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Free Crochet Patterns Index A to Z List
Listing of a variety of different types of free crochet patterns. Listed by categories to make it easier to find the type you're looking for.
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.
Learn How Crochet Basics Resources and Very Easy Beginner Free Starter Patterns
You can teach yourself to crochet with these step-by-step photo tutorials for very beginners, then practice with the free beginner patterns.
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.
Flower Necklace Pattern
Here's a free pattern for a trendy fashion necklace in thread crochet. This is a choker-style necklace featuring layered stitches and a lovely three-dimensional flower embellishment.
Guide To One Hundred Free Charts On This Site Hearts Flowers Sealife And More
This page tells you where to find all the many free charts that are on this site, listed by category such as animals, birds, flowers, sealife, mythical and more.
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.
How To Single Crochet
Photos showing the steps for making a single crochet stitch. Learn how to crochet.
Free Patterns For Crocheted Shawls and Wraps - Triangle Shape - Prayer Shawls - Other Shawl Designs and Shapes
A list of free patterns for crochet shawls in a variety of shapes, such as triangles, prayer shawls in rectangle shapes and fashion wraps.
Free Patterns For Crocheted Scarves
A list of free patterns for crocheted scarves.: free scarf patterns free crochet scarf patterns lace scarf pineapple stitch wavy edge
Free Dishcloth Pattern
Here's a free crochet pattern for a cotton dishcloth. The dishcloth features openwork stripes crocheted using a combination of basic stitches. The finishing touch is a lacy picot-stitch edging.
Thread Crochet Flower
Here's a free pattern for a crocheted flower. This flower was designed to embellish a trendy fashion necklace made with thread crochet. You can also use the crochet flower for other craft projects.
Crochet Granny Square
This photo tutorial shows how to crochet a granny square.
Lacy Lapghan or Baby Blanket Sized Afghan Free Crochet Easy Pattern With How-To Photos For Beginners
With easy double crochet and chain stitches, crochet this lacy-looking afghan from the free pattern. Extra photos with close-up of stitches used.
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.
Beginner Afghan Square
This is a great learning pattern for beginning crocheters to easily learn some basic crochet techniques, made easy with the extra photos that go along with the pattern directions.
Beginner Patterns
A selection of free pattern links for the crochet skill level of beginner; someone who knows some crochet basics and is ready to learn more. Many of the link descriptions include an extra link to a how-to that will help the beginning crocheter learn how to do a certain part of that pattern.
Edging Free Patterns
A listing of free crochet patterns for many various types of crocheted edgings.
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.
How to Make a Double Crochet Stitch
Photo and instructions on how to make a double crochet stitch.
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.
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.
Connected Hearts Design
This is a crocheted triangle shaped shawl in a hearts design, made in filet crochet.
How to Make a Half Double Crochet Stitch
Photo and instructions on how to make a half double crochet stitch.
How To Do The Crazy Stitch With Photos and Pattern Instructions
Photos and instructions for learning how to crochet the crazy shell stitch.
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.
Offset Shell Prayer Shawl
This shawl is in a long rectangular shape, commonly called a prayer shawl style. Lines of offset shells run along the crocheted shawl.
Granny Squares
The Granny Square is popular with crocheters on the Web. See where to find free online Granny Square patterns.
Basic Crochet Techniques Pics
At About Crochet: Photos showing close looks at crocheting that teach some basic techniques like the meaning of the second chain from hook in a starting chain, skip a stitch and more. The stitches are marked on the photos for easy understanding and learning.
Basic Crochet Stitches
At About Crochet: A list of the most basic stitches used in crocheting. Links to instructions for learning how to do those crochet stitches.
Free Patterns For Crocheted Flower Appliques Motifs or Three Dimensional Flowers
A list of free patterns for crochet flower appliques or three dimensional flowers. Crocheted appliques are popular for sewing as embellishments to purses or clothing. They can also be made into refrigerator magnets. Some appliques are suitable for making into pins or barrettes.
Easy Halter Top Pattern
Free Halter Top pattern that's easy enough for a beginner and great for experienced crocheters who want a quick project.
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.
Rag Rugs Basics
Crocheting with fabric basics: what type of fabric, how wide strips should be, how to join the strips, etc.
Slip Stitch How-To and Uses
At About Crochet: Instructions for doing a crocheted slip stitch, along with a list of some ways that slip stitches are used in crochet patterns.
