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Free Crochet Accessory Patterns
Free crochet accessory patterns include headbands, keychains, mittens, slippers, bookmarks, and scrunchies. Most need under 200 yards and a single evening, which makes them good for leftover yarn and last-minute gifts. Accessories are also a low-risk way to try skills such as color changes, working in the round, and simple shaping.
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Ruffled crochet scrunchie over a hair elastic
- Skill level
- Beginner
- Yarn weight
- Light (#3)
- Hook size
- 4 mm hook
- Yardage
- 70 yd
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Ribbed twisted crochet ear warmer headband
- Skill level
- Beginner
- Yarn weight
- Medium (#4)
- Hook size
- 5.5 mm hook
- Yardage
- 100 yd
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Picot Fan Guest Towel Edging #8116 (1951): vintage crochet pattern
- Skill level
- Easy
- Yarn weight
- Lace (#0)
- Hook size
- 1 mm hook
- Yardage
- Amount as printed
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Post stitch ribbed bookmark with tassel
- Skill level
- Easy
- Yarn weight
- Fine (#2)
- Hook size
- 3 mm hook
- Yardage
- 30 yd
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More accessories patterns
A Narrow Block Insertion: vintage crochet pattern
- Skill level
- Beginner
- Yarn weight
- Lace (#0)
- Hook size
- 1.4 mm hook
- Yardage
- Amount as printed
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Baldwin Lace (1891): vintage crochet pattern
- Skill level
- Beginner
- Yarn weight
- Lace (#0)
- Hook size
- 5 mm hook
- Yardage
- Amount as printed
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Chain Loop Edge for the Basket Pillow Slip (1920): vintage crochet pattern
- Skill level
- Beginner
- Yarn weight
- Lace (#0)
- Hook size
- 0.75 mm hook
- Yardage
- Amount as printed
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Chain Scallop Edge for the Kitchen Towel (1920): vintage crochet pattern
- Skill level
- Beginner
- Yarn weight
- Lace (#0)
- Hook size
- 1 mm hook
- Yardage
- Amount as printed
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Crazy Pattern Lace (1891): vintage crochet pattern
- Skill level
- Beginner
- Yarn weight
- Lace (#0)
- Hook size
- 5 mm hook
- Yardage
- Amount as printed
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Crochet Border for Shawl, No. 23 (1888): vintage crochet pattern
- Skill level
- Beginner
- Yarn weight
- Super fine (#1)
- Hook size
- 5 mm hook
- Yardage
- Amount as printed
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Crocheted Cover for Carriage Strap No. 799 (1915): vintage crochet pattern
- Skill level
- Beginner
- Yarn weight
- Super fine (#1)
- Hook size
- 3.5 mm hook
- Yardage
- Amount as printed
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Crocheted Hot Water Bottle Cover (1915): vintage crochet pattern
- Skill level
- Beginner
- Yarn weight
- Light (#3)
- Hook size
- 4.5 mm hook
- Yardage
- Amount as printed
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How can you use leftover yarn with free accessory patterns?
Match the leftover yarn's weight to the pattern, then choose by yardage: keychains and bookmarks take a few yards, scrunchies about 30–50 yards, and headbands under 100 yards. Weigh the leftover ball and compare it with a full skein's weight and length to estimate what remains.