Striped baby blanket pattern: Pictured at the bottom left. This baby blanket is crocheted in lacy interrupted v stitch, and it’s topped off with a pretty edging worked in vs and picots. Fast, easy baby blanket for beginners: (not pictured.) This baby blanket is one of the most popular free crochet projects on our website. It’s beginner-friendly, attractive, unisex, and it works up fast. Heart sampler baby afghan pattern: Pictured at the top left. If you’d like to crochet a colorful patchwork-style baby afghan, this one is a great choice. One of the best things about this design: The color changes all happen on the same side of the work, and you only have to do them on alternate rows. Those two things help to make the pattern move along a lot faster than you’d expect (although, honestly, this isn’t one of those 24-hour baby afghan patterns.) Coral heart patchwork baby afghan: Pictured at top right. This is a simpler colorway of the heart sampler baby afghan linked above. The project sample is crocheted in “girly” colors—peach, pink and yellow; at first glance, the overall effect reads “coral,” hence the name. If the new parents aren’t crazy about pastels, this is a nice alternative for a baby girl’s colorway. Of course, you can change the colors on this; it’s an easy design to re-color, so feel free to explore other options. Gingham check baby blanket: If you’re interested in learning how to do tapestry crochet, this pattern is one of the easiest possible patterns to learn and practice on. It’s a predictable pattern that you don’t have to think too hard about. Nested checkerboard baby blankets: Pictured at the bottom right. Each of these blankets is constructed out of afghan squares. These patterns incorporate checkerboard designs nested within larger checkerboard patterns; they are interesting to crochet and visually interesting to look at.These patterns were specifically designed with baby boys in mind; the project samples were crocheted in blue and white baby yarns. However, this is a great unisex pattern that would also work well for baby girls; if you aren’t sure of the baby’s gender beforehand, a blanket made from these patterns in greens or neutrals would be a safe choice. Easy baby afghan square: This baby afghan square is worked in single crochet. It’s such a simple pattern to crochet, but the results are lovely. This is another fantastic unisex pattern; it’ll work great for baby boys or baby girls, and, for that matter, you could customize it for people of any age.
Easy beginner’s granny square pattern (pictured at lower left) 3d Flower Granny Square Simple Rows and Rounds Granny Square Criss-cross granny square pattern (pictured at lower right) Rainbow outlines granny square pattern Lightweight thread crochet granny square pattern V-stitch granny square
The traditional crocheted granny square design is a vintage pattern that my great aunt taught me when I was a child. I did, however, take photos of each step in the process of crocheting the granny square, so hopefully, you’ll be able to see exactly how it’s done.
More Squares
I take great satisfaction in designing and crocheting squares. Each square is its own delightful microcosm of interesting stitches and colors; but when you start taking the individual squares and combining them with others, the process opens up a world of fascinating design possibilities. I have more fun with crocheted squares than I used to have when playing with building blocks as a child, although the creative process, in either case, is similar. You could take a pile of building blocks and build anything with them, and it’s the same with crocheted squares; you could turn them into bedspreads, afghans, pillows, linens, clothing, wall hangings, tablecloths, or other projects.
Custom crochet afghan pattern: pictured at upper left. This afghan is comprised of crocheted squares, all of which are part of my series of mix and match afghan squares. Double rainbow square or dishcloth Easy baby afghan square Striped heart baby afghan square Striped checkerboard baby afghan square Checkerboard squares Large nested checkerboard baby afghan square Diagonal stripes afghan square Three-color checkerboard afghan square Filet crochet checkered diamond square Filet crochet square with large center diamond motif
Lacy blanket edging with v-stitches and picots Simple shell stitch crochet edging pattern Holiday crochet edgings in shell stitch Pointed scalloped edging Scalloped puff stitch edging Checkered blanket edging Easy single crochet blanket edging Half double crochet shell edging Two-color treble crochet shell stitch edging Crochet hand towel edging pattern Fancy edging for a dishcloth Filet crochet trim with alternating hearts Lacy crochet trim with cross-stitched hearts Easy vertical trim patterns
Basic beginner’s scarf Simple crochet scarf Easy infinity scarf pattern Easy jeweled neck warmer pattern Christmas scarf pattern Valentine scarf pattern Fourth of July scarf pattern Easy thick and thin scarf pattern Easy grid lace scarf pattern Two-color grid lace scarf pattern Easy crochet mesh scarf pattern Vertical mesh scarf pattern Amy’s scarf of many colors Checkered eyelash scarf—version with solid squares Checkered eyelash scarf—furriest version Thread crochet cotton scarf pattern Striped lace scarf Eyelash scarf with a subtle striped design Fancy fur scarf Men’s classic winter scarf
Lacy v-stitch hat: Pictured at top left; see more hat photos in this image gallery. The image gallery features large images of the front, back, and sides of the hat. Lacy v-stitch hat with a brim: Pictured at lower left; more hat pictures are also available for this design if you’d like to get a better idea of what the project looks like before you crochet it. Simple crochet beanie hat: Pictured at top right. This simple beanie looks great when crocheted in variegated yarn, as pictured; it also looks fantastic when crocheted in solid colors of yarn. See more pictures of the hat and the other coordinating accessories in the set, in the simple accessories photo gallery. Freeform knit and crochet hat: There’s no actual pattern for this hat since it was a freeform project. However, included are plenty of insights about how to make this type of hat. Men’s winter hat" pictured in the scarves section above. This hat coordinates with a scarf which is also linked in the scarf section of this page. Team spirit hat: not pictured; This hat design has sports fans in mind. If you have a favorite sports team, you can cheer the team on by wearing a hat specially made in the team’s colors. And if you could care less about team sports, that’s fine too; just crochet the hat using two of your favorite colors, or two colors that match the jacket you wear most often.
