If ever there was a time for a collection of free yarn crafts for kids, this is it! I found a collection of 20 yarn craft tutorials on Yarnspirations ready for you to make together (or keep them busy on their own)!
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Patons Norse is a bulky weight yarn with a gorgeous brushed halo effect. It works up quickly for lightweight and lovely wearables. Take a closer look at this yarn and enter to win 5 balls of it right here on Moogly!
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Shawls and wraps are super popular for both knitters and crocheters. Indeed, it's a great way to send a hug to someone who needs it! And Yarnspirations has a collection of over 400 free crochet and knit shawl patterns to choose from! Get the links below - including some of my favorites you don't want to miss!
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The Cuff to Cuff Colorblock Cardigan is an oversized crochet sweater worked cuff to cuff, almost exclusively in rows. It's cozy, modern, and a free crochet pattern on Moogly!
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Geometric crochet and knit patterns are hot right now, and Yarnspirations has put together a *huge* roundup of over 90 free patterns for you! Get the links below - including some of my favorites you don't want to miss!
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The Bandana Scarf Bib Tutorial demonstrates how to make this simple, modern bib. And, it teaches you how to increase and decrease corner to corner with the moss stitch - in both right and left-handed videos!
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It's Lives Day again! On Facebook Live today, see the latest projects and sneak peeks and get the latest Moogly news from me. Then, we'll hop on over to YouTube where I'll be sharing how to use a nostepinne to create center pull yarn balls!
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The Clover Desk Needle Threader is an amazing tool that should be on the desk or craft table of anyone who does any hand sewing! And I get to give one away on Moogly!
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If you can't get to the craft store, and your yarn order from Yarnspirations hasn't arrived yet, you'll need to craft from your stash! So I've put together a list of free crochet patterns that take just one skein of yarn - or less!
MooglyCAL2020 Block #6 is a lovely "bloom" by Cre8tion Crochet! This square features fab center out cables - and is full of color possibilities! Read on for all the details, and for the link to Block #6 in this free year-long crochet along!
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Today I'm highlighting my Top 5 Cricut Maker Projects all in one spot! I love the creativity the Cricut Maker affords me - you can do so many amazing things with one machine! Here are a few of my favorites on Moogly!
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Hookin On Hump Day is fun free crochet patterns this round! Be sure to check them out - as well as the new entries below - and let them know you found them on HOHD!
This Craft Destiny Crochet Hook Set has everything you need to crochet on the go - and I'm giving one set away on Moogly!
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The Bandana Scarf Bib is a multi-use drool bib that is soft cotton and double thick for extra protection. And it's multi-use too - unfold it into a burp cloth or wipe cloth to clean up spills and spit up on the go! Make a bunch of trendy bibs for baby with this free crochet pattern on Moogly!
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The Octopus Squish Tutorial takes you through the basics of this adorable and huggable free crochet softie pattern - in both right and left-handed videos!
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Octopus Squish - FREE CROCHET PATTERN
US-L, 7.0 mm hook - Furls
320 yds Bernat Blanket
Coats Sewing Thread - White
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I hope you enjoyed this tutorial for the Octopus Squish! If this video doesn't answer all your questions about this free crochet pillow pattern, please ask in the comments below - I'm always happy to help!
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It's Question Time again! On Facebook Live today, catch up on all the latest Moogly news with me. Then, we'll hop on over to YouTube where I'll be asking your crochet and craft questions live!
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This Spring Break week I've put together a fun pair of items to give away on Moogly - cute crochet themed socks, and a Nirvana Needle Arts Ebony Crochet Hook! Something for your hands, and something for your feet! Open worldwide - enter below!
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The Octopus Squish is a cute, cuddly, very squishy free crochet pattern on Moogly! Crochet this cute companion with Bernat Blanket and the pattern below!
