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Crochet: Most Popular Articles

These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Beginner Crochet
Are you in need of a total beginner's guide to crochet? This is it -- you've found one! These free videos and tutorials will help you learn the basics of how to crochet, starting at the very beginning.
Fast Easy Baby Blanket
This fast, easy baby blanket features a simple design crocheted in alternating single crochet and chain stitches. Get the free crochet pattern here!
How to Crochet a Granny Square
This photo tutorial shows how to crochet a granny square.
Baby Afghan Patterns
Welcome to our index of free crochet patterns for baby afghans.
Free Crochet Patterns
Find thousands of free crochet patterns for everyone, from total beginner through expert-afghans, baby projects, accessories, more. Photos too!
Single Crochet
Learn how to single crochet using this illustrated step-by-step tutorial. Single crochet is an easy stitch to learn. It is one of the most important foundation stitches to know; you will need to know how to work single crochet in order to make most crochet projects and patterns. Even a total beginner can easily master the single crochet stitch.
Basic Stitches
Beginning crocheters can check this list to find the most essential basic stitches they will need to know. Find a description of each stitch plus links to tutorials, instructions and / or videos for learning how to crochet each basic stitch.
Crochet Flowers
Learn how to crochet a variety of beautiful flowers with our free flower patterns and tutorials! Crochet flowers can be used to beautify all your craft projects.
Crochet Patterns for Beginners
These free crochet patterns are all easy enough for total beginners. Find a variety of beginner crochet patterns for afghans, accessories, home decor and more.
Free Crochet Granny Square Pat
Granny squares are some of our most popular crochet projects. We've posted many free crochet granny square patterns for you to enjoy. Come check 'em out!
How to Crochet a Chain Stitch
This photo tutorial shows how to crochet a chain stitch.
Free Crochet Hat Patterns
This is the place to find free crochet hat patterns. The page includes pictures of each hat so you can easily choose a project to work on.
Double Crochet
This illustrated step-by-step tutorial will teach you how to make the double crochet stitch.
Easy Granny Square Pattern
Here's a free crochet pattern for a super easy granny square.
Afghan Patterns
Afghan patterns come in many shapes, sizes and styles. Our list of free crochet afghan patterns includes a wide variety of themes and design elements. Whether you'd like to crochet a quick bulky throw or a fine thread crochet bedspread, we've posted free patterns you'll love.
Crochet Scarf Patterns
Find easy crochet scarf patterns for total beginners, plus a wide variety of other scarf designs for women, men and teens.
Crochet Baby Booties
Check out bunches of free patterns for adorable baby booties, baby slippers, and soft crocheted baby shoes. See photos & descriptions plus pattern links.
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 include filet crochet edgings, lace edgings, rick rack edgings, fringe edgings, beaded edgings and more.
Easy Crochet Patterns
If you're looking for easy crochet patterns, this list features many possibilities. Find beginner crochet patterns, easy crochet scarf patterns, easy baby blanket patterns, easy hat patterns, easy clothing patterns, easy dischloth patterns and many more easy projects. These are all free crochet patterns.
Simple Crochet Beanie Hat
Here's an easy pattern for crocheting a simple beanie hat for ladies. Get the free crochet pattern for the hat plus matching scarf, wrist warmers, and headband.
Slip Knot for Crochet
Learn how to create a slip knot / slip loop. This is the first step for starting your crochet projects.
How to Make a Half Double Crochet Stitch
Photo and instructions on how to make a half double crochet stitch.
How to Crochet a Blanket
Learn how to crochet a blanket or afghan; you can choose from many free blanket patterns, or design your own blanket.
Ripple Afghans
If you'd like to crochet a ripple afghan, you'll find plenty of free patterns and inspiration here.
Free Crochet Patterns for Shaw
Find a variety of free crochet patterns for making shawls, wraps and ponchos. This list also includes similar projects such as stoles, capes, capelets and ruanas. Whether you're looking for a dainty lace shawl or a wrap to keep you nice and warm, you'll find fantastic designs to choose from.
Easy Afghan Patterns
Find free patterns for crocheting stylish afghans with a skill level rating of easy or beginner.
