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Learn to crochet with these easy crochet patterns for beginners. The free patterns are designed using simple stitches to help you master your basic crochet stitches before moving on to the next skill level.

Crochet Tips For Beginners

Choose a pattern with a medium worsted weight yarn and an H (5mm) or an I (5.5mm) crochet hook. This is the happy medium between the yarn weights and is easiest for most people to get comfortable with the yarn and hook.
Use stitch markers to mark the first and last stitches in each row or round. This can help to keep things even in terms of stitch counts and stitch placements.
If you are a visual learner, YouTube is a great resource for learning how to crochet.

What is the first thing a beginner should crochet? If you are an absolute beginner, choose a simple pattern that is worked in even rows or rounds.

Dishcloths, scarves and blankets are excellent projects for working in straight rows.

Cowls, hats, and bags are excellent projects for learning how to work in round.

Choose a project that is worked in a solid color, or one with minimal color changes.

Also choose patterns with simple stitches such as the single crochet, double crochet, and the half double crochet. These are the basic stitches, and once you are comfortable with them, you can use them to make fancier stitches to create beautiful lace and textured stitch patterns.

A few of my top patterns for beginners include this crochet dishcloth, crochet beanie, crochet bag, and this crochet blanket.

Does Crocheting Relieve Stress?

Absolutely! When I first started crocheting it was stressful sometimes, especially wen it came to learning lace and textured stitches. But now that I have it down, it is one of the best stress relievers in the world! It is, by far, my absolute favorite thing to do at the end of the day when everything else is said and done.

Front Loop Single Crochet Baby Blanket

This single crochet baby blanket pattern is worked in the front loops only to give you a nice texture on both sides of the blanket.

Double Crochet Scarf Pattern

This double crochet scarf pattern is worked up with only one skein of yarn. It is beginner-friendly and perfect for both genders.

Front Loop Single Crochet Dishcloth Pattern

This single crochet dishcloth pattern is worked into the front loops only to give you a nice drape and texture on both sides of the fabric.

Front Loop Single Crochet Scarf

This single crochet scarf pattern is crocheted in the front loops to give a simple, yet nice, texture. It’s perfect for both genders and can be adjusted in size as needed.

Moss Stitch Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern

This moss stitch baby blanket crochet pattern features a few stripes to help use up a partial skein of yarn. It works up quick and easy, and is perfect for both boys and girls.

Easy Crochet Twisted Ear Warmer For Beginners

This twisted crochet ear warmer pattern is given in one size, but can be adjusted as needed from toddler to adult. You also have the option of a solid or striped design.

Easy Stripes Crochet Snood Pattern

This crochet snood pattern is worked up in simple stripes. The snood is on the small side, but you can easily increase that as needed.

Crochet Ear Warmer Size Chart with a Single Crochet Ear Warmer Pattern

The single crochet ear warmer pattern is beginner-friendly and can be crocheted to any size you need. An ear warmer size chart is included.

Striped Crochet Headband Pattern

Crochet this striped headband in any three of your favorite colors. Or, choose a solid color, which would look just as lovely.

Moss Stitch Crochet Dishcloth

This moss stitch crochet dishcloth pattern is beginner-friendly and can be worked up with any dishcloth cotton.

3 Inch Chain Stitch Crochet Afghan Square

If you’re looking for a quick and easy stashbuster, this is it! It’s great for doll blankets or even full sized blankets and anything in between.

Single Crochet Bag

This beginner-friendly single crochet bag pattern is nice and sturdy and perfect for everyday use.

Eyelet Columns ESC Dishcloth Pattern for Beginners

This cotton dishcloth is perfect for beginners, and anyone else who is looking for a durable dish or washcloth.

Crochet Square Coaster Pattern

This crochet square coaster pattern is perfect for your kitchen table or your work desk. It works up quick and you don’t need much yarn, which makes this a quick and easy project for making gifts throughout the year! Not only is this the perfect crochet coaster pattern, but you might also be able to…

Mercerized Cotton Yarn Dishcloth Pattern

This cotton yarn dishcloth pattern is worked up in a mercerized cotton, but any cotton yarn will work just as well. You can easily adjust the size in any even number of chains. It’s beginner-friendly and works up quick and easy. I worked this dishcloth in Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton yarn. It’s a nice sturdy…

Open Stitch Quick Crochet Lapghan Pattern

With an open stitch, this quick crochet lapghan pattern can be worked up in a day or two depending on how fast you crochet. It’s great for adding a bit of warmth, and in a cotton yarn it would make for a lovely summer lapghan. The one above is shown in a solid color, but…

Single Crochet Beanie Pattern

FREE single crochet beanie hat pattern. The pattern is easy to crochet as it’s mainly crocheted up in the single crochet stitch. Pattern can be crocheted to fit any head size.

6″ Simple Crochet Square for a Blanket or Other Projects

Free crochet pattern for a simple afghan square using any kind of yarn on hand.

Easy Single Crochet Patterns for Beginners and Advanced Beginners

Here is a short list of easy single crochet patterns for beginners and advanced beginners. The single crochet stitch is the most basic stitch in crochet. Aside from making the chains, it is the easiest stitch for beginners to learn and work with. For some of these easy crochet patterns, the only skills you need…

Beginner Crochet Dishcloth Pattern with Striped Option

Crochet this beginner-friendly dishcloth in a solid or striped color design.

Crochet Ear Warmer Pattern for Beginners

This seed stitch crochet ear warmer pattern is easy to adjust to any size that you need!

Clarissa Preemie Blanket Crochet Patternt

This preemie blanket crochet pattern not only looks quick and easy to whip up, but it’s also super soft for the little ones to enjoy. Plus, it’s a mindless pattern to work on so you’ll enjoy making several of these in different colors. Make this preemie blanket with 2 skeins of Bernat pipsqueak yarn and a P…

Cacey Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern with Super Bulky Yarn

This beginner-friendly baby blanket makes for the perfect last-minute gift idea!

Charlie Baby Blanket by Cream Of The Crop Crochet

Here is the Charlie Baby Blanket by Cream Of The Crop Crochet. The free crochet pattern is easy and mindless to whip up. As a matter of fact, it is so easy that it’s beginner friendly. This Post Contains Affiliate Links Belonging to Cream Of The Crop Crochet. It is worked up in a thick and…

Small Toy Hammock

Organize your child’s small toys with this nifty toy hammock. It works up quick and easy and makes for a great stashbuster pattern. As you can see, I tied mine to the end of the Pack ‘n Play, but it’ll work just as well under a shelf, in a corner or anywhere else you like….

Basic Lace Easy Crochet Bookmark

This basic lace crochet bookmark is crocheted in a DK weight yarn, which helps to avoid excess bulk. The finished size measures 2.25 inches wide, which means that if you wanted to crochet this in a thread you could do that and still end up with a decent width of the bookmark. As for the…