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Free Crochet Patterns Index A to Z List
Did you know there are so many free patterns? Extensive listing of places to find a wide variety of different types of free crochet patterns on the Web. Many categories listed 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.
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.
How To Single Crochet
Photos showing the steps for making a single crochet stitch. Learn how to crochet.
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.
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.
Beret Hats
Links to free crochet patterns around the Internet, for hat patterns, divided by type of hat. This page lists newsboy or front brim styles.
Free Patterns For Crocheted Shawls and Wraps - Triangle Shape - Prayer Shawls - Other Shawl Designs and Shapes
A list of web pages that contain free patterns for crochet shawls in a variety of shapes, such as triangles, prayer shawls in rectangle shapes, ruana and fashion wraps.
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.
Crunch Texture Rows Square
Texture rows alternate with sections of plain single crochet rows. An eight inch to nine inch square when crocheted with worsted weight yarn.
Free Patterns For Crocheted Scarves
A list of web pages that contain free patterns for crochet scarves.
How to Make a Double Crochet Stitch
Photo and instructions on how to make a double crochet stitch.
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.
Bat Shape Crochet Pattern for Applique or Stuffed Decoration - Halloween Party Accent
Pattern for a bat decoration to crochet. Could be used for an applique to sew on hats or clothing or glue on a backpack, scrapbooking accents; also great for a Halloween party decoration.
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.
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.
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.
Where to Find Free Patterns for Cloche Style Hats Also History of This Flapper Era Hat Style
Where to find free crochet hat patterns on the Web, in a cloche fashion style, along with links to the history of flapper era cloche hats.
Bumpy Boxes Afghan Square
Texture stitches are used to create the bumpy look in this crochet pattern design.
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
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.
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.
Beginner Afghan Square
At About Crochet: 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.
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.
Free Patterns For Crocheted Flower Appliques Motifs or Three Dimensional Flowers
A list of web pages that contain 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.
How To Do The Crazy Stitch With Photos and Pattern Instructions
Photos and instructions for learning how to crochet the crazy shell stitch.
How to Make a Half Double Crochet Stitch
Photo and instructions on how to make a half double crochet stitch.
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.
Cardigans Free Patterns
A list of links to free patterns for crocheted cardigan sweaters.
Rose Free Patterns
Free patterns for crocheted items that have a rose in the design. Links are arranged by type of item, such as accessories, clothing, doilies, hats, handbags.
Offset Shell Prayer Shawl
At About Crochet: 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.
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.
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.
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.
Connected Hearts Design
This is a crocheted triangle shaped shawl in a hearts design, made in filet crochet.
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.
Scalloped Narrow Edging Free Pattern Instructions
Free crochet pattern for an easy, scalloped narrow edging.
Bolero Crochet Patterns
A resource for finding patterns for crocheted boleros. Links to free patterns and a listing of bolero patterns that can be purchased online.
How to Weave in Ends
Photos showing how to weave in the ends when you are finished with a crochet project.
Easy Shell Columns Afghan
At About Crochet: 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.
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.
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.
Easy Scallop Edging Free Pattern
Free pattern for an easy crocheted edging, including a photo and all instructions.
How to Get Started in Filet Crochet
This feature explains the basics of filet crochet, with illustrations; how to read a diagram included.
Box Shell Crochet Help Photos
At About Crochet: Photos showing a closer look at the boxed shell stitch pattern, helpful to refer to when crocheting items that include this type of stitch pattern. Links to free patterns that have this boxed shell stitch used in the item.
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.
How to Decrease
Step-by-step photos show how to single crochet two stitches together for a decrease.
Bat Headband Free Crochet Pattern
Free pattern for a headband with a bat design added in cross-stitch on the single crochet background.
Halter Tops
A list of links to free patterns to crochet summer clothing, halter and tank tops.
Edgings For Afghans
A selection of links to free patterns for crocheted edgings that are suitable for use as afghan edgings.
Butterfly Stitch Step-by-Step Photo Tutorial
Photos and step-by-step instructions for crocheting the butterfly stitch.
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.
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.
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.
Roll or Bullion Stitch How-To
How to crochet the roll stitch, (also called bullion stitch).
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.
Changing Colors How To
How to change colors when crocheting, with diagrams and hints.
