Free Crochet Patterns (24 Websites!)

Where can you find free patterns for crochet? We have the list of websites that share lots of free patterns!

My grandmother first taught me how to crochet when I was about 8 years old. At the time, I was crocheting sweaters and other clothes for my Barbie doll which was great fun.

Since then, I’ve made mostly hats, scarves and cowls for my kids but the possibilities are really endless.

Crochet has become a super-chic hobby, hasn’t it? Far beyond our granny squares, crochet hats and afghans, crafty people are now crocheting everything from jewelry to candle holders to high-end, luxurious shawls and sweaters. Even socks! Remember when socks were just for knitting?

And with the growing popularity of this hobby comes a surge of new, more modern ideas, crochet books and magazines. Not to mention the overwhelming selection of fabulous yarns in every color combination imaginable!

(Correction … make that 25 Websites …. I found new ones!)

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Like everything else, it used to be a bit of a process for you to find just the right crochet pattern, wasn’t it?

We had to go to the library or the book store to research patterns and then our options were very limited.

Not to mention, most of those patterns were not free. And how many times did you buy one of those books only to find it didn’t have the pattern you were looking for?

But, here’s the good news! It is no longer necessary to buy those expensive crochet books or magazines. These days, you can find top-of-the-line patterns for free. How cool is that?

The only downside to this wealth of information in our internet age is that we almost have too many choices, right?

With so many websites devoted to everything crafty, creative or crochet imaginable, finding just the right pattern can be quite overwhelming… there are simply too many free crochet patterns available online!

Also, there are so many more beautiful crochet yarns than ever before. The variety of colors, materials and weights to choose from!

Honestly, selecting the perfect yarn has always been the hardest part for me. I seem to pick the yarn first and then try and figure out what to do with it.

How Do I Start to Crochet?

For me, the best way to learn is always hands-on, in person classes. Check your local yarn shop or adult education classes to see if a beginner crochet class is being offered.

Also, there are many online classes for crocheting available which allow you to work at your own pace.

What is the easiest crochet thing to make?

Probably hotpads, washcloths or dish cloths. Those are all small projects where you can repeat the same stitches over and over which helps you learn them quickly.

Also, small baby blankets or loveys are a good beginner crochet project.

Where can you find free crochet patterns online?

Crochet Pattern Central

I have found thousands (yes, literally thousands) of free patterns for hats, gloves, fingerless gloves, crochet shawls and scarves, sweaters, headbands, amigurumi, ponchos, socks and crochet baby blankets…. you name it, there is a free one available.

And these days, there are entire websites devoted to nothing but free crochet patterns. Some are accessed online while others are also available for downloading.

So, here I have found for you a list of my absolute favorite websites that share free patterns.

If you know of a great website that is not included, please let me know in the comments and I will happily add it to the list.

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