with this free pattern for the Perfect Fade Crochet Pants pattern. These are using Red Heart Super Saver Ombre yarn. Sized for adults from extra small to 5 extra large. The pants will stretch. To keep the seamline to the interior, you...
Sewing Child and Adult Fabric Masks
The sewn versions of these Child and Adult Fabric Mask Patterns is available. The CDC advises the use of simple cloth face coverings to slow the spread of the virus and help people who may have the virus but do not know it from transmitting it to others. These masks help ensure that critical supplies...
Embracing the Tears of Visible Mending with Tutorial
Fixing tears and intentional holes in garments isn't a game changer or an instant garbage toss. Amber Groen, a fashion designer, will provide several examples through a photographic tutorial. Embrace the Tears and Fix. This concept is also known as Sashiko. It's the idea where the mend is visible and becomes a fashion statement. You...
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...
Knit Collective Sampler Blanket
Yarnspirations has requested I film a series for this Knit Collective Sampler Blanket. Using Red Heart Super Saver, this has nine sampler squares. The squares include the following: I'm a slow knitter so that this tutorial series will take some time. - - Another Knit Blanket The Knit Honey Comb Knit Baby Blanket isn't too...
Discontinued: Red Heart Sashay Yarn + Tutorials
It was rumoured that this yarn, called Red Heart Sashay, saved the Red Heart brand from 2009 to 2015. The easy-to-beginne-with nature of the Yarn attracted new crocheters and knitters to the craft. Like anything that comes to market, the heat simmers and goes cold in time. Many extensions of this same brand came to...
Clearance: Red Heart Sassy Fabric Yarn + Tutorials
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 could be made relatively quickly with a lot of bulk to it, so fill it out. It was developed after Red...
4 Embroidery Halloween Patterns
For those who love embroidery, Yarnspirations makes several projects related to sewing, quilting, and other crafts. There are plenty more, but I found four patterns that may make you smile with glee—each one is free. Click the Pictures Below to Go Direct to Pattern
Craft Halloween Pom Pom Wreath Pattern + Tutorial
Is your deadline for Halloween decorations frightening you? Create this Halloween Pom Pom Wreath. Or, the thought of weaving in the ends of your afghan sends shivers down your spine? Treat yourself to a simply sweet craft project: Red Heart's Halloween Wreath. Create pom-poms from Red Heart Super Saver, and arrange them around a wreath...
Rabbit Yarn Craft Activity Pattern
Download the Rabbit Yarn Craft Activity photographic worksheets. The sheets include cutouts that you can apply to cardboard and show you how to make this. Maybe you have kids to craft with or to create a group activity? You can use Red Heart Fur or Bernat Pipsqueak yarn for these samples. You will need minimal...
Craft Picture and Lamp Pattern
Here’s a unique craft idea for kids who want their room to be as individual as they are. This super bulky yarn adds pizzazz to ordinary lamps, frames, bulletin boards, or other room accessories. All you need is Doodle yarn and a glue gun! You could use Bernat Blanket Big yarn as a substitute. Get...
Great for Beginners: Crochet Bold Throw + Tutorial
A new pattern featuring Bernat Blanket Big Bold uses an enormous 25 mm or US 50 hook. It's a fist full of hooks and will give a beginner crocheter faster success for bigger projects. This is the Beginner's Bold Crochet Throw. . . Tutorial Weave In Ends You can weave in the ends as normal...
Big Bold Tasseled Crochet Basket Pattern + Tutorial
Create a bold statement with a fast-making basket using Bernat Blanket Big Bold yarn. In the tutorial version, I am using the colour cream. I converted mine to a cat nap basket, as you can see below. This is the Big Bold Tasseled Crochet Basket pattern. . . Tutorial I tend to be looser with...
Bold Thick Cat Nap Basket Pattern + Tutorial
Based on an existing pattern with minor alterations, the Bold Thick Cat Nap Crochet Basket uses Bernat Blanket Big Bold yarn in the colour cream. I tend to be loose with my crochet hook and use more yardage regarding the thicker stuff. I converted the existing basket stop when I was running out of yarn,...
Modern Marvel: Bold Angles Pillow DIY
The Crochet Bold Angles Pillow is based on a graphghan type of project. The panels you see are not separate and then sewn together. They are based on following a graph and changing the colours when needed to maintain the design. Technically speaking, this is not a hard design as the angles are consistent and...