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.
Plastic Bag Yarn
Learn how to prepare ordinary plastic grocery or shopping bags for crocheting, instructions for turning plastic bags into yarn, hints and free patterns.
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.
Easy Edging with Spaces for Weaving in Ribbon
Free instructions for crocheting an easy edging that has spaces for weaving ribbon through, if desired.
Exotic Flower Applique Free Pattern
Free needlework pattern for a crocheted flower applique, including a photo and all instructions.
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.
Easy Shell Narrow Edging Free Pattern Instructions
Free pattern for an easy, narrow edging, crocheted with shell stitches.
Double Triple Treble Stitches
A how-to, with drawings, for crocheting treble stitches.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Teddy Bear Pattern
Free crochet pattern for a teddy bear.
Easy SC-DC Afghan Square
At About Crochet: 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.
Capes and Capelets
Links to free crochet patterns for fashion capes and capelets.
Fantasy Bat Halloween Banner
Fantasy Bat banner for Halloween that can either be done as a cross-stitch design or in filet crochet.
Crocheted Shoulder Bag Pattern
Free pattern for a crocheted shoulder purse; shell stitches form a pretty pattern in the center portion of the bag.
Cathedral Windows Square
Free pattern: This design reminds me of Cathedral Windows. Instructions to make six inch and eight inch squares.
Basic Toddler Brimmed Hat
The beauty of this pattern is that you can use any weight of yarn because the size is determined by measuring each section as you go along and crocheting the number of rounds needed to get the size you want. Therefore, you can easily adapt this pattern to any type of yarn that you would like to make it with.
Alicia Scarf
Free instructions to crochet a lovely scarf in the Alicia stitch pattern, originally from the year 1917.
Boxed Shell Cape Free Pattern
At About Crochet: A cape in a boxed shell design. Sizes extra small through extra large.
How to Make a Single Crochet Stitch - Learning Photo - Quick Condensed Tutorial
A quick tutorial for learning how to make a single crochet stitch, which is a crocheting basic. There's a photo with numbered steps, showing a single crochet in-progress, with descriptions for those steps given below the photo. This is a condensed, at-a-glance tutorial.
Multi-Color Three-Tier Rose Motif Free Pattern
Free pattern for a rose motif, crocheted with worsted weight yarn.
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.
Learn How to Do the Popcorn Stitch
Diagrams and instructions for the crocheted popcorn stitch.
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.
Venetian Style 1915 Collar Free Pattern and Lace Edging
Learn how to do some Venetian crochet; vintage collar and edging patterns in a Venetian style.
Daffodils Filet Table Runner
Free chart and instructions to crochet a table runner with a daffodil design.
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.
Shell Path Edging Free Pattern
Free pattern for a crocheted shell edging, perfect for a trim on clothing.
Shells and Waves Medium Scarf
Free pattern instructions to crochet a medium width scarf in a pretty shell stitch design.
Beautiful Vintage Edging Step-by-Step Photo Instructions
Follow the photo instructions, one step at a time, to recreate this beautiful vintage edging.
Half Circle Purse
At About Crochet: This purse has a half circle shape. Photo example of this purse made in a self striping yarn.
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.
Diagonal Shell How To Step-By-Step Photo Tutorial
How to crochet the Diagonal Shell Stitch; instructions and photos.
Stairsteps Texture and Open Path Afghan Free Pattern Crocheted in One Piece
I combined the designs of two of my updown afghan squares and wrote directions for crocheting as a one-piece afghan. There are lines of texture patterning with open path portions.
Ruffled Edge Shell Skirt
At About Crochet: 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.
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.
Two-Layer Irish Rose Free Pattern
How to crochet a two layer Irish rose. Includes photos.
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.
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.
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.
Panels Afghan Extra Photos
Photos give a closer look at the stitches used in crocheting this mile a minute (MAM) type of afghan pattern.
Half Daisy Design Cluny Edging Free Pattern
Cluny crochet edging pattern, with a design resembling half a daisy.
Leaves Free Patterns
A list of links to free patterns for crocheted leaves and items with a leaf theme. Afghans, squares, appliques, filet crochet and more.
