Free Crochet Patterns

Free Crochet Pattern: Teddy Bear Coaster

Posted in Best Crochet Patterns, Free Crochet Patterns on February 10th, 2009 by Rachel Choi – 49 Comments
A beary nice coaster.
This is a really cute crocheted coaster that is great for kids and adults. Need to get your kids in the habit of using a coaster? Well, they won’t deny putting their cups on this teddy bear. But we all must admit that it’s just so adorable that even us adults can’t resist the teddy bear coaster’s desire to hold your cup. So what are you waiting for? Get crocheting! For more animal coaster crochet patterns, check out the Crochet Spot Store.

Skill Level: crochet skill level easy
crochet bear-coaster
Finished Size: 4 ½’’ (11cm) diameter and 5 ½’’ (14cm) from bottom to top of head

Materials:
Medium weight yarn: Beige and Blue (less than 1 skein each)
Crochet Hook F (3.75mm)
Polyester fiberfill
2 small beads or doll eyes
1 large bead
Yarn needle

crochet bear-coaster-2

Gauge:
17 sc = 3’’
8 rows = 2’’
Gauge Swatch: 3’’w x 2’’h (7.5cm x 5cm) ch 18.
Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across
Row 2 – 8: ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across
Finish off.

Need help understanding the abbreviations? Check out the crochet abbreviation chart.

Body
Round 1: With Beige, ch 2, 8 sc in second ch from hook, place marker
Round 2 : 2 sc in each sc around
Round 3: (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 1 sc) around
Round 4: (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc) around
Round 5: (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc) around
Round 6: (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc) around
Round 7: (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc) around, change to Blue in last sc made
Round 8: (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc) around
Round 9: (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 7 sc) around, sl st in next sc, finish off

Head
Round 1: With Blue, ch 2, 8 sc in second ch from hook, place marker
Round 2: 2 sc in each sc around
Round 3: (2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) around
Round 4 – 8: sc in each sc around
Round 9: (decrease, sc in next sc) around, sl st in next sc, finish off leaving a long end for sewing

Using photo as a guide, attach eyes and nose to head. Stuff head with fiber fill.

Limb (make 4)
Round 1: With Blue, ch 2, 8 sc in second ch from hook, place marker
Round 2: (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc) around
Round 3 – 5: sc in each sc around
Round 6: Stuff with fiberfill, decrease, sc in next 2 sc, decrease twice, sc in next 2, decrease, sl st in next sc, finish off leaving a long end for sewing

Ear (make 2)
Round 1: With Blue, ch 2, 9 dc in second ch from hook, finish off leaving a long end for sewing

Using photo as a guide, assemble parts with yarn needle.

Do you need help with the crochet pattern? No Worries, just leave a comment and I will help you!

Crochet Flower Pattern: Carnations

Posted in Free Crochet Patterns on February 10th, 2009 by Rachel Choi – 22 Comments
Need something easy and fast to make? These simply beautiful, crocheted carnations will last forever, as a gift to your loved ones or a decoration for your table. There’s nothing like a bundle of crocheted flowers to brighten someone’s day! Just follow the simple crochet flower pattern below.

Finished Size: 13” (33 cm) tall, 4” (10 cm) diameter of flower

Skill Level: beginner crochet skill level
Materials:
Medium Weight Yarn
Crochet Hook F (3.75mm)
Yarn Needle
Wire (Optional)
crochet yarn size 4
crochet flower carnations

Gauge:
17 sc = 3’’
8 rows = 2’’
Gauge Swatch: 3’’w x 2’’h (7.5cm x 5cm) ch 18.
Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across
Row 2 – 8: ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across
Finish off.

Need help understanding the abbreviations? Check out the crochet abbreviation chart.

Crochet Pattern: Flower
Round 1: ch 5, sl st in fifth from hook, ch 3, 15 dc in loop, sl st in next ch
Round 2 – 4: ch 3, place marker, 2 dc in each dc around, sl st in next ch
Round 5: (ch 3, sl st in next dc) around, finish off

With yarn needle, weave yarn into the top of round 2 (bottom of round 3), pull yarn tightly, bunching the flower together. Tie off and shape flower.

