Grab a hook and a ball of cotton yarn, because these 22 easy crochet patterns for beginners are built for quick wins. Most use a handful of basic stitches, single, half double and double crochet, worked in rows or rounds, so you can finish something real in an evening. Useful makes come first: face scrubbies, a moss stitch dishcloth, a pot handle cover and a rope bath rug. Then the cute ones show up, with bows, daisies, tiny pineapple pins, crochet succulents and a slouchy hat with cat ears. Coffee cozies, coasters, mini baskets and a simple scarf cover your gift list. Brand new to crochet? Start with the DIY JOY finger crochet yarn bow, which skips the hook entirely.
1. Cute Crochet Bows
These crochet bows skip the pinching step that ruins so many bow patterns, because the piece is already shaped like a bow before the middle gets wrapped. Chain 15 with medium weight yarn and a size G hook, then work three short rows of double, half double, single and slip stitches that dip in at the center. Wrap a length of yarn three or four times around the middle, knot it at the back and trim. Clip them to hair ties, hats or slippers, or string a row into a nursery garland.
Get the full tutorial at Whistle and Ivy.
2. Crochet Coffee Cozy Pattern
A crochet coffee cozy works up fast, uses about 90 yards of medium weight yarn and fits a standard to-go cup, hot or iced. Chain 27 with a 5.5 mm hook and join it in a round, then work eight rounds of half double crochet in a continuous spiral, moving a stitch marker up as you go. Fasten off, weave in the ends and stitch a wooden button on with embroidery floss. Tuck one in with a coffee gift card for a teacher or coworker.
Get the full tutorial at Just Be Crafty.
3. Crochet Succulents
Crochet succulents are the houseplants nobody can overwater. The free pattern makes two styles from medium weight yarn and a 4 mm hook: a round tip succulent that starts from a chain of 55, and a sharp tip version with spiky leaves worked off a chain of 51. Each long strip coils into a rosette held with dabs of hot glue. Set them in small pots topped with river stones or gravel and paint the pots to match. They make sweet gifts for friends who struggle with real plants.
Get the full tutorial at Whistle and Ivy.
4. Crochet Mandala Hoops
Small crochet mandalas look even better framed in an embroidery hoop and hung on the wall. The pattern uses size 2 fine cotton yarn, a size F hook and 5 inch hoops from the craft store. Start with a chain 4 ring, work double and single crochet rounds that change colors as you go, then wrap the final round around the inner hoop so the mandala stretches tight. Skip the last round for a snugger fit. Basic single and double crochet in the round is all it takes.
Get the full tutorial at Mama In A Stitch.
5. Cotton Face Scrubbies
Reusable crochet face scrubbies replace disposable cotton rounds for toner and makeup remover, and each one is only three rounds. Use worsted weight cotton yarn with an H, I or J size hook. Start with a magic ring and eight puff stitches, double the puffs in round two for 16, then finish with a round of single crochet for 32 stitches. The tutorial includes a step by step puff stitch guide. Wash them before the first use and they get extra soft.
Get the full tutorial at You Should Craft.
6. Moss Stitch Crochet Dishcloth
The moss stitch makes a dense, textured crochet dishcloth, and it uses nothing but single crochet and chains. Grab 100% cotton yarn and a J hook. Chain 26, keeping an even number if you change the size, then alternate a single crochet with a chain 1, skipping a chain each time. Every row after that works into the chain spaces from the row below. Repeat through row 25, then single crochet around the edge to finish. Variegated yarn pools into pretty color patterns.
Get the full tutorial at Midwestern Moms.
7. Crochet Wrap Bracelet Button
This crochet wrap bracelet is basically one long chain with a button, so it fits any wrist. Use crochet thread, embroidery floss or hemp with a 2.75 mm hook. Chain enough to wrap around your wrist three times, work one extra large chain for the loop, chain one more, then slip stitch back along the whole length. Tie both tails to a button with two square knots and add a dot of glue. Wrap it on and loop the button closed.
Get the full tutorial at One Dog Woof.
8. Mini Crochet Pineapple Accessories
Tiny crochet pineapples worked in embroidery floss turn into fun earrings and pins in under an hour. Use yellow floss and a 2.75 mm hook to work ten short rows of single crochet and spike stitches for the bumpy fruit, then decrease to a point. The leafy top is a tiny upside down tassel made by wrapping green floss around three fingers. Glue the pineapples to flat pad earring posts or tie tacks, adding fabric stiffener first if you want them firmer.
Get the full tutorial at Persia Lou.
9. DIY Crochet Hanging Planter
A crochet hanging planter cover dresses up a plain pot and doubles as the hanger. Use a 6 mm hook with 4 ply yarn. Start with 20 double crochet in a magic circle, increase to 40 stitches, then work rounds of crossed double crochet that weave in front and behind each other for a braided texture. Repeat until the cover reaches the height you want. Tie cotton cord in three evenly spaced spots at the top and gather them into a loop for hanging.
Get the full tutorial at The Merrythought.
10. Crochet Pot Handle Holder
A crochet pot handle cover keeps a hot cast iron skillet handle from burning your hand. Use a G hook and 100% cotton crochet thread, never polyester, which can melt. Chain 13 and work rows of single crochet until the rectangle is about 5 1/2 inches tall, adjusting for the handle and your hand size. Fold it in half, slip stitch the long side closed, center the seam underneath and close one end. The tutorial is beginner friendly with photos for every step.
Get the full tutorial at Patchwork Posse.
