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.
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.
Crochet Granny Square
This photo tutorial shows 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.
Welcome to our index of free crochet patterns for baby afghans.
Free Crochet Patterns
Our web site features thousands of free crochet patterns for you to use and enjoy. This alphabetical index will help you navigate our site to find the free crochet patterns you need.
Our web site features thousands of free crochet patterns for you to use and enjoy. This alphabetical index will help you navigate our site to find the free crochet patterns you need.
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!
This fast, easy baby blanket features a simple design crocheted in alternating single crochet and chain stitches. Get the free crochet pattern here!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Granny Square Variations
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Crochet Bag Patterns
Discover a selection of free crochet purse patterns and bag patterns. Our collection includes free patterns for crocheting bags, purses, totes, and handbags.
Discover a selection of free crochet purse patterns and bag patterns. Our collection includes free patterns for crocheting bags, purses, totes, and handbags.
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.
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.
How to Crochet a Chain Stitch
This photo tutorial shows how to crochet a chain stitch.
This photo tutorial shows how to crochet a chain stitch.
Slip Knot for Crochet
Learn how to create a slip knot / slip loop. This is the first step for starting your crochet projects.
Learn how to create a slip knot / slip loop. This is the first step for starting your crochet projects.
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.
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.
Double Crochet
This illustrated step-by-step tutorial will teach you how to make the double crochet stitch.
This illustrated step-by-step tutorial will teach you how to make the double crochet stitch.
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.
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.
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.
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 Hat Patterns
Find free crochet hat patterns.
Find free crochet hat patterns.
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.
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 Make a Half Double Crochet Stitch
Photo and instructions on how to make a half double crochet stitch.
Photo and instructions on how to make a half double crochet stitch.
Easy Afghan Patterns
Find free patterns for crocheting stylish afghans with a skill level rating of easy or beginner.
Find free patterns for crocheting stylish afghans with a skill level rating of easy or beginner.
Slip Stitch
Find free instructions for crocheting a slip stitch, and learn about a variety of possible uses for crochet slip stitches.
Find free instructions for crocheting a slip stitch, and learn about a variety of possible uses for crochet slip stitches.
How To Single Crochet
Photos showing the steps for making a single crochet stitch. Learn how to crochet.
Photos showing the steps for making a single crochet stitch. Learn how to crochet.
Free Shawl Patterns
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.
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.
Ripple Afghans
If you'd like to crochet a ripple afghan, you'll find plenty of free patterns and inspiration here.
If you'd like to crochet a ripple afghan, you'll find plenty of free patterns and inspiration here.
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.
Where to find diagrams, step-by-step photo how-to's, instructions for making various crochet stitches, using different techniques and help for beginners.
Granny Square Tote Bag Pattern
This crocheted tote bag is decorated with a gorgeous aster flower. Get the free crochet pattern here!
This crocheted tote bag is decorated with a gorgeous aster flower. Get the free crochet pattern here!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Scarf Patterns
Free crochet scarf patterns -- Find free patterns for crocheting scarves.
Free crochet scarf patterns -- Find free patterns for crocheting scarves.
How to Make a Double Crochet Stitch
Photo and instructions on how to make a double crochet stitch.
Photo and instructions on how to make a double crochet stitch.
Dishcloth_Patterns
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!
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!
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.
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.
Easy Granny Square Pattern
Here's a free crochet pattern for a super easy granny square.
Here's a free crochet pattern for a super easy granny square.
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.
Learn how to crochet a blanket or afghan; you can choose from many free blanket patterns, or design your own blanket.
Baby Patterns
Crocheting for a new arrival? If so, this list of free baby patterns will come in handy.
Crocheting for a new arrival? If so, this list of free baby patterns will come in handy.
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.
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.
Free Crochet Patterns for Baby Booties and Slippers
Refer to this page for a full list of free crochet baby bootie patterns offered by About.com. Find the perfect crocheted bootie or slipper design for your baby.