Crochet Bold Angle Pillow Pattern + Tutorial
This Bold Angles Pillow Pattern is a great project for those interesting in learning how to do graphghans. You know the projects with the pictures inside a project. This is using Caron Simple Soft yarn. The geometric shape of the pattern inside the front face of the pillow will help you begin to learn how...
Crochet Tassel & Texture Pillows Pattern
Crochet Tassel and Texture Pillows are really in trend for home decor. If you look around home decor stores, this type of pillow is hot. It is a mix of right-side and wrong-side popcorns that make it work. The tassel feature is added at the end of the project. This is using Bernat Softee Chunky...
For America: Red Heart Super Saver Crafter's Kit
From an outsider's perspective like mine, being Canadian, the United States has intense patriotism for colouring. You see it across America with homes and businesses displaying flats, other projects, and finished goods with American colours. These are the America Version of Red Heart Super Saver Crafter Kits. One thing that appears true for me is...
Bernat Blanket Big Bold Yarn + 2 Free Patterns
Michaels has reset for the spring of 2024, bringing back a variety of Bernat Blanket Big Bold yarn. This ultra-thick chenille yarn has crazy fun twists of colouring applied to the project. The colours are crazy together, which may cause the crocheter or knitter to question how a project will turn out. There's an addictive...
Bernat Blanket BIG Yarn
This ultra-thick yarn uses the ever-popular Bernat Blanket yarn, called Bernat Blanket Big yarn. New for spring 2024 is a colour remix of this yarn into some really fun, exciting colour twists—colours that you may be surprised go so well together. Michaels is rolling out this yarn, and you will see it appearing in select...
America's Leading Brand: 120 Colours Red Heart Super Saver Yarn
Red Heart Super Saver is America's leading brand of value-based acrylic yarn on the marketplace. It's been around a very long time and is a staple yarn, meaning a regular yarn many people have in their yarn collections at home. There are over 120 colours of this yarn, though your retailer may carry a handful...
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...
Lower Commitment: Red Heart Super Saver Craft Kits
Are you indecisive about getting into the yarn arts and want to try the colours without buying full-size balls without really knowing your future? Red Heart Super Saver Craft Kits are a solution to get 12 colours, including Shocking Pink, Cherry Red, Pumpkin, Saffron, Spring Green, Jade, Royal, Lavender, Soft White, Gray Heather, Black, and...
Seasonal: Caron Skinny Cakes Yarn
Yarnspirations introduces another extension of yarn from the amazing famous Caron Cakes. This is Caron Skinny Cakes, which is a lightweight #3 yarn. This yarn is the first Caron Cakes extension to offer more colours than the standard 5 colours we have enjoyed. This yarn is exclusive to Michaels in North America and is considered...
Seasonal: Caron Coconut Cakes + 3 Patterns
Caron Coconut Cakes are a seasonal yarn found only in Michaels. As you can probably tell by the labelling of the fun colours, this is an extension brand of Caron Cakes. There is a wide range of colour mixes with this yarn with some really lively colours. This yarn primarily comes out in spring and...
Clearance: What To Do With Caron Crystal Cakes + 1 Pattern
Caron Crystal Cakes may be considered seasonal and is exclusive to Michaels in North America. They are part of the extension of Caron Cakes. This yarn is unique compared to other Caron Cakes products, though. At times, this yarn may be reduced for clearance as the seasons come and go. This yarn is wearable, but...
Crochet Puff Granny Pillow Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Puff Granny Pillow is a one-piece granny square that is folded strategically to make the pillow. This uses Caron Tea Cakes. So the front face is actually the middle of a large granny square. If you turn it around, as I explain in the tutorial, you will see the seam lines of the...
Patriotic Pillow Crochet Pattern
New Americanized Crochet Pillow pattern has just been released by Red Heart. The free pattern is available at Patriotic Pillow Crochet Pattern. Use your Red Heart Super Saver for this pillow. Simple design but really stylish too. Celebrate July 4th in style another great pattern to check out for your celebrations is the Patriotic Party...
Crochet Faux Mongolian Lamb Pillow Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Faux Mongolian Lamb Pillow is a technique that we have seen used for Cabbage Patch looking doll hair. This is using Red Heart Hygge yarn. The concept uses the loop stitch. The instructions have a diagram of how it is done. You will use your finger to create the loop and it will be...
Crochet Peppermint Pillow Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Peppermint Pillow belongs as a set to the Peppermint Throw. It is created similar to the way the motifs are done on the blanket with a big difference between them. The Peppermint Pillow is a 1 piece unit that starts off at the middle and grows outward. Once it hits the final width,...
