Crochet patterns: choose your next project

Granny square mat

Joined motifs

Make matching three-round granny squares, arrange them in a square and join their edges without gathering the seams.

One evening288 stitches

Simple crochet scarf

Flat rows

Crochet a rectangular scarf in half double crochet, keep its edges marked and size it from your own washed swatch.

2,160 stitchesSizes: Child to long adult

Crochet headband pattern

Twisted seam

Make a back-loop single-crochet band and form the twist at the seam. Choose the circumference from your washed strip.

One evening600 stitchesSizes: Baby to man

Crochet coaster pattern

Spiral

Use marked single-crochet rounds to make matching round coasters, with a count for each round and a check that they lie flat.

One evening90 stitches in each coaster

Crochet basket pattern

Round base and straight sides

Crochet a single-crochet spiral base, use a back-loop transition and continue straight sides with a fixed stitch count.

One evening600 stitches

Crochet market tote

Panels and straps

Make matching single-crochet panels, seam the bottom and sides, then attach two separately crocheted straps.

2,160 stitches

Crochet baby blanket pattern

Moss-stitch rows

Plan a small moss-stitch blanket from your own swatch, follow the repeated space row and finish without a separate border.

2,400 stitchesSizes: Stroller to toddler

Crochet throw blanket

Post-stitch grid

Use a front-post waffle variation, keep edge stitches separate from the repeat and size the throw from a washed swatch.

11,040 stitchesSizes: Lap to twin bed

Granny square blanket pattern

Joined solid squares

Make solid squares, calculate the arrangement from their washed size and join a rectangular blanket with matching seams.

2,880 stitchesSizes: Crib to twin bed

Striped crochet blanket

Planned color stripes

Make half-double-crochet stripes with a repeatable color sequence, controlled edges and a yarn estimate for each color.

8,000 stitchesSizes: Lap to full bed

How to crochet a hat

Ribbed rectangle and gathered crown

Make a back-loop ribbed rectangle, choose height and circumference from your swatch, seam it and gather one edge into a crown.

2,400 stitchesSizes: Baby to man

Crochet cowl pattern

Seamed loop

Make an open-neck loop from a double-crochet rectangle, check the opening against your own measurements and join matching row ends.

One evening1,080 stitchesSizes: Neck cowl to infinity scarf

Crochet triangle shawl

Center-out triangle

Build a double-crochet triangle from its center with 6 new stitches a row: one at each edge and a (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) group in the center space.

Sizes: X-Small to 5X

Fingerless crochet mitts

Seamed tubes with openings

Crochet matching rectangles, check the circumference on your own hand and leave measured openings while sewing the side seams.

One evening1,152 stitchesSizes: Child 2–4 years to man large

Solid granny square pattern

Solid corner increases

Make a solid double-crochet square with chain-2 corners, a complete count for each round and matching edges for joining.

One evening144 stitches

How to crochet a heart

One-round shaped motif

Make a small heart around an adjustable ring, using taller stitches for the lobes and a central treble for the point.

Crochet flower motif

Petals on a joined center

Build five double-crochet petals on a ten-stitch center, leaving a single stitch between petal bases.

Crochet hexagon motif

Six-corner motif

Make a double-crochet hexagon with six chain-2 corners and a repeatable round count for joining motifs.

One evening72 stitches

Amigurumi ball

Amigurumi rounds

The first amigurumi shape: a 6-stitch ring, three increase rounds, five even rounds and three decrease rounds make a firm stuffed ball.

One evening216 stitches

Crochet octopus

Amigurumi rounds

A stuffed sphere head with safety eyes and eight legs that curl on their own as you work two single crochets into every chain.

One evening720 stitches in all the pieces

Crochet bee

Amigurumi rounds

An oval striped body in yellow and black, two small folded wings and chain antennae that you tie in before the body is stuffed and closed.

One evening336 stitches in all the pieces

Crochet whale

Amigurumi rounds

An egg-shaped body that narrows into a tail, with two flat flukes sewn at the end. Worked in one piece apart from the flukes.

One evening636 stitches in all the pieces

Crochet cat

Amigurumi rounds

A round head on a short body, two triangle ears and a long thin tail, with safety eyes and an embroidered nose. Each part is a small round piece.

