Free Crochet Patterns for Beginners

A granny square similar to this one was my first crochet project. I still remember the pattern; it was a vintage pattern that my father's aunt taught me when I was a child. I've written it down for you in tutorial format so you can see exactly how it is crocheted, step by step.

The photo at left shows a one-color granny square; that's the easiest way to begin, because with a one-color granny there is no need to cut your yarns and join new ones.

However, if you'd like to try a multicolored granny square, there's no reason at all you should hold back. You need not be intimidated at the prospect of changing colors; it's really easy. Hopefully you'll see how to do it if you study the instructions and pictures posted in my granny square tutorial, but you can also check out this tutorial for how to change colors.

One other thing you'll need to know: This pattern is written using crochet abbreviations. A key to each abbreviation is listed on the first page of the tutorial. Before long, you'll be very familiar with them, but in the beginning you may have to refer to the list from time to time. Once you get used to working with abbreviations, you'll probably appreciate how much space they save.

Anyone could crochet this scarf; the design is suitable for both guys and gals, and it's completely beginner-friendly. This is a classic style that'll work well into just about anybody's cold-weather wardrobe.

This scarf pattern was designed with total beginners in mind. The pattern does not use any abbreviations, and it includes explanations for all the "crochet jargon" used along the way. This project will allow you to practice two of the most important basic stitches in crochet; you'll begin by making a really long starting chain, and then from there on out it's all about the single crochet.

This pattern design is by Amy Solovay.

• Easy Baby Afghan Square -- I'd consider this to be an "advanced beginner" pattern. It requires a couple of color changes, as well as a finer yarn than beginners may be used to working with. Changing colors isn't difficult, but if you haven't learned how to do it yet, you may want to practice it a bit before you proceed with the pattern. See this tutorial for how to change colors. This pattern was designed by Amy Solovay.



• Shell Block Afghan Square -- This is a solid-colored afghan square with an interesting textured pattern. This design is by Sandi Marshall.



• Easy Beginner's Afghan Square by Sandi Marshall -- This afghan square is comprised mostly of double crochet stitches, but there are also some chain spaces included to keep things interesting.



• Easy Lacy Afghan -- This is a larger version of the lacy baby afghan linked above.



• Easy Boxed Shells Afghan by Sandi Marshall

• Easy Beginner's Baby Blanket -- This easy design is crocheted using v stitches. You could crochet this blanket as either a baby blanket or a lapghan. The pattern design is by Sandi Marshall. Sandi created this pattern especially with beginning crocheters in mind; she wrote out all the instructions without using any crochet abbreviations. She has also included plenty of pictures so you can see the important details you'll need to understand to crochet the pattern.



• Easy Lacy Baby AfghanThis afghan is pretty, but it isn't difficult to crochet, thanks to a repetitive stitch pattern and lots of extra close-up photos showing you the important details of the pattern.

See Also: easy afghan patterns

• Baby's First Cardigan Sweater -- This pattern is intended especially for beginners. The sweater's simple shapes make the crocheting easy. All the instructions are written out, with no abbreviations used, making it easier for total beginners to understand. This baby sweater was designed by Erica Jackofsky.



• Easy Baby Hat Pattern Recipe This page is part crochet pattern, and part tutorial; you'll learn how to customize your own crocheted baby hat. This design is by Erica Jackofsky.



• How to Crochet a Baby Beanie -- Here's another easy pattern recipe for crocheting a baby hat; the instructions are written without any crochet abbreviations, enabling you to read it even if you haven't figured out crochet abbreviations yet. This design is by Erica Jackofsky.

• Beginner's Jeweled Neck Warmer (pictured at left) -- This pattern is ridiculously easy, and it's a reasonably quick project too. No shaping is required, and there are no color changes; it's just a flat crocheted rectangle which will allow you to practice and perfect your double crochet stitch. This pattern design is by Amy Solovay.



• Simple Crochet Accessories: Crochet a matched set of accessories using only two stitches: the single crochet and the chain stitch. The set consists of a scarf, headband and fingerless gloves which are all beginner-friendly patterns; after you've completed those, you may also wish to try making the matching beanie hat, which is rated "easy" and is made using the same stitch pattern although it also includes use of the slip stitch.



• Easy Beginner's Crochet Headband -- This headband is easy enough for a new crocheter to complete successfully. It's a narrow design, making it a reasonably quick project.

This is an advanced beginner pattern, due to the color changes you'll work to create each stripe of color. Otherwise, the pattern is about as easy as it gets. This pattern offers you a fantastic introduction to back loop single crochet stitch, which is an easy variation of single crochet. The body of the hat is worked completely in back loop single crochet stitch.

This crochet pattern was designed by Amy Solovay.

You'll learn all kinds of interesting skills from this free crochet pattern with tutorial. The tutorial shows you step-by-step how to crochet a small circle shape. That's a handy thing to know on its own; but once you've crocheted a bunch of circles, you can whip stitch them together to create a snowflake-shaped trivet like the one you see pictured here. To make this project, you'll also need some metal bottle caps, which give the trivet extra dimension.

This project was designed by Amy Solovay.

• Easy Afghan Stitch Potholders -- Want to learn the afghan stitch? It's one of the easiest Tunisian crochet stitches, and this potholder is the perfect project for practicing. This potholder is really beginner friendly; for each potholder, you'll crochet two squares and then join them together. Piece o' cake!
  
  This crochet pattern was designed by Amy Solovay.



• Faux Knit Dishcloth Pattern -- This is not your typical beginner pattern, because it utilizes Tunisian crochet, but I can't think of any good reason why a beginner shouldn't be able to crochet this if (s)he wants to. The pattern is crocheted using Tunisian knit stitch, and there's an edging around the outside worked in basic single crochet.
  
  This crochet pattern was designed by Amy Solovay.



• Quick Easy Dishcloth Pattern -- Sandi Marshall designed this dishcloth based on a vintage stitch pattern from 1919 which resembles a granny square design. It works up quickly and makes a fantastic dishcloth.

This is a basic crocheted flower with no color changes, and nothing too fancy schmancy.

See Also: easy crochet flower patterns