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The Octopus Squish is filled with a microbead pillow ball, making it addictively huggable! And by using Bernat Blanket, it works up pretty darn quickly too - and is just as soft as can be! If you prefer, of course, you can fill it with Fiberfill.
I had so much fun crocheting this octopus pillow! I love his cute little face and wiggly tentacles! You can make this little guy your own with yarn and button choices, and how you sew on the face.
While the Octopus Squish itself is too big for babies to choke on... the buttons are not. This pattern has not been tested for safety for children under 3 years of age. If you are crocheting it for a baby or toddler, please embroider on the face and tentacle suckers rather than using buttons. If using it as a photo prop, be sure not to leave the toy with a baby unattended.
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US-L, 7.0 mm hook - Furls
320 yds Bernat Blanket (6 - Super Bulky/UK: 14-16 ply; 100% polyester; 300g/10.5 oz; 201 m/220 yds)
Color A: Light Teal (220 yds, 1 ball)
Color B: White (100 yds, 1 ball)
12" (30 cm) worsted weight black yarn
40+ ½" (12mm) teal buttons
2 ⅞" (22mm) black buttons
Coats Sewing Thread - White
Gauge: 4"/10cm across after Rnd 3.
Size: 10" around excluding tentacles
Rnds 1 - 18 are worked in a spiral.
Do not ch 1 at the beginning of Rnds 2-19, and do not join any rnds with a sl st.
Move a stitch marker along the first st of each rnd as you work to keep track of your progress.
Rnd 1: With Color A, make a magic circle, ch 1, sc in the ring, 9 hdc in the ring. (10 sts)
Rnd 2: 2 hdc in each st around. (20 hdc)
Rnd 3: *Hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st; rep from * around. (30 hdc)
Rnd 4: *2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 2 sts; rep from * around. (40 hdc)
Rnd 5: *Hdc in the next 3 sts, 2 hdc in the next st; rep from * around. (50 hdc)
Rnd 6: *Hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 3 sts; rep from * around. (60 hdc)
Rnd 7: Hdc in the next 5 sts, 2 hdc in the next st, *hdc in the next 9 sts, 2 hdc in the next st; rep from * until 4 sts rem, hdc in last 4 sts. (66 hdc)
Rnd 8: *2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 10 sts; rep from * around. (72 hdc)
Rnd 9: Hdc in the next 8 sts, 2 hdc in the next st, *hdc in the next 17 sts, 2 hdc in the next st; rep from * until 9 sts rem, hdc in last 9 sts. (76 hdc)
Rnd 10 - 15: Hdc in each st around.
Rnd 16: *Hdc in next 17 sts, hdc2tog; rep from * around. (72 hdc)
Rnd 17: Hdc in next 4 sts, hdc2tog, *hdc in next 7 sts, hdc2tog; rep from * around until 3 sts rem, hdc in last 3 sts. (64 sts)
Rnd 18: *Hdc2tog, hdc in next 6 sts; rep from * around. (56 sts) - DO NOT BREAK YARN.
Tentacle #1:
Row 1: Hdc in next 7 sts; turn (rem sts left unworked). (7 hdc)
Rows 2 - 4: Ch 1, hdc in each st across; turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, 2 hdc in the first st, hdc in the next 4 sts, hdc2tog; turn.
Row 6: Ch 1, hdc2tog twice, hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in the last st; turn. (6 hdc)
Row 7: Ch 1, 2 hdc in the first st, hdc in the next st, hdc2tog twice; turn. (5 hdc)
Row 8: Ch 1, hdc2tog, hdc in next st, hdc2tog; turn. (3 hdc)
Row 9: Ch 1, hdc in the first st, hdc2tog; turn. (2 hdc)
Row 10: Ch 1, hdc2tog; break yarn and finish off. (1 hdc)
Tentacles #2 - 8:
Row 1: Join to next st of Rnd 18, ch 1, hdc in same st and next 6 sts; turn. (7 hdc)
Row 2 - 10: Rep as for Tentacle #1. Weave in all ends. Set piece aside.
