Free patterns
Every pattern here is free to read in full, with the skill level, yarn weight, hook size and the stitches it uses listed up front. Start with the beginner path, browse by project, or filter by the yarn and stitches you already know. Patterns use US terms; switch the stitch names to UK terms at any time.
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Five projects in an order that adds one new skill at a time. Each one uses only stitches you have already practised.
Holding the hook, steady tension, turning chains and counting stitches.
Keeping stitches even over long rows and working into back loops.
Measuring gauge and fitting a finished size.
Working in rounds, chain-space corners and joining pieces.
The magic ring, increases and decreases in continuous rounds.
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15 of 15 patterns
Throws, baby blankets and granny squares, sized with the blanket calculator.
Blankets & SquaresAn airy one-row repeat of V-stitches that you can make any width. Size it with the blanket calculator, then repeat the same row until it is long enough.
Blankets & SquaresThe traditional granny square, worked in rounds of double crochet clusters. Make one as a coaster, or join dozens into a blanket.
Blankets & SquaresRows of 3-dc clusters with straight edges, a size chart from lovey to queen, and four modern ways to plan the stripes.
Dishcloths, coasters and small things for the house, most of them quick.
HomeA dense, gap-free square in linked double crochet. Make two and join them for a thick pot holder, or use one as a trivet.
HomeA square cotton dishcloth worked entirely in double crochet rows. A good first project once you know how to chain and double crochet.
HomeA small strip of half double crochet that wraps around a mug and closes with a button. A quick way to practise a new stitch and use up leftover yarn.
HomeA flat circle of double crochet in four rounds: the standard 12-stitch circle, finished as a coaster. A good first project in the round.
Scarves, cowls and other easy things to wear.
WearablesA double crochet cowl made from leftover yarn, with a scale method to plan each color block and a knotless Russian join.
WearablesStraight rows of double crochet make a soft, quick scarf. Work it wider and longer for a cosy wrap like the one in the photo.
Beanies and bucket hats, fitted with the hat size calculator.
Hats & BeaniesA bucket hat worked from the top down in double crochet: a flat crown, straight sides and a flared brim. Make the brim ruffled for a hat like the one pictured.
Hats & BeaniesA stretchy, knit-look headband worked flat in half double crochet through the back loop, then seamed into a band that fits your own head.
Hats & BeaniesA ribbed slouch beanie worked flat as a simple rectangle in back-loop double crochet, then seamed and gathered. Six sizes, bulky or worsted yarn.
Small stuffed shapes worked in continuous rounds.
AmigurumiHeads and bodies of toys like this bunny start as a simple ball worked in spiral rounds of single crochet. Learn the shape here.
Totes and market bags in sturdy cotton.
BagsEight classic granny squares joined into a roomy tote, finished with a double crochet top band and two sturdy straps.
BagsA cotton mesh market bag with a solid 12-dc round base, an expandable filet body and reinforced straps.
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Quick makes
Small projects for an evening, a gift or leftover yarn. Shown only when the pattern says how long it takes or how much yarn it needs.
Match your skills and stash
Not sure what weight your yarn is? The wraps per inch calculator works it out.
Planning tools
Every pattern is written for one yarn and one size. These calculators help you change either.
Pattern basics
Every pattern lists its terms (US or UK), skill level, yarn weight, hook size and the abbreviations it uses. Stitches link to their tutorials. Sizes and yardage are listed only when they are known; patterns that have been made and checked from the written instructions are marked as tested, with the sample yarn named.
FAQ
Yes. Every pattern on this page can be read in full on the site, with no sign-up and no paid download. If paid patterns are ever added, they will be labelled clearly and kept separate.
A dishcloth or a simple scarf. Both are flat rectangles worked in rows, so you only need to chain and work one basic stitch while you learn to keep the edges straight. The beginner path on this page lists them in order.
Use the yarn weight filter at the top of the page. Every pattern card shows the Craft Yarn Council weight, from #1 super fine to #7 jumbo, so you can match it to the number on your yarn label.
Patterns are written in US terms and say so at the top. Switch to UK terms on this page and the stitch names on every card change, so a US double crochet shows as a UK treble.
Change the number of stitches and rows using your own gauge. The blanket and hat size calculators work out the new numbers, and the yarn yardage calculator estimates how much extra yarn you need.
Yes, if it is the same weight and you match the gauge. Compare yards per gram on both labels; the yarn substitution calculator tells you how many balls to buy.
Check that it lists the terms, gauge, materials and a stitch count at the end of each row. Do a few rows and count. Photos that look smooth and perfect, with stitches that do not match the instructions, are a warning sign.
A smooth worsted-weight yarn in a light colour, the hook size on the yarn label, scissors and a tapestry needle for weaving in ends. Stitch markers help you find the first and last stitch of each row.