Refer to this page for a full list of free crochet baby bootie patterns offered by About.com. Find the perfect crocheted bootie or slipper design for your baby.
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.
Here's a free crochet pattern for an easy, beginner-friendly, one-color flower motif. No registration is required to access pattern.
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.
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.
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.
If you enjoy crocheting doilies, check out these free crochet doily patterns. There are free patterns for vintage doilies as well as contemporary doilies.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Crochet Lace Cowl
Use that single skein of luxury fiber you’ve been saving for this pretty crochet lace cowl. Simple stitches are arranged for a dramatically striking effect. Dress it up or dress it down, this free cowl pattern fits any occasion!
Use that single skein of luxury fiber you’ve been saving for this pretty crochet lace cowl. Simple stitches are arranged for a dramatically striking effect. Dress it up or dress it down, this free cowl pattern fits any occasion!
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.
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.
Half Double Crochet Stitch
This step-by-step photo tutorial will show you how to work half double crochet stitch in rows.
This step-by-step photo tutorial will show you how to work half double crochet stitch in rows.
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.
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.
What is a shell stitch? Where can I find free patterns that use shell stitches? Answers here.
Crochet Headbands
Learn how to crochet headbands with this fantastic variety of free headband patterns.
Learn how to crochet headbands with this fantastic variety of free headband patterns.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This is the ultimate collection of free patterns for thread crochet. Find thread crochet patterns for bedspreads, doilies, bookmarks, scarves, edgings and more.
Baby Clothes Patterns
Find free crochet patterns for baby clothes and baby accessories -- baby booties, baby sweaters, baby hats and more.
Find free crochet patterns for baby clothes and baby accessories -- baby booties, baby sweaters, baby hats and more.
Kids' Hats
Use these free patterns to crochet kids' hats. There are hats sized for babies, toddlers and older kids.
Use these free patterns to crochet kids' hats. There are hats sized for babies, toddlers and older kids.
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.
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.
Seaman's Style Scarf In Crocheted Spider Lace and Blocks Design Free Pattern
A free pattern for a crocheted scarf, with a lace design, similar to the Spider Lace and Blocks Afghan Square pattern on this same crochet site. Made with worsted weight yarn.
A free pattern for a crocheted scarf, with a lace design, similar to the Spider Lace and Blocks Afghan Square pattern on this same crochet site. Made with worsted weight yarn.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tunisian Crochet
Here's an overview of Tunisian crochet, a needlework technique that borrows elements from both knitting and crochet.
Here's an overview of Tunisian crochet, a needlework technique that borrows elements from both knitting and crochet.
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!
This little flower is crocheted using a combination of basic crochet stitches and modified popcorn stitches. Get the free crochet pattern here!
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.
Here are free Tunisian crochet patterns for a variety of different projects. Find free Tunisian crochet patterns for easy potholders, pretty bags, and more.
Free Crochet Jewelry Patterns
Find free crochet jewelry patterns including necklaces, bracelets, chains, and an amulet bag.
Find free crochet jewelry patterns including necklaces, bracelets, chains, and an amulet bag.
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.
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.
Easy Layered Crochet Rose
Learn how to crochet an easy layered rose with these free instructions.
Learn how to crochet an easy layered rose with these free instructions.
How To Do The Crazy Stitch With Photos and Pattern Instructions
Photos and instructions for learning how to crochet the crazy shell stitch.
Photos and instructions for learning how to crochet the crazy shell stitch.
Free Crochet Beanie Patterns
Check out a whole bunch of free patterns for beanies and skull caps you can crochet.
Check out a whole bunch of free patterns for beanies and skull caps you can crochet.
Joining Crochet Squares
Learn nine different methods for joining granny squares, crocheted squares, crocheted motifs, or other crocheted pieces together.
Learn nine different methods for joining granny squares, crocheted squares, crocheted motifs, or other crocheted pieces together.
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.
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.
How to Decrease
Step-by-step photos show how to single crochet two stitches together for a decrease.