One evening902 stitches in all the pieces

Crochet cow pattern

Amigurumi rounds

A round head with a pink muzzle, ears, small horns and black spots on a short body. Each part is a small round piece sewn on.

One evening768 stitches in all the pieces

Crochet snowman

Amigurumi rounds

Two stuffed white pieces, a flat base so it stands, a cone carrot nose and a single-crochet scarf, with embroidered eyes, mouth and buttons.

One evening777 stitches in all the pieces

Crochet gnome

Amigurumi rounds

A flat-based body, a tall cone hat sewn over the top, a round nose and a fringe beard knotted in with the hook. No face to embroider.

One evening924 stitches in all the pieces

Crochet penguin

Amigurumi rounds

One egg-shaped body with a flat base so it stands, a white oval belly, two flat wings, a small beak and two feet, sewn on after stuffing.

One evening771 stitches in all the pieces

Crochet Christmas tree

Amigurumi rounds

A stuffed amigurumi cone that stands on a flat base, with three ruffled tiers worked into front loops left free, and a small star on top.

One evening1,220 stitches in all the pieces

Crochet turkey

Amigurumi rounds

A round stuffed turkey that stands on a flat base, with a half-circle fan tail of six feathers in three colors, a beak, a red wattle and two feet.

One evening724 stitches in all the pieces

Crochet keychain

Amigurumi rounds

A small stuffed strawberry that hangs from a key ring: rounds that widen by three stitches to a rounded point, a five-leaf green cap and embroidered seeds.

One evening189 stitches in all the pieces

Crochet dreidel

Amigurumi rounds

A stuffed Hanukkah dreidel: a point that grows by four stitches a round, straight sides, a flat top and a stem, with nun, gimel, hei and shin stitched on.

One evening372 stitches in all the pieces

Crochet bunny

Amigurumi rounds

A round-headed bunny that sits on a flat base, with long folded ears, small arms and feet and a round tail. Every part is worked in single-crochet rounds.

One evening1,218 stitches in all the pieces

Bobble stitch blanket

Flat rows

A textured blanket of single crochet with rows of bobbles offset by two stitches, worked on wrong-side rows so they pop to the front.

10,126 stitchesSizes: Crib to twin bed

Chevron blanket

Flat rows

Peaks and valleys in three-color stripes. Every row repeats the same chevron instructions over a multiple of 10 plus 1 stitches.

14,520 stitchesSizes: Lap to full bed

Corner to corner blanket

Diagonal blocks

A rectangle of C2C blocks worked diagonally from one corner: 71 diagonal rows, increasing, shifting and decreasing. Plain, striped or with a picture from the chart maker.

Shell stitch blanket

Flat rows

Five-double-crochet shells offset row by row, with half shells at the edges so the sides stay straight. A multiple of 6 plus 2 chains.

10,890 stitchesSizes: Crib to twin bed

Infinity scarf

Flat rows, joined

A long V-stitch strip joined into a loop about 150 cm around, so it wraps twice. Join it flat, or with a half twist for a Möbius drape.

3,900 stitchesSizes: Infinity scarf, wide to infinity scarf, narrow

Crochet bracelet

Flat rows

A quick single-crochet band sized to the wrist, with a chain loop and a button to close it. A first project for an evening, or for a child with chunkier yarn.

One evening120 stitches

Granny triangle

Joined rounds

The triangle cousin of the granny square: three corners of (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc), with a 3-dc group added on each side every round.

One evening54 stitches

Crochet star

Rounds

Ten double crochets in a ring, then five points worked down a short chain. Use it as an appliqué, an ornament or on a garland.

One evening35 stitches

Crochet mandala

Joined rounds

A flat circle that grows by 12 double crochets a round in a new color each time, finished with a round of picots. Hang it, or use it as a mat.

One evening168 stitches

Crochet doily

Joined rounds

A small round doily in cotton: a dense center, a ring of spaces, groups, chain loops, 16 shells and a picot edge.

One evening336 stitches

Crochet Christmas ornaments

Rounds

Three small tree ornaments from one ball of cotton: a stuffed bauble, a six-point snowflake and a five-point star, each with a hanging loop.

