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Free Crochet Patterns Directory

Here's our directory of free crochet patterns and projects. You'll find patterns for a large selection of crocheted items, including clothing, accessories, home decor items, toys, edgings, and more. The patterns are organized by project type so that you can easily find what you are looking for.

Free Crochet Patterns

If you would like to browse through thousands of free crochet patterns, this alphabetized directory will help. It's the key to navigating your way through all the different design themes and various types of patterns our website is home to.

Free Crochet Patterns and Charts

This page is our main directory of free crochet patterns, free charts for filet crochet, and free crochet projects. You'll find free patterns for a large selection of crocheted items, including crocheted gifts, accessories, home decor items, toys, motifs, edgings and more.

Baby Patterns

If a friend or loved one is expecting a new baby, it's the perfect excuse to begin a new crochet project. And if not, don't let that stop you -- baby items are a favorite with charity crocheters too. Either way, why not grab some of our delightful free crochet baby patterns? That way you'll be prepared next time you learn of a new arrival on the...

Easy Free Crochet Patterns

We've put together a list of easy crochet patterns for a variety of different types of projects -- clothing, accessories, home decor items and more. If you're new to crocheting -- or just looking for an easy project to work on -- and you're not sure exactly what you might like to make, be sure to browse through this page for free patterns and...

Free Crochet Afghan Patterns

Afghans are among our most popular crochet projects. We offer a wide variety of free crochet afghan patterns for you to choose from. Whether you want to crochet a quick chunky throw or a fabulous thread crochet bedspread, we've posted free afghan patterns you'll enjoy working on.

Kitchen Patterns

Crochet is well-suited for making kitchen accents. Whether you need potholders for baking or scrubbies and dishcloths to help you clean up afterwards, we've posted free crochet patterns that will help you get the job done. You'll also find free crochet patterns for hot pads, coasters, placemats and more.

Granny Square Projects

Got granny squares? Wondering what to do with them? If so, this list of project ideas -- along with free patterns -- will help.

Free Filet Crochet Patterns - Filet Crochet Charts

If you enjoy filet crochet, or would like to learn this fascinating technique, we invite you to come explore our free filet crochet patterns and charts. Our website offers an incredible variety of different charted designs, many of which are vintage and some of which are new original patterns.

Free Tunisian Crochet Patterns

This collection of crochet patterns features a common element: the designs are all made using the Tunisian crochet technique. Many of them incorporate the afghan stitch, otherwise known as Tunisian simple stitch. The majority of these patterns are geared towards crocheters who are just learning the technique and would like to start off with...

Free Crochet Patterns for Earth Day

We offer free crochet patterns that will help you with "greening" your lifestyle; although that's a central theme of the Earth Day holiday, it is a practical approach all year around. If you're interested in eco-friendly projects and / or crocheting with recycled materials, upcycled materials, or organic yarns, this page is a great starting...

Afghan Squares -- Free Patterns Organized by Size

There are many approaches to crocheting afghans. One of our favorites: Crochet a square, then another one, and another one, and another one after that, until you have as many as you need. Then stitch them together and you have an afghan. With that in mind, we've designed many different patterns for afghan squares. You are welcome to either...

Free Patterns for Crocheted Motifs

Motifs offer you a quick, low-commitment way to have some fun with crochet. Want to crochet a lovely little flower to use as a pin or embellishment? How about a snowflake to dress up a Christmas tree or gift package? There are so many more options -- hearts, butterflies, simple geometrics, and a wide variety of others.

Photos of Crochet Projects Made Using Variegated Yarns

Colorful variegated yarns look sooooo tempting on the store shelves, but when you actually crochet with them, the colors don't always turn out looking like you'd expect.

This picture gallery will help you get a better idea of what to expect from various variegated yarns. In one place, you'll see a picture of the yarn on the skein or cone, plus a picture of a finished project made using the yarn, plus a close-up photo of the crochet stitches. This is a helpful resource for helping you find what works -- and what doesn't -- when it comes to variegated projects.