Flower Stem
Round 1: ch 5, sl st in fifth ch from hook, place marker, dc in each ch around
Round 2 – 21: dc in each dc around
Round 22 – 23: 2 dc in each dc around, sl st in next dc
Round 24: (ch 3, sl st in next dc) around, sl st in next ch, finish off

With yarn needle, sew stem onto bottom of flower using photo as a guide.

Leaf (Make as many as desired)
Row 1: ch 5, dc in third ch from hook, dc across
Row 2: skip 1, dc across, finish off leaving a long end for sewing

With yarn needle, sew leaves to stem as desired.

Optional: insert wire into the stem of the flower and shape as desired.

Do you need help with this crochet pattern? Leave a comment!

How to Crochet a Hat

Posted in Free Crochet Patterns, Tutorials and Help on February 9th, 2009 by Rachel Choi – 42 Comments
Hats are easy and simple to crochet, once you have the basic idea. That is to start with a small circle and crochet around it, while slowly increasing the number of stitches in each round around the hat. Once the hat is as wide as you want it, it is time to simply make your hat longer by continuing to crochet around the hat but without adding additional stitches in each round. Here is a basic crochet hat pattern for you to follow that uses double crochet stitches. crochet hat
Skill Level: beginner crochet skill level

Finished Size: 4 1/2’’(12 cm) tall, 7’’ (18 cm) diameter (not including pom pom and ear covers)

Materials:
Medium Weight Yarn
Crochet Hook F (3.75 mm)
Yarn Needle
crochet yarn size 4

Gauge:
17 dc = 3’’
4 rows = 2’’
Gauge Swatch: 3’’w x 2’’h (7.5cm x 5cm) ch 20.
Row 1: dc in forth ch from hook and in each ch across
Row 2 – 4: ch 3, turn, dc in each dc across
Finish off.

Need help understanding the abbreviations? Check out the crochet abbreviation chart.

Crochet Pattern: Hat
Round 1: ch 5, sl st in 5th ch from hook forming a loop, 10 dc in loop, place marker
Round 2: 3 dc in each dc around
Round 3: (2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc) around
Round 4: (2 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc) around
Round 5: (2 dc in next dc, dc in next 3 dc) around
Round 6: (2 dc in next dc, dc in next 4 dc) around
Round 7 – 15: dc in each dc around
Finish off.

Note: If you want to make your hat longer, just continue crocheting until it is the length that you want.

Ear Covers (Make 2) (Optional)
Row 1: ch 15, dc in third ch from hook, dc across
Row 2 – 3: ch 2, turn, dc across
Row 4: ch 1, hdc in next dc, 11 dc across, hdc in next dc
Row 5: turn, ch 1, skip 1, sc, hdc, 7 dc, hdc, sc, sl st
Row 6: turn, 3 sl st, sc, hdc, 2 dc, hdc, sc, 3 sl st
Row 7: turn, 3 sl st, sc, 2 hdc, sc, 3 sl st, finish off

Tie Strap (Make 2) (Optional)
Row 1: ch 82, dc in third ch from hook, dc across

With yarn needle, sew tie straps to ear covers using photo as a guide.

Pom Pom (Optional)
Step 1: Continuously wrap yarn around 4 fingers 100 times around
Step 2: gently slide bundle off of hand
Step 3: with same colored yarn, tie bundle tightly together in the middle
Step 4: cut both the loops on the yarn open and shape

Confused? Check out the how to make pom poms tutorial!

With yarn needle, sew pom pom to hat using photo as a guide.

Note: for smaller pom poms use less fingers and for fuller pom poms revolve yarn more times

You may also like to check out the Crochet Pattern: Family Beanie Set – 6 sizes. This pattern set has various beanies for you to crochet! Plus, you don’t have to worry much about how to increase or decrease the size of your beanie.

Be sure to check out the Crochet Spot Store for more beanie and hat patterns!

crochet beanies

If you need help on how to crochet a hat, just leave a comment and I would love to help!

