Free Crochet and Knit Bridgerton-Inspired Patterns

The next season of Bridgerton is coming up. Oh, the drama in this popular Netflix series. There are so many questions. Personally, I love the cultural diversity of the cast in this series. Those cute guys with accents give me a fan… I’m overheating here! Miss Featherington is trying to find her way into the pit of snakes! Will she find a husband? Yarnspirations has put together patterns that…

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What Happens to The Tutorial Samples Shown on The Crochet Crowd?

Mikey teaches crochet on YouTube and is constantly pumping out free patterns. People ask what happens to the samples. Does he sell them? How can they get their hands on one of Mikey’s samples? The quick answer is: Donations. Charity Giving of Crochet and Knit Projects. Kings County Family Resource Centre Mikey lives within a community of outreach, whether it’s women’s shelters, search and…

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Little Baby Granny Square Vest Crochet Pattern

Granny square clothing items are currently in trend. I know some of you may be triggered back to the 1970s, but it really does look fun. This is sized for 6 months, 12 months, and 18 months baby sizes, Using Bernat Softee Baby yarn. This is the Baby Granny Vest pattern. Crochet Little Granny Vest for Babies Pattern Both the front and back start off with a granny square that has shoulders and…

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One Skein Baby Criss Cross Blanket + Tutorial

A superfast two-row repeating baby blanket for the person in a rush. Great for charity box building. Using just one ball of Caron One Pound, this pattern is set to delight crocheters and receivers of this finished project. This is the One-Skein Baby Blanket pattern. One Skein Criss Cross Baby Blanket Pattern One row is just single crochet and then is a criss-cross repeat across. It doesn’t get…

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3-Hour Finger Crocheted Thick Throw + Tutorial

The Three-Hour Finger Crochet Thick Blanket was designed by Moogly, aka Tamara Kelly, for Yarnspirations. It’s a craft because no knitting needles or crochet hooks are needed—you crochet this with your fingers. Inspired by Lauren, a contestant on a reality show called ‘The Circle,’ I wondered what else can be done when a hook is not available. 3 Hour Finger Crochet Blanket by Moogly This uses…

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14 Alaskan Crochet Hat Patterns

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100 Caron Cakes Patterns

100 Caron Cakes Patterns 100 Caron Cakes Patterns Caron Cakes came to be in celebration of 100 years of Caron Yarns. Now, designers have officially hit over 100 crochet and knitting patterns designed for this yarn. Initially, this yarn was to be a three-month promotion but it took crocheters and knitters by storm. It completely caught Yarnspirations and Michaels with their pants down. Do you…

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38 Stellar Crochet and Knit Patterns of 2019

38 Stellar Knit and Crochet Projects 38 Stellar Crochet and Knit Patterns Our friends at Yarnspirations has sifted through and located the top-rated patterns as decided by you based on visits and downloads for 2019 thus far. Visit 38 Stellar Crochet and Knit Patterns to see the entire list. In the list, there are several that I have filmed tutorials for as well. There could be a relationship on…

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Crochet Autism Awareness Blankets

Crochet Autism Awareness Blankets Crochet Autism Awareness Blankets Autism to some is represented in the puzzle symbol. Like other communities of like-minded social or medical issues that have their own symbols. In writing this roundup, I don’t know much about Autism; however, I know so many people who either have Autism or the family members care for people in their lives who are…

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What is Lauren LaChant on The Show 'The Circle' Making?

Lauren LaChant, a contestant on The Circle, has worked with yarn in many side scenes between activities. She’s bi-crafted in that she crochets granny squares and finger-knits a blanket on the floor. While I cannot accurately identify the brand she uses to finger-knit her blanket, it appears to be Bernat Blanket Extra Thick yarn. What To Do With Bernat Blanket Extra Yarn? Finger Knit Table Knit…

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What To Do With Bernat Blanket Extra Yarn?

Introducing Bernat Blanket Extra yarn, a step above Bernat Blanket yarn as you know it. In the mid- to late 2010s, the craze of increasing the thickness of the yarn began. Crocheters know that more material per inch will increase the cost of the product, but there is a strong demand for it. There is a slew of free patterns with this type of yarn. View free patterns here. Due to the thickness of…

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19 Entrelac Patterns

19 Entrelac Crochet Ideas 19 Entrelac Crochet Projects Entrelac Crochet is really a favourite of mine but it took me a bit to get the pattern concept into my head. You don’t always need an afghan hook to create Tunisian as many of the Entrelac ideas use a regular crochet hook. As you can see from the projects, the number of stitches across are not set in stone. You have options, lots of them.…

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Crochet Round Dish Puff for Scrubbing Dishes + Tutorial

You may see these projects as quick projects for a craft table, gift giving, Welcome To The Neighbourhood Baskets and much more. It is super fast to make and oddly satisfying, too. These are the Kitchen Dish Puff Scrubbies. Crochet Dish Scrubby Pattern These are made like a ball shape and then flattened at the end by sealing both sides closed and pulling them together to be flat. For your…

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Crochet Face Scrubber Pattern + Tutorial

The Crochet Face Scrubber uses Lily Sugar’n Cream yarn for a fast project. Great for craft tables or gift-giving. The pattern is only four rounds, and it’s really easy to keep counts as you go. Remember to use 100% cotton yarn, such as Bernat Handicrafter, Peaches and Cream, or Lily Sugar’n Cream, for this type of application. Be sure to hang the project dry out after use for better…

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My First Knitted Vest Stitch Along

Loaded with a slew of tips and teaching you from the ground up to make a wearable knitted garment, Marly Bird will have you in stitches as you begin your process. This is the My First Knitted Vest Stitch Along. This stitch-along was designed for 2020 and is still available today. It includes the videos and extra worksheets that Marly Bird is known for. You can get your resources in two separate…

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Crochet Puffy Petal Pillow Pattern

New to Yarnspirations is the Puffy Petal Pillow pattern, which features three-dimensional small flowers that form the casing for a generous pillow of 20″ x 20″. This pattern uses Caron Jumbo Twirl yarn, the latest fashion craze in maximalism. Crochet Puffy Petals Pillow Pattern This reminds me of Yo-Yo Crochet, a craze when I started teaching on YouTube in 2008 and has long since passed. That…

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Is Michael Sellick, aka Mikey, Gay?

The quick answer is yes, but there are limits, which I will discuss below. Daniel and I have been together since 2009 and built a life together. We brought each other out of the ruins of our lives at that moment and formed a bond to hold onto and share a life with each other. I came out of the closet in 2000 but knew from childhood that something was ‘off’ with me. I followed through with trying…

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