Free Scrap Yarn Patterns for Crochet

If you spend much time crocheting, sooner or later you end up with a mishmash of yarns left over from other projects -- a few grams here, an odd ball there. There are many interesting ways to use up this scrap yarn. We've posted ideas, and plenty of free patterns, that will help you do just that.

Crocheted Teacher Gifts

Here is a selection of free crochet patterns for making homemade teacher gifts. Gift ideas for teacher include crocheted bookmarks and various crochet patterns with apple motifs. If you'd like to crochet a birthday gift, Christmas gift or holiday gift for your child's teacher, or for any teacher, check out these free crochet patterns for some...

Free Patterns for Crocheting With Beads

Find ideas and free patterns for a wide variety of different ways to incorporate beads into your crochet work.

Crochet Patterns for Relaxation

We often reach for our crocheting when we want to relax and unwind. This is a list of crochet patterns you can turn to when you want to kick back and put your brain on autopilot.

Crocheting With Eyelash Yarn

Learn how to crochet with eyelash yarn; here's a roundup of free patterns, tips, articles, and reviews, all on the topic of crocheting with eyelash yarn.

Fall Crochet Patterns

Crochet is an appealing activity during the fall season, when the weather starts to get chillier; it's lovely to just sit and relax with your latest crochet project. If you're in the autumn mood, and you'd like to crochet a project with a fall theme, why not try one of these free patterns for fall?

Winter Patterns

Find seasonal winter patterns for crochet -- free crochet snowflake patterns and more.

Easter Patterns

If you celebrate Easter, I hope you'll enjoy this roundup of free patterns and charts with an Easter theme. Even if you don't, a few of these patterns are general spring themes, so hopefully there's a little something for everyone here.

Dishcloth Patterns

Have you ever crocheted a dishcloth? Please don't yawn; washing the dishes might be a boring task, but dishcloths are anything but boring to crochet. They work up super fast, and they allow you to try out fantastic new stitch patterns and color combinations you'd never use otherwise. Why not check out our free crochet dishcloth patterns and whip up a couple for your kitchen, or make some as gifts?

Back to School Patterns

When the kids (or grandkids) are ready to go back to school, you might want to crochet a little something special for them. Here you’ll find a variety of fun free patterns with a back to school theme – apples for the teacher, bookmarks, and more.

Crocheted Neck Warmers

Neck warmers are an updated take on the crocheted scarf. They serve the same purpose as scarves do, but they use less yarn, they don't take as long to crochet, and they're much trendier. Be sure to check out our free neck warmer patterns!

Thanksgiving Patterns

Crochet could be a fabulous addition to your Thanksgiving celebration; whether you'd like to crochet stunning table linens or funny turkey motifs, you'll find free patterns here.

Crochet Applique Patterns

Embellish your latest craft project with crochet appliques. These free crochet applique patterns will give you many ideas!

Animal Patterns

These free crochet patterns all have an animal design; find free crochet patterns featuring cats, bats, dogs, bears, deer and other animals.

Free Crochet Doily Patterns

If you enjoy crocheting doilies, check out these free crochet doily patterns. There are free patterns for vintage doilies as well as contemporary doilies.

Bathroom Patterns

Crochet enthusiasts are invited to enjoy creating bathroom accessories using our free crochet bathroom patterns. We've posted free washcloth patterns and other designs.

Coaster Patterns

Use these free crochet coaster patterns to make useful and decorative coasters for your home. Beverage coasters also make great gifts for friends, family and colleagues; whether you need a quick housewarming gift or a Christmas stocking stuffer, you'll find fun ideas you can use to crochet a variety of different coaster designs.

Scrunchie Patterns

Scrunchies are popular hair accessories; they are fun to crochet, and fun to wear too. We hope you'll enjoy these free crochet scrunchie patterns.

Wristband Patterns

Wristbands are a fantastic way to accessorize. Whether you're looking to update your workout wardrobe, or add that perfect finishing touch to a Halloween costume, we have posted wristband patterns to suit.

