This Tunisian Ribbed Stitched Hat comes in two sizes in the pattern that includes child and adult. It's really simple and gives you the look of knitting with your afghan hook. The hat starts off at the brim and works it's way up before we start the decrease. I found this pattern much easier than...
2 Beginner Crochet Hat Patterns for School Programs
A crocheter is getting involved in teaching others to crochet and was looking at the newest hat in white with the big pom pom but was wondering if there was another version done that wasn't chunky yarn but in the medium 4-ply weight yarn. She wants to inspire others to crochet but works with a...
Just A Phase Crochet Modern Granny Blanket
The Crochet, Just A Phase Modern Granny Blanket is a typical modern granny blanket made with the new Bernat Blanket Perfect Phasing yarn. If you were doing this as a modern granny, you would change the colour when doing the single crochet and chain spaces. . . The blanket is made similar to this below....
What To Do With 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. Originally, this yarn was primarily sold in the United States, but depending on where you live, you may see...
What To Do With Bernat Handicrafter Cotton Ombres Yarn
Bernat Handicrafter Cotton Ombres yarn was primarily a Canadian brand until the internet and international shipping became a thing. Locally, I can find plenty of stock at my local Walmart Canada. You may find this in select locations throughout the United States now. This yarn is available in different formats and what you see below...
What To Do With Peaches & Creme Yarn Cones
Peaches and Creme yarn cones are sold primarily through the retail store. Below, there's a video tutorial on how this yarn is dyed and packaged. This format of Peaches and Creme yarn is value-oriented and provides a lot more yardage than the smaller balls on cardboard cones that can be recycled. This is 100% cotton...
What To Do With Peaches & Creme Balled Yarn
Peaches and Creme yarn is primarily sold in retail stores only, though it's listed on Yarnspirations.com for more specific product information and different types of Peaches and Creme formats. It's 100% cotton and is excellent for dishwashing and home-use cotton such as decor, tea towels, hot pads and more. The cotton is grown and spun...
They Want to Hear From You! Yeah, They Do! Seriously
Have you been going to a yarn store and noticing that the yarn that you used to buy is gone and has been replaced by a substitute? Suddenly, my videos suggest yarn that you cannot buy locally but used to be able to. You are not alone. Complaining online about stock makes little difference for...
Discontinued: Red Heart Colorscape Yarn + Patterns
Red Heart Colorscape was a roving-based yarn that effortlessly transitioned in the colourways. It was like eye candy, and you couldn't wait for the new row to be completed to watch it change. Gorgeous acrylic yarn with phenomenal colour effects. The colours move from one to the next in a painterly fashion, creating a beautiful...
How Yarn is Prepared and Packaged: Behind the Scenes Videos
Today, I am going to show you a rare behind-the-scenes look at how yarn is made. This article shows the process after the yarn is spun. See detailed pictures. Ivy, pictured to the right, is a youngster who captures our emotions when finding that special yarn on the shelves. How does the yarn get made...
What To Do With Caron Simply Soft Stripes Yarn
You may have missed the MEMO for this Caron Simply Soft Stripes Yarn. As of late Spring 2017, at the time of writing this article, the balls are now bigger. Due to popular demand from crocheters and knitters, they have increased the yardage of these balls to provide an extra 25% more yarn for the...
Clearance: 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...
12 Animals to Choose Crochet Amigurumi Kits + Tutorials for All
In 2023, Yarnspirations created 12 Amigurumi Kits for crochet stuffies. They are called the Red Heart Amigurumi Crochet Kit. Seeing the kits in person, I was surprised to see that they were bigger than they looked in the photographs on Yarnspirations. Each kit contains one character; the yarn is 100% recycled cotton. These would make...
Exclusive: What To Do With Caron Latte Cakes + Patterns
New to Michaels Stores is Caron Latte Cakes —a self-striping yarn similar to the original Caron Cakes but with an added touch. There is an extremely soft eyelash type of yarn added to the fibres to give the hues a softness in visual appearance. Very much like the foam on top of a Latte. I...