Half Double Crochet Stitch
This step-by-step photo tutorial will show you how to do a half double crochet stitch, and you'll also learn how to work in rows.
Baby Patterns
Crocheting for a new arrival? If so, this list of free baby patterns will come in handy.
Free Crochet Purse Patterns -
Discover a selection of free crochet purse patterns and bag patterns. Our collection includes free patterns for crocheting bags, purses, totes, and handbags.
Easy Crochet Flower Patterns
Free Crochet Patterns for Easy Flowers -- The crochet flower patterns on this page are all super easy to crochet! These are all free crochet patterns.
How to Make a Double Crochet Stitch
Photo and instructions on how to make a double crochet stitch.
Slip Stitch
Find free instructions for crocheting a slip stitch, and learn about a variety of possible uses for crochet slip stitches.
Basic Crochet Scarf Pattern
Here's a free crochet pattern for a simple scarf that's easy enough for total beginners. The scarf is a timeless classic design that will never go out of style.
Crochet Starting Chain How-To
Step-by-step photos show in easy steps how to make a starting chain for crochet, which is the first step for learning crocheting. If you've ever thought about learning how to crochet, this is the place to start.
Easy Crochet Baby Blanket Pictures
This crocheted baby blanket is soft and drapey. It works well for either baby boys or girls. Best of all, it's really fast and easy to crochet.
Striped Lace Baby Blanket
Lacy stripes are the focal point of this crochet baby blanket. A matching lacy edging finishes the look. Click to get the free pattern! No registration needed.
Free Crochet Dishcloth Pattern
Nobody likes washing dishes, but you can at least wash the dishes in style using an attractive crocheted dishcloth. Hand-crocheted dishcloths tend to be much thicker and more luxurious than their factory-made counterparts. This tiny bit of luxury can help to make the task of washing dishes more pleasant. These free dishcloth patterns give you some fantastic options for crocheting your own beautiful dishcloths. Enjoy!
Joining Crochet Squares
Learn nine different methods for joining granny squares, crocheted squares, crocheted motifs, or other crocheted pieces together.
1893 Circle Motif Reworked
At About Crochet: Pattern directions for a circular pattern, reworked from an 1893 Fancy Work Manual publication. Use for a coaster or small doily if made with worsted weight yarn or for a motif to sew on clothing when crocheted with thread.
How to Crochet a Baby Beanie
Crocheting a baby beanie is easier than you may think. To get started all you need is your favorite yarn, crochet hook, a single crochet stitch, and this easy pattern recipe for how to crochet a baby beanie.
Lacy Vs and Picots Edging
Enjoy this free crochet pattern for an edging that features lacy v stitches crowned with lovely picots. This edging was originally designed to finish off a baby blanket, but you can use it on any project that needs an edging.
Simple Crochet Baby Blanket
The Simple Crochet Baby Blanket is a free pattern that would be perfect for beginner crocheters. Use this simple crocheted baby blanket for little boys or girls depending on your color choice.
Crochet Doilies
If you enjoy crocheting doilies, check out these free crochet doily patterns. There are free patterns for vintage doilies as well as contemporary doilies.
Crochet Headbands
Learn how to crochet headbands with this fantastic variety of free headband patterns.
Pictures of Crochet Stitches
If you would like to learn new crochet stitches but you don't know what to search for, this image gallery is just what you need. Come on in and browse awhile!
Treble Stitch How-To
A how-to for the triple or treble crochet stitch. The US treble is the next basic stitch (in length) after the double crochet. It's used when a long stitch is needed within a crochet design.
Free Crochet Beanie Patterns
Check out a whole bunch of free patterns for beanies and skull caps you can crochet.
Treble Crochet Stitch
Learn how to work the treble crochet stitch with this free photo tutorial.
Shell Stitch Afghan Patterns
Find free patterns for crocheting shell stitch afghans.
Learn Crochet Basics
Someone who has never crocheted before can follow the links on this page to learn the basics. Tutorials can also be handy for crocheters to brush up on their skills. Links to free easy patterns for beginners are also listed.
