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Free Crochet Patterns
Free PDF crochet patterns, a stitch practice pattern, and guides for your next project.
A free written practice pattern
Make a mini crochet circle.
Practise single crochet, spiral rounds, and increases with this short HeartCrochet stitch exercise. Use US crochet terms, a yarn and matching hook you can work with comfortably, a removable stitch marker, and a tapestry needle.
Begin with a magic ring. Work continuously without joining or turning, moving a marker to the first stitch of each round. Here, sc means single crochet and inc means two single crochets in the next stitch.
| Round | Instructions | Total stitches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 sc in the ring | 6 |
| 2 | Inc in each stitch | 12 |
| 3 | (1 sc, inc) 6 times | 18 |
| 4 | (2 sc, inc) 6 times | 24 |
| 5 | (3 sc, inc) 6 times | 30 |
| 6 | (4 sc, inc) 6 times | 36 |
After the last round, slip stitch into the next stitch, fasten off, and weave in the ends. The motif's size depends on yarn, hook, and tension. This is a stitch exercise rather than a size-specific product pattern. Keep the same stitch totals if you adjust where increases fall to soften the outline.
Build your crochet confidence
These guides are free to read. Start with the skill you want to practise, or explore the shop for separately sold PDF pattern downloads.
How to Choose Your First Amigurumi Pattern
Compare beginner amigurumi construction, yarn weights, and stitch requirements before choosing a project that fits the skills you want to practice.
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US vs UK Crochet Terms: A Practical Guide
Compare US and UK crochet terminology side by side with a practical stitch conversion chart to avoid stitch errors when following written patterns.
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Crochet Gauge and Finished Size Explained
Learn how stitch gauge connects written pattern instructions to the physical size of your handmade project, with tips on measuring tension swatches.
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