Crochet Baby Tiles for Miles Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet the Baby Tiles for Miles Baby Blanket using Caron Baby Cakes Yarn or equivalent yarns. This is easy to follow the pattern, in fact, I have put a tutorial out there for you to use if you need extra help. The tiles are made up of 4 trebles grouped together. There is a half...
Exclusive: What To Do With Caron Baby Cakes
Caron Yarns has just launched a brand new yarn line exclusively at Michaels Stores called Caron Baby Cakes. Due to popular demand, it's a spin-off from the Original Caron Cakes. Crocheters and knitters requested that Caron Cakes be in non-wool materials, especially for babies, so they have removed the wool and substituted nylon. So this...
Exclusive: Caron Cotton Cakes Yarn
Caron Cotton Cakes is exclusive to Michaels and has changed three times since its conception. Originally, it was a much smaller cake and only available in multi-coloured long stripes. It left the market for a short time and came back in a large format, as you can see below. The yarn not only changed in...
What To Do With Red Heart Scrubby Sparkle Yarn + Patterns
Red Heart Scrubby Sparkle yarn is made of the same material as Red Heart Scrubby yarn but uses filaments that sparkle. This yarn can be hard on the hands when crocheting, as its intended purpose is to scrub walls, dishes, and more. You may want to wear food-handling gloves on your yarn-feeding hands to avoid...
What To Do With Red Heart Scrubby Yarn + Patterns
A love-hate solid relationship is the Red Heart Scrubby yarn. Like its name implies, this uniquely textured yarn is great for knitting or crocheting dishcloths! Scrubby cloths clean dirty pots more quickly than cotton yarn dishcloths. Since Scrubby is polyester, it will dry a lot quicker! It exfoliates as well, so you can use it...
What To Do with Bernat Premium Tweeds
Bernat Premium Tweeds is a step-up of regular value acrylic yarn. Most know, acrylic yarns are not the same product across the yarn spectrum. There is truly value acrylic that is rough and stiff and crossing over to medium levels to premium levels of acrylic. This is one of the highest levels of quality of...
Discontinued: Bernat Cozy Style Yarn
I believe Bernat CozyStyle is a Canadian Walmart Exclusive in large ball format. Value-priced yarn with lots of yardage to kick off large projects. It's 100% acrylic. Ideal for afghan making. It should soften after washing. More Bernat Yarns
Discontinued: Bernat Maker Big Yarn
Due to popular demand of Bernat Maker Home Dec Yarn that came out, consumers demanded an even thicker yarn as people were double and even triple stranding the yarn for even thicker rugs, afghans, pillows and more. So now, Bernat Maker Home Dec has a big sister called Bernat Maker Big. I think you will...
Discontinued: Bernat Wool-Up Bulky Yarn
A Walmart Canada Exclusive is the Bernat Wool-Up Bulky. This is a spin off from Bernat Wool-Up but has been re-spun to be thicker, thus being chunky. Intended for clothing to provide that extra warmth and thickness you desire. More Bernat Yarns
Discontinued: Bernat Wool-Up Worsted Yarn
I believe Bernat Wool-Up Worsted and Bernat Wool-Up Worsted Tweeds are exclusive to Walmart Canada. However, you may find this in Walmart USA as there are reports of people being able to purchase it in stores. This is a mix of 80% Acrylic and 20% Wool. It's intended for scarves, hats and garments where warmth...
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 showing a corner-to-corner sample. You can see the colour stays for a while and then suddenly changes to a new colour. You should know it doesn't stay as long of colour as the Caron...
What To Do With Bernat Super Value Yarn
Bernat Super Value Yarn has been my lifetime staple of yarn. I've used Bernat Super Value the most in all of my projects prior to starting up The Crochet Crowd. Today, it continues to be one of my favourites in quality, colours and reliability of being available. It's an everyday yarn, priced for the everyday...