Crochet Fanny Pack Bag Pattern + Tutorial
Check out this new pattern, the Crochet Fanny Pack using granny squares. The lack of pockets in our garments makes this a great accessory to go out with. This bag uses Red Heart Super Saver. You can wear it around the front or back of your body, whichever you prefer. There is a strategic fold...
Crystal Cakes Wiggle Pillow Pattern
Wiggles crochet is the art form of crocheting over top of a mesh that you will make in advance. This Crystal Cakes Wiggle Pillow has four quadrants for the wiggle surface overlay. This pillow uses Caron Crystal Cakes, which is exclusive to Michaels. The pillow has one front panel where you will do the crochet...
Crochet Wiggles Scrubbing Dishcloth + Tutorial
The original version of this crochet dishcloth uses Peaches and Creme yarn, but I went with a different brand, Lily Sugarn Cream Scrubb Off version, for mine. The colour I used was Cream. This is the Wiggles Crochet Dishcloth pattern. The wiggles crochet concept requires a mesh to work with that you will crochet in...
Crochet Swirling Texture Pillow Pattern
This is a crochet wiggles stitch concept that is the Crochet Swirling Texture Pillow Pattern. The crochet wiggles are added on after the base of the pattern is made first. Essentially, it is a surface overlay. There is Bernat Velvet yarn. The free crochet pattern includes the road map in diagram to follow. The background...
24 Crochet Dishcloths (5 of 8)
NEXT 3 DISHCLOTHS PREVIOUS 3 DISHCLOTHS In this grouping of 3 crochet dishcloths, we have the wiggles crochet, floral scrubby and mitered crochet dishcloths. Be sure to only use 100% cotton or plastic-based like Red Heart Scrubby items for dishcloths as the dishcloths need to be washed and dry out. If you use acrylic or...
Mikey's Preferred Crochet Hooks on Camera and In-Person
Mikey has a preferred crochet hook that can be found on Amazon Canada, and you will most likely be able to see it on different Amazon platforms around the globe. These hooks are provided in a set of 9 hooks. The colouring you see is rubberized, so it's comfortable for the hand, but there is...
What To Do With Red Heart Super Saver Bitty Stripes + 1 Pattern
Red Heart Super Saver Bitty Stripes is new for late spring 2024. It's so new that I contacted Yarnspirations to ask more about this fabulous eye candy. For the last two months, this yarn has been launched at Walmart Canada as a unique promotional yarn for a limited amount for January and February only. The...
Crochet Colour Block Dishcloth + Tutorial
Do you need a break, or are you on the go? The Crochet Colour Block Dishcloth is an easy, quick project for that needed rest. Use any combination from Red Heart Scrubby to create your own Crochet Colour combo. Cassandra Bibler designed the lovely Crochet Color Block Dishcloth, playing with texture and colours. You'll be hooked....
Crochet Color Block Dishcloth in 2 Ways + Tutorial
A tutorial request came in for this Red Heart Color Block Dishcloth pattern. I provided secondary options, resulting in another pattern based on this one that you can also download. It's the Lily Sugarn Cream Extended Double Crochet Dishcloth. The tutorial covers both. Knowing this is hard to see in tutorial format. I used Lily...
What Does An Online Creator Do?
Have you ever wondered what a creator does? Have you seen creators and think to yourself, oh, they are just doing this and that and getting paid? So why does a creator feel stressed, burned out and exhausted? From the public's point of view, the creator creates content, presents it, and does it with a...
Crochet Perfect Pixel Blanket Pattern
The Crochet Perfect Pixel Blanket is a brand new design that has the shell work that we have seen before in other designs. I'll show you another sample that's similar to it from 2013. The new version is mixing Red Heart Super Saver Stripes and Red Heart Super Saver Brushed yarns together. The colouring of...
Juicy Fruits & Whipped Throw Pattern + Tutorial
Customize your new Juicy Fruits and Whipped Creme Crochet Throw. You can make this as a lapghan or even up to a bedspread. The details are provided below to customize. This is using Red Heart Super Saver yarn. The Sizing below is based on the Gauge Size of the Written Pattern itself. This was not...
Crochet 3 Sizes of Mason Jar Cozies Pattern
Introducing the Crochet Mason Jar Covers by Yarnspirations. A super cute idea for decor, not just for outdoor or spring, but for any time of the year. They can be used for storage containers, vases and possibly LED Candles. While you could technically use a real candle at the base of the mason jar, the 100%...
