This Easy Split Crochet Tote is a FREE pattern on the Yarnspirations website. I’ll walk you through the unique stitch pattern in this video tutorial. It’s a split single crochet that you’ll work in two colors to create the bag. I’ll show you how to make the tote from start to finish. Join me now!
Hexagons are made of six sides. They fit together easily in patterns; therefore, they are a popular shape for making crochet and even knit projects! That’s right; you’ll find a ton of crochet hexagon projects out there. They’re a particularly popular motif in the hook craft. However, knit hexagons are totally a thing, too, as you’ll see below. Enjoy these free projects, including blankets, baby blankets, and more, all made with hexagons!
Even though these throws are all made of the same shape, the projects all look completely different! Using different colors, stitch patterns, and sizes, you can personalize your afghan to match your decor. As you can see from just the small selection in the image above, no two designs have to be the same. It’s just like with any other motif – a circle is a circle, and a square is a square, but when you knit or crochet, you realize there are many different ways to make both things.
An easy baby blanket is made out of one hexagon made large enough to wrap around a baby. What a cute idea! Of course, you could also make a blanket out of matching hexagons or complementary ones. And yet, because it’s a baby blanket, it’ll still work up relatively quickly compared to a larger blanket. Baby blankets make great gifts, and creating one that’s different from most is fun.
Use hexagon designs for interesting home decor. For example, there’s a super cute ottoman idea on this list. You can also use the motif as an added touch in the stitch pattern on a cowl. Most things you can make with squares or circle motifs can be adapted for making with hexagons. As you’ll see when you begin looking through these projects, there are many ways to craft a hexagon. Even though they’re the same shape over and over, the stitches used to create the shape vary widely. Therefore you can have everything from a granny hexagon to a solid single crochet hexagon to something more decorative in either knit or crochet.
Camp Colorwork is truly the ultimate course in knit and crochet colorwork. If you’ve already joined, you know this course has an amazing amount of material. It’s the ultimate color work course to unleash your creativity! You’ll become an EXPERT in color work after completing this camp!
This course is loaded with patterns and has more than 60 video tutorials to teach you everything you might want to learn about color in either craft (or both if you’re BiCrafty.) There are 6 NEW patterns & 8 BONUS patterns. All of this comes with a 20 year collective knowledge from two industry experts. I am so excited to share this with you!
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When Robyn and I had completed all of the materials for Camp Colorwork and could finally take a step back and look at what we had accomplished, I was stunned. I know we both work really hard to bring you the best and most comprehensive lessons, but this time we outdid ourselves. There are so many rich aspects of colorwork. We have brought you:
It’s SO important to me that I offer detailed video instructions to show you what I mean when explaining how to do something. Many people learn best this way. And sure, there are a million videos on the Internet about different “how to knit” or “how to crochet” techniques. But have you ever noticed most of those are too short, have bad lighting or angles that make it hard to see exactly what you’re doing, or stay at the beginner level and never take things further? What I like to do is give you ALL the information. I show you exactly what to do, explain why we do it that way, let you know if there are alternatives, and show you again if it seems important to do so.
So, you’ve got 63 videos here in Camp Colorwork. You can hone in on particular videos if you just want to practice one specific knit or crochet colorwork technique. After all, the course has fifteen modules offering all kinds of techniques. If you are ready to learn all there is to know about knit and crochet colorwork, well, it’s in there!
People have different learning styles, of course. Maybe you prefer reading a detailed pattern to looking at videos if you need extra help. Well, we provide plenty of written materials, charts, etc., in all my courses and Camp Colorwork. Heck, one of the patterns is, by itself, 30 pages long! Now, that might sound ridiculous, but if you’re looking to learn a detailed technique (in that particular case, Mosaic Crochet), the more information, the better.