Halloween Free Patterns Pumpkin Black Cat Witch Ghost Bat Skulls Spider
Looking for Halloween theme free patterns? Where to find free crochet patterns on the Web, as well as links to some other types of free craft patterns (beadwork, cross stitch, jewelrymaking, knitting, sewing).
Top 10 Free Patterns Last Week
The most popular free crochet patterns for last week, for links that are listed on the About Crochet site.
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.
Learn the Solid Shell Stitch With Photos and Pattern Instructions
Photos and instructions for learning how to crochet the solid shell stitch.
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.
Herringbone Double Crochet
At About Crochet: Directions for crocheting this variation of the basic double crochet stitch.
Pattern for a Clutch Purse 1940s Style
Free pattern for a crocheted clutch purse; a style from the 1940s.
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.
Bracelets
A selection of links to a variety of free patterns for crocheted bracelets. Several of the patterns use a bead crochet method.
How To Do The Lazy Daisy Embroidery Stitch With Step-By-Step Photos
Instructions, with step-by-step photos, to learn how to make the lazy daisy embroidery stitch.
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.
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.
Free Heart Filet Chart for Tablecloth or Bedspread
Filet crochet tablecloth or bedspread with hearts; free charts and instructions.
Lovely Solid Shells Baby Bib
At About Crochet: This baby bib features the solid shell stitch.
Zig-Zag Path Scarf
Free pattern for a crocheted scarf with a design using easy v-stitches.
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!
Zig-Zag and Ripple Patterns
A selection of links to free crochet patterns for various items, all with a ripple or zig-zag pattern in the design. Accessories, clothing and more.
Rose Flower Filet Chart
Free rose flower filet crochet chart, part of a grouping of three co-ordinating flower designs.
Gentle Waves Wristlet
Free crochet pattern for a decorative wrist band with a wavy ripple design.
Photo How-Tos Crocheting With Color Changes Within A Row Basics
Photos showing how to do the various details involved with crocheting with color changes within a row. Basics, crocheting over unused color.
Aran Patterns
Free patterns for crocheted items in an aran design. Texture stitches, and sometimes cables, are used in these patterns. Afghans, hats, scarves, sweaters and more.
Circle Ctr Boxed Shell Hexagon
At About Crochet: This hexagon pattern begins with a circle center and continues in a varied boxed shell design.
Shell and Cluster Scarf Free Pattern
Free pattern for a crocheted scarf, made with shell and cluster stitches, including photos, showing how to make a shell and a cluster and all pattern instructions.
Shells and V's Scarf Pattern
An easy scarf pattern with shell stitches and V-stitches. Free crochet instructions, including a larger photo with a closer look at the stitches used in crocheting this design.
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.
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.
Daisy and Black-Eyed Susan Flower Afghan With Cross-Stitch
Free charts and instructions to cross-stitch daisies and black-eyed susan flowers on afghan stitch blocks; a variety of afghans shown in different color placements using these two flower designs.
Northwoods Pattern Stitch Free Instructions
A stitch pattern with a light texture design created by crocheting in some of the back loops of the stitches.
Flower Medallion Pattern
Free pattern for crocheting a flower medallion or motif 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.
Celestial Edging - Shapes Form The Appearance of Angels
Free edging crochet pattern, with several versions of the last row to give three different looks.
Crocheted Snowflakes
At About Crochet: A list of links to free patterns for crocheted snowflakes and some ideas for uses.
Irish Rose and Shamrock Edging Free Pattern
Irish crochet edging pattern, with roses and shamrocks.
Necklaces Free Patterns
Links to free patterns around the Internet for crocheted necklaces of various types. Some are crocheted with beads. There are even some patterns for wire crochet.
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.
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.
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.
Thistle Flower Iris and Rose Filet Crochet Home Decor Picture Wall Grouping
Example of three filet crochet flower designs displayed as a picture wall grouping. Free charts, with lacets within the designs.
Shells and Loops Large Hexagon
At About Crochet: A large hexagon shaped motif. Free crochet pattern.
Box Shell / Shells Path Scarf
At About Crochet: This scarf combines a boxed shell variation with rows of crochet shells.
Six Sided Two Rnd Granny Motif
A small shaped motif with six sides, made in a granny style. Instructions and photo.
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.
How to Do the Cluster Stitch
Learn how to make the crocheted cluster stitch, with these diagrams and instructions.

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