How to Crochet a Beanie Using Double Crochet Stitches

Posted in Free Crochet Patterns, Tutorials and Help on February 9th, 2009 by Rachel Choi – 93 Comments
To crochet a beanie there are many crochet patterns you can use. The basic idea in crocheting a beanie is to start by making the top of the beanie, to do so crochet multiple stitches into a circular shape. Then crochet around the circle, slowly increasing the number of crochet stitches in each round. Once the crocheted beanie is as wide as you want it, keep crocheting without increasing the width. Continue to crochet in circles around the rim of your beanie until it’s the length that you want. double crochet beanie

It’s very easy to learn how to crochet a beanie. Here is a free, very easy crochet pattern of a beanie that uses the double crochet stitch.

Skill Level: beginner crochet skill level

Finished Size: 4 1/2’’(12 cm) tall, 7’’ (18 cm) diameter

Materials:
Medium Weight Yarn (approximately 100 yards)
Crochet Hook F (3.75 mm)
crochet yarn size 4

Gauge:
17 sc = 3’’
8 rows = 2’’
Gauge Swatch: 3’’w x 2’’h (7.5cm x 5cm) ch 18.
Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across
Row 2 – 8: ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across
Finish off.

Crochet Pattern: Beanie
Round 1: ch 5, sl st in 5th ch from hook, 10 dc in loop, place marker
Round 2: 3 dc in each dc around
Round 3: (2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc) around
Round 4: (2 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc) around
Round 5: (2 dc in next dc, dc in next 3 dc) around
Round 6: (2 dc in next dc, dc in next 4 dc) around
Round 7 – 15: dc in each dc around
Finish off.

Need help understanding the abbreviations? Check out the crochet abbreviation chart.

If you find that your crocheted beanie is not the right size, make alterations by increasing or decreasing the number of double crochet stitches in each round or changing the number of rounds. You may also like to change colors in each round to make stripes or use a different crochet stitch, such as a single crochet stitched beanie, to give your beanie a different look.

You may also like to check out the Crochet Pattern: Family Beanie Set – 6 sizes. This pattern set has various beanies for you to crochet! Plus, you don’t have to worry much about how to increase or decrease the size of your beanie.

Be sure to check out the Crochet Spot Store for more beanie and hat patterns!

crochet beanies

If you need help with crocheting the beanie, leave a comment and I would be glad to help you!

How to Crochet a Circle

Posted in Free Crochet Patterns, Tutorials and Help on February 7th, 2009 by Rachel Choi – 21 Comments

Crocheting a circle is very simple. The basic idea is to start with a small loop and continue to increase the number of crochet stitches each time you crochet around the loop. By increasing the number of crochet stitches in a easy to follow, symmetric pattern, you will create a flat circle.

Crocheting in a circular fashion is great for creating household items such as pot holders, dish clothes, facial scrubs, and coasters. Crocheting a circle is also a primary way to start patterns for hats, beanies and dolls.

To learn how to crochet a circle, follow the simple pattern below. Any size yarn and crochet hook can be used, since circles come in all shapes and sizes.

Crochet Pattern: Circle
Round 1: ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook, place marker
Round 2: 2 sc in each sc around
Round 3: (2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) around
Round 4: (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc) around
Round 5: (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc) around
Round 6: (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc) around
Round 7: (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc) around, sl st in next sc, finish off
crochet-circle

Need help understanding the abbreviations? Check out the crochet abbreviation chart.

To Crochet a larger circle, do not slip stitch and finish off in round 7, instead continue with this pattern until your circle is of desired length. You may also want to try using different crochet stitches, such as double crochet, to get a different look. Changing yarn colors can also give a very pretty pattern, such as stripes or checkers.

If you need further explanation for how to crochet a circle, leave a comment and I would be glad to help!