Free Crochet Instructions
Find free crochet instructions for beginners; learn how to crochet a wide variety of different crochet stitches and projects using our free crochet instructions.
Crochet Borders for Blankets
Have you crocheted or knitted a blanket that needs a border? This is the place to find free border instructions, patterns and ideas.
Easy Crochet Flower Motif
Here's a free crochet pattern for an easy, beginner-friendly, one-color flower motif. No registration is required to access pattern.
Market Bag Patterns
Tired of feeling guilty about lugging your groceries home in disposable bags? A market bag is just what you need. Get free market bag patterns here!
Changing Colors in SC
Tired of crocheting solid colored projects? If you haven't yet learned how to change colors in crochet, here's your chance. Check out our free tutorial.
Join with sl st to form ring
When you are going to crochet a circle, granny square, hexagonal shape, or other similar type of pattern,
Crochet Afghan Stitch
Learn how to do the afghan stitch in crochet; this free tutorial features pictures and complete instructions, which will teach you this classic crochet stitch.
Baby Clothes Patterns
Find free crochet patterns for baby clothes and baby accessories -- baby booties, baby sweaters, baby hats and more.
thread crochet free patterns
This is the ultimate collection of free patterns for thread crochet. Find thread crochet patterns for bedspreads, doilies, bookmarks, scarves, edgings and more.
Crochet Abbreviations
Have you come across an unfamiliar crochet abbreviation? If so, this list of abbreviations can help you figure out what it means.
Kids' Hats
Use these free patterns to crochet kids' hats. There are hats sized for babies, toddlers and older kids.
Beginner Blanket Pattern
Free pattern to crochet an easy baby blanket. This size can also be used as a lapghan. The directions are written out in full words (no abbreviations) to help beginning crocheters.
Crochet Squares
Squares are satisfying to crochet. You can use them so many different ways. If you make one square at a time, eventually you'll have enough squares to create an afghan; if you only make one, you're sure to find a use for it. Most crocheted squares are portable projects, which makes them even more attractive.
Baby Cardigan Pattern
Baby's First Cardi is an easy crochet baby cardigan pattern constructed using only single crochet stitches. This free pattern is a good introduction to sweater making and within reach of beginning crochet abilities.
SC Mesh Dishcloth Pattern
Want to crochet an ultra-soft cotton dishcloth or washcloth? Try this free crochet cloth pattern -- it's fabulous, and very easy too!
Worsted Weight Yarn
What is worsted weight yarn? Click here to find the definition of worsted weight yarn, and to learn everything you need to know about this popular yarn weight.
Crochet Videos
Crochet videos are a fantastic resource to use when you want to learn how to crochet. These free videos will help you learn the basic crochet stitches, and show you interesting crochet techniques. Find video instructions for learning how to crochet.
Baby Blanket Edgings
Do you have a baby blanket that needs an edging? If so, these free patterns for baby blanket edgings will come in handy.
Graph Paper for Crochet
This free graph paper is suitable for designing crochet charts; it works for tapestry crochet, filet crochet, and other crochet techniques. If you would like to design your own charts for crocheting, you're invited to download our free printable graph paper. Happy designing!
Free Tunisian Crochet Patterns
Here are free Tunisian crochet patterns for a variety of different projects. Find free Tunisian crochet patterns for easy potholders, pretty bags, and more.
Crochet Yarn Recommendations
These yarn recommendations are intended to help beginning crocheters select their first yarn to use for making practice swatches when learning how to crochet.
Rag Rugs to Crochet
If you'd like to crochet a rag rug, this page is the place to find bunches of free patterns to look through. You'll find the perfect rag rug pattern in no time!
Lacy Interrupted V-Stitch
View a photo of a crocheted baby afghan worked in lacy interrupted v stitch, and find a link to the free crochet pattern for making the baby afghan.
Tunisian Crochet
Here's an overview of Tunisian crochet, a needlework technique that borrows elements from both knitting and crochet.
Crochet Baby Blanket Close-Up Photo
See a close-up photo of the crochet stitches that make up my fast, easy crocheted baby blanket. The baby blanket pattern is available for free on our website.
How To Single Crochet
Photos showing the steps for making a single crochet stitch. Learn how to crochet.