One evening108 stitches in the bauble

Crochet pumpkin

Flat rows, gathered

An autumn pumpkin from one ribbed rectangle: seamed into a tube, gathered at both ends, stuffed and wrapped with yarn into segments, with a little stem.

One evening830 stitches

Crochet scrunchie

Rounds over an elastic

A quick scrunchie: single crochets worked over a hair elastic, then a round of double crochets that ruffle. Done in under an evening.

One evening240 stitches

Crochet bucket hat

Rounds

A single-crochet bucket hat: a flat circle crown, even rounds for the sides and an increasing brim. Sized from the head chart.

2,772 stitchesSizes: Baby to man

Crochet steering wheel cover

Flat rows, laced

A long single-crochet strip sized to your wheel, laced around the rim on the inside with gaps for the spokes. Measure first; fit it snugly.

3,366 stitches

Crochet plant hanger

Rounds and cords

A small round base for the pot and four single-crochet cords gathered through a ring at the top. Sized by the pot’s base and how low it should hang.

One evening300 stitches

Granny square pillow cover

Joined motifs

Two solid granny squares worked to the size of your cushion, joined on three sides, filled and closed. Each round adds 16 double crochets.

One evening1,368 stitches for two 9-round squares

Puff stitch blanket

Flat rows

Rows of soft puffs between rows of single crochet, offset by one stitch so they sit in a brick pattern. Uses the 7-loop puff from the lesson.

11,413 stitchesSizes: Crib to twin bed

V stitch blanket

Flat rows

One easy row repeated: a (dc, ch 1, dc) V in the space of every V below. Quick to grow, light and drapey, with straight double-crochet edges.

8,262 stitchesSizes: Receiving to throw

Cluster stitch blanket

Flat rows

Rows of 3-double-crochet clusters with chain spaces, then a row of single crochet. The clusters shift by one stitch every other cluster row.

9,700 stitchesSizes: Crib to twin bed

Double crochet circle pattern

Joined rounds

Double-crochet rounds that add 12 stitches each round, with the increases moved every other round so the edge stays round, not 12-sided.

One evening252 stitches

Crochet half circle

Turned rows from a ring

Six double crochets in a magic ring, then 6 more every row, worked back and forth so the row ends make a straight edge. For a mat, a sun or a doormat.

One evening126 stitches

Crochet crop top

Panels and tie straps

Two half-double-crochet panels sewn at the sides, with four tie cords for straps, so the fit adjusts on the body. Sized X-Small to 5X from your swatch.

4,150 stitches in the two panelsSizes: X-Small to 5X

Crochet butterfly top

Triangles joined at a center strip

Two triangle wings over the bust and two smaller ones below, joined at a crochet body and tied at the neck and back. Sized X-Small to 5X.

One evening1,348 stitches in the four wings and the bodySizes: X-Small to 5X

Crochet dress

Rounds from the underarm down

A sleeveless sundress in half double crochet, worked from the underarm down in rounds that widen to an A-line hem, with two straps. Sized X-Small to 5X.

18,722 stitches in the body, edges and strapsSizes: X-Small to 5X

Crochet sweater

Drop-shoulder rectangles

An easy pullover from four half-double-crochet rectangles, a front, a back and two sleeves, sewn with dropped shoulders. Sized X-Small to 5X.

13,252 stitchesSizes: X-Small to 5X

Crochet cardigan

Drop-shoulder rectangles, open front

A drop-shoulder cardigan from five half-double-crochet rectangles, a back, two fronts and two sleeves, with single-crochet front bands. Sized X-Small to 5X.

14,132 stitchesSizes: X-Small to 5X

Crochet Christmas tree hat

Cone in rounds with front-loop ruffles

A tall green hat shaped like a Christmas tree: a single-crochet cone from the tip, three ruffled tiers and a yellow star, sized from the head chart.

2,516 stitchesSizes: Baby to man

Crochet soap saver

Oval base and mesh rounds

A cotton pouch that holds a bar of soap, or its last slivers, and lathers up as a scrubber: an oval base, eight rounds of open mesh and a chain drawstring.

One evening390 stitches

Crochet makeup remover pads

Puff stitches in the round

Reusable face pads in light cotton: a ring of eight puff stitches, a round of sixteen and a single-crochet edge. Make a set of seven and wash them together.