What To Do with Bernat Velvet Yarn
Daniel and I are predicting the Bernat Velvet yarn to be one of the biggest yarns for 2018 / 2019. Once you feel it, hook with it... you may just fall in love with it. Perfectly coloured natural shimmer. It's heaven gliding through your fingers. This product is available at Joann Fabrics & Crafts, Michaels...
What To Do with Caron Chunky Cakes?
New to Caron Yarns as of Jan 16, 2018, is Caron Chunky Cakes, exclusively at Michaels. This new addition to the lineup satisfies those crocheters and knitters who wanted just 100% Acrylic Yarns. Yep, that's right, no wool is in these beauties. This yarn may be treated as seasonal from time to time. Grab it...
Loom Knit Santa Hat Pattern + Tutorial
The Loom Knit Santa Hat is a fun and easy accessory to have to wear at a parade or close to Christmas time. The brim uses Bernat Pipsqueak, which is double-stranded for thickness. It's the iconic look of the fluffy white brims that Santa would wear. The body of the hat is also double-stranded of...
Loom Knit: Differences of Flat Knitting Looms
The differences between the flat looms and how to consider using them. Use a portion of a large loom or use the full loom for bigger projects. These looms can be used in different ways. More Ideas Tutorial
Beginner Loom Knit: How to Turn Heels + Tutorial
Turning the heels of a stocking or sock in loom knitting is easier than you may think. It's a back and forth motion to decrease and increase. This is demonstrated on a small loom knitting ring where the ring is divided almost in half, peg-wise. You will only use half of the loom for the...
Loom Knitting Christmas Stocking Pattern + Tutorial
The Loom Knitting Christmas Stocking was written by me in 2009. Using 5" loom knitting tool, eWrap a Loom Knitting Stocking. This is a free loom knitting pattern. This is using the twisted knit stitch that is achieved through eWrapping concept. The example picture is the first one I ever did. This pattern has been...
Beginner Loom Knit Adult Double Wrap Hat
The Loom Knit Double Wrapped Adult Hat is double wrapped and not double-stranded. The yarn is called Bernat Wavelength where there is a subtle transition between colours which works out lovely. However, if you double strand the loom (using two yarns at the same time), you will most likely lose the look of the how...
Beginner Loom Knit Adult Striped Alpaca Hat + Tutorial
The Adult Loom Knit Striped Alpaca Hat is using Patons Alpaca Blend yarn. We will have tutorials linked below once they are ready for the concepts in this free pattern. The yarn is a roving yarn with 22% wool, 10% nylon, 60% acrylic and 8% alpaca. This means, it's incredibly soft and will be warm...
Beginner Loom Knitting: Adult Ribbed Hat Pattern + Tutorial
The Loom Knit Adult Ribbed Hat is a quick loom knitting project. The entire hat is loom knitted with the built-in brim that is formed after round 17. The tutorial will give you loads of extra tips for speeding up and quick ways to count. The free pattern download also gives the instructions as the...
Beginner Loom Knit So Soft Baby Hats
The Loom Knit So Soft Baby Hats were an original pattern by me in 2012 that was changed in 2020 to be better in sizing and also update the tutorial made for it. The original video was still up but in hidden mode so people couldn't search for it. Originally, I was just going to...
19 Free Assorted Loom Knit Patterns
There are a handful of YouTube Hosts that can take you beyond the basics of Loom Knitting. We talked about before on Loom Knitting for Beginners on What to Buy, now it's time to experience some patterns that are above the absolute basics. We have the absolute basics of Loom Knitting within our YouTube Channel....
Loom Knit: Stretchy Striped Comfort Wrap + Tutorials
The Loom Knit Double Ribbed Stretchy Wrap is my latest 22" flat loom creation. It uses a double-ribbed wrapping technique. Sizing The wrap is 76" long unstretched. It is 13" wide unstretched but will stretch to 20" once put on. It's the Double Ribbed Stitch that causes the wrap. The stretch is what is using...