Easy Beginner Projects Dishcloth and Doll Blanket with Basic Stitches No Abbreviations Extra Details Help
Projects with basic stitches and extra explanation for beginning crocheters. The instructions are spelled out, not abbreviated
Roll or Bullion Stitch
Directions and hints for crocheting the roll stitch, also called a bullion crochet stitch, along with a photo of the stitch in progress.
How to Crochet a Chain Stitch
This photo tutorial shows how to crochet a chain stitch.
Crochet Flower Necklace
Here's a free pattern and tutorial for a trendy fashion necklace in thread crochet. This is a choker-style necklace featuring layered stitches and a lovely three-dimensional flower embellishment.
Crochet Tips for Beginners
Here are some tips to help you get the most out of the time you spend crocheting.
Frost Flower
Here is a free crochet pattern for a 3-dimensional flower made using worsted weight Wool-Ease yarn by Lion Brand. The instructions include step-by-step instructions with color photos.
Slip Knot for Crochet
Learn how to create a slip knot / slip loop. This is the first step for starting your crochet projects.
Free Original Patterns Designed by Guide Sandi Marshall
Free crochet patterns designed by Sandi Marshall, afghans, handbags, towel toppers, teddy bear outfits, sachet bag, charts for filet crochet and for cross-stitch, plus much more.
Rose Free Patterns
Free patterns for crocheted items that have a rose in the design. Links are arranged by type of item,such as flowers, afghan squares, charts.
Easy Edging with Spaces for Weaving in Ribbon
Free instructions for crocheting an easy edging that has spaces for weaving ribbon through, if desired.
Split Circles Shawl
A photo showing how the Split Circles Shawl looks after the surface crochet rows are added, showing the bold side of the surface crochet rows. There's a link to the free pattern for this crocheted shawl.
Butterfly Stitch Step-by-Step Photo Tutorial
Photos and step-by-step instructions for crocheting the butterfly stitch.
Easy Scallop Edging Free Pattern
Free pattern for an easy crocheted edging, including a photo and all instructions.
Shawl Wrap In Crocheted Spider Lace and Blocks Design Free Pattern
A clothing free pattern for a crocheted shawl or wrap, with a lace design, similar to the Spider Lace and Blocks Afghan Square pattern on this same crochet site. Made with worsted weight yarn.
Cathedral Windows Square
Free pattern: This design reminds me of Cathedral Windows. Instructions to make six inch and eight inch squares.
How to Get Started in Filet Crochet
This feature explains the basics of filet crochet, with illustrations; how to read a diagram included.
How to Decrease
Step-by-step photos show how to single crochet two stitches together for a decrease.
Double Crochet
This illustrated step-by-step tutorial will teach you how to make the double crochet stitch.
Cluster Flower Small Motif
Free pattern to crochet a flower motif that could be used as an applique or made into a pin or magnet.
Changing Colors How To
How to change colors when crocheting, with diagrams and hints.
Teddy Bear Pattern
Free crochet pattern for a teddy bear.: worsted weight yarn teddy bear pattern sample colors sandi marshall finished size
Hearts Center Filet Doily with Cluster Edging Free Instructions
Choose the filet crochet chart you'd like to use for the center of this doily from the variety given, then follow the step-by-step photo how-to for making the cluster stitch edging.
Guide to Free Vintage Patterns on This Site
Listing of many free vintage crochet patterns that are posted on Crochet at About.com, including edgings, doilies, handbags, tassels, crocheted fringe, filet yokes for clothing and much more.
Easy Shell Columns Afghan
A pattern created with beginners in mind but experienced crocheters could enjoy crocheting it too. There's some extra explanation for beginning crocheters, along with help links.
Shell Triangles Afghan Free Crochet Pattern - Three Sizes - Lapghan Throw and Full-Size
Free pattern to crochet an afghan with openwork and solid sections forming triangle shaped patterning.
Two-Layer Irish Rose Free Pattern
How to crochet a two layer Irish rose. Includes photos.
Doll Blanket Pattern For Beginners and V-Stitch Photo How-To
Free pattern to crochet a doll blanket, sized for eighteen inch dolls, with photos showing how to do the stitches and extra explanation for beginners learning to crochet.
Freeform Crochet
Learn the glossary definition for freeform crochet. What does freeform crochet mean?
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.
Alicia Scarf
Free instructions to crochet a lovely scarf in the Alicia stitch pattern, originally from the year 1917. It is wide enough to be used as a shawl or wrap.
