19 Free Single Crochet Patterns

Easy Single Crochet Scarf Pattern for Beginners

This scarf is a great starter pattern, and it's an appealing design that you can make for yourself or a friend. The scarf is a unisex design that looks great on both ladies and gentlemen. Best of all, the pattern is totally easy to crochet; after the starting chain, it's all single crochet from there on out.

If you're a brand new crocheter, this pattern gives you the perfect opportunity to practice your single crochet stitch. If you're not a beginner, this is a good no-brainer pattern that you can crochet while zoning out, talking on the phone or watching TV.

​Easy Single Crochet Scarf by The Spruce

Single Crochet Baby Blanket Free Pattern

This is a really easy basic blanket that uses single crochet stitches without any variations or frills. It is worked in a bulky weight yarn with a large size P crochet hook. This gives it a great texture, allowing it to work up quickly and offer a bunch of coziness. Add a crochet edging if you want to make it a little bit fancier.

Single Crochet Baby Blanket by GretchKal's Yarny Adventures

Single Crochet Face Scrubbie Free Pattern

Want a super simple single crochet pattern that works up really quickly and uses up the yarn you already have in your stash? Make yourself a face scrubby! This one is a square and the designer also offers a free pattern for a round one also worked in single crochet. Pair a few of these with some special soap as a great gift idea. 

Face Scrubbie by Cream of the Crop Crochet

Fast, Easy Free Crochet Blanket Pattern

To crochet this beginner-friendly baby blanket, you'll alternate single crochet stitches and chain stitches. It's a little more interesting than just single crochet without the chains. The resulting fabric is drapey and soft, and it makes a fabulous afghan to wrap a little darling up in. This is meditative to crochet and cozy to wrap up in.

Fast Crochet Blanket by The Spruce

Easy Crochet Dishcloth Free Pattern

Use single crochet stitches combined with chain stitches on a smaller project—a dishcloth. Sets of dishcloths always make great gifts and are also perfect to make for your own home.

Easy Crochet Dishcloth by The Spruce

Moss Stitch Crochet Scarf Pattern

When you create chain stitches and then single crochet into those stitches, the pattern is called moss stitch. It is a very pretty stitch that can be used on any project. Here it is used to make a skinny crochet scarf perfect for spring or fall.

Moss Stitch Scarf by The Spruce

Boucle Stole Free Crochet Pattern

This example of a single crochet stole shows how the right choice of yarn can make single crochet really stand out. This boucle yarn is worked in single crochet stitches with the option for a crab stitch (reverse single crochet) edging for a more delightful finish. 

Boucle Stole by Wovenflame

Simple Crochet Headband Free Pattern

Use single crochet stitches to create a headband of any width. This particular project is designed as a wide ear warmer-style headband. It is very cozy—the perfect accessory to keep your hair out of the way while keeping you warm. 

Simple Crochet Headband by The Spruce

Single Crochet Afghan Square Free Pattern

This afghan square is crocheted in both rows and rounds. It is worked in front loop single crochet, which is a terrific variation on crochet that gives texture to the basic stitch. This is great for adding new techniques to your basics as a beginner to the craft.

​Afghan Square by The Spruce

Single Crochet Block Free Pattern

This is another option for a crochet afghan block worked in only single crochet. The free pattern uses a ribbed version of single crochet.

Single Crochet Block by Cape Cod Cottage Crochet

Double Thick Single Crochet Dishcloth Free Pattern

This crochet dishcloth is double the usual thickness for extra absorbency. The designer explains that "it is made by crocheting into the back loop of the current row and a loop of the previous row at the same time." What a unique technique and a fun way to expand on what single crochet can do.

Double Thick Crochet Dishcloth by Mik Knits

Single Crochet Thermal Hat Free Pattern

Yet another variation on single crochet is to work the back loop only of both the current row and the row below it. That's the technique used in this free pattern that is available as a download through Ravelry.

Thermal Single Crochet Hat by Suzanne Resaul via Ravelry

Single Crochet Circle Free Pattern

This tutorial shows you how to work ​a single crochet in the round to create a circle. The circle is finished with slip stitch edging. This circle pattern can be worked in various sizes to create coasters, placemats, wall art and rugs. 

Single Crochet Circle by The Spruce

Single Crochet Beanie Free Pattern

This is an easy crochet beanie hat that is worked in single crochet. It uses color changes for striping that creates the illusion of a brim. It is a smart technique that you could forego if you want to create a hat in just a single color. 

Single Crochet Beanie by Crochet N' Crafts

Single Crochet Hat Free Pattern

Learn how to make hats for everyone you know with this free crochet pattern that comes in 11 different sizes from newborn to adult large. They are all made starting with a magic ring (there's a link to a tutorial) and continuing with just single crochet.

Single Crochet Hat by Oombawka Design

Simple Crochet Slippers Free Pattern

Yes, you can even make a pair of super cozy, stylish crochet slippers using only the single crochet stitch. This pattern is worked both in rounds (for the toes) and rows. 

Simple Crochet Slippers by The Spruce

Oval Rag Rug Free Crochet Pattern

This free crochet rug pattern will teach you several things. You will learn how to crochet an oval using single crochet. If you aren't familiar with it, yet, you'll learn about crocheting in the back loop only. And you will learn how to work with rag rug fabric (or t-shirt yarn).

Oval Rag Rug from The Spruce

Little Pumpkin Crochet Free Pattern

This free crochet pumpkin pattern is just one of many, many examples of amigurumi crochet. Amigurumi is a niche of crochet that uses single crochet stitches worked in the round with increases and decreases to create shapes and characters of all kinds.

Little Pumpkin Crochet Pattern by Petals to Picots

Single Crochet Cluster Tutorial

Learn how to crochet a cluster stitch using single crochet. This technique can be used to make scarves, rugs, blankets, etc.

Single Crochet Cluster Tutorial by Rescued Paw