Loom Knit: Double Wrap VS Double Stranding
The 4-ply Woven Yarn, with double stranding, is required for loom knitting on large peg looms. Double wrapping keeps the yarn transitions. Yarn like Bernat Wavelength has a slow transition between the colour changing. if you are double stranding, and yes it's faster, the transitioning will be lost if you double-strand versus double wrapping. Double...
What Are the Loom Knitting Ring Sizes?
Usually, the loom knitting rings are sold as a kit. Up to 4 sizes are in one package but which one do you use? I made the assumption that the smallest was for babies, the next size for kids, the next size adults and the largest size for things bigger. The room looms can be...
6 Beginner's Loom Knitting Hats + Christmas Stocking
Today, we are focusing on easy, near beginner-level loom knit hats. It's hard to go wrong with these great charity builder hats. As a child, I got hooked on the yarn crafts with the concept of corking or spool knitting. It's the same concept but much bigger and creating practical use items to fend off...
Loom Knitting for Beginners - What to Buy
Loom Knitting is the art of knitting with a tool instead of knitting needles. There are a variety of looms on the market, and you need to make the decision to select the right looms for your application. There are companies that specialize in loom making only and the quality difference. For example, Looms by...
What To Do With Bernat Wavelength Yarn + 4 Patterns
This yarn could be exclusive to Canada in stores, but I am not 100% sure about that. It can be found in select Walmart Canada locations. It's also available on Yarnspirations for those in the USA. It's called Bernat Wavelength yarn. What's intriguing about this yarn is the colour transitioning. It's a strong yarn and...
Crochet Generous Scarf Pattern + Tutorial
The Crochet Generous Scarf is made using a half-double crochet lattice diamond stitch. It's an easy, repeating stitch that measures 66" long by 20" wide. It uses a yarn called Bernat Wavelength. The colour changes are what come out of the ball. The yarn is marled, and there are really beautiful tones within. More Crochet...
Stay Organized with Yarn Colours Crochet Tip
When working with multiple colours in one project, I get paranoid that I will insert the wrong colour in the wrong place when following a pattern. In patterns, colours are represented by letters of the alphabet. I show the idea on my Red Heart Soft labels below. Example Red Heart Soft, 141 g/5 oz, 234...
Crochet True North Strong and Free Scarf Pattern + Tutorials
A couple of evenings of stitching to complete a fast project may be just the ticket to put your binge-worthy TV watching to good use. Unlike the USA, where there is a strong sense of red, white and blue, Canadians use Red, White and Gray or Red, White or Black. I have loaded this article...
Prince Edward Island Crochet Scarf + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD PEI SCARF FREE PATTERN I wanted to design a scarf for the Prince Edward Island Fibre Festival, where I am taking workshops to learn to knit. This is my Prince Edward Island Scarf Pattern. I don't design with high-end yarn very often or use it to be honest. I had some yarn in my...
Crochet Mother's Day
Mother's Day by Laura Jean When Mikey asked me to write about Mother's Day I was honored but yet torn. I didn't want to be sappy, and I didn't want to give a history lesson either. Mikey said to write it from my perspective. Our stories will vary, we will have happy moments and sad,...
Crochet Large Christmas Tree Skirt Pattern + Tutorial
With the Crochet Boho Ornament Afghan, you will have yarn leftover. So why not pair a Crochet Christmas Tree Skirt with your afghan. Also, if you have spare yarn, this really hits the basket beautifully. You will be able to randomly put your crochet Christmas skirt together using the same balls from your Boho Ornament...
Crochet Granny Christmas Tree Skirt Pattern
I looked all over last year for a tree skirt pattern, I wish I had found this Crochet Granny Tree Skirt pattern. I love it. Although the Crochet Granny Tree Skirt is considered an intermediate project, if you have basic knowledge of the granny, you won't have many struggles with this. You can use the...
