Free Crochet Patterns

By Amy Solovay, About.com Guide

Our web site features thousands of free crochet patterns for you to use and enjoy. The links below take you to the major themes and crochet techniques in which we offer free patterns. We hope you'll enjoy using these patterns. Many of these items would make fantastic gifts, and you'll also find plenty of options for charity crochet.

Happy crocheting!

Alphabetical Index of Free Crochet Patterns

Accessories

Advanced crochet patterns

Afghans:

• Afghans with an Americana theme
• Baby afghans and baby blankets
• Easy afghan patterns
• Floral afghans and throws
• Granny afghan patterns
• Ripple, zigzag and chevron afghans

Afghan Squares:

• Afghan squares organized by size
• Mix 'n' match afghan squares
• Granny square patterns
• Crocheted squares

Alphabet charts

Animal patterns

Apple patterns

Applique patterns

Baby Patterns:

• Baby afghan patterns
• Baby blanket edgings
• Baby bibs
• Baby booties
• Baby clothes
• Baby sweaters

Back to school patterns

Bags, Purses and Handbags

• Beaded bags
• Cell phone bags
• Rag bags
• Market bags
• Tote bags

Basket patterns

Bathroom decor

Bead Crochet Patterns

• Main directory of free bead crochet patterns
• Beaded bags
• Beaded bracelets

Bedroom patterns

Bedspread patterns

Beginners' crochet patterns

Bell patterns

Bookmark patterns

Borders for blankets

Butterfly patterns

Cardigan patterns

Cat patterns

Charts

Coaster patterns

Coat hanger cover patterns

Cozies

Cell phone holder patterns

Christmas Patterns:

• Main directory of Christmas patterns
• Angel and cherub patterns
• Candy cane patterns
• Gift sets
• Snowflake patterns
• Snowman patterns
• Teacher gift patterns
• Christmas ornaments

Checkerboard patterns

Circle patterns

Clothing Patterns:

• Baby clothes
• Children's clothing
• Women's clothing

Crochet quilt patterns

Cro-tatting patterns

Curtain patterns

Dishcloth patterns

Doily patterns

Drink Cozies

Easy crochet patterns

Edging patterns

Egg cozy patterns

Experienced patterns -- free crochet patterns for experienced crocheters

Eyelash yarn patterns

Fabric crochet patterns

Fall crochet patterns

Fashion doll clothing and accessories

Filet crochet patterns

Fish patterns

Fingerless gloves and wrist warmers

Flower patterns

Football patterns

Fourth of July patterns

Fringe patterns and instructions

Gift sets

Granny Squares:

• Basic granny square -- free crochet pattern and tutorial
• Granny square patterns -- main directory including many different variations of the granny square
• Finished items made from granny squares

Halloween patterns

Hats:

• Hats for men
• Main directory of free hat patterns
• Hats for children
• Warm winter hats
• Visor beanie hat patterns

Hair accessories

Headband patterns

Heart patterns

Hexagon patterns

Holiday Patterns:

• Christmas patterns
• Earth Day projects
• Easter patterns
• Father's Day gifts
• Fourth of July patterns
• Halloween patterns
• Mother's Day patterns
• St. Patrick's Day patterns
• Thanksgiving patterns
• Valentine's Day crochet patterns

Home decor patterns

Jewelry Patterns:

• Main directory of free crochet jewelry patterns
• Crocheted necklaces
• Beaded bracelets
• Wire crochet jewelry patterns
• Bead and wire crochet necklace patterns

Kitchen Patterns:

• Dishcloth patterns
• Potholder patterns
• Trivets and hot pads

Men's hat patterns

Mother's Day patterns

Motif patterns

Nautical patterns

Neck warmer patterns

Outer space patterns

Oval patterns

Pentagon patterns

Pillow patterns

Pincushion patterns

Pineapple patterns

Poncho patterns

Potholder patterns

Placemat patterns

Pumpkin patterns

Rainbow patterns

Relaxing crochet patterns

Scarf Patterns:

• Cotton scarf patterns
• Holiday scarf patterns
• Lace scarf patterns
• Main directory of free crochet scarf patterns -- with pictures of each scarf

Scrap yarn / leftover yarn patterns

Scrubbie patterns

Scrunchie patterns

Shawl patterns

Skirt patterns

Slipper patterns

Snowflake patterns

Snowman patterns

Sock patterns

Star patterns

Tapestry crochet patterns

Tea Cosies

Teacher gift patterns

Thread crochet patterns

Triangle patterns

Tunisian crochet patterns

Turkish crochet patterns and instructions

Valentine's Day crochet patterns

Visor beanie hat patterns

Washcloth patterns

Wiggly crochet patterns and tutorials

Winter patterns

Women's clothing patterns

Wrap patterns

Wristband patterns

Free Crochet Pattern Help

Need help with any of our free crochet patterns? Want to show off pictures of your finished crochet projects? If so, you're invited to drop by our crochet forum. We'd love to chat with you! Please stop by any time.

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