Rnds 1 - 5: With Color B, rep Rnd 1 - 5 of Body. (50 hdc)
Rnd 6: *(Hdc in next 7 sts, 2 hdc in the next st) twice, hdc in next 8 sts, 2 hdc in the next st; rep from * around. (56 hdc) - DO NOT BREAK YARN.
Under-Tentacle #1:
Row 1: Hdc in next 7 sts; turn (rem sts left unworked). (7 hdc)
Rows 2 - 4: Ch 1, hdc in each st across; turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, hdc2tog, hdc in the next 4 sts, 2 hdc in the last st; turn.
Row 6: Ch 1, 2 hdc in the first st, hdc in next 2 sts, hdc2tog twice; turn. (6 hdc)
Row 7: Ch 1, hdc2tog twice, hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the last st; turn. (5 hdc)
Row 8: Ch 1, hdc2tog, hdc in next st, hdc2tog; turn. (3 hdc)
Row 9: Ch 1, hdc2tog, hdc in the last st; turn. (2 hdc)
Row 10: Ch 1, hdc2tog; break yarn and finish off. (1 hdc)
Under-Tentacles #2 - 8:
Row 1: Join to next st of Rnd 18, ch 1, hdc in same st and next 6 sts; turn. (7 hdc)
Row 2 - 10: Rep as for Under-Tentacle #1. Weave in all ends.
Add the Suckers to the Tentacles: Sew the teal buttons to the Under-Tentacles as shown (5 per tentacle).
Create the Face: Sew the black buttons to the Body for eyes and sew on a smile using the short length of black yarn.
Prep for Finishing: Insert the Pillow into the Body, then match up the Tentacles and Under-Tentacles. Making sure that all buttons are facing out, use stitch markers to secure the pieces together.
Final Seam: Using Color A, sc through Tentacles and Under-Tentacles from the Body side of the project, working evenly around the entire body. Use Seamless Finishing to join, break yarn and weave in end.
Looking for more free crochet toy and softie patterns? Browse them all on the Moogly Free Patterns Page or Ravelry!
If this pattern inspires you to make your own project, and you post a photo on social media, be sure to tag me @mooglyblog or #mooglyblog so I can check it out too!
Follow Moogly on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, and Tumblr! Thank you to Yarnspirations for providing the materials shown in this post. Written pattern copyright Tamara Kelly 2020, all rights reserved. Please do not reprint or repost this pattern, but please do link to this page to share this pattern with others.
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I've been so excited for Block #5 - designed by one of my favorites, Polly Plum! This square is just stunning - full of texture and color and fun to crochet! Read on for all the details, and for the link to Block #5 in this free year-long crochet along!
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I'm excited to announce that I've designed the pattern for the Crochet Guild of America March 2020 Crochet Along - the Color Block Cocoon!
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Hookin On Hump Day is full of texture this round! And best of all the patterns are free! Be sure to check them out - as well as the new entries below - and let them know you found them on HOHD!
The Knitter's Pride Signature Yarn Dispenser is a gorgeous, colorfully laminated tool. And it makes knitting or crocheting from the outside of the skein easy as can be! Enter to win your own in this Moogly giveaway!
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The Leap Day Mystery Make Along finishes with this post - Clue #5! Just two more rounds and we're done! I've included the photo of my finished piece below as well - I hope you've enjoyed making yours! 
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The Leap Day Mystery Make Along continues with Clue #4! Time to add some length before we finish it up for the final reveal!
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The Leap Day Mystery Make Along has reached the half way point - and we're ready for our second color of yarn! Get all the details and Clue #3 below for this fun make along!
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The Leap Day Mystery continues with the Leap Day Mystery Make Along! Get the scoop below, as well as the link back to Clue 1 if you missed it... and of course, Clue #2!