How to Crochet a Granny Square

Posted in Free Crochet Patterns, Tutorials and Help on February 6th, 2009 by Rachel Choi – 61 Comments
Crocheting a granny square is a very simple pattern that is repeated around in a square shaped fashion. Granny squares are commonly used to make baby blankets and afghans. They can also be used to make scarves, clothing, washcloths and coasters. The usage for granny squares is unlimited.
Learning how to crochet a granny square is very easy, just use the below pattern to get started! Gauge is not important since granny squares can be many different sizes.
granny-square

Crochet Pattern: Granny Square (updated 2/19/2010)
Round 1: ch 4, sl st in forth ch from hook forming a loop
Round 2: ch 3 (counts as 1 dc now and throughout), 2 dc in loop, ch 2, (3 dc in loop, ch 2) 3 times, sl st in top of beginning ch-3: 12 dc
Note: at the end of this round and all following rounds, you may change yarn color if desired
Round 3: ch 3, turn, 2 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 2, 3 dc in same ch-2 space, ch 2, (3 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 2, 3 dc in same ch-2 space, ch 2) 3 times, sl st in top of beginning ch-3: 24 dc
Round 4: ch 3, turn, 2 dc in next ch-2 space, (ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 2, 3 dc in same ch-2 space, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 space) 3 times, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 2, 3 dc in same ch-2 space, ch 2, sl st in top of beginning ch-3: 36 dc

Need help understanding the abbreviations? Check out the crochet abbreviation chart.

Continue this pattern to increase the size of the granny square. Here is the basic idea for the granny square pattern:

  • For corner spaces (each round has 4 corners): 3 dc in ch-2 space, ch 2, 3 dc in same ch-2 space
  • For side spaces (each round adds one more ch-2 space to each side): 3 dc in ch-2 space
  • Each round will have 12 more double crochets than the previous round.

When moving from one loop to the next, always chain 2, thus each set of 3 double crochets is separated by 2 chains.

If you are having problems crocheting a granny square, no worries! Just leave a comment and I will be sure to help.

How to Crochet a Beanie

Posted in Free Crochet Patterns, Tutorials and Help on February 5th, 2009 by Rachel Choi – 93 Comments
To crochet a beanie there are many different crochet patterns that you can learn. The basic idea is to start from the top of the beanie by crocheting multiple stitches into a circular shape. Then the number of stitches is slowly increased each time you crochet around the circle to form the shape of the beanie. Once the crocheted beanie is as wide as you want it, keep crocheting without increasing the width. Continue to crochet in circles around the rim of your beanie until it is the length that you desire. 3-crochet-beanies

It is very easy to learn how to crochet a beanie using basic crochet stitches and patterns. Here is a free easy crochet pattern of a beanie to help you get started.

Skill Level: beginner crochet skill level

Finished Size: 5.5’’(14 cm) tall, 7’’ (18 cm) diameter

Materials:
Medium Weight Yarn
Crochet Hook F (3.75mm)
crochet yarn size 4
3-crochet-beanies-flat

Gauge:
17 sc = 3’’
8 rows = 2’’
Gauge Swatch: 3’’w x 2’’h (7.5cm x 5cm) ch 18.
Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across
Row 2 – 8: ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across
Finish off.

Crochet Pattern: Beanie
Round 1: ch 2, sc 10 in second ch from hook, place marker
Round 2: 2 sc in each sc around
Round 3: (2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc) around
Round 4: (2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 2 sc) around
Round 5: (2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 3 sc) around
Round 6: (2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 4 sc) around
Round 7: (2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 5 sc) around
Round 8 – 9: (2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 10 sc) around
Round 10 – 11: sc in each sc around
Round 12: (2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 10 sc) around
Round 13 – 17: sc in each sc around
Round 18 – 19: (2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 15 sc) around
Round 20 – 31: sc in each sc around
Finish off

Need help understanding the abbreviations? Check out the crochet abbreviation chart.

If you find that the crochet beanie pattern is too big or too small, feel free to make alterations as needed by increasing or decreasing the number of crochet stitches in each round or changing the number of rounds. You may also like to change colors in each round to make stripes or use a different crochet stitch to give your beanie a different look, such as a double crochet stitched beanie.

You may also like to check out the Crochet Pattern: Family Beanie Set – 6 sizes. This pattern set has various beanies for you to crochet! Plus, you don’t have to worry much about how to increase or decrease the size of your beanie.

Be sure to check out the Crochet Spot Store for more beanie and hat patterns!

crochet beanies

If you need help with crocheting the beanie, leave a comment and I would be glad to help you!