I like to give you more and then give you even more. This course is crammed with links to various extra resources you might find helpful. We have bonuses of different types available. Whenever I’m working on a course like this, my mind is going a mile per minute. I’m developing new techniques and patterns and keep making ALL THE THINGS. And I’m also thinking back to past projects perfect to showcase different aspects of the course and wondering, “Do they already know this pattern?” So I add that in there as I go, so you have everything I’m thinking of.
Here are just a few of the techniques we cover:
And more!
Whether you crochet or craft, there’s a necklace, bracelet, or earring set for you to make in this pattern collection from Yarnspirations! Choose your colors and add a new piece to your wardrobe. Craft and crochet jewelry projects often work up very quickly. Therefore, you get instant gratification. They’re also great for gifting. And they’re not too hot to work on during the summer!
Whether large pendants or crochet collars, craft/crochet jewelry patterns are here for every style of necklace. If you want something super elegant, that’s here. If you want something kids can craft for themselves, that’s also here.
With crochet patterns and classic friendship bracelet patterns, this bracelet collection has projects for all ages. Kids love making friendship bracelets but don’t underestimate how much adults like them. Give a set of matching bracelets to a group of close friends and watch their delight. Choose one of the more sophisticated designs if you prefer.
Easily make earrings to add a pop of interest to your outfit! From small to dangly, simple to complex, these designs are the perfect accessory for your ears.
These jewelry sets match necklaces and earrings or other jewelry combinations, so you can have a complete look easily!
Elephants are one of the most popular wild animals! They’re endangered, of course. You can show your support and celebrate them by working on these knit and crochet elephant patterns for toys, hats, and more!
Before we get into these cute patterns we collected for you, let’s talk about elephants. They’re such huge majestic creatures. They carry their babies for almost two years before giving birth to them. Once born, the baby is three feet tall and can weigh as much as 200 pounds. As you probably know, they are the largest animal in the world on land.
Many people think there are two types of elephants in the world: African and Asian. However, there are actually three types because in Africa there are Savanna elephants and Forest elephants. Generally, though, when looking at knit and crochet elephant toys and designs, they’ll either look like an African elephant, an Asian elephant, or some caricature with features of both. In real life, the two types of African elephants have larger ears and a two-fingered trunk as compared to the smaller-eared Asian elephant which has a one-fingered trunk. It can be fun to try to spot those features on knit and crochet elephant patterns.
There are such adorable knit and crochet elephant patterns available. Stuffed animal patterns are particularly popular of course. There are amigurumi toys as well as larger stuffed animals. These are obviously great gifts for babies and young children. Anyone who likes elephants might enjoy one, though, if only to display on a desk or mantle. Other elephant crochet and knit patterns include blankets, pillows, hats, scrubbies, and even a pullover. So, you can celebrate this amazing creature while making a variety of different things. Check out the free patterns below:
Granny squares are a perennial popular project! These three round-ups have almost 150 granny square project patterns combined! Make blankets, sweaters, hats, scarves, slippers, pillows, bags, and more! Mix and match colors between rounds of a square, or keep them monotone for a sleeker look. You can easily take your projects on the go and make squares and then join them later. Explore this fun style!
You can make granny squares fit into any type of clothing or accessories. The basic granny square is a square, but nowadays, you’ll find all kinds of shapes that fit together to make a fabric. Here you’ll find everything from hats to sweaters and shawls to cardigans. Dig in to find your ideal granny square project patterns.
There’s nothing more cozy than a crochet granny square blanket. You’ve seen them folded neatly over couch backs on many TV sitcoms; now it’s time you made your own. Granny square blankets are great for using up scraps, or if you want a more pulled-together look, choose only 2-3 colors.
You can make blankets on the go with smaller squares to join later or work on one big square crochet blanket working from the center out. Stop when you get to the size you want, or you run out of yarn!
Granny Square projects can make a house a home. Choose your colors and settle down to crochet everything from cushion covers to coasters, dishcloths, and more.
If you love granny squares but want to learn more about crocheting with colors, check out Camp Colorwork!