Free Crochet Patterns for Fingerless Gloves and Wrist Warmers

Sometimes it's just plain cold, even indoors. Whether you're doing housework, office work, or any other activity, fingerless gloves are the perfect solution for keeping your wrists and hands warm when ordinary gloves would be an encumbrance.

Crochet Headbands

Find headbands for any time of year; there are summer styles that are great for keeping the hair off your face, and winter styles that are nice for keeping you warm -- plus a few holiday headbands as well.

Crocheted Gift Sets

This image gallery includes photos of coordinated gift sets that you can crochet for any of the following occasions: Housewarming Parties, Weddings, Bridal Showers, Mother's Day / Father's Day, birthdays, Christmas, and other gift-giving occasions.

Free Cotton Scarf Patterns

Here's a fantastic variety of cotton scarves to crochet. Options include easy cotton scarves, triangle-shaped head scarves, intricate-looking lace scarves, and more.

Checkerboard Patterns

Looking for free checkerboard patterns? We're offering free checkerboard patterns for crochet, as well as printable checkerboard charts which can be used for crochet and other needlecrafts.

Diagonal Stripes

Bored with crocheting straight stripes? Why not try crocheting them on a diagonal? Diagonal stripes are interesting to crochet, and the resulting projects are visually interesting too. We've provided a free chart for you to use for crocheting whatever projects you'd like; use it to make afghan blocks, potholders, pillows, or any other type of...

Crochet Pineapple Patterns

Pineapples are popular crochet designs; you'll find pineapples adorning all kinds of crochet projects, including shawls, doilies and more. Linked below, you'll find a fantastic variety of free crochet pineapple patterns.

Free Rainbow Patterns to Crochet

Brighten up your kitchen, your home and your life with our free rainbow patterns for crocheting.

Free Tapestry Crochet Patterns

These free crochet patterns are all worked using the tapestry crochet technique.

Eyelash Yarn Patterns

Create beautiful textured crochet projects using our free eyelash yarn patterns.

Women's Clothing Patterns -- Free Crochet Patterns for Women's Clothing

Ladies, dress yourself up in gorgeous crocheted clothing -- sweaters, shaws, wraps, scarves, and other delightful crocheted luxuries.

Free Crocheted Pillow Patterns

Here's an eclectic assortment of interesting free patterns for crocheting all kinds of different pillows.

Flower Theme Afghans -- Free Crochet Patterns for Afghans With Floral Designs

These free afghan patterns all feature floral designs. Choices include afghans and throws featuring roses, daisies, black-eyed susans, sunflowers, abstract flowers, and other floral themes.

Free Snowman Patterns

These free crochet patterns all feature a snowman theme.

Free Cro Tatting Patterns

These free patterns were all created using the cro-tatting technique, which is an interesting hybrid between crocheting and tatting.

Free Crochet Patterns for Placemats

Learn how to crochet placemats using our free crochet placemat patterns.

Free Market Bag Pattern

Carry all your gear in style with this fab crocheted market bag.

Free Crochet Oval Patterns

Crochet an oval shape using any of our free crochet oval patterns.

Free Patterns for Experienced Crocheters

If you want to work a challenging crochet pattern for experienced crocheters, try one of these.

Free Crochet Patterns for Market Bags

Transport all your purchases in style with these handmade market bags.

Free Patterns for Advanced Crocheters

Looking for a challenging crochet pattern? The following resources are available on the topic of advanced crochet.

Free Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern

Here's a free crochet pattern for a simple unisex baby afghan with lots of flair.

Free Tote Bag Patterns

This list focuses mainly on free crochet patterns for tote bags, but also includes several tote bag patterns in other techniques like sewing.

Coat Hanger Covers

Find free crochet patterns for coat hanger covers.

Free Patterns for Crocheting Hexagons

Want to learn how to crochet a hexagon? Here you'll find free patterns for crocheting hexagons, plus free tutorials that teach you how to make these fascinating six-sided motifs.