Small Flat Flower Applique
This is a pretty little crocheted flower that lies flat. This pattern is very easy to crochet, and it's a super quick project.
Links To Learn Crochet Stitches Techniques Step By Step With Photos Or Diagrams
Where to find diagrams, step-by-step photo how-to's, instructions for making various crochet stitches, using different techniques and help for beginners.
Slouchy Crochet Hat Patterns
Slouchy hats are a hot trend right now! Come and grab some free crochet patterns for these fab, fashion-forward hats here on our website.
Crocheting in the Round: A Step by Step Tutorial
A Step by Step guide to crocheting in the round. Many beginning crocheters are guided toward choosing patterns that are worked flat (in rows), but you don’t have to be limited to working in rows, even if you’ve only mastered a few stitches.
Free Crochet Skirt Patterns
Take your pick of these free patterns for gorgeous crocheted skirts! You'll find lacy skirts, fancy skirts, dressy skirts, granny square skirts and more.
Simple Crochet Baby Slippers
Simple crochet baby slippers are a perfect gift. Pair these baby slippers with a matching blanket and hat for a complete set.
Translate British Patterns
A chart for translating crochet patterns written in British English crochet terms into American English crochet terms.
Simple Crochet Slippers
Keep your feet toasty warm with a pair of simple crochet slippers. This free pattern is for an adult slipper pattern crafted entirely of single crochet stitches.
How to Decrease
Step-by-step photos show how to single crochet two stitches together for a decrease.
Crocheting Baby Hats
This page brings together essential aspects of crocheting baby hats. Learn to find the right yarn and style for crocheting baby hats or explore how to crochet a baby hat via the pattern links.
Fast, Easy Baby Blanket Crocheted in Antique White Yarn
You can crochet this fast, easy baby blanket for either baby boys or girls. It's a fantastic shower gift or charity crochet project.
Baby Blanket Shells & Clusters
A shells and clusters design in a soft sport weight baby yarn. Free pattern directions with extra photos to help you learn how to crochet the shell and cluster combination.
Crochet Collars
Dress up your sweaters, dresses, shirts and tops with beautiful crocheted collars! These free patterns will give you many ideas for how to approach it.
Crochet Afghan Squares
Free patterns for crocheting afghan squares -- If you would like to crochet an afghan made up of afghan squares, this page of free patterns is just what you need. These free afghan square patterns are organized by size.
Baby Hat Sizes
This page provides a chart of standard head circumference measurements for preemies to toddlers. How to apply these measurements to making crochet and knit baby hats is also discussed. Wondering how long the hat should be or how snug it should fit? You’ll find the answer here.
Crochet Potholders Patterns
Come on in and check out these free crochet potholder patterns. The patterns are truly free with no strings attached – no registration necessary!
Everyday Crocheted Slouch Hat
A free pattern for an easy everyday crocheted slouch hat. This simple slouch hat will fulfill your every day hat needs and makes for the perfect weekend project.
Tunisian Crochet Stitches
Find free tutorials and instructions for working various Tunisian crochet stitches.
Whip Stitch Instructions
Learn how to whip stitch. This quick and easy sewing technique is a fantastic way to join crocheted squares or other pieces together.
Granny Afghans
Crochet a delightful granny afghan with any of these free patterns.
Free Crochet Jewelry Patterns
Find free crochet jewelry patterns including necklaces, bracelets, chains, and an amulet bag.
How to Crochet a Scarf
Learn how to crochet a scarf using this complete guide; these instructions include links to many free crochet scarf patterns and scarf-making tutorials.
Twinkie Chan's Crochet Patterns
Twinkie Chan is famous for designing cute, colorful crochet projects that often resemble food. You can crochet her fabulous goodies with these free crochet patterns!
Free Filet Crochet Patterns -
Visit this page for free filet crochet patterns and charts -- both vintage designs and brand new contemporary patterns in a wide variety of themes.
Easy Layered Crochet Rose
Learn how to crochet an easy layered rose with these free instructions.