Beginner Macrame Hanging Planter + Tutorial
Create this Macrame Plant Holder with just simple knots. This is Mikey's first ever Macrame Project that he's ever done! Intimidated by the look, he took step by step and has a success story. . . More Macrame Ideas Mikey, who was just learning this process, figured out the do's and do n'ts to make...
Crochet Hanging Planter Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet this Trio Pot Hanging Planter for your home decor. What initially looks like Macrame is all 100% crochet. So it has that look of macrame without all the knot tying. Things to watch for in this project is the weight of the pots with the soil. While the yarn will hold up, ensure you...
Crochet Prickly Pear Cactus Flower Pot Pattern + Tutorial
The prickly look without the worry of being stung by a Cactus! Introducing this super adorable Crochet Cactus. This cactus comes with the pattern to create the soil and then two sizes of plants that attach together. The soil has two different sizes in the pattern so you can change it easily to match the...
Crochet Twist Stitch Messy Bun Hat + Tutorial
The Crochet Twist Stitch Messy Bun Hat is the sister of the Cable Twist Hat featured in early 2016. This spectacular is one of the most popular hats in the tutorial format on The Crochet Crowd. This hat is exactly the same stitch pattern for the cable twist that is done. The difference is that...
Crochet Purple People Eater Chunky Scarf
The Crochet Purple People Eater Chunky Scarf uses Caron Anniversary Cakes in a colour called grape. It's a very fast scarf to crochet with deep textured ridges. Once you understand the pattern, put the pattern away and enjoy the stitching journey. Great substitutes for this yarn may be Bernat Pop Bulky or Caron Chunky Cakes....
Crochet Classic Striped Scarf Pattern
It's getting colder out, so it's time to make things to keep warm, this fun Crochet Classic Striped Scarf will keep you nice and cozy at those football games, or playing in the park. Made the wonderful new Red Heart Heat Wave, pick any combination of your favourite colours they have and make up this...
Beginner Color Play O'Go Striped Scarf + Tutorial
The Crochet Color Play O'Go Striped Scarf is using Caron Colorama yarn. This is doing strategy of mixing two O'Gos at the same time so the striping effect will be unique and interesting. The O'Gos just work as is and don't need to be cut apart to do this scarf. In the tutorial, I promised...
Crochet Deep Ridge Scarf Pattern
Using 2 Balls of Caron Chunky Cakes, you can make this Deep Ridge Scarf. A great substitute is Caron Anniversary Cakes. The scarf is a Mikey original that combines sets of front posts and back posts to create deep ridging. Materials 2 Balls - Caron Chunky Cakes. Colour shown is Mystic Chip. You can use...
How Does Joann's Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Affect Us?
There is a question about Joann's Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the USA. The Crochet Crowd has no direct contact with anyone at Joann Fabrics and Crafts. The stitch-alongs are worked through 3rd party; in this case, Yarnspirations handles all communications as a liaison, and we are only focused on the stitch-along to provide resources. This...
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...
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Crochet Baby Blocks Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
If you enjoy C2C, Corner to Corner, crocheting the C2C, aka Crochet Baby Blocks Blanket, may be up your alley. This is using Caron Kindness yarn. The instructions say increase using the Corner to Corner technique until it's 32" wide and then start to decrease. The tutorial below will help you get started and does...
Crochet Mile A Minute Throw Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet this Pop-A-Minute Baby Blanket as a cute little gift for a baby shower or for someone close to you for your baby or grandbaby. This baby blanket plays off the long colour stripes in the Bernat POP yarn. The blanket is crocheted in stripes and attached. I am using the solid colour from Bernat...
Crochet Hexagon Motifs Baby Blanket Pattern
Crochet Hexagon Motifs Baby Blanket Crochet this Baby Hexagon Motif Blanket for someone you care about or even for the charity you love. The baby blanket is made up of 6 sided motifs, aka Hexagon Motifs. You could think about different colouring ideas to suit your own personal tastes. Pattern Suggestions
6 Crochet Blankets For Baby Patterns
Crochet Blankets For Baby Patterns I've noticed lately there has been some requests of suggestions for baby blankets from a few of our friends on The Crochet Crowd Facebook page as well as on the stitch social, so I thought it would be a good time to put together a fun little collection of a...
Crochet Watch Me Grow Blanket Pattern
This is a fun crochet photo prop blanket. You can use the ring of pom-poms for the photo op and the blanket for the baby as they grow through the first 12 months. This is using Bernat Blanket Tiny yarn. Try this Crochet Fun Photo Prop Blanket. The pattern gives you the chain counts to...
