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Easy Patterns

The following crochet patterns all feature a skill level rating of easy.

Easy Crochet Patterns

If you're looking for easy crochet patterns, this list features many possibilities.

Easy Crochet Flower Patterns

These easy flowers are popular with beginners and advanced beginners, but anyone who is looking for an easy project will hopefully enjoy them.

Easy Afghan Patterns

Looking for an afghan that isn't too challenging to crochet? This list of easy afghan patterns is just what you need.

Easy Crochet Baby Blanket Pictures

If you're crocheting for a new baby, I hope you'll take a peek at this picture gallery featuring baby blanket photos. This baby blanket is so easy, and it works up pretty fast for a baby blanket. It's a great unisex design. I think you'll love it!

Beginner's Neck Warmer Pattern

This pretty neck warmer couldn't possibly be any easier to crochet. It's a total no-brainer project, perfect for beginners who have never crocheted before. It's also a quick project; I made mine in about an hour, although it will likely take you a little longer if you're brand new to crocheting.

Simple Crocheted Accessories

If you'd like to crochet a coordinating set of easy accessories for ladies, these photos are worth a look. We've photographed several different sets crocheted using our free patterns for a simple beanie, scarf, fingerless gloves and headband.

Single Crochet Mesh Dishcloth or Washcloth -- Free Pattern

If you've learned both the chain stitch and the single crochet stitch, you're ready to try crocheting this easy dishcloth.

Small Popcorn Flower

This little flower is a cute design on its own, but when you layer it on top of other flowers it's especially gorgeous.

Small Crochet Flower With Five Petals

This small flower has only three rounds, and it is a fast crochet project.

Flower Applique With Treble Crochet Petals

This flower applique applique has six petals which are crocheted using basic crochet stitches, including the treble crochet stitch.

Easy Crochet Flower Motif Pattern

Learn how to crochet a cute flower motif with this easy beginner-friendly pattern.

Small Crochet Popcorn Stitch Flower Pattern

This little flower is only two rounds, and it works up in a snap.

Classic Snowflake Motif

This classic crocheted snowflake motif was designed to be worn on a winter hat; we're making both free patterns available for you. You could crochet either design separately or make them both.

Crochet a Scrap Yarn Shawl

This crocheted shawl is eye-catching, colorful, and best of all, easy to make. You can use up scrap yarn to crochet it.

Lacy Striped Scarf -- Easy Crochet Pattern

This lacy scarf is feminine without being froo-froo. It's made using a soft, pleasantly textured cotton yarn, and it's a delightful -- and delightfully easy -- project to crochet.

Simple Crochet Beanie Hat Pattern

This easy beanie hat is worked using only two crochet stitches: the chain stitch and the single crochet. Anyone who has learned those two stitches could easily make this fab beanie!

Easy Pixie Hood Pattern

You'll want to make several of these easy pixie hoods; you'll find sizes for the whole family, from babies to adults. The project works up quickly and is fun to crochet.

Easy Textured Wrist Warmers

If you're looking for an easy project with lots of flair, give Erica Jackofsky's sunset pebbles wrist warmers a try. This is an easy project featuring lovely texture and interesting details.

Easy Lace Stole Pattern

Dress it up or down; wear it just about anywhere. This pretty lace stole is fun (and easy!) to crochet, and even more fun to wear.

Golden Slippers Crocheted Booties

These two-tone baby booties are fast and easy to crochet.

Easy Slouch Hat Pattern

This relaxed hat combines easy style with easy crocheting. What more could you want in a project?

Easy Market Bag

This market bag is a practical crochet design that's also earth-friendly.

Easy Crocheted Baby Blanket

This baby blanket is constructed using easy, basic crochet stitches. It's an attractive design and a great introduction to crocheting!

Easy Granny Square Bonnet

Granny squares are easy enough for total beginners to crochet. This easy baby bonnet gives you a creative way to use your crocheted grannies; this pattern instructs you how to join several of them to complete this satisfying project.

Easy Mesh Beanie Hat

Oh-so-easy mesh stitches form the basis for this unisex crocheted beanie hat.

Easy Crocheted Baby Hat - Free Crochet Pattern

This easy little squared hat is part of a complete baby layette set crocheted in sweet potato colored yarn.

Simple Baby Beanie Pattern

This beanie-style hat is simple to crochet, and it makes such a cute little fashion statement.

Simple Crochet Slippers

If you're looking for a no-muss-no-fuss slippers pattern, check out this one. These slippers are easy peasy; they're worked entirely in single crochet.

Easy Crochet Flower

Simplicity is the key to this cute crocheted flower.

Easy Sweet Potato Baby Sweater

Here's an easy pattern for a baby sweater made from Sweet Potato colored yarn. This design is part of a matching set which also includes baby slippers, blanket, and beanie.

Easy Crocheted French Press Cozy

Here's some more easy no-brainer crocheting: this French press cozy works up quickly, and doesn't require much effort at all.

Crocheted Water Bottle Cozy Pattern

You'll use worsted weight cotton yarn to crochet this easy, stylish water bottle cozy. Front and back post double crochet stitches are easy to work, yet they keep the project interesting.

Visor Beanie Pattern

This visor beanie is a unisex design. The easy crochet pattern was designed by Erica Jackofsky.

Thread Crochet Cotton Scarf

Here's a free crochet pattern for an easy cotton scarf with an elegant, lacy look.

Beginner-Friendly Cat Hat Pattern for Babies

This cat hat pattern is a great project for new crocheters. It's easy to crochet, and works up quickly. The pattern includes sizes for preemies, newborns, babies, and toddlers.

Three-Dimensional Crocheted Flower

A textured crochet flower makes a lovely accent for a hat, hairclip, or pin. This is an easy crochet pattern that works up quickly and doesn't require much yarn.

Simple Crochet Soap Holder

From our collection of patterns for the home: this easy soap holder is a quick crochet project that will enhance your bathroom decor.

Easy Cloche Hat Pattern

The Daisy Mae cloche: It's pretty. It's easy. It's available as a free crochet pattern in a wide range of sizes, from toddlers to adults. There's even a free pattern for an optional matching flower (also an easy pattern) too!

Halloween Soap Saver -- Easy Crochet Pattern

It's so easy to crochet this cute ghost-shaped soap saver; it's a fun and unusual crochet project for Halloween.

Checkered Neck Warmer Crochet Pattern

This neck warmer is much easier than it looks; while you do use two colors for crocheting it, you don't have to work any complicated color changes. The result is an interesting project you can really be proud of!

Two-Tone Fingerless Mitts

These fingerless mitts are easy on the eyes, and also easy to crochet. The mitts are made using basic single crochet stitch, and a contrasting blanket stitch edging forms the finishing touch.

Bath Puff Pattern

Here's a free crochet pattern for a fluffy bath puff.

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