This is a selection of free patterns for the crochet skill level of beginner; someone who knows some crochet basics and is ready to learn more. Within some of the descriptions, I have included an extra link to a how-to that will help the beginning crocheter learn how to do a certain part of that pattern.
Afghan Squares
Block Square
Browse through the pages of photos to see close looks at the way in which each row is crocheted, including a photo showing what it means to crochet in the space between shells.
Learning Pattern for Beginners
Check out the links within the pattern row directions to see photos showing close looks at the way that part of the pattern is done. With this afghan square pattern, you can learn how to skip a stitch, crochet in a chain space and more.
Baby Blankets
Easy V-Stitch Baby Blanket
A learning 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 Baby Blanket
The stitch pattern in this baby blanket moves along quickly. It's an easy pattern to crochet and there are also how-to photos for the rows and stitches, to make it easy enough even for beginners.
Clothing
Single Crochet Halter Top
Made entirely in single crochet. There are some decreases on the
edges but you can use my step-by-step photos showing how to decrease in single crochet to learn how to do that:
How To Decrease In Single Crochet
Small Carry-Along Projects
Easy Chain Loops Narrow Headband
I added a close-up photo for each row to this pattern (links to those photos are listed on that pattern page).
Easy Chain Loops Wide Headband
Uses single crochet and chains. Involves making single crochet in a
chain space. Helpful page:
How To Crochet In A Chain Space
Scarves
Shells and Waves Skinny Scarf
At the following pages, I have closeup photos for that pattern, where I have written every direction, with a line pointing to those stitches, to make every part of the directions clear for anyone who is just learning to read crochet patterns.
Photo Marked With Row 3 Directions
Photo Marked With Row 4 Directions
Free Crochet Patterns A-Z Master List