Crochet Adult Granny Hoodie Sweater Pattern
The Crochet Adult Granny Hoodie Sweater is sized from extra small to 5 extra large. Using Red Heart All In One Granny Square yarn. The different sizes require different ball counts. This is a casual slip-on garment for crocheters to make. Make sure you read the pattern notes before starting. I have provided a tutorial...
Bright and Bold Granny Square Jacket Pattern
The Crochet Bright and Bold Granny Square Jacket is using Caron Simply Soft Yarn in regular yarn format to make this jacket. Sized from adults extra small to 3 extra large. Notice on the pattern that the crochet hook is changed depending on the size of the jacket. From 5.5 mm / I up to...
Easy XS to 2XL Crochet Granny Pants Pattern + Tutorials
Crochet a snazzy pair of granny pants for adult sizes from extra small to 2 extra large. The pattern is called Crochet Smarty Pants. The pattern is uniquely written for beginners to have great success with this pattern. For those who use Yarnspirations, you will see that the free downloadable version differs from what you...
Crochet Field of Dreams Baby Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
This gorgeous raised flower is part of the Field of Dreams afghan. Its large flowers make for incredible statements, leaving endless opportunities for the exploration of colours. This is the Crochet Field of Dreams Baby Blanket. There is a strong demand for granny squares like this as it's a bit traditional but many people love...
Field of Daisies Crochet Flower Blanket
Wrap yourself in daises and cheerful colours featuring Red Heart Super Saver yarn. This is the Field of Daises Crochet Blanket. There are 120 crochet flower motifs but you can customize this for your own sizing as the border works regardless on how many you have. I thought the blown-up daisies in the corners were...
Clearance: Quilting and Embroidery Thread Kit
The second annual mega clearance has the Coats and Clarak Quilting + Embroidery Kit. The top thread colours have been chosen, and you get 24 spools, each 1100 yards long. I'm sorry to say that the Canadian warehouse has already sold out, so it's only available in the USA. Thread Specifics . .
Crochet Lattice Lace Wrap Pattern + Tutorial
The Lattice Lace Wrap is a neat concept of crochet that combines chains to make squares or diamonds into the pattern. The squares appear to be floating in between chains which makes it very desirable. This is a Caron Yarn pattern. Truthfully, I couldn't see the stitches well when reviewing this pattern and so I...
Clearance: Patons Canadiana Confetti Box Kit
There is a clearance of the Patons Canadian Confetti Box Kit that includes a Twist + Lock crochet hook set. Patons Canadiana is a beautiful yarn to work with and is a brand that has been around a very long time. If you have been with us over the years, you may recognize our projects...
Clearance: Grey Gingham 12 Balls of Caron Simply Soft
Tiffany and Hannah at Daisy Farm Crafts were asked to assemble a package that matched their look for their blankets. They chose Caron Simply Soft for the Gingham Gray Clearance Kit: Unfortunately, this has been for sale for a week already by now and the Canadian warehouse is completely sold out. The remaining stock is...
Clearance: Blissful Bernat Perfect Phasing Kit
Yarnspirations asked me in October 2023 what I would do with Bernat Blanket Perfect Phasing for this yarn. I was thinking about how these remind me of marshmallows in Lucky Charms Cereal. Wouldn't it be great if people could get a sampler pack? This is a chance to take advantage of the 2nd annual warehouse...
What To Do With Caron Simply Soft Paints
Caron Simply Soft Paints has been around for years. It is a small extension line of Caron Simply Soft, but it colours with artistry and paint strokes—almost like your own 'monet' or something like that. From the neutrals of paints to vibrant ones like you, see below. This entire line is variegated in nature. Yarn...
Discontinued: Bernat Alize EZ Wool Yarn
New to the Bernat family of yarn is Bernat Alize EZ Wool. This looping yarn requires no hooks or needles. It's great for beginners learning to knit. It's a gateway product for someone wanting to play with the yarn arts but not familiar with hooks or needles. Bernat Alize Blanket-EZ is a chenille-based yarn, which...