11. DIY Crochet Pincushion
This crochet pincushion pairs a granny circle top with a solid circle base, stitched together around a small fabric cushion stuffed with batting. Sock or sport weight yarn and a 2.5 mm hook keep the stitches tight so pins stay put. Seven rounds make the granny circle and six rounds of increases make the base, and both end with matching edge loops for joining. Fill it with lavender for scent or rice for weight instead. A free printable PDF is included.
Get the full tutorial at Crafting Fingers.
12. Crochet Tealight Covers
Crochet tealight covers bring soft color to small glass candle holders. The pattern fits glasses about 2.5 inches across and 2.6 inches tall. Use 100% cotton yarn with a 3 mm hook, chain 27 and join into a ring, then work ten rounds of single crochet and weave in the ends. Start with a ring that feels slightly small for the glass, since the snug fit keeps the cover from sliding off. Light colors look fresh on a coffee table or dinner table.
Get the full tutorial at the new crochet.
13. Sweet Daisies Crochet Pattern
These crochet daisies are an easy stash buster that use only small amounts of white and yellow worsted weight yarn. Work six single crochet into a chain 2, increase to 12 stitches for the yellow center, then pull up the white and make each petal with a chain 3, two single crochets back down the chain and a slip stitch into the next center stitch. Repeat around and tie off. Turn them into napkin rings with a chain 16 loop, or add them to bookmarks, barrettes and hats.
Get the full tutorial at Mama In A Stitch.
14. Black Cat Slouch Hat
This black cat slouch hat has chunky ribbing, a relaxed fit and two little cat ears on top. It takes about 150 yards of super bulky yarn and a size L 8 mm hook, or two strands of worsted weight held together. A black yarn flecked with metallic gold gives a tweedy look that is fun without being flashy. The free pattern works up quickly, so it makes a great last minute gift, and it suits Halloween or any cat lover all winter long.
Get the full tutorial at Persia Lou.
15. Crochet Heart Pattern
These little crochet hearts take just a few minutes and are a fabulous way to use yarn scraps. With an H hook and worsted yarn, chain 4, then work treble and double crochet groups with chain 1 spaces all into that first chain, adding a single treble at the bottom point. Chain 3, slip stitch through the center and tie off, then stretch the heart to even out the shape. Use them on banners, cards, gift toppers, brooches or lunch box notes.
Get the full tutorial at EverythingEtsy.com.
16. Flower Coasters Pattern
These flower coasters work up in a continuous spiral with a G hook and one ball of cotton yarn. Start with six single crochets in a magic ring, then increase by six stitches each round until you reach 36. The last round makes the petals: skip a stitch, slip stitch, skip another, then work five double crochets in the next stitch and repeat around. Use a stitch marker to track rounds. They sit nicely under a mug or glass and can double as face scrubbers.
Get the full tutorial at One Dog Woof.
17. Crochet Hangers
Crochet hanger covers dress up plain padded hangers and keep delicate clothes from slipping. The free beginner pattern uses a size H 5 mm hook and five colors of worsted weight yarn, about one hank each, and fits a standard padded hanger. Single crochet and single crochet two together shape the cover, and a small amount of polyester stuffing fills an optional little heart. The full pattern is a free download from the yarn company’s site.
Get the full tutorial at Blue Sky Fibers.
18. Easy Finger Crochet Yarn Bow
No crochet hook is needed for this yarn bow, because the whole thing is finger crocheted. Wrap the yarn around your thumb three times, then weave it front and back across your index, middle, ring and pinky fingers to form two rows of loops. Lift each bottom loop up and over the one above it, and keep weaving until the chain is as long as you want. Lock the last loops with the yarn tail, slide it off your fingers, pull tight and shape the bow.
Get the full tutorial at DIY JOY.
19. Crochet Bath Rug
A crochet bath rug made from clothesline is sturdy, soft underfoot and surprisingly cheap. Six 50 foot packs of clothesline, about 300 feet, cost around $16 and make a small 18 by 15.5 inch mat. Work it with a size S 35 speed hook using only single and double crochet, which gives a softer, squishier texture than single crochet alone. Leave long tails to weave in so the rug stays secure, and feel the rope before buying, since some are rough on bare feet.
Get the full tutorial at Mama In A Stitch.
20. Simple Scarf Crochet Pattern
This simple crochet scarf is an ideal first project, with a video showing each step. Use at least 200 yards of yarn and a size I hook. Chain 13, then chain 3 more to stand in for the first double crochet, double crochet into the fifth loop and across for 13 stitches per row. Turn and repeat until the scarf reaches about 60 inches. Working only one loop on the last stitch of each row gives a tidy line along the edge.
Get the full tutorial at Make and Takes.
21. Simple Crochet Mini Basket Pattern
These crochet mini baskets corral hair ties, bobby pins, jewelry or soap. The pattern uses a 4 mm hook and worsted weight cotton yarn. Work single crochet in joined rounds, starting each with a chain 1 that does not count as a stitch, and increase until the base is flat, then stop increasing so the sides grow straight up. The shorter basket is 3.25 inches across and 2 inches tall, and there is a taller size too. Make a few in neutrals for drawer organizing.
Get the full tutorial at Just Be Crafty.
22. Crochet Hacky Sack
A crochet hacky sack takes about an hour and is a great way to practice increases and decreases. Use worsted weight yarn and a size H hook. Start with six single crochet in a magic ring, increase each round up to 30 stitches, then work eight plain rounds. Start decreasing, filling with dry beans, popcorn or plastic filling as it closes, and finish with single crochet two together until the hole is shut. Use batting instead of beans for a baby toy.
Get the full tutorial at Make and Takes.
