Taking the dive into working with crochet patterns can be daunting for a beginner. So here’s a few tips and free crochet patterns to get you started!

Tips before beginning:

• Always have the crochet abbreviation chart with you. This will tell you what all those funny symbols and letters mean.
• Choose a pattern that is labeled with the skill level beginner.
• Choose a pattern that you won’t get bored working on.
• Make sure the project isn’t too big. It’s nice to get instant satisfaction when you’re a beginner to help boast your confidence.
• Take your time and work at your own pace.
• Be patient if something doesn’t make sense initially. Remember to go back to the abbreviation and symbols chart to help you figure it out.
• Don’t be shy if you need help!  Ask the designer of the pattern for help.

Here are few free crochet patterns that I pulled from the archives that I think are great beginner crochet patterns:

• Crochet Pattern: Beginner Circle Earrings
• Crochet Pattern: Basic Rectangle Placemat
• Crochet Pattern: Chapstick Key Chain Cozy
• Crochet Pattern: Fast Flower Bookmark
• Crochet Pattern: Striped Skinny Scarf
• Crochet Pattern: Easiest Coaster Ever
• Crochet Pattern: Absolutely Simple Drawstring Bag
• Crochet Pattern: Newborn Baby Hat
• Crochet Pattern: Dishcloth with Ridges
• How to Crochet a Beanie

Of course, there are tons of crochet patterns to work with here on Crochet Spot.  You can use the search box at the top of the page to find more patterns or you can roam through the Crochet Spot Archives!  To use the search box, type the word “beginner” into the box and it will show more beginner crochet patterns for you to choose from.

This entry was posted on Thursday, June 17th, 2010 at 2:37 PM by Rachel Choi and is filed under Best Crochet Patterns, Free Crochet Patterns. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.