Plarn
Learn the glossary definition of the word "Plarn." What does "Plarn" mean?
Capes and Capelets
Free crochet patterns for fashion capes and capelets.
Beautiful Vintage Edging Step-by-Step Photo Instructions
Follow the photo instructions, one step at a time, to recreate this beautiful vintage edging.
Crocheted Shoulder Bag Pattern
Free pattern for a crocheted shoulder purse; shell stitches form a pretty pattern in the center portion of the bag.
Daffodils Filet Table Runner
Free chart and instructions to crochet a table runner with a daffodil design.
Open Shell Edging
Free pattern to crochet an edging that uses a combination of shell stitches. Many uses, including as the popular crocheted trims for clothing.
Zig-Zag Path Scarf
Free pattern for a crocheted scarf with a design using easy v-stitches.
Edging Pattern for Dishcloth
This tutorial features instructions for crocheting the edging for the openwork dishcloth.
Edgings For Afghans
A selection of links to free patterns for crocheted edgings that are suitable for use as afghan edgings.
Lacy Pattern How-To Photos
This series of close-up photos can be used for reference when crocheting the Lacy Lapghan or Baby Blanket pattern. Stitches are marked on the photos and extra explanation and hints are given to help beginners learn how to crochet this pattern.
Front or Back Loop Only
Photo showing what part of the stitch is crocheted in when a pattern says to crochet in back loop only or front loop only.
Rose Flower Filet Chart
Free rose flower filet crochet chart, part of a grouping of three co-ordinating flower designs.
Fast and Easy Crocheted Edging Free Pattern
When you want an easy edging that will crochet up fast, this pattern can help. Free instructions, with photos.
Multi-Color Three-Tier Rose Motif Free Pattern
Free pattern for a rose motif, crocheted with worsted weight yarn.
How To Crochet A Skinny Scarf
This is a great how to crochet pattern for beginners but it is also enjoyable for experienced crocheters who are looking for a quick project. This quick, easy scarf is worked in long rows. A length for fringe is left at the beginning and end of the rows, so there is no weaving in of ends in this pattern!
Learn the Solid Shell Stitch With Photos and Pattern Instructions
Photos and instructions for learning how to crochet the solid shell stitch.
Checkered Alphabet Index of Free Charts To Individual Letters For Cross-Stitch or Filet Crochet Adaptable for Other Needlework
Index page with links to free charts for letters of the checkered alphabet, for cross-stitch or filet crochet, adaptable for other needlework.
Shell Path Edging Free Pattern
Free pattern for a crocheted shell edging, perfect for a trim on clothing.
Box Shell / Shells Path Scarf
This scarf combines a boxed shell variation with rows of crochet shells.
Exotic Flower Applique Free Pattern
Free needlework pattern for a crocheted flower applique, including a photo and all instructions.
Double Triple Treble Stitches
A how-to, with drawings, for crocheting treble stitches.
Free Heart Filet Chart for Tablecloth or Bedspread
Filet crochet tablecloth or bedspread with hearts; free charts and instructions.
How to Weave in Ends
Photos showing how to weave in the ends when you are finished with a crochet project.
Solid Shell Dishcloth
At About Crochet: This dishcloth pattern uses the solid shell stitch within the design. It is easy to crochet. Free pattern instructions.
Crocheting With Beads
Methods for crocheting with beads. Beads can add that special touch to your crocheted projects. Also, where to find free bead crochet patterns around the Web.
Offset Mesh Dishcloth Pattern
This easy dishcloth is made in offset mesh stitch, making a flexible crocheted cloth that is comfortable to hold for washing dishes.
Photos on How to do the Lovers Knot Stitch also called Solomons or Hail Stone
How to crochet the knot stitch, also called lovers knot, solomons knot or hail stone. Pictures show the steps.
Easy Extra Long Scalloped Edge Scarf Free Crochet Pattern For Fashion Wrap Styles
An easy pattern to crochet, for a stylish scarf in an extra long style. It has scalloped edges and lends itself to many possibilities for ways to wrap it for various looks.
Crochet Necklace Color Combos
Need some color inspiration for your crocheted flower necklace? This page shows some color variations for the free crochet flower necklace pattern.
Scalloped Narrow Edging Free Pattern Instructions
Free crochet pattern for an easy, scalloped narrow edging.
Easy Lacy Shells Scarf
With easy double crochet and chain stitches, crochet this easy scarf from the free pattern. Extra photos with close-up of stitches used.