How to Use Bernat Blanket-ez + Tutorial
So you want to see what's up with Bernat Alize Blanket EZ yarn? Here is a technical preview of explaining the properties of the yarn, how the loops are made and little fabulous tips about this yarn. Get an up close and personal view of the Bernat Alize Blanket EZ yarn. If you understand how...
What To Do With Phentex Craft and Slipper Yarn
Phentex Craft and Slipper Yarn is one of the longest-lasting products with Yarnspirations. Still going strong and with a wide assortment of colours. This yarn is a plastic made product that doesn't absorb water and for heavy use such as slippers. This is also great for crafting in general as well. Phentex Slipper and Craft...
Clearance: Bernat Satin Yarn
Bernat Satin yarn is on a higher level than Bernat Super Saver and Red Heart Super Saver. Bernat Satin is a luxury worsted weight yarn, with a satiny soft finish. Perfect for garments, accessories, and home decor projects. Bernat Satin provides a defined stitch for beautiful finished projects when knitted or crocheted. Available in a...
What To Do With Bernat Blanket Tweeds Yarn
Bernat Blanket Tweeds gives a tonal colour differential change to provide the rustic, used and ultra comfy look right out of the yarn ball. Tweeds are typically spun yarn, and pieces of extra stuff are left in the fibre. In this case, the colouring represents the look only. This yarn is the same size as...
Clearance: Bernat Blanket O'Go Yarn
Bernat Blanket Ogo is the same size as Bernat Blanket yarns that are out there. Yarnspirations also take a considerable risk to appease crocheters and knitters by wrapping the yarn differently so that we can start without digging into the centre of a skein to find the end. This change required Yarnspirations to update its...
What To Do With Bernat Blanket Tie Dye Ish Yarn
This yarn is deceptive in the ball as the finished project can turn out unique and awesome. This is Bernat Blanket Tie Dye Ish. I'm all over this concept with my lifestyle here at home. It's casual but makes sense if your environment is not magazine-quality. I have two cats and two dogs; say no...
What To Do With Bernat Blanket Twist Yarn
There are eight colours of Bernat Blanket Twist yarn. Unlike regular Bernat Blanket yarn, this yarn comprises twisted plies. The colour variable changes to create a fun arrangement for your final project. The example below is a knit blanket using this yarn. The colour change can keep you mentally interested in completing unique-looking blankets. This...
What To Do With Bernat Blanket Speckled Yarn
This yarn, Bernat Blanket Speckled, speaks to me as a pet caregiver to my two fluffs. The colouring of the yarn as a ball doesn't always land on what you can with it, but once it's crocheted or knitted, it turns the ball into something incredible. Below is the Crochet Speckled Diamond Blanket using this...
BEGINNER Thick Crochet Misty Moss Lapghan + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD MISTY FREE PATTERN If someone surprises you and you don't have much time, the Misty Moss Crochet Lapghan can be crocheted quickly and designed for beginners. This stitch has several names, such as granite stitch and moss stitch. It's used a lot in scarves, clothing and more. The idea is to crochet in the...
What To Do With Red Heart Unforgettable + 4 Patterns
Red Heart Unforgettable is a smooth transitioning yarn. There are 11 colours for this yarn, with some colours discontinued over the years. Red Heart Unforgettable yarn is loved for its bold pastels and vivid colour combinations. The unbelievable softness of this roving yarn results in luxurious garments and accessories, making it one of the most...
Ollie the Owl Crochet Along + Tutorial
DOWNLOAD OLLIE THE OWL The Crochet Ollie the Owl, featuring Sarah from Repeat Crafter, is very easy to make and takes about two and a half hours to complete. What great little ideas you can make in sequence for someone you love. Maybe customize the colours for someone special in your life. Match it with...
Quackers the Crochet Duck + Tutorial
She is introducing Quackers the Crochet Duck, a new pattern by Sarah from Repeat Crafter Me. This 15" cuddly duck is just oozing with cuteness. Grab your Bernat Blanket and make this pretty quickly. I love this. I am a regular passenger on Celebrity Cruise Line, where the ducks are a thing to hide. You...
