Here's a list of free patterns that are easy enough for beginners who have learned how to do the double crochet stitch, along with some helpful learning photos that give how-to visuals for the combinations of stitches used in the patterns.

The photo on the right shows a dishcloth pattern that's easy enough for beginning crocheters. Below the directions are my additional photos explaining parts of the pattern, to make it easier still.

• Quick, Easy Dishcloth - Free Pattern
  
• Edging for Quick, Easy Dishcloth

• How to Double Crochet

More Free Easy Patterns With Double Crochet

• Min and Max Triangles Afghan Square
  
• Beginner Easy Afghan Square
  
• Learning Photo for Beginner Easy Afghan Square
  
• Photo Shows How to "ch 2, skip 2 dc"
  
• Photo Shows How to "skip 2 dc, 4 dc in next dc"
  
• A First Filet Crochet Project
  
• Boxed Shell Window Afghan Square
  
• Help Photos for Boxed Shell Window Afghan Square

• Free Crochet Patterns A-Z List

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