One evening96 stitches in each pad

Crochet sunglasses case

Rounds on a chain base, with a flap

A firm single-crochet pouch for a pair of glasses, worked in rounds around a chain so it has no side seams, with a tapered flap and a button loop.

One evening1,074 stitches

Crochet leg warmers

Post-stitch ribbing in rounds

A pair of stretchy ribbed tubes worked in rounds of front and back post double crochet, sized from your own calf measurement and as long as you like.

2,240 stitches in the pair

Crochet shamrock

Three hearts joined at their points

A green shamrock for St. Patrick’s Day: three one-round hearts joined at their points and a slip-stitch stem, to sew on as an appliqué or wear as a brooch.

One evening87 stitches

Crochet beret

Joined rounds, gathered to a band

A double-crochet circle that grows to one and a half times the band, three plain rounds, then three decrease rounds and a ribbed band. Baby to man sizes.

1,704 stitchesSizes: Baby to man

Crochet slippers

Rectangle folded and sewn

Easy slippers: one ribbed rectangle each, as long as the foot and as wide as around it, folded, gathered at the toe and sewn at the heel.

1,682 stitches in the pairSizes: Toddler US 5–9 to man US 12–14

Crochet fall leaf garland

Worked around a chain

Fall decor from small amounts of yarn: leaves worked around a short chain, short stitches at the ends and trebles in the middle, joined on a chain cord.

One evening458 stitches in the leaves, stems and cord

Crochet Christmas gift card holder

Folded strip with a flap

A small single-crochet pocket for a bank-card-size gift card, with a fold-over flap, a chain loop and a button. Make it in red and green for Christmas.

One evening527 stitches

Crochet Christmas stocking

Panels and a cuff in rounds

A beginner stocking in half double crochet: two L-shaped panels joined with single crochet, a white cuff worked in rounds and a hanging loop.

2,202 stitches in the two panels and the cuff

Crochet bandana

Rows from the point

A single-crochet triangle worked up from the point with two increases a row, then a firm long edge and two chain ties. Light cotton.

1,861 stitches with the edge and the ties

Crochet bookmark

Flat rows

A narrow V-stitch strip in light cotton, finished with a single-crochet row and a tassel. Ten stitches wide; one short evening of work.

One evening180 stitches

Crochet Christmas tree skirt

Rows around a center hole

Double-crochet rows worked out from a small center hole, adding 12 stitches a row, with an open slit and ties so it fits around the tree stand.

5,556 stitches with the edge row

Crochet potholder

Two layers joined around the edge

Two squares of dense single crochet in 100% cotton, joined around the edge with a loop at one corner. Cotton, because synthetic yarn can melt on a hot pan.

2,172 stitches in the two squares and the joining round

Crochet dog hat

Crown in rounds with ear holes

A single-crochet hat for a dog, worked in rounds from the top, with two holes for the ears and a tie at each side. Sized from your dog’s own head.

One evening722 stitchesSizes: heads of 25 to 55 cm

Crochet pineapple appliqué

Oval in rounds with chain leaves

A small flat pineapple: a single-crochet oval worked around a chain, a crossed pattern stitched on in a darker yarn and five chain leaves. Sew it to a bag, a top or a blanket.

One evening171 stitches

Crochet baby booties

Oval sole, sides and post-stitch cuff

Easy baby shoes on an oval single-crochet sole: the sides turn up on a back-loop round, three decrease rounds close the toe and a ribbed cuff hugs the ankle.

One evening972 stitches in the pair

Crochet shrug

One rectangle, sewn into sleeves

A long double-crochet rectangle, wrist to wrist, folded and sewn at each end into sleeves, with gathered cuffs and a single-crochet edge. Sized X-Small to 5X.

5,136 stitchesSizes: X-Small to 5X

Crochet vest

Two panels with a V-neck

A sleeveless pullover from two half-double-crochet panels: the front splits for a V-neck, the armholes stay open and a single-crochet edge finishes it.

7,933 stitchesSizes: X-Small to 5X

Crochet table runner

Filet blocks and spaces

A 19-square filet strip of open spaces and filled blocks, with solid edges and a line of diamonds from end to end. Each row is written out as blocks and spaces.

4,930 stitches