Erica Jackofsky's Crochet Patterns

As a contributing writer for crochet at About.com, Erica Jackofsky regularly contributes free crochet patterns and tutorials to this website. If you're a fan of Erica's work, or want to see a list of all her free patterns, you'll appreciate having this handy page full of links to her crochet designs.

Free Crochet Basket Patterns

Get creative with crocheting handmade gift baskets, Easter baskets, and baskets for home decorating. These free crochet basket patterns will help.

Free Crochet Pattern for Simple Baby Slippers

Enjoy this free crochet pattern for simple baby slippers. If you'd like to make a coordinating set, check out the free patterns for the matching blanket, sweater and baby hat too.

Free Patterns for Baby Shower Gifts

Need ideas for making creative baby shower gifts? Try these free ideas and free patterns for crocheting, knitting, sewing and stitching various shower-friendly baby items.

Free Granny Square Patterns

There are about a zillion different ways you could crochet a granny square. We've had so much fun playing with different granny square ideas! Want to see what we've come up with? If so, you're invited to check out our free granny square patterns.

Free Crochet Pattern for a Floral Granny Square

Granny squares are ever popular; there are millions of different things you can do with them. This free pattern is actually two patterns in one; you get the pattern for the granny square, plus the pattern for a flower applique which embellishes the center of the square.

Crochet Edging Patterns

Welcome to our main directory of free crochet edging patterns, which also includes patterns for trims, borders, and other edges. Whether you need edgings for clothing, linens, baby blankets, afghans, scarves, or other projects, you'll find plenty of options to choose from. Learn how to crochet a variety of different types of edgings - Choices...

Free Crochet Patterns for Slippers

Comfy slippers can help keep your toes from getting too chilly. When you are lounging around at home, they are attractive alternatives to socks. Check out our free crochet patterns for slippers if you'd like to whip up a pair of slippers, or several, for the babies or adults in your life.

Free Crochet Necklace Patterns

Learn how to crochet a unique necklace; we've provided plenty of ideas and inspiration, plus free patterns and tutorials that will teach you everything you need to know.

Baby Blanket Edging Patterns

This list of edgings was compiled specifically with baby blankets in mind -- although you could use these edgings on other projects too of course.

Beverage Cozies

Want to crochet a few cozies for your favorite beverage holders? Here are some free patterns to consider - Wine bottle cozies, French press cozies, mug cozies and more.

Free Thread Crochet Patterns

This is the ultimate collection of free thread crochet patterns. Find free patterns for thread crochet doilies, bedspreads, scarves, bookmarks, edgings and more.

Crochet Cozies

Enjoy these free crochet patterns for a variety of different crocheted cozies.

Summer Crochet

Free crochet patterns for summer! These patterns are all ideal for use in summertime, when the weather is warm and you don't want to work on anything heavy.

Bottle Cap Crochet Patterns and Craft Projects

You could toss your bottle caps in the trash, but that wouldn't be the most environmentally responsible option. There are plenty of crafts you can make with bottle caps -- including these fab projects.

Square Crochet Wine Bottle Cover Pattern

Wine and liquor bottles come in all shapes and sizes, but for some reason, until now I've only been able to find patterns for crocheting cylindrical / round bottle covers. So I designed this pattern especially to fit square wine bottles.

Free Crochet Pot Scrubber Pattern and Instructions

If you're looking for a useful, fast, frugal crochet project, consider making this quick pot scrubber. It's an eco-friendly idea you can use for recycling produce bags that would otherwise get trashed, and also for using up small bits of mystery crochet thread that you might not otherwise have much use for.

Free Crochet Shawl Patterns

This page includes links to a vast collection of patterns for stoles, wraps, shawls, ponchos, ruanas, capes and capelets. There are styles suitable for women, teens and children. Whether you're looking to whip up a cute and trendy little number, a warm winter shawl, a classic wrap, or a dressy lace stole, you'll find many free patterns to choose from.

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