Step-by-step photos show how to single crochet two stitches together for a decrease.
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!
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!
Golden Slippers Crocheted Booties
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.
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.
Rag Rugs Basics
Crocheting with fabric basics: what type of fabric, how wide strips should be, how to join the strips, etc.
Crocheting with fabric basics: what type of fabric, how wide strips should be, how to join the strips, etc.
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.
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.
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.
With easy double crochet and chain stitches, crochet this lacy-looking afghan from the free pattern. Extra photos with close-up of stitches used.
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.
Do you have a baby blanket that needs an edging? If so, these free patterns for baby blanket edgings will come in handy.
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.
These yarn recommendations are intended to help beginning crocheters select their first yarn to use for making practice swatches when learning how to crochet.
Multicolored Crochet Flower
Enjoy this free crochet pattern for a multicolored crochet flower with six petals. This is a fantastic craft project for using up scrap yarn.
Enjoy this free crochet pattern for a multicolored crochet flower with six petals. This is a fantastic craft project for using up scrap yarn.
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.
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.
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,
When you are going to crochet a circle, granny square, hexagonal shape, or other similar type of pattern,
Women's Clothing Patterns
Dress yourself up in gorgeous crocheted clothing -- sweaters, shaws, wraps, scarves, and other delightful crocheted luxuries.
Dress yourself up in gorgeous crocheted clothing -- sweaters, shaws, wraps, scarves, and other delightful crocheted luxuries.
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.
Simple crochet baby slippers are a perfect gift. Pair these baby slippers with a matching blanket and hat for a complete set.
Butterfly Stitch Step-by-Step Photo Tutorial
Photos and step-by-step instructions for crocheting the butterfly stitch.
Photos and step-by-step instructions for crocheting the butterfly stitch.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Crochet Abbreviations
Have you come across an unfamiliar crochet abbreviation? If so, this list of abbreviations can help you figure out what it means.
Have you come across an unfamiliar crochet abbreviation? If so, this list of abbreviations can help you figure out what it means.
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.
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.
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.
Free pattern to crochet an edging that uses a combination of shell stitches. Many uses, including as the popular crocheted trims for clothing.
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.
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.
Granny Afghans
Crochet a delightful granny afghan with any of these free patterns.
Crochet a delightful granny afghan with any of these free patterns.
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.
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.
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.
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 Halter Top Pattern
Free Halter Top pattern that's easy enough for a beginner and great for experienced crocheters who want a quick project.
Free Halter Top pattern that's easy enough for a beginner and great for experienced crocheters who want a quick project.
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.
You can crochet this fast, easy baby blanket for either baby boys or girls. It's a fantastic shower gift or charity crochet project.
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.
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.
Heart Sampler Baby Afghan
If you want to crochet a colorful and creative baby afghan using tapestry crochet, check out this free crochet pattern for a heart sampler baby afghan.
If you want to crochet a colorful and creative baby afghan using tapestry crochet, check out this free crochet pattern for a heart sampler baby afghan.
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.
Tips on some different sew and non-sew ways to join crochet pieces, with photo illustrations.
Adeline Cordet Edging Number 124 Pattern Free Instructions
An antique pattern, rewritten in today's crochet terms. Free instructions for crocheting this edging design.
An antique pattern, rewritten in today's crochet terms. Free instructions for crocheting this edging design.
Easy Scallop Edging Free Pattern
Free pattern for an easy crocheted edging, including a photo and all instructions.
Free pattern for an easy crocheted edging, including a photo and all instructions.
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.
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 and Tan Crochet Flower
Crochet this gorgeous pink and tan flower using the free crochet patterns available on our website.
Crochet this gorgeous pink and tan flower using the free crochet patterns available on our website.
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.
Photo and instructions, showing how to crochet a basic flat circle in single crochet, using the method of joined rounds.
Learn the Solid Shell Stitch With Photos and Pattern Instructions
Photos and instructions for learning how to crochet the solid shell stitch.