Crochet Fair & Square Blanket + Tutorial
The Crochet Fair and Square Blanket by Yarnspirations is a simplistic granny square with a twist. You will definitely see two colours are being used in this blanket. Those are not cut and added on to make it feel like a project that goes on forever. Instead, the yarn is carried up along a corner....
Crochet Flying Geese Baby Blanket Pattern
In celebration of Canada 150, Yarnspirations has the Crochet Flying Geese Baby Blanket. This is a small rectangular baby blanket. There is a strip of Tapestry Crochet Work making triangles along the one edge. You will then make the body of the blanket. You will join both sections together with single crochet using both panels...
Crochet Cable Your Love Baby Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Cable Baby Blanket has 2 cable panel sections to try. It's an advanced-level crochet pattern and really satisfying to crochet up. If you enjoy the texture and the challenge, you may just love this blanket. Due to the panels being narrow across, the memory work needed for the stitchwork is minimal at best. You...
Crochet Mock Cable Blanket + Tutorial
The Crochet Mock Cable Blanket uses the Jacob's Ladder concept and is adjustable for regular yarn use as well. This is a combination of moss stitch or granite stitch with the looping chains that create the look. I found at first it as a bit getting used to but once I came to understand the...
Crochet Cables Afghan Pattern
Comfort and style come together in this fresh new classic blanket pattern. Made with four balls of Caron One Pound in a solid colour, the Crochet Cables Blanket is all about texture. The intermediate cable technique can be a challenge, but the results are impressive. The free pattern shows you how to crochet cables with...
Crochet Cablework Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
Don't let this design scare the daylights out of you because this Crochet Cablework Afghan is really easy if you look at this afghan row by row. The wonderful and coolest thing about this design, once you start the main pattern after the 1st - 3 rows are done, every other row is just straight...
Crochet Cable Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Cable Blanket There was a demand for a style of Crochet Cable Hat but to have it as an afghan instead. Yarnspirations listened and delivered with an ultra-plush Crochet Cable Blanket featuring Bernat Blanket Yarn. In preparing for a tutorial. I sat with this pattern to run a test of the design. I substituted...
Crochet Misty Vines Cable Baby Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
This is the Crochet Misty Vines Cable Baby Blanket pattern where there are beautiful ribbing and spaces with bobbles added for visual appeal. The pattern has the bobbles change positions so the ribbing switches too. There is a set repeat pattern that allows the ribbing to work seamlessly together. The multiples to change the size...
Crochet Soft Neutrals Cable Afghan Pattern + Tutorial
There is a mix of two panels that make up this Crochet Soft Neutrals Cable Afghan. It's a visually appealing afghan with a bit of challenging concepts for the crocheter to master. It's considered an intermediate level which gives me a lot of hope. One panel has the double cabling braid while the other panel...
Crochet Here and There Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Here and There Blanket is highly textured using Bernat Blanket yarn. The blanket can be used in regular yarn sizes. To change the size of the chain, keep the chain in an odd number count to make this work. The beginning of the blanket starts off with ribbing and then changes to half...
Study Break Stitches: 8 School Theme Crochet Designs
Some of us love to support our school or organization's colours. There's a sense of pride in showing which school you belong to. Whether it's wearing a hat, school jacket or even decorating something at home, like a crochet blanket, with special colours. I have pulled together some ideas for School Theme Crochet Projects. Decorate...
Can I Take A Crochet Hook on an Airplane?
According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Transportation Security Administration, Crochet Hooks can be brought in carry-on and checked baggage. You can check the TSA Website Here. For Canadians, you can also check the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority, the official website, for things you can bring in your carry-on and checked...
List Crochet Gauges for Substituting Yarns
Matching yarns together for gauge substitution from the manufacturer's suggested gauge can be tricky. The manufacturer's suggestion is based on the science of having perfect conditions, but your hand(s) may never match what the yarn brand will require of you. We have put together for Red Heart, Bernat and Lily Sugar'n Cream. What may be...
Clearance: Red Heart Bag + Yarn To Go Inside + 3 Patterns
There are several kits of this with different colours of yarn to go inside your official Red Heart Yarn Tote Bag. This is the Value Pack with Tote Bag Clearance. There are four combinations left in this clearance from a beautiful fall arrangement of colors: gray, pink, or blue. The fall version has more yarn...