Pink and blue glass beaded wire crochet necklace: pictured at the upper left Wire crochet necklace with stone bead chips and a dichroic glass pendant: pictured at upper right Beaded wire crochet flower necklace: pictured at lower left Beaded wire crochet bracelet pattern: pictured at lower right Freshwater pearl wire crochet necklace pattern Wire crochet necklace with jasper stone beads Purple seed bead wire crochet necklace Raspberry, taupe, and brown beaded wire crochet necklace Fabric crochet necklaces with wire-wrapped pendants Layered flower necklace pattern with tutorial Beaded crochet bracelets Beaded necklace with dichroic glass pendant: If you’d like to see additional work-in-progress pictures or more detailed instructions, be sure to check out the beaded crochet necklace tutorial too.
Crochet daisy applique Easy crochet sunflower applique Flower applique Multicolored flower Frost flower Abstract flower: free pattern and a step-by-step flower tutorial Beaded crochet apple motif Basic crochet heart shape Beaded crochet heart shape Crochet heart applique Small heart applique Single crochet triangle pattern See the “Christmas patterns” section below for snowflake motifs.
Christmas crochet afghan Christmas potholder with crochet and cross stitch Candy cane stripes potholder pattern Christmas button necklace pattern Beaded crochet snowflake pattern: pictured at lower left Winter snowflake appliques Snowflake potholders Christmas candy cane dispenser: pictured at upper right Christmas tree applique Crochet Christmas tree ornament Christmas cupcake potholders Crochet Christmas gift basket Holiday crochet edgings in shell stitch
Single crochet mesh washcloth or dishcloth Puff lace crochet dishcloth or washcloth Camel and blue ombre dishcloth Denim blue variegated crochet dishcloth Fancy cotton dishcloth Strawberry potpourri variegated dishcloth Variegated earthtone dishcloth
Scrubbies
Plarn scrubbie pattern Pot scrubber pattern
Washcloths
Soft organic cotton washcloth Three-color soft organic cotton washcloth
Some of the dishcloths linked above would also make good washcloths. On top of that, potholders are a good way to test out combinations of different crochet stitches too (always keeping in mind that solid stitches work better than lacy ones, so you don’t burn your hands when you use the finished potholders.) Even better, potholders are inexpensive projects; they’re quick to crochet, and they are endlessly useful to have around. I never have any problem finding someone to give them to, or some way to make use of them, once they are finished. So, if you want to try crocheting a few potholders, take a peek at these free potholder patterns:
Blue, white, and red crochet potholders with cross stitch Easy crochet potholders L’Shanah Tovah potholders Potholders with diagonal stripes Pretty potholders crocheted in Tunisian simple stitch Red, yellow and blue potholders Red white and blue crochet potholders with cross stitch Red, white and green Christmas potholders Snowflake motif potholders Tapestry crochet heart potholders Variegated denim blue potholders Variegated earthtone potholders
More Kitchen Patterns
Beginner’s easy snowflake trivet Beginner’s easy half double crochet placemat pattern Fabric crochet flower coasters Fabric crochet heart coasters and trivet
Crochet rag rug pattern (pictured) Box-shaped crochet pattern Wine bottle cover pattern
