Inspired by Free Crochet Patterns

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…

The Crochet Firework Throw is a brand-new pattern by Yarnspirations. Intended for the celebration of colours using Red Heart Super Saver Bitty Stripes yarn. I can tell you how this is done, as we have done other blankets similar to this. Crochet Fireworks Blanket Pattern Similar Crochet Blanket The Crochet Waving-to-Granny Blanket takes a similar approach but uses a different square. Crochet…

It’s not as bleak as it sounds, but it has started a death clock for me. While I am not religious, I do believe I am here for a reason, but I am not knowledgeable enough to understand exactly why. The lessons of the good, bad and ugly are intended for me. Even for situations that I have brought upon myself. Last Summer/Fall – Wake Up Call I had a number of situations happen back-to-back. From…

They may not make sense, but personal decor is just that, PERSONAL. These fall into the category of ‘cottage-core,’ where you decorate or place items in your living space that feel something great for you. Who’s to say the housekeeping magazines have it right, eh! Let’s make Crochet Dishcloths to personalize our homes. Trending Crochet Dishcloth Patterns to Try Download as many of the free…

Yarnspirations has updated its pattern-searching system to show you what is currently trending in searches. Based on what others are looking for. Yarnspirations New Pattern Search Some patterns have also been classified by the type of stitching journey they provide. On top of the existing filtering, this is in-your-face and easy to see what others have found that caught their interest. START…

Designed with intention and focused on using only a Red Heart Super Saver Craft Kit. The entire kit will make this Crochet Over-the-Shoulder Rainbow Tote. The base starts off with the darker colours in the kit, as the bag may be sitting on surfaces. The colour order is subject to your own personal taste. The colours are in order for the Pride rainbow flag. Crochet Celebrate Tote Bags Crochet…

Designed for my American friends, south of the border (I’m in Canada, eh). Using the inspiration of an existing Red Heart Super Saver Craft Kit. There are 5 different kits in all. Using only the kit, I developed my own colour strategy, staying within its limits. If. you get this kit, you won’t need any more yarn from another source. Please enjoy my Crochet Fireworks Bag Pattern. If you are…

Coming soon is a new crochet baby blanket by Jeanne Steinhilber. Jeanne has retired but was super inspired by the wicker stitch from our two patterns. She went on a personal journey to figure it out, starting with the middle concept and using Red Heart Super Saver Bitty Stripes. Crochet Wicker Stitch Blanket Pattern + Tutorial I Need This Crochet Blanket – Any Size + Tutorial Crochet Coastal…

Does your ADHD kick in when it comes to working on your crochet or knit projects? Mine sure does, and I find the colour is what makes the world of difference. The changes of colours give me milestones and enough curiousity to pull me through the project. Bernat Harmony may just be the yarn you need to prevent something from hitting that pesky WIP bin you may have. Bernat Harmony Yarn Product…

What if you could close the gaps of the traditional crochet modern granny stitch? One of the blankets, from over ten years ago, looks amazing, but the gaps in the chain-3 spaces can be excessive with thicker yarns like Bernat Blanket. What would it take to get the stitchwork to look similar but be more baby-safe? Why not try locking the stitches together with a double crochet spike stitch? You…