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Happy Leap Day! This only happens every four years - so Marly Bird and I are celebrating with a Leap Day Mystery Make Along! Get ready to have some fun - both knit and crochet! Here's the post for Clue #1!
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The Smokestack Hat Tutorial takes you through every step of this super textured one skein free crochet beanie pattern - in both right and left-handed videos!
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Today on Facebook Live I'll be catching you up on the latest Moogly happenings, and on YouTube, I'll be demoing just how easy it is to make your own DIY Felted Dryer Balls!
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Caron Simply Soft is classic, much-loved yarn that comes in an amazing range of colors and types - all interchangeable! Take another look at this yarn and enter to win 10 skeins of it right here on Moogly!
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The Smokestack Hat is the latest addition to the Smokestack set here on Moogly - also including a cowl and boot cuffs! Make this free crochet beanie pattern in 3 sizes with the pattern here on Moogly!
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We've got our first square featuring rows for 2020! This square is aptly named, fascinating to crochet, and courtesy of A Crocheted Simplicity! Read on for all the details, and for the link to Block #4 in this free year-long crochet along!
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The Big Bloom Blanket Tutorial will demo how to crochet this easy afghan in both right and left-handed video tutorials right here on Moogly!
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Hookin On Hump Day is all about the cozy this round! From holiday decor to happy homes, there are another 5 amazing patterns here to explore! Be sure to check them out - as well as the new entries below - and let them know you found them on HOHD!
The Knitter's Pride Needle & Crochet Gauge with Yarn Cutter is a fantastic addition to your craft room or notions bag! You'll crochet and knit with more confidence with this fun 3 in 1 tool. And I get to give away two of them on Moogly!
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The Big Bloom Blanket is cozy, casual, and creates a simple, modern floral afghan with an easy-to-memorize repeat! And it's a free crochet pattern featuring Caron Simply Soft, here on Moogly!
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The Big Bloom Blanket features a stitch pattern that I used on some holiday patterns in the past - and it's a reader request!
However, I've updated it this round, making it even easier to crochet, and adding more texture, with fewer color changes. This makes this pattern a great one to relax with, and gives it a great floral look!
I used Caron Simply Soft to design the Big Bloom Blanket because it's soft, affordable, and comes in such a huge variety of colors! While I went with a denim-inspired look, you can create all sorts of looks with your own color choices!
While I designed the Big Bloom Blanket to use just 2 skeins each of 3 colors of Caron Simply Soft, this pattern can keep growing as long as you keep crocheting! It's also a great scrapghan pattern - be sure to read the Notes below for more sizing info!
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US - I, 5.5mm - Clover Amour
1525 yds Caron Simply Soft ("4"/Medium/Worsted/UK 10-12 ply; 100% acrylic)
A: Saturday Blue Jeans Ombre - 2 skeins, 475 yds
B: Dark Country Blue - 2 skeins, 600 yds
C: Grey Heather - 2 skeins, 450 yds
Gauge: 14 sts x 8 rows = 4"/10cm in dc
Size: 48" diameter (see Notes for further sizing info)
CSDC - Chainless Starting Double Crochet
Want a bigger blanket? Repeat Rnds 6-11 as many times as desired, finishing the second to last color with a Rnd 10 rep, then go to the instructions for Rnd 47-49.
Want to make a scrapghan? Change colors as needed when you change rounds, and work the new color as back post stitches for random color and texture!
If you prefer not to use the CSDC, you can ch 3 or use your preferred dc substitute.
The first time working Rnd 6, you will work a dc in each sl st. In the repeats of Rnd 6, that dc will be worked into a dc st.
