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Links to free patterns that would be rated as easy or skill level - beginner. If the pattern is on this site, it will say About Crochet at the beginning of the description. Otherwise, the pattern is on another site on the Internet (not associated with this site). The links are listed here for your convenience, to help you locate the free patterns you're looking for.
Beginner Crochet Pattern - Easy Afghan Square
At About Crochet: This is a great learning pattern for beginning crocheters to easily learn some basic crochet techniques, made easy with the extra photos that go along with the pattern directions.
Learn To Crochet a Baby Blanket or Lapghan
Free pattern to crochet an easy baby blanket. This size can also be used as a lapghan. The directions are written out in full words (no abbreviations) to help beginning crocheters.
Lacy Crochet Pattern Extra Photos For How-To Reference
At About Crochet (this site): This series of close-up photos can be used for reference when crocheting the Lacy Lapghan or Baby Blanket pattern. Stitches are marked on the photos and extra explanation and hints are given to help beginners learn how to crochet this pattern.
Stripes Skinny Scarf Easy Pattern
At About Crochet: Another easy free pattern for a skinny scarf. This one is in a stripes design. Great for beginning crocheters to learn basics.
How To Crochet A Skinny Scarf - Free Easy Pattern For Beginners
At About Crochet (this site): This is a great how to crochet pattern for beginners but it is also enjoyable for experienced crocheters who are looking for a quick project. This quick, easy scarf is worked in long rows. A length for fringe is left at the beginning and end of the rows, so there is no weaving in of ends in this pattern!
Shells and V's Scarf Pattern
At About Crochet (this site): An easy scarf pattern with shell stitches and V-stitches. Free crochet instructions, including a larger photo with a closer look at the stitches used in crocheting this design.
Shells and Waves Medium Width Scarf Free Pattern
At About Crochet (this site): Free pattern instructions to crochet a medium width scarf in a pretty shell stitch design.
Easy Shell Stitch Edging
At About Crochet (this site): Free pattern for an easy edging, useful for edging afghans, pillows, potholders and so forth.
Doll Blanket With How-to
About Crochet: Links in pattern take you to a how-to for each step. Close-up photos at end of pattern show how to do the stitches that are used in the pattern. (Photos)
Easy Single Crochet Halter Top
About Crochet: Worked in single crochet, this pattern is easy enough for a beginner, yet great for experienced crocheters who are looking for a quick project. (Photo)
Afghan, Easy Three Strand
Karp Styles: Made with three strands of worsted weight yarn held together throughout. (Photo)
Afghan, Grand Granny Square
At Jo-Ann / Lion Brand Yarn Patterns: This easy afghan is made of a single, giant granny square. (Photo)
Booties For Baby, Bev's Very Easy
Bev's Country Cottage: Made in one piece and folded in half. Two different patterns - sized for newborns or for preemies. (Photos)
Building Bridges Stitch Pattern For Afghans
At the Snuggles Project web site: The Snuggles Project was started to provide small blankets to shelter animals, to give them some comfort. A starting chain formula is given for the Building Bridges Stitch Pattern so that it can be made into any size afghan.
Butterfly, Lisa's Crocheted
At Crochet N More: A pipe cleaner is wrapped around the center of the completed butterfly to form the antennae. (Photo)
Coffee Cup Cozy
At The Crochet Collection: Made with worsted weight yarn. Fits a standard size coffee cup. (Photo)
Coupon Holder
At The Crochet Collection: Made with single crochet. (Photo)
Dishcloth, Chain
Crochet Collection: Made with worsted weight yarn; you may want to use cotton for a dishcloth. (Photo)
Dishcloth, Round
At The Crochet Collection: Made with worsted weight yarn. 7 inches in diameter. (Photo)
Dish Soap Apron
At Crochet N More: Crocheted apron fits over a dish detergent bottle. (Photo)
Dish Towel, Hanging
At Crochet N More: Made with cotton yarn, with easy single crochet and double crochet. (Photo)
Dog Sweater
At Crochet N More: Made with half-double crochet stitches. At the end of the pattern, there are suggestions for adjusting the pattern to fit a different size dog. (Photos)
Face Cloth
At Crochet N More: Made with cotton yarn, using single crochet and chain stitches. (Photo)
Granny Square How-to
At Crochet Cabana: Learn how to make a basic granny square, with her step-by-step photos and explanation. (Photos)
Granny Square Half
At The Crochet Collection: Half a regular granny square, which can be useful to shape some crochet items, such as the outside edge of a granny square shawl. (Photo)
Granny Style Rectangle
At The Crochet Collection: Extra rounds can be added, to make the rectangle as large as you want. (Photo)
Harime's Peek-A-Boo Shell Lapghan
At Stargazer's Crochet: An easy shells pattern.
Headband, Rob's
Country Cottage: One size fits all. First two headband patterns on the page are knitted; see third pattern for the crocheted headband. (Photo)
Leg Warmers
At Yarn Lover's Room: Made with single crochet and half double crochet rounds. (Photo)
Poncho, Style-Savvy
At Jo-Ann / Lion Brand Yarn Patterns: This poncho pattern uses three simple stitches: chain, single crochet and double crochet. (Photo)
Pompom Scarf
At Caron Yarns: Crocheted with a worsted weight yarn. Rated as skill level - Easy.
Potholder, Simple (Square)
At The Crochet Collection: Made with rows of half-double crochet, with a shell edging. (Photo)
Potholder, V-Stitch (Round)
At The Crochet Collection: Made with worsted weight yarn; uses shell stitches and V-stitches within the design. (Photo)
Scarf Ponchette (Short Poncho)
At Jo-Ann / Lion Brand Yarn Patterns: This stylish pattern is rated as skill level Beginner. (Photo)
Scarf, Very Easy
At Fuzzy Galore: Examples in different colors and a close-up of stitch used. (Photos)
Scrunchie, Coral Reef
At The Crochet Collection: Made with crochet thread, size 10. (Photo)
Scrunchie, Pink Eyelet
At The Crochet Collection: Made with crochet thread, size 10. (Photo)
Shawl, Simple
At The Crochet Collection: Made with chains and double crochet. (Photo)
Shawl, Wagon Wheel
At The Crochet Collection: Made in squares and joined. This would be a good project for using up leftover yarn. (Photo)
Ski Hat Pin or Ornament
At The Crochet Collection: A mini ski hat that can be made into a pin or used as a holiday ornament. (Photo)
Sock Edging, Ruffled
At The Crochet Collection: Made with crochet thread, size 10. (Photo)
Wrap
At Coats and Clark: Pattern is rated as Skill Level - Beginner.
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