Free Easy Crochet Patterns for Beginners

Are you having trouble finding free easy crochet patterns? The hardest thing when starting out in any new craft is to find patterns that you want to make that are simple enough for you to get through but don't look incredibly basic or like something you'd be embarrassed to wear or use.

This is particularly true in learning how to crochet, because a lot of the basic learn to crochet booklets still include 1970s-era patterns for hot pads and things that you probably would never use. Here are some resources for quick, easy and free crochet patterns you can download now.

Websites with Free Easy Crochet Patterns

There are hundreds of sites on the web that have free crochet patterns. Before you choose one, read through it and make sure that you understand the instructions, that the instructions are all there, and that there is a list of materials needed. There is nothing more frustrating that getting partway through a pattern and realizing that the company or author never finished the instructions.

Crochet and Knitting

Knitting and crochet often go together, as they do on this site. The easy patterns page offers free easy crochet patterns for beginners, plus a link to more patterns to try once you're a little more comfortable with your hook and thread.

Nearly 50 patterns to crochet are provided here, from hair scrunchies to baby clothes, vests to scarves to throws and booties. You're sure to find something here that you'll love.

Lion Brand Yarn's Free Crochet Patterns

Why not go straight to the source for your patterns? You'd think a company that makes yarn would have some good ideas about what to do with their products, and Lion Brand certainly delivers with a wide array of projects for knitters and crochet lovers alike.

The company's crochet page doesn't have a special section for beginner patterns, but you can often easily find the patterns for beginners by searching the page for words such as "easy," "simple," "beginner" or "fast." Or click on a pattern that looks interesting, and the pattern will tell you the skill level required to complete it. Go for projects that state they are for beginners before trying any advanced beginner, intermediate or advanced projects.

Planet Shoup

While not all of the patterns on Planet Shoup's easy and cheap page are strictly for beginners, there are a lot of patterns here to keep you interested and some things (like the poncho) that you can aspire to after a little practice.

This site is big on cat toys and blankets, which is a good place to start because the projects are small and your cat probably isn't going to complain too much if it doesn't turn out perfectly.

Afghan Patterns

This page, from the Project Linus group in Riverside, Calif., offers seven quick and easy crochet patterns that are perfect for beginners. Check this site out and learn more about a great organization that gives blankets to children in hospitals.

Fav Crafts

Fav Crafts has hundreds of free crochet patterns, so you'll have a lot to choose from. This site even includes an area of basic crochet patterns for beginners.

Maggie's Crochet

Maggies Crochet offers easy, free patterns for doll clothes, coasters, pot holders, and other beginner projects. This is a great place to find something you can make quicly.

All Crafts

Allcrafts has hundreds of free crochet patterns, and there's sure to be one that's perfect for you. Patterns are designed for every level from the beginner to the expert.

Patterns Specifically for Beginners

Most of the sites listed have projects for beginners, but they can be hard to find in the midst of all of the other cool projects. Here are some patterns that are just for beginning crocheters:

Tips for Picking Easy Crochet Projects

For best results, keep these tips in mind as you look for easy projects:

Start small. The smaller a project is, the less time it will take and the less likely you are to get frustrated and give up.
Start straight. Pick a project like a scarf or baby afghan that doesn't require turning or sizing.
Read the pattern. Before you start or even buy yarn, read through the pattern a few times. Do you know how to do everything that you will need to do to complete the project?
Have fun! Don't worry about everything coming out just exactly perfect the first time around. Everyone makes mistakes, especially when they are learning new things. So be adventurous and have fun learning!

Enjoy This Relaxing Hobby

Crocheting is a relaxing hobby that allows you to create beautiful things for your family, your home, and yourself. Free patterns make it easier than ever.