DOWNLOAD FREE PATTERN Crochet Good Vibrations Afghan Pattern Good Vibrations Afghan will get your crochet hook addicted to some fun! I wanted to make myself a new heavy bed topper with some of my favorite yarns.  Michael shared this stitch with me from Sampler Blues Afghan he recently crocheted. I thought it would be a […]

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This is the Crochet One Big Cake Chevron Bag. I love crocheting with self-striping yarn. The Caron Big Cakes are great because the ball size is so generous. You can make a nice tote or market bag without changing colours and still achieve a pretty striped effect. I made this bag using Shadowberry because I […]

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Corner-to-Corner Afghans are among the most popular projects on crocheters' hooks today. From the simplicity and speed of the design to create square or rectangular afghans or scarves. It's extremely popular. Like many popular crochet items, Crochet Corner to Corner has evolved into a pattern and images to be crocheted into a project. Thus, Corner […]

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Some crochet terms have retained their historical names and remain relevant in today's crafting world. Amigurumi is Japanese for stuffies, toys or dolls that we would typically call them in North America. Afghans is another name from the past. The word "Afghan" has two meanings that are unrelated. Afghans can be referred to as the […]

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The Crochet Speak Easy Blanket was inspired by Red Heart Super Saver Jazzy. I got thinking about the smoky colouring of the yarn changing colours so quickly that it doesn't colour pool. It works out to be even in appearance, and with this yarn, it was just such a casual-looking pattern. It starts with a […]

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The Crochet Dino Egg Rug/Playmate is super cute. It's colourful and has extra-soft padding made with Bernat Blanket yarn. To me, I'm attracted to the colouring with the blue egg and deep pink circles sewn on as motifs once the main mat is completed. More Ideas Tutorial

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Do you need to know how big the typical afghans are? Below, I have provided the sizes for typical afghans. Additionally, I have provided you with mattress sizes for those who are interested in this information. Like the Crochet Spectrum Afghan, get the free pattern! If you need to determine stitch counts to achieve these […]

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Crochet hook sizes matter. New crocheters may not notice a difference until they stare at a yarn aisle and see all the different sizes. I recommend hook sizes when making a purchase for the first time. Look for 5 mm, 5.5 mm, 6 mm, or 6.5 mm. For our USA friends, that size is H, […]

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Mikey has a preferred crochet hook that can be found on Amazon, and you will likely be able to see it on various Amazon platforms worldwide. There are two sets of crochet hooks that he has, and he has several sets. I discovered these hooks in 2019 and switched the preference of the hooks. They […]

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This list is in alphabetical order and constantly updated as The Crochet Crowd uses more abbreviations. Check back. Mikey is personally gathering abbreviations data from Yarnspirations.com to compile a list. Terms with links have a matching free video tutorial showing how to do the stitch. The list is frequently updated and can be downloaded. . . Absolute […]

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Yarnspirations describes the colouring technique that has been trending as appearing like watercolours. Phasing on its own inside the Red Heart Super Saver Bitty Stripes. I questioned about using this yarn with a combination of the crochet linen stitch with double crochet rows, using 2 rows of the moonbean to separate each time the ball […]

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The amazing Crochet Globetrotter Shawl was a stitch-along many years ago, in 2016, featuring Kroy Sock Yarn. The marling and colour effects of this yarn really made for an elevated wrap experience. During the filming of this back 10 years ago, I struggled with the Bruges Lace concept as I had a hard time following […]

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