Free Crochet Patterns for Fing
Looking for free crochet patterns for fingerless gloves or wrist warmers? Try these! Fingerless gloves enable you to keep your hands and wrists warm, while still being able to type or do whatever else you need to do during the day. These designs are perfect for wearing at the office; they're also great for wearing out or while lounging at home.
Easy Crochet Afghan Edging
If you're looking for an easy, basic afghan edging that will look great with most afghan styles, this free pattern is a good one to consider.
Mint Green Crocheted Baby Blanket
This mint green baby blanket would make a delightful baby shower gift!
Basic Crocheted Flat Circle With Solid Center
Photo and instructions, showing how to crochet a basic flat circle in single crochet, using the method of joined rounds.
Easy Baby Afghan Square
Here's a free crochet pattern for an easy baby afghan square. This afghan square is easy enough for beginners. It's a great way to practice your single crochet stitch; you'll get to work on single crochet in rows and also in rounds.
Small Popcorn Flower
This little flower is crocheted using a combination of basic crochet stitches and modified popcorn stitches. Get the free crochet pattern here!
Simple Crochet Baby Beanie - Free Crochet Pattern
Use this free pattern for a simple crochet baby beanie along with the matching slippers and blanket to create a perfect welcome home set for mom and baby.
Knit and Crochet Differences
What's the difference between knitting and crochet? Find the answer here. These two crafts seem so similar, yet they are two entirely different techniques.
Free Crochet Patterns for Cell
Welcome to our directory of free crochet patterns for cell phone cases and cell phone holders.
Crochet Baby Sweater Patterns
Crochet a baby sweater or cardigan using our free crochet baby sweater patterns.
Crochet Tutorials
Find free crochet tutorials -- learn how to work all kinds of different crochet stitches and projects.
Butterfly Crochet Patterns
Discover a delightful selection of free crochet patterns with a butterfly design; you'll find a variety of different butterfly patterns to choose from.
Pink Crocheted Baby Blanket for Girls
This pink crocheted baby blanket would be a lovely gift for a new baby girl. You're invited to stop by our website to grab the free crochet blanket pattern.
Scrap Yarn Patterns
If scrap yarn is accumulating in your yarn stash, you’ll appreciate these free scrap yarn patterns for crochet. Find a variety of different projects and patterns that can be crocheted using yarns left over from other projects.
Simple Crochet Fingerless Gloves
Here's a free pattern for crocheting a pair of easy, simple fingerless gloves using only chain stitches and single crochet.
Crocheted Wire Jewelry
You can crochet fabulous jewelry using wire! Check out this list of free patterns, tutorials and project ideas to learn more.
Crocheting Socks -- Free Croch
Sock knitting has been a hot trend lately, but knitters aren't the only ones making socks. Join in the fun! This list of free crochet sock patterns features crocheted sock styles for the whole family.
Crocheting Hexagons
Want to learn how to crochet a hexagon? The following pages teach you everything you need to know about crocheting hexagons; you'll find free crochet hexagon patterns plus free tutorials that teach you how to make these intriguing six-sided shapes in crochet.
Quick Easy Crochet
Are you looking for some quick and easy crochet ideas? You’ve come to the right place. Here are some time-saving crochet techniques, projects, and patterns.
Golden Slippers Crocheted Boot
The Golden Slippers Crocheted Booties are perfect for baby girls and boys. This free pattern works up so fast you can make a pair of booties in every color.
Dishcloths and Washcloths
It's easy to crochet a dishcloth or washcloth. Here are the basic instructions to follow, plus links to lots of free crochet patterns for dishcloths and washcloths.
Women's Clothing Patterns
Dress yourself up in gorgeous crocheted clothing -- sweaters, shaws, wraps, scarves, and other delightful crocheted luxuries.
Easy Single Crochet Scarf Beginner's Free Pattern
Free pattern for a scarf that is easy enough for anyone who is a beginner to crocheting. I have added a full explanation of the instructions for each row. By following this pattern, you can learn about the most basic crochet abbreviations, beginning pattern reading and understand how to do some of the most common instructions that you will find in every pattern.
Non-sew Methods for Joining Squares and Ways of Sewing Motifs Together
Tips on some different sew and non-sew ways to join crochet pieces, with photo illustrations.
