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Free Caron Cake Crochet Patterns

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This round up of Crochet patterns is for patterns that all use Caron Cake Yarn balls. Caron cake has come down in price and is now quite affordable for most people. These Crochet patterns are all a little different but all use a Caron Cake. You can change the color of your cake for whatever suits your mood. I am drawn to the bright color combinations of berry.

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Fringed Scarf Crochet Pattern by HeartHookHome

Happy Go Lucky Shawlette Pattern by Fberfluxblog.com

Chunky Caron Cake Socks pattern by Repeatcrafterme.com

Sophies Garden Caron Cake Pillow Pattern by Wilmade.com

HoneySuckle Bag or Tote Crochet Pattern by Kimmie Hooks

Celtic infinity Scarf Crochet Pattern by Leftinknots.com

Ombre Hexagon Pattern By MyPopppet.

If you are looking for Caron cakes we suggest checking out discount bins at your local stores as lot’s of colors are being moved on and new color ranges and styles of yarns become available. Do you have a favorite Caron cake color or pattern? share it with us below in the comments.

Looking for more amazing shawl patterns? Check out these triangle shawl crochet patterns we found on Etsy.

Why should you make your own shopping bags or totes?  Plastic bags are from the same source as all plastic: crude oil. So what is wrong with crude oil? The manufacturing process emits considerable amounts of pollution, and the product is not biodegradable. On land, plastic bags are one of the most common types of litter worldwide. As plastic bags are lightweight and float easily, this means they can travel long distances when picked up by the wind this includes landing in the ocean. Then wildlife gets tangled or ingests the bags, both in the sea and on land.  Make a difference and make your own shopping grocery bags.  Have plastic bags you need to re-use? Consider making these DIY upcycled plastic bag crafts.

Looking for more Crochet patterns for totes, shopping bags or oversized bags ? Check out these crochet patterns we found on Etsy.

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Book Review: Granny Square Along by Lori Holt

If you love colourful granny squares, vintage-inspired crochet and anything designed by Lori Holt, the new Granny Square Along Crochet Book deserves a spot on your wish list.

This is Lori Holt’s first crochet book, inspired by the granny squares her grandmother taught her to make. Inside are 13 creative granny square crochet projects, all presented in Lori’s wonderfully cheerful, scrappy style. Expect plenty of colourful cushions, bags, blankets and useful accessories that make the most of those little squares we can never resist making.

The spiral-bound format is a practical touch because the book should sit flat beside you while you crochet. Partial crochet diagrams are also included alongside the written instructions.

This book is best for confident beginners and intermediate crocheters. You should already understand basic crochet stitches, including chains, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, treble crochet and slip stitches.

Most projects use Lori Holt’s #2-weight Chunky Thread with a 3.5 mm crochet hook, although some designs worked with two strands require a 4.5 mm hook.

What I love most is the book’s nostalgic, collected-over-time look. It is colourful without being garish and scrappy without looking as though every leftover yarn ball was thrown at it in a moment of desperation. The finished projects have that cozy handmade charm Lori Holt does so well.

The book is expected to ship in September 2026. The current reservation requires a $1.50 non-refundable fee, with the remaining preorder price charged when the book ships.

You can reserve the Granny Square Along Crochet Book by Lori Holt here.

If this book inspires you to keep experimenting, take a look at our 15 unusual granny square crochet patterns and these 20 other ways to use granny squares.