Photos and instructions for learning how to crochet the solid shell stitch.
Men's Winter Hat Pattern
If you would like to crochet a cold-weather hat for a special guy, this men's winter hat pattern may be just what you need. The hat is a classic style. The stitch used resembles a rib knit, but it's not knitted; it's crocheted.
If you would like to crochet a cold-weather hat for a special guy, this men's winter hat pattern may be just what you need. The hat is a classic style. The stitch used resembles a rib knit, but it's not knitted; it's crocheted.
Tunisian Crochet Stitches
Find free tutorials and instructions for working various Tunisian crochet stitches.
Find free tutorials and instructions for working various Tunisian crochet stitches.
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.
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.
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!
Come on in and check out these free crochet potholder patterns. The patterns are truly free with no strings attached – no registration necessary!
Cell Phone Holder Patterns
Welcome to our directory of free crochet patterns for cell phone cases and cell phone holders.
Welcome to our directory of free crochet patterns for cell phone cases and cell phone holders.
Crochet Mesh Beanie Hat
The Crochet Mesh Beanie Hat is a free pattern that you can make for everyone. It’s an easy crochet pattern and will make a perfect crochet beanie for year-round wear.
The Crochet Mesh Beanie Hat is a free pattern that you can make for everyone. It’s an easy crochet pattern and will make a perfect crochet beanie for year-round wear.
Translate British Patterns
A chart for translating crochet patterns written in British English crochet terms into American English crochet terms.
A chart for translating crochet patterns written in British English crochet terms into American English crochet terms.
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.
Crochet bunches of gorgeous flowers! Whether you're looking for easy flowers or spectacular designs, check out this photo gallery for ideas.
Free Dishcloth Pattern
Learn how to crochet a cotton dishcloth using this free pattern and step-by-step tutorial. The dishcloth features openwork stripes crocheted using a combination of basic stitches. The finishing touch is a lacy picot-stitch edging.
Learn how to crochet a cotton dishcloth using this free pattern and step-by-step tutorial. The dishcloth features openwork stripes crocheted using a combination of basic stitches. The finishing touch is a lacy picot-stitch edging.
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.
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.
Crochet Tutorials
Find free crochet tutorials -- learn how to work all kinds of different crochet stitches and projects.
Find free crochet tutorials -- learn how to work all kinds of different crochet stitches and projects.
Beautiful Vintage Edging Step-by-Step Photo Instructions
Follow the photo instructions, one step at a time, to recreate this beautiful vintage edging.
Follow the photo instructions, one step at a time, to recreate this beautiful vintage edging.
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.
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.
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.
Photo showing what part of the stitch is crocheted in when a pattern says to crochet in back loop only or front loop only.
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!
Want to crochet an ultra-soft cotton dishcloth or washcloth? Try this free crochet cloth pattern -- it's fabulous, and very easy too!
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
Projects with basic stitches and extra explanation for beginning crocheters. The instructions are spelled out, not abbreviated
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.
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.
Tootsie Wraps Crochet Baby Booties
The Tootsie Wraps Crochet Baby Booties have a unique construction, which makes them visually interesting and fun to make. Strategic folds and seams create a wearable piece from easy geometric shapes. Use this free unisex pattern to crochet a pair of booties as unique as the little one you are making them for.
The Tootsie Wraps Crochet Baby Booties have a unique construction, which makes them visually interesting and fun to make. Strategic folds and seams create a wearable piece from easy geometric shapes. Use this free unisex pattern to crochet a pair of booties as unique as the little one you are making them for.
Free Bead Crochet Patterns
These free patterns all include ideas and instructions for crocheting with beads.
These free patterns all include ideas and instructions for crocheting with beads.
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.
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.
Mint Green Crocheted Baby Blanket
This mint green baby blanket would make a delightful baby shower gift!
This mint green baby blanket would make a delightful baby shower gift!
