This is 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.
Afghan Squares
Block Square
At About Crochet (this site): Click the link named Next under the photos to see close looks at the way in which each row is crocheted, including a photo showing what it means to crochet in the space between shells.
Learning Pattern for Beginners
At About Crochet (this site): Click the links within the pattern row directions to see photos showing close looks at the way that part of the pattern is done. With this afghan square pattern, you can learn how to skip a stitch, crochet in a chain space and more.
Baby Blankets
Easy V-Stitch Baby Blanket
At About Crochet (this site): A learning 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.
Lacy Baby Blanket
At About Crochet (this site): The stitch pattern in this baby blanket moves along quickly. It's an easy pattern to crochet and there are also how-to photos for the rows and stitches, to make it easy enough even for beginners.
Ripple Baby Blanket
At Coats and Clark - Pattern is rated as skill level: Beginner.
'Easy Does It' Baby Blanket
At Jo-Ann/Lion Brand Yarn Patterns: Strips are made in single crochet and joined.
Helpful page on crochet.about.com:
How To Join Crocheted Pieces Together
Little Victory Blanket
At Jo-Ann/Lion Brand Yarn Patterns: This baby blanket is crocheted in rows of V-stitches. Helpful page on crochet.about.com: How To Crochet The V-Stitch
Clothing
Easy Triangle Shawl
At Jo-Ann/Lion Brand Yarn Patterns: This shawl is crocheted in half double crochet stitches. Helpful page on crochet.about.com: How to Make a Half Double Crochet Stitch
Eternity Wrap
At Jo-Ann/Lion Brand Yarn Patterns: This wrap is crocheted in half double crochet stitches. The example was crocheted with a mohair yarn.
Prayer Shawl
At Jo-Ann/Lion Brand Yarn Patterns: This shawl is crocheted in V-stitches. Helpful page on crochet.about.com: How To Crochet The V-Stitch
Simple Shrug
At Jo-Ann/Lion Brand Yarn Patterns: Made in an open mesh design.
Single Crochet Halter Top
At About Crochet: Made entirely in single crochet. There are some decreases on the
edges but you can use my step-by-step photos showing how to decrease in single crochet to learn how to do that:
How To Decrease In Single Crochet
Small Carry-Along Projects
Baby Pigtail Hat
At Crochet n More: Pattern is rated as easy. The only part a beginner might not be sure about is
the edging, which involves making a single crochet around a double crochet post. Helpful page on crochet.about.com:
How To SC Around A DC Post
Easy Chain Loops Narrow Headband
At About Crochet: I added a close-up photo for each row to this pattern (links to those photos are in the colored More of This Feature link box on that pattern page).
Easy Chain Loops Wide Headband
At About Crochet: Uses single crochet and chains. Involves making single crochet in a
chain space. Helpful page on crochet.about.com:
How To Crochet In A Chain Space
Plate Coaster
At Crochet n More: Pattern uses easy stitches. There are repeats written into the pattern, using astericks and repeat from [ to ]. If you're not familiar with that, this may be
a good practice pattern for learning it, as you'll come across many patterns that use repeats within the pattern directions.
Helpful pages on crochet.about.com:
Asterisk * Repeats Explained and
Repeat From ( to ) Explained
Scarves
'Potato Chip' Ruffled Scarf Boa
At Jo-Ann/Lion Brand Yarn Patterns: Crocheted in single crochet and half double crochet stitches. The ruffles
are created with the extra increases that are written into the pattern directions. The example is crocheted with bulky weight mohair yarn but you could always substitute a chunky or bulky weight yarn of a different fiber content.
Shells and Waves Skinny Scarf
At About Crochet: At the following pages, I have closeup photos, where I have written every direction, with a line pointing to those stitches, to make every part of the directions clear for anyone who is just learning to read crochet patterns.
Photo Marked With Row 3 Directions
Photo Marked With Row 4 Directions
Free Crochet Patterns A-Z Master List
