I've been working on this pattern for a tutorial and read the reviews about the writing of the pattern. The pattern was revised in April 2022, and the latest reviews suggest the pattern is still confusing. It's the Father's Pullover Crochet Sweater. A beautiful pattern by Melissa Leapman. In checking with Yarnspirations, a further revision...
Strategic Stitches: Pooling Scarf Tutorial
Crochet Planned Pooling Scarf Crochet Planned Pooling is really trending right now. Our Laura Jean is on a roll for doing up a wack of scarves using this concept. This is her latest scarf she crocheted. Planned Pooling uses the Moss Stitch. Laura Jean has advice to help you and I have provided you a...
Sweetie, 1970's Wants Your Crochet Outfit Back
Fashion and yarn play hand in hand with what's in style and what makes a revival. The granny square tops initially from 1970s are back. Don't kill the messenger! I've seen this coming back on some movies and streaming series lately. Yarnspirations and the companies it has acquired over the years have patterns from over...
Crochet Hurry Down Baby Sweater Pattern
Crochet Hurry Down Baby Sweater This really cute Hurry Down Baby Sweater comes in two different sizes for both 6 month and 12-month babies. Technically speaking, the sweater is easy to crochet beginning at the top neck area and moving down to the bottom. Then you add the sleeves to finish this off. This baby...
How to Join Panels for Garments Photo Tutorial
Are you making a clothing garment with panels to sew together? The schematics can be confusing, and below is a photo tutorial on what they look like and how to dissect them. For joining panels, I use whip stitching. I use stitch markers, aka yarn, to tie bow tie knots to hold the panels together...
Crochet Teen / Adult Bun Hat Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Teen / Adult Bun Hat Crochet a Bun Hat that intentionally leaves space at the top of the hat to put up hair. You bring your hair through space. This particular pattern is an alteration on an existing pattern on Yarnspirations called the Snug with Clusters Crochet Hat. The pattern has been written in...
Crochet Happy Hexagon Afghan Pattern
Crochet Happy Hexagon Afghan Pattern This Crochet Happy Hexagon Afghan features post stitches for added texture and join-as-you-go to speed the assembly process. You can make this blanket as small or as large as you like my simply adding more hexagons. I used 5 Caron Cakes of the new Mixed Berry colorway to make 24...
Yarn Weight Comparisons
In Canada and the United States, yarn is labelled as a weight between 0 and 7. Zero being practically thread to seven being thick. Those not within these two countries get confused and don't have a comparison about how thick our yarns can be. Craft Yarn Council The Craft Yarn Council, which many manufacturers, retailers...
Crochet Adult and Child Bun Hats Pattern
Crochet Mommy and Me Messy Bun Hats by Repeat Crafter Me Sarah, founder and awe-inspiring host of Repeat Crafter Me does it again with her new free pattern Crochet Mommy and Me Messy Bun Hats. When I saw these adorable hats yesterday, I about flipped. Sarah has created a child size and an adult size...
Crochet Spa Facecloth + Tutorial
Crochet Spa Facecloth The Crochet Spa Facecloth is the same pattern of the Chrysanthemum Dishcloth we have. So I have rejigged the tutorial to show this picture. If you were looking for gift ideas, this spa kit, along with some bath bombs and bubble baths would make a wonderful Mother's day gift. Or great kits...
Crochet Diagonal Spikes Blanket Any Size Square + Tutorial
The Crochet Diagonal Spikes Square Blanket can be made to any size and repeats two rounds until you are done. First seen on the Study of Ombre Stitch Along. I wondered what this would look like if the entire blanket were the diagonal spike stitch. You can see it's in the 4th week we do...
Crochet Wedding Day Memory Makers
Say 'yes' to the crochet patterns designed specifically for weddings. To some people, weddings are the highlight of moving a chapter in life. I've been working on the Ring Bearer's Crochet Pillow in tutorial format. I've been to three weddings in my life. Two of the three have been low-key weddings where the bride and...