Clearance: Cotton Candy Yarn Bundle + Crochet Set + 5 Patterns
On clearance for a limited time is the Cotton Candy Bundles with a Twist and Lock Crochet Hook set. Included with bundle are 3 skeins of Ecru, 2 skeins of Teal, Tea Rose, Rose Pink, Hot Purple, Yellow, and Beach Glass. 100% cotton with Lily Sugar'n Cream yarn. Nice fresh colours to play with. This...
30 Crochet and Knit Fab Five Inspired Patterns
Crochet and knitting are back in trend with major celebrities and fashion-oriented TV Shows like Fab Five, from Tan France, Bobby Berk, Jonathan Van Ness, Antoni Porowski and Karamo Brown. Yarnspirations has put together 30 Free Fab Five Inspired Patterns that may inspire you with style and coloured. Some of the patterns are brand new...
Discontinued: Bernat Ruffelina Yarn
Developed around 2009ish was Bernat Ruffelina Yarn. At the time, ruffle yarns like Red Heart Sashay were starting to hit the strong trend of materials where the yarn was just looped in existing holes to create incredible-looking scarves. Bernat Ruffelina was intended to support those with cancer and raise awareness of cancer. The package included...
Discontinued: Caron United Yarn
Caron United yarn was developed for an initiative to support the Children of Fallen Patriots organization, which helps families left behind by the US military who have died in service. The organization provides scholarships for children who have lost a parent in the line of duty. We, the crocheters and knitters, participated with this brand...
Crochet Saint Patrick's Day Clover Leaf Hat Pattern
May the luck of the Irish be with you as you possibly drink green beer in style earing your outrageously fun Crochet Saint Patrick's Day Hat. Grab your Red Heart Super Saver and have some luck making this fabulous hat. . . This hat uses Red Heart Super Saver and is pretty easy to make....
Beginners Crochet Tank Top and Ribbed Skirt XS to 5 XL Pattern
This is a brand new Crochet Skirt or Tank Top pattern that can be paired together or split up, as shown in the examples below. It uses a new yarn called Caron Colorama Bamboo Blend. At this time, this yarn can be found in select Joann retail stores in the United States only. The pattern...
Clearance: Caron Colorama O'go Yarn + 4 Patterns
Caron Colorama Ogo format yarn has been discontinued and is on clearance for the remaining stock in the warehouse. This chunky-weight yarn was available in five long striping colours in one O'Go. I really enjoyed this yarn a lot, and it made for really cool projects. I will share more below. This yarn had not...
Clearance: Caron Cloud Cakes Cuddle Bundle + 4 Patterns
Yarnspirations is cleaning out the warehouse and offering Caron Cloud Cakes Cuddle Bundles at a ridiculously low price, plus a Twist and Lock Crochet Set with it. . . This yarn is versatile and makes the most cozy items whether it's hats, scarves or home decor like blankets. Caron Cloud Cakes is a heavenly blend...
Easy Crochet Shells and Clusters Shawl Pattern + Tutorial
The easy-to-follow pattern for the Crochet Shells and Cluster Shawl uses Caron Blossom Cakes, providing a fabulous, playful colour appearance in this shawl. . . Tutorial The pattern below is using Caron Halo Cakes and uses the exact same pattern. See how the different yarns lend themselves to wonderful opportunities.
Caron Blossom Cakes Yarn + Pattern
Caron Blossom Cakes is another extension of the original Caron Cakes, exclusive to Michaels. Michaels controls the availability of this yarn, which is unique and light in feel and flow. The new soft and lightweight Caron Blossom Cakes allow one colour to flow into the next, allowing a smooth transition between colours. This will ensure...
Seasonal: Caron Sprinkle Cakes + Patterns
Caron Sprinkle Cakes is a brand that Michaels controls for availability, as it's exclusive to their stores and online platform. This yarn is considered seasonal and can come and go, not returning every season but just suddenly popping up. This yarn typically comes out in August if it's planned by Michaels to return and is...
Crochet Blossom Shawl + Tutorial
Using Caron Blossom Cakes, this is a simple crochet shawl to crochet. This is the Blossom Cakes Shawl. The fringe at the ends of the shawl is elegant for this. It provides a drape and flows as you walk. ... - The fringing is similar to the Crochet Garden Flowers Blanket. There's a tutorial for...
Discontinued: Caron Simply Soft Marled Yarn + How to Make Your Own
I don't think I ever knew about this yarn, which was called the Caron Simply Soft Marled yarn. It was essentially Caron Simply Soft with two contrasting colours twisted together. Below is a sample of a hat to give you an idea of how it turned out. The Caron Simply Soft yarn that you know...