Learn the Solid Shell Stitch With Photos and Pattern Instructions
Photos and instructions for learning how to crochet the solid shell stitch.
Tunisian Knit Stitch
Don't let the name fool you. The Tunisian knit stitch isn't actually knitted; it's a crochet stitch. We call it the knit stitch because it looks just like stockinette stitch (AKA stocking stitch) in knitting. This tutorial will teach you how to work the Tunisian knit stitch, which is a handy stitch to know if you'd like your crochet work to resemble knitting.
Crochet Hooks
Learn all about crochet hooks. Find information about crochet hook sets, afghan crochet hooks, Tunisian crochet hooks, ergonomic crochet hooks, light-up crochet hooks, readers' favorite crochet hooks, and more.
Join Squares With Slip Stitch
Wondering how to join crocheted squares, granny squares, or other motifs? This photo tutorial shows you how to join your squares with slip stitch. It's easy!
Free Knitter's Graph Paper
Want to design your own crochet charts or knitting charts? If so, you're invited to download our free printable graph paper. You might also want to use our knitter's graph paper for converting any of our free crochet charts to knitting charts.
Shell Stitch Basics and Free Shell Pattern Links
What is a shell stitch? Where can I find free patterns that use shell stitches? Answers here.
Half Double Crochet Shell Edging
This lovely but simple edging is comprised of half double crochet stitches worked in shell patterns. Get free instructions here on our website!
Crochet Bedspreads
Find a dazzling array of free patterns for crochet bedspreads! Some of these patterns are super easy, and some of them require patience and expertise.
Free Bead Crochet Patterns
These free patterns all include ideas and instructions for crocheting with beads.
Tapestry Crochet Tutorial
Want to learn how to do tapestry crochet? This free photo tutorial will show you how.
Scrap Afghan Square
Clean out your scrap yarn stash and create a useful, beautiful afghan (or smaller project) in the process. This little afghan square is easy and versatile!
How to Hold a Crochet Hook
Don't let your crochet hook remain a confusing and mysterious object. If you haven't already figured out a comfortable way of holding it, this advice will help.
Crochet Tea Cosies
Want to get started on a new crochet project? These tea cosy patterns are all delightful, and best of all the patterns are free for you to use.
Making Oval Shaped Items and Rag Rug Directions
Pattern for an oval rag rug, crocheted from fabric strips and instructions for making oval shapes for other items, such as a purse bottom or a placemat.
Crocheting Circles
It's easy to crochet a circle; these free tutorials and circle patterns will help you learn everything you need to know.
Tote Bag Patterns
Find free patterns for tote bags; the list focuses primarily on free crochet patterns but also includes links to free sewing patterns and other craft patterns.
Crocheted Necklaces
We'll teach you how to crochet a necklace! Find patterns and tutorials for beaded necklaces, floral necklaces, Christmas necklaces, ribbon necklaces and more!
Easy Crochet Potholder Pattern
These easy crochet potholders are beginner-friendly; if you haven't already learned the afghan stitch, they offer you a great opportunity to give it a try.
Crochet Baby Bibs
Want to make a baby bib for a sweet new arrival? Check out these free baby bib patterns; there are crochet baby bibs, plus knit and hand-crafted bibs too.
Pineapples
Visit this page to find a fantastic variety of free crochet pineapple patterns. No registration necessary; the patterns are free with no strings attached.
Beginner's Crochet Headband
This simple, pretty crocheted headband is easy enough for total beginners. Come get the free crochet headband pattern here on our website.
Crochet Flower Pictures
Crochet bunches of gorgeous flowers! Whether you're looking for easy flowers or spectacular designs, check out this photo gallery for ideas.
How To Make a Double Treble Stitch
a simple how to for crocheting the double treble stitch (also called a double triple stitch).
How to Crochet a Baby Hat
Want to learn how to crochet a baby hat? This article walks you through the process. Set your creativity free with this easy pattern recipe.
Single Crochet Variations
With crochet, tiny little changes can make a huge difference in how your project turns out. These single crochet stitch variations will keep things interesting!

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