Alicia Stitch Free Instructions
Instructions for crocheting this stitch pattern.: worsted weight yarn sandi marshall cluster stitch hook size afghan square
Leaves and Tiny Flowers
This charted design features leaves and tiny flowers on a single stem that faces diagonally. There is an example showing the look of four of these squares joined.
Celestial Edging - Shapes Form The Appearance of Angels
Free edging crochet pattern, with several versions of the last row to give three different looks.
Shell Stitch With Three DC Photo Example and Easy Edging Pattern
Photo example of a shell stitch, with three double crochet. Easy instructions to make this as a edging.
Easy Shell Narrow Edging Free Pattern Instructions
Free pattern for an easy, narrow edging, crocheted with shell stitches.
Learn the 1917 Pineapple Stitch With Photos and Pattern Instructions Great For Scrap Yarn Afghans
Photos and instructions for learning how to crochet the pineapple stitch, as printed in a 1917 publication. This is not the shape-of-pineapple pattern but a stitch worked in rows that is great for scrap yarn afghans.
Easy Chain Loops Narrow Headband Free Pattern
Free pattern for an easy crocheted narrow decorative headband. Crochet it with cotton yarn if you plan to use it as a Summer headband or a gym workout headband.
Boxed Shell Cape Free Pattern
A cape in a boxed shell design. Sizes extra small through extra large.
Bell Lace Free Pattern - Crocheted Edging For Wedding Bells or Christmas Color Bell Home Decor Decoration
A crocheted lace edging, with shells running across the top, accenting a row of bells. Make in white for wedding bells or in holiday colors for Christmas bells.
Quick Easy Dishcloth Free Pattern
Easy enough for a beginner. Instructions for crocheting a dishcloth in an easy pattern. Quick to crochet with worsted weight cotton yarn.
Free Doily Patterns Crocheted Doilies With A Flower Theme
A list of web pages that contain free patterns for crochet doilies that have a flower theme.
Pattern for a Clutch Purse 1940s Style
Free pattern for a crocheted clutch purse; a style from the 1940s.
Learn How to do the Reverse Single Crochet also called the Crab Stitch
How-to for the reverse single crochet stitch, also called the crab stitch, a favorite for edgings.
Shells Mesh Flat Tote Pattern
This tote bag pattern has an openwork design created with areas of shell stitches and a mesh look. Starting chains given for three sizes.
Circle Ctr Boxed Shell Hexagon
This hexagon pattern begins with a circle center and continues in a varied boxed shell design.
Ruffled Edge Shell Skirt
A skirt made from this pattern would be worn as an overskirt over a fabric skirt. Or, using cotton yarn, it could be a beach wrap skirt coverup to put on over a swimsuit. It can also be made as a cape.
Easy Lacy Double Shells Scarf
Free pattern. This scarf is crocheted with easy double crochet and chain stitches. Extra photos with close-up of stitches used.
Learn How to Do the Popcorn Stitch
Diagrams and instructions for the crocheted popcorn stitch.
Bag with Subtle Fleur-de-lis Patterning
Free pattern for a crocheted sack-type handbag, with optional fleur-de-lis motif design to crochet in.
Butterfly Charts Main List and Assembly Hints When Making as an Afghan
Main list of all the butterfly charts in this series, suitable for cross stitch, needlepoint, knitting, crochet and quilt blocks. Also, if making charts into crocheted afghan squares: diagrams for suggested placement for two sizes of afghans and assembly instructions.
Heart With Rose Center Free Needlecraft Graph
Free graph of a heart with a rose in the center, suitable for filet crochet, cross-stitch and other needlecrafts.
Crocheting Cables Photo How-To and Free Pattern For Cable Worked Over Four Stitches
Instructions, with photo how-tos, for crocheting cables. Free pattern for practice, with a cable worked over four stitches.
1902 Beaded Chatelaine Purse Chart and Instructions
Free pattern to crochet a 1902 beaded purse, called a chatelaine. This handbag is a glimpse at the history of fashion accessory styles in the early 1900s of which you can now made an authentic reproduction.
Adeline Cordet Edging Number 124 Pattern Free Instructions
An antique pattern, rewritten in today's crochet terms. Free instructions for crocheting this edging design.
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.
Irish Rose and Shamrock Edging Free Pattern
Irish crochet edging pattern, with roses and shamrocks.