Utterly Cute Crochet Cow
Sarah smacks it out of the park with this ridiculously adorable crochet cow. Sure, it looks cute here, but I have this remarkable gift of really screwing up stuffies! I'm sure it would look like ground beef if I did this! The shaping is really simple, and in Sarah's classic, super cute finished finishing. Grab...
Extended Moss Stitch Crochet Scarf + Tutorial
The extended moss crochet stitch is a straightforward repeating pattern that thickens up the works as the extended double crochet goes over the ch-1 spaces and buries it inside the double crochet stitches. You only need 1 balls with a 4.5 mm / G/6 hook. You could use 5 mm / H/8 if you wanted...
Underestimated Easy Crochet Cowl
In surfing for something not boring and to keep my hands moving during stitch night with the girls, I chose Bernat Cowl as my project. I'm not complaining, but the most challenging part about Stitch Group is paying attention long enough to count the beginning chain without getting wrapped up in gossip, especially if the...
Crochet Bright Stripe Textured Cowl
What a great evening project, and one that gave me a lot of self-satisfaction. I had Red Heart Super Saver Jumbo in Bright Stripe on hand. I used just over half of a ball to make this delightful crochet cowl. I used an existing pattern called the Bernat Cowl, which originally used Bernat Premium yarn....
What To Do With Red Heart Comfort Yarn
Red Heart Comfort yarn really surprised me to death! If you have played with Red Heart Comfort in the past, you will know that if you made a blanket, the blanket probably could stand on its own, it was rough and really stiff. This yarn can be found in select Walmart Canada stores and online,...
What to Do With Felted Yarn Debut
The latest new yarn is rolling out at Michaels called Bernat Felted yarn. It's a generous-sized ball of 9.2 oz / 260 g with 249 yards / 228 metres. This yarn combines solid and durable materials, including 62% acrylic, 21% wool and 17% nylon. It has a recommended crochet hook size of 8 mm /...
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...
What To Do With Caron Simply Soft Heathers Yarn
Blending Black fibres with solid colours creates a marled effect. Introducing Caron Simply Soft Heathers yarn. This small but exquisite collection of yarn is something I love personally. To some, the muted grey colours are not very appealing, but statistics show that grey, black, and white are among the most purchased yarn colours. For myself,...
Discontinued: Caron Simply Soft Camo Yarn
Caron Simply Soft Camo is an offshoot of Caron Simply Soft with camouflage colouring applied to the yarn. You will find the traditional camo colours such as Woodland or Night Camo, but also great mixes like Pink Camo, Snow Camo and even Blue Camo, to name a few. There are 8 shades in this colour...
Discontinued: Caron Cupcakes Yarn
Caron Cupcakes is 100% Acrylic and designed for smaller projects. Packaged as a cupcake, it just makes sense to call it Caron Cupcakes Yarn. It is a Light (3) weight yarn intended for finer projects. The ball bands have pictures of knit or crochet. The pattern on the back of the label matches the photograph....
What To Do With Caron Simply Soft Brites Yarn
I dream of techno colour, and I enjoy it when my yarn is bright and cheerful, like the Simply Soft Brites yarn by Caron. Due to Caron's offering of premium acrylic, the dyes adhere to a lustre in comparison to value-level yarns. This means bold colours that Caron can offer are a result of using...
What To Do With Caron One Pound Yarn
When it comes to value, nothing beats Caron One Pound! This machine washable and dryable worsted weight yarn comes in a wide range of shades and is available in an economical one-pound skein. One skein makes four full-sized scarves. I really love this yarn as the yarn ball feels like it lasts forever. A whole...
What To Do With Caron Simply Soft Yarn
Caron Simply Soft yarn is one of Caron Yarns strongest performers of yarn in the collection, other than Caron Cakes and Caron One Pound. Caron Simply Soft is on the thinner side of Medium #4 - 4-ply yarn. This product cannot be mixed easily with Caron One Pound, Red Heart Super Saver or Bernat Super...