Rnd 1: With first color, make a magic circle, CSDC and 11 dc in the circle; join with sl st to CSDC. (12 dc)
Rnd 2: (CSDC, dc) in the first st, 2 dc in each rem st around; join to CSDC. (24 dc)
Rnd 3: CSDC in first st, 2 dc in next st, *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st; rep from * around, join to CSDC. (36 dc)
Rnd 4: (CSDC, dc) in first st, dc in next 2 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts; rep from * around, join to CSDC. (48 dc)
Rnd 5: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), skip first st, dc in next st, pm (place marker), 2 dc in next st, dc in next st, ch 2, sl st in next st, ch 2, *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st, ch 2**, sl st in next st, ch 2; rep from * around finishing last rep at **, join to first st of previous rnd (or join to sl st that joined previous rnd, whichever is easier) and break yarn. (48 dc, 12 sl st)
Rnd 6: With next color, join with bpdc around marked st, *2 bpdc around next st, bpdc around each rem st to next ch-2 sp, ch 2, sl st in ch-2 sp, dc in next st, sl st in next ch-2 sp, ch 2,** bpdc around next st; rep from * around finishing last rep at **, join to first bpdc. (72 dc)
Rnd 7: CSDC in first st, *dc in each st until 2 sts rem before next ch-2 sp, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st, ch 2, sl st in ch-2 sp, dc in next st, sl st in next ch-2 sp, ch 2; rep from * around, join to CSDC. (84 dc)
Rnd 8: CSDC in first st, *2 dc in next st, dc in each rem st to next ch-2 sp, ch 2, sl st in ch-2 sp, dc in next st, sl st in next ch-2 sp, ch 2,** dc in next st; rep from * around finishing last rep at **, join to CSDC. (96 dc)
Rnd 9 and 10: Rep Rnd 7 (108 sts) and Rnd 8 (120 dc)
Rnd 11: CSDC in first st, pm, *dc in each st to next ch-2 sp, ch 2, sl st in ch-2 sp, dc in next st, sl st in next ch-2 sp, ch 2; rep from * around, join to CSDC and break yarn. (120 dc)
Rnd 12 - 41: Rep Rnd 6 - 11, cycling through colors. (420 dc)
Rnd 42 - 46: Rep Rnd 6 - 10, pm in CSDC of Rnd 10. (480 dc)
Rnd 47: With last color, join with bpsc around marked st, *bpsc around each st to next ch-2 sp, skip the ch-2, 2 dc in next st, skip the next ch-2; rep from * around, join to first bpsc. (492 sts)
Rnd 48: Ch 1, hdc in each st around; join. (492 hdc)
Rnd 49: Ch 1, twisted sc in each st around; join and break yarn. (492 sts)
Looking for more free crochet blanket patterns? I love designing them - is there anything cozier to crochet in the winter?! You can browse them all on the Moogly Free Patterns Page or Ravelry!
If this pattern inspires you to make your own project, and you post a photo on social media, be sure to tag me @mooglyblog or #mooglyblog so I can check it out too!
Follow Moogly on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, and TikTok! Thank you to Yarnspirations for providing the materials shown in this post. Written pattern copyright Tamara Kelly 2020, all rights reserved. Please do not reprint or repost this pattern, but please do link to this page to share this pattern with others.
If you wish to make items for sale from this pattern or translate it to another language, please visit the About page for details.
The Neapolitan Twist Cowl is a super simple pattern that really shows off the yarn - and one very clever seam! See the right and left-handed video tutorials below to learn to make your own crochet cowl today!
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Starting this month, I'm pledging to go live twice a month! So today on Facebook Live I'll be catching you up on the latest Moogly happenings, and on YouTube, I'll be answering your crafty questions!
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Caron Simply Soft is a classic yarn, long loved for its easy care, soft feel, and amazing range of colors. But did you know that there are nearly a dozen different types of Simply Soft? Get a closer look at this much-loved yarn in the Yarn Love Video Review on Moogly - including hundreds of free knit and crochet patterns!
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Stitch and Hustle On The Go Arm Project Bags are so great for both knit and crochet! Thoughtful design and even more thoughtful creation make them a great addition to your yarny life. And I get to give one away to one lucky winner on Moogly!
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