Easy SC-DC Afghan Square
This is a great pattern for beginning crocheters to practice single crochet and double crochet. Beginners often ask for very easy patterns that will still hold their interest. This pattern can be an answer for that.
Open Fan Edging Free Pattern
An unusual edging, with a design resembling open fans.
Easy Lacy Afghan Free Crochet Pattern - With How-To Photos For Beginning Crocheters - Beginners Free Pattern
An easy pattern to crochet, for an afghan with a lacy look. It is made with basic, easy stitches and there are extra photos with beginner help.
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.
Little Clovers Edging
Free pattern for making a crocheted edging that is made up of little clovers (four leaf and three leaf clover; the ones with 4 leaves look like tiny flowers). When made with thread, it is a dainty edging and can be worked directly into the edge of a fabric.
Unusual Vintage Edgings with Rings in the Design
Patterns for some unusual vintage crocheted edgings, with an interesting use of crocheted rings within the designs.
How To Embroider A Decorative Blanket Stitch Edging
A how-to, with photos, shows the steps for learning how to do the blanket stitch edging. Illustrations show this stitch added to a crocheted piece, added using a large-eye sewing needle threaded with a strand of yarn.
How To Do Texture Front and Back Post Stitches and Textured Dishcloth Pattern
How-to's for the post stitches; also, try out the textured dishcloth crochet pattern in this feature.
Diagonal Shell How To Step-By-Step Photo Tutorial
How to crochet the Diagonal Shell Stitch; instructions and photos.
Filet Lily Edging
Free filet crochet chart for an edging; one repeat of chart makes a decorative pocket to add to clothing; pattern was originally printed in 1919.
Cross-Over Shells Step by Step How-to with Photos and Starting Chain Formulas
Step-by-step photos show how to do the cross-over shell stitch, along with the starting chain formula you can use to make any size square or a full afghan from this beautiful crochet stitch.
Oval Edging and Photos
At About Crochet: A pattern for a basic shells edging to go with the Make Any Size Oval pattern, along with extra photos showing closer looks at the stitches used in crocheting the pattern.
Shells and Waves Medium Scarf
Free pattern instructions to crochet a medium width scarf in a pretty shell stitch design.
Crocheting Socks
Links to free patterns for various types of crocheted socks, along with some links to photos that crocheters have posted of socks that they have made using some of the free patterns that are available on the Internet. Help resources for adjusting sizes, sock measurements.
Amigurumi Pattern Blog
This is a profile of Ana Paula Rimoli's crochet blog. Her blog features free patterns for cute stuffed toys and dolls that are worked in single crochet.
Basic SC Triangle Headscarf
This is a basic triangle head scarf made in single crochet. You will sometimes see this type of head piece called a kerchief, babushka headscarf or do-rag.
Herringbone Double Crochet
At About Crochet: Directions for crocheting this variation of the basic double crochet stitch.
Six Sided Two Rnd Granny Motif
A small shaped motif with six sides, made in a granny style. Instructions and photo.
Deer Design Mesh Bag
At About Crochet: A photo showing a mesh bag with a leaping deer in filet crochet on the front of the bag. A link to the free pattern to make the crocheted bag.
Royal Crown Snowflake
A crocheted snowflake with an edge that has an elegant look.
Shells n Loops Lg Hexagon
A large hexagon shaped motif. Free crochet pattern.
Heart Filet Bedspread
Placement of squares example for a filet crochet bedspread with hearts; free charts and instructions available on another page.
Corner Start Fan Dishcloth
A dishcloth in a fan shape, that is started in one corner and worked diagonally along two sides of the crocheted piece.
Filet Crossing Paths Bookmark Pattern
Free pattern for a filet crochet bookmark with satin ribbon woven through the center. Crochet it from the free chart and instructions.
Two Color Edging Free Pattern
Free instructions to crochet an easy edging in single and double crochet stitches. A contrast color can be used on the last row to highlight the edge.
Crocheted Mini Cables Scarf
The Cables n Minis Scarf pattern, with directions all on one page for printing plus links to additional larger photos that accompany the pattern.
Monet Color Blocks Scarf
Free pattern to crochet a scarf with an openwork design, crocheted in color sections.
Panels Afghan Full Size or Lapghan MAM Mile A Minute Type Of Pattern
Make a lapghan or full-size afghan from easy-to-carry-along panels. Free crochet pattern, that is easy and includes a link to extra photos that will help in crocheting this design.

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