Discontinued: Bernat Happy Holidays Yarn
Bernat Happy Holidays yarn was a 4-ply medium-weight worsted yarn. The original formula was rough to the touch, and the filament that made the shine was really yarn on the hands, for those who recall. I have a solution at the bottom of this article for another sparkle yarn that feels great and is more...
What To Do With Red Heart With Love Yarn
Red Heart With Love yarn was a must-have when we used to go to the shows to sell yarn and showcase examples of knitting and crochet. It's a premium-grade acrylic and is a step up from Red Heart Super Saver. Joking, but not really... People online can complain about the feel of Red Heart Super...
The Story of Bernat Premium Yarn
Bernat Premium came out many years ago and is a regular stocked item in select Walmart Canada stores. It's a premium-grade acrylic product that is softer than Bernat Super Value. The entire collection has 61 colours, though Walmart only carries a few of the popular colours. You can get the rest online. Yarns Specifics Recommended...
Clearance: Red Heart Chic Sheep Yarn
Red Heart Chic Sheep yarn was developed for Marly Bird, an educator, pattern designer, and other industry professionals. Years ago, 24 shades were developed, and the remaining stock is on clearance for a fantastic price on Yarnspirations. Grab it while you can if 100% merino speaks to your stitching vibe. Yarn Specifics As you can...
Clearance: 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...
Clearance: Red Heart Treasure Yarn
Red Heart Treasure yarn was originally under Red Heart Boutique when I was with Red Heart in 2013 and 2014. The Red Heart Boutique label was retired, and this was moved to regular branding for Red Heart. While Bernat Mosaic was just being discontinued, this yarn came to be and offered the same addictive qualities...
Discontinued: Bernat Mosaic Yarn
Bernat Mosaic is discontinued, but it was my gateway addiction to transitioning yarn from 2009 to 2013ish. Oh my gawd, I was so upset about it being discontinued. It had its problems, but this yarn made crochet for me so much fun! This was a 'Shut Up and Take My Money' yarn for me. This...
What To Do With Patons Inspired Yarn
Patons Inspired yarn has 26 colours and is a brand new yarn for 2020. It is expected to catch the interest of knitters with its generous 150 g ball. It's a #5 bulky yarn that is 75% acrylic and 25% wool. I'm obsessed with this yarn. Both my book sample and tutorial sample for the...
Discontinued: Patons Hempster Yarn
Introducing Patons Hempster yarn, introduced in Fall 2018 as a new yarn option for the Patons brand of yarns. This yarn is a mix of 55% hemp and 45% cotton. Intended for durability, reliability and longevity for projects. You will see future projects be examples such as tote bags, accessories and even garments like tank...
What To Do With Bernat Sheepy Yarn
A really fluffy yarn called Bernat Sheepy is available. Don't worry, there's no wool, just 100% nylon. It's ultra-soft and swishy to the touch. It's great for making plush toys or even that super cozy baby blanket. There are just a few colours only in this yarn line such as Cotton Tail, Bunny Brown, Baa...
9 Mega Crochet Crowd Yarn Exhibits
Beginning in 2010, we started attending craft shows as exhibitors and had our eyes opened to what we could do to improve them. The first show was just draped blankets on the backdrop, and I realized that the better exhibits had a proper theme and things people wanted to take pictures of. This was the...
Crochet Yarn Bombed Bike
This Crochet Yarn Bike took me about 70 hours of crocheting to transform. I had a few rules for myself: See our steps. As each step is completed, a photograph showing our update will be added. I also did a Crochet Ferris Wheel too! Our mission is to yarn bomb this bike for an amazing...
Discontinued: Caron Tea Cakes Yarn
Caron Tea Cakes is a seasonal yarn exclusively available at Michaels. Due to the seasonality assigned to it by Michaels, this yarn comes out but may or may not return the following year. This yarn is known to take a break from the shelves. What is unique about the yarn is that it appears to...