How to Get Started in Filet Crochet
This feature explains the basics of filet crochet, with illustrations; how to read a diagram included.
This feature explains the basics of filet crochet, with illustrations; how to read a diagram included.
Crocheted Flower Applique
Need a free pattern for a crocheted flower applique? Try this one! I've included a photo tutorial to show you the important details.
Need a free pattern for a crocheted flower applique? Try this one! I've included a photo tutorial to show you the important details.
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.
Here's a free pattern for crocheting a pair of easy, simple fingerless gloves using only chain stitches and single crochet.
3D Crochet Flower
A 3d crochet flower makes a great accent for a hat, hairclip, or pin. Use this easy 3d crochet flower pattern to make it happen.
A 3d crochet flower makes a great accent for a hat, hairclip, or pin. Use this easy 3d crochet flower pattern to make it happen.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Free Crochet Sock Patterns
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
How-to for the reverse single crochet stitch, also called the crab stitch, a favorite for edgings.
Easy Edging with Spaces for Weaving in Ribbon
Free instructions for crocheting an easy edging that has spaces for weaving ribbon through, if desired.
Free instructions for crocheting an easy edging that has spaces for weaving ribbon through, if desired.
Crocheted Cloche
The Daisy Mae crocheted cloche is flirty and feminine. Free crocheted cloche pattern is sized for toddlers to adults.
The Daisy Mae crocheted cloche is flirty and feminine. Free crocheted cloche pattern is sized for toddlers to adults.
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.
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.
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.
Visit this page to find a fantastic variety of free crochet pineapple patterns. No registration necessary; the patterns are free with no strings attached.
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.
How to crochet the knot stitch, also called lovers knot, solomons knot or hail stone. Pictures show the steps.
Easy Trellis Lace Crocheted Stole
A free pattern for an easy trellis lace crocheted stole. The East Trellis Lace Stole is a fun fashion accessory you can dress up or down. Beaded edges add a hint of sparkle to a simple stitch pattern.
A free pattern for an easy trellis lace crocheted stole. The East Trellis Lace Stole is a fun fashion accessory you can dress up or down. Beaded edges add a hint of sparkle to a simple stitch pattern.
Easy Crocheted Baby Hat - Free Crochet Pattern
This easy crocheted baby hat coordinates perfectly with other baby items in the Sweet Potato Baby layette set. Free pattern is sized for preemies to toddlers.
This easy crocheted baby hat coordinates perfectly with other baby items in the Sweet Potato Baby layette set. Free pattern is sized for preemies to toddlers.
Easy Small Crochet Flower
This little three-round flower is quick and easy to crochet. Get the free crochet pattern here! No registration required.
This little three-round flower is quick and easy to crochet. Get the free crochet pattern here! No registration required.
Easy Crochet Flower
This easy crochet flower pattern makes a perfect embellishment for hats, shawls, and other craft projects. Follow the free pattern for a single flower or crochet a whole bouquet.
This easy crochet flower pattern makes a perfect embellishment for hats, shawls, and other craft projects. Follow the free pattern for a single flower or crochet a whole bouquet.
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.
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.
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.
When you want an easy edging that will crochet up fast, this pattern can help. Free instructions, with photos.
Easy Little Crochet Flower
If you're looking for a small flower that's easy to crochet, this one is a great pattern to try. The crochet flower pattern is available on our website for free.
If you're looking for a small flower that's easy to crochet, this one is a great pattern to try. The crochet flower pattern is available on our website for free.
Crochet Baby Sweater Patterns
Crochet a baby sweater or cardigan using our free crochet baby sweater patterns.
Crochet a baby sweater or cardigan using our free crochet baby sweater patterns.
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.
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.
Summer Bedspread Granny Square
Use this free granny square pattern to crochet a summer bedspread, or another project. Our patterns are free; no registration required; no strings attached!
Use this free granny square pattern to crochet a summer bedspread, or another project. Our patterns are free; no registration required; no strings attached!