177 patterns · 26 stitches · 20 calculators
Crochet patterns you can actually follow
crochetpatterns.io is a crochet pattern library and reference site. Every pattern lists yarn weight, hook size, gauge, yardage and stitch counts for each row, and every page switches between US and UK terms. The site also includes a stitch library, size and yardage charts, and free calculators for planning projects.
Beginner patterns to start with
How to crochet a classic granny square
- Skill level
- Beginner
- Yarn weight
- Medium (#4)
- Hook size
- 5 mm hook
- Yardage
- 35 yd
Free pattern
Easy moss stitch crochet dishcloth
- Skill level
- Beginner
- Yarn weight
- Medium (#4)
- Hook size
- 5 mm hook
- Yardage
- 100 yd
Free pattern
Simple half double crochet baby beanie in the round
- Skill level
- Beginner
- Yarn weight
- Medium (#4)
- Hook size
- 5 mm hook
- Yardage
- 130 yd
Free pattern
Quick round crochet coaster in cotton
- Skill level
- Beginner
- Yarn weight
- Medium (#4)
- Hook size
- 4.5 mm hook
- Yardage
- 18 yd
Free pattern
Round amigurumi cat for beginners
- Skill level
- Beginner
- Yarn weight
- Medium (#4)
- Hook size
- 3.5 mm hook
- Yardage
- 50 yd
Free pattern
Quick chunky half double crochet throw
- Skill level
- Beginner
- Yarn weight
- Super bulky (#6)
- Hook size
- 10 mm hook
- Yardage
- 1000 yd
Free pattern
Sturdy chunky crochet basket with handles
- Skill level
- Beginner
- Yarn weight
- Super bulky (#6)
- Hook size
- 8 mm hook
- Yardage
- 180 yd
Free pattern
Ribbed twisted crochet ear warmer headband
- Skill level
- Beginner
- Yarn weight
- Medium (#4)
- Hook size
- 5.5 mm hook
- Yardage
- 100 yd
Free pattern
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31 patterns
Blankets
Crochet blanket patterns range from quick chunky throws to heirloom afghans.
6 patterns
Amigurumi
Amigurumi patterns are crochet designs for small stuffed toys, usually worked in continuous spirals of single crochet with a hook smaller than the yarn label suggests.
12 patterns
Granny Squares
A granny square is a crochet motif worked from the center outward in rounds, traditionally using clusters of three double crochets separated by chain spaces.
5 patterns
Hats
Crochet hat patterns are worked either top-down in the round, starting from a magic ring, or flat as a rectangle that is seamed and gathered.
11 patterns
Clothing
Crochet clothing patterns cover wearable garments such as tops, sweaters, cardigans, dresses, and vests.
17 patterns
Scarves & Shawls
Crochet scarf and shawl patterns include straight scarves, infinity cowls, triangle and crescent shawls, and wide wraps.
3 patterns
Bags
Crochet bag patterns produce totes, stretchy market bags, structured purses, backpacks, and baskets.
3 patterns
Baby
Crochet baby patterns include blankets, booties, hats, cardigans, and soft toys sized from newborn to toddler.
84 patterns
Home
Crochet home decor patterns include small practical makes such as coasters and dishcloths, plus larger pieces like pillows, rugs, table runners, and plant hangers.
21 patterns
Accessories
Crochet accessory patterns are small, quick projects such as headbands, ear warmers, keychains, mittens, slippers, bookmarks, and scrunchies.
4 patterns
Flowers
Crochet flower patterns make appliqués for hats and blankets, or stemmed flowers that are wired and arranged into bouquets that never wilt.
2 patterns
Motifs
Crochet motifs are small, self-contained shapes such as hearts, stars, circles, hexagons, and octagons.
7 patterns
Seasonal
Seasonal crochet patterns cover holiday decorations and gifts for Christmas, Halloween, Easter, Valentine's Day, and Thanksgiving, plus spring, summer, fall, and winter makes.
0 patterns
Toys
Crochet toy patterns include plushies, stuffed animals, baby rattles, soft balls, dolls, and play food.
Stitch library
Everything on crochetpatterns.io
Patterns
The full, filterable crochet pattern library.
Free patterns
Every free pattern, sorted by project and skill.
Learn
How to crochet, from first chain to finished project.
Stitches
Step-by-step stitch library with US and UK names.
Techniques
Tunisian, tapestry, C2C, amigurumi and more.
Yarn
Yarn weights, fibres and what to use for each project.
Hooks
Hook sizes in mm, US and UK, and how to choose.
Tools
Calculators and generators for planning projects.
Charts
Size, yardage and conversion charts.
Abbreviations
Every crochet abbreviation, US and UK.
Compare
Crochet vs knitting and other head-to-heads.
Shop
Pattern bundles, ebooks, printables and membership.
What makes a crochet pattern easy to follow?
A crochet pattern is easy to follow when it states the gauge, the exact yarn weight and hook size, and the stitch count at the end of every row or round. Stitch counts let you catch a missed stitch within one row instead of discovering it ten rows later.
Every pattern here is written in US terms with those details in the same place on every page, and a one-click switch rewrites the whole pattern into UK terms.
Where should a beginner start?
A beginner should start by learning the chain, single crochet and double crochet, then make a flat square such as a dishcloth before trying anything worked in the round. Flat, straight-edged projects show tension problems clearly and are quick to restart.
The Learn section walks through those stitches in order, and the beginner filter on every pattern category shows only projects that use them.
Frequently asked questions
Are the patterns on crochetpatterns.io free?
Most patterns are free to read online in full. Printable PDF versions, bundles and the membership library are paid.
Do the patterns use US or UK crochet terms?
Patterns are written in US terms. Use the US/UK switch at the top of any pattern to read it in UK terms; the stitch names and abbreviations are rewritten throughout.