Inspired by Free Crochet Patterns

You deserve a mental reset among old and newfound friends on board Virgin Voyages with The Crochet Crowd. An adult-only cruise and a younger, more mentally inclined demographic of sailors. You are the sailors on board. My common saying is that we may be getting older, but we certainly aren’t dead and ready to leave our lives behind; we’re ready to live in the moment. Welcome to the 4-Night…

We are floating yarn communities where crocheters, knitters, friends, partners, and travel companions come together for the kind of creative experience you can’t recreate at home. You’ll learn, stitch, laugh, join themed events, make new friends, and share those unforgettable “you had to be there” moments at sea. It’s part vacation, part yarn retreat, part community gathering, and part “I’m so…

One more row of reasoning turned into 1 more colour transition when Caron Cakes was revealed in 2016 by Yarnspirations. Its purpose was to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Caron Yarns, and the yarn presentation was converted into what we now know as a cake. It turned crocheters and knitters upside down with enthusiasm. Besides Bernat Blanket, The Crochet Crowd owns more Caron Cakes Patterns in…

Since 2014, The Crochet Crowd has been hosting crochet cruises on board various cruise ships. Swarovski Elements presented an idea to expand teaching to retreats on board cruise ships. From a simple conversation in 2011 and years of planning, we set sail in Spring 2014 with no experience. We learned in real time what we needed for the future. We are in the research and planning stages of…

I bought it. Most of it I have used. Some of which was wishful thinking, too. This was leftover Bernat Blanket yarn in various styles I have collected over the years. Most of my balls were fist-sized, with a few exceptions of full balls I haven’t ever gotten around to. Crochet Left Over Bernat Blanket Pattern Some of the colours you can see were repeated a few times, as the balls were large…

Learn how to make an asymmetrical shawl using Bernat Wavelength yarn. Let the transitions of this beautiful yarn do the magic. With easy-to-follow instructions, you can make this any length you prefer. Crochet Bramble and Stone Asymmetrical Shawl Pattern Let’s Get Started Download the pattern or just read below. GET PATTERN Watch how to make this shawl and decipher the easy-to-follow…

New to the scene recently is the Open Check Crochet Top for adults. These are at the experienced level of crochet. As you need to follow the pattern, you need to pay attention. Crochet Open Check Adult Fashion Top Pattern The yarn is a step up with using Caron Simply Me Merino. It’s the yarn hero for this top. This kind of garment, if you are going to spend the time to make it, uses yarn that…

Coming late July 2026. Crochet Diamond Dancer Stitch Along Blanket Pattern

.. I’ve always wanted to try one of those Bargello Stitch Patterns to create diamonds in a project, but I couldn’t find a free pattern or fully understand how to do it. In fact, two of my own projects were chosen for this round-up as well. What can I say, I love colour, a lot of it. Crochet and Knit 26 Colour Popping Patterns Something for Everyone Whether you knit or crochet, there’s a…

I prefer to accessorize with thinner, pencil-like crochet scarves. With the right yarn, the styling can be really easy-going with my jeans and a nice shirt. This is the Crochet Harvest Confetti Scarf pattern. This project uses two different yarns. One from Maratimes called Yarn Indulgence, and the other from Italy called Make It Tweed. Together, they created a one-of-a-kind look to my…

Mikey will be wearing his handmade scarf. A locally based fingering-weight yarn by Yarn Indulgences. It is a fingering-weight sock yarn with partial marling. This was made for crochet cruises at a 70s-themed party. This is the 70s Crochet Accessory Scarf pattern. This pattern features the crochet zigzag stitch, also known as a crochet woven stitch. The tutorial will help you visualize what to…

Have you always wondered how far Bernat Blanket would go if you knit just one ball into a proper-size adult scarf? I did and went on a quest to learn. This is the Bernat Blanket Swivel Knit Scarf. Using the recommended tools of 8 mm / L/11 knitting needles. You will be pleasantly surprised by how long you can make it and how you don’t have to sweat the details. I have paired together tutorials…

Crochet Oversized Flowers to enjoy. It reminds me a lot of the cheerful flowers of the Wizard of Oz Munchkin Land. Using Red Heart Super Saver in your favourite colours. The pattern was easy to follow, and crochet diagrams were available. To assist you on your way to creating something cute. Learn To Crochet Learn to Crochet & Must See Beginners Tutorials Crochet Munchkin Land Oversized…

Crochet pattern with my USA friends in mind. Knowing the USA is celebrating its 250th anniversary as a country in 2026. Yarnspirations came out with a new colour, Red Heart Super Saver Bitty Stripes called Firework. I felt the Firework colouring is too much to do the blanket all. the same colour and an injustice to the yarn. I broke it apart by pulling out my Red Heart Super Saver Red and White…

For the soccer enthusiast, Yarnspirations has compiled a collection of free soccer-inspired patterns. Some may even make your heart go pitter-patter. Many parents have their children involved in soccer throughout the warmer months; you may feel inspired to crochet a little something for someone you care about. Maybe even you need a soccer hat. Featured Pattern – Custom Scarves Two of the…

The request to become a tester for The Crochet Crowd, aka Mikey himself, is a common question. It’s not a paid role but more of an opportunity to help, learn, and be part of something that eventually reaches the public either as a paid or free pattern. The size of the pattern and work level involved in making the design factor in if it’s paid or not. This experience is part of the Journey…

Yarnspirations is offering a super-duper opportunity to crack open the archives for one of their older pattern books that predates the internet. For the younger generation, we didn’t have the internet to get the patterns. If the store didn’t carry the books or yarn, we didn’t have access. Sounds prehistoric, eh! Most of us were being chased around by dinosaurs in jeeps! This is the Retro…