Crochet is far from a new process. Some of the earliest patterns date back to the 1800s. Both crochet and knitting have enjoyed a huge renaissance in the past few years bringing new ideas and a wonderful array of yarns to work with.
Gone are goofy, understuffed, toys as Amigurumi and other modern techniques lead to the creation of clever and whimsical creatures. Granny squares and doilies never looked so good and crochet clothing has gone from old-fashioned cardigans to high fashion and even the runways of the finest fashion houses.
The Crafty Tipster has been crocheting since her grandmother taught her some 30 years ago and will contribute heavily to the free crochet patterns and projects listed here as crochet is her favorite craft.
The Crafty Tipster invites you to take a look around and try some of the great vintage and modern free crochet patterns listed here. And as always we look forward to seeing what you do with these patterns and would love to be able to share your favorite patterns as well.
Crochet Flower - Forget Me Not |
Free Crochet Rose Flower Pattern |
Crochet Amigurumi Octopus |
Ruffled Crochet Doily Pattern |
Crochet Santa |
Beachy Crochet Snowman |
This is a simple little crochet edging that looks a bit like granny squares with a loop at the bottom. The edging is worked top to bottom rather than side to side as you will see once you give it a try. The only drawback with this particular crochet edging is that it will only look nice if you end after making one of the bottom loops which may make it too wide or narrow for whatever item you wish to attach it to.
A quick and easy drooping picot stitch can make a charming crochet edging for your next project.
Just in time for fall, or any time for that matter, this free crochet flower pattern makes a flower with thin spiky petals much like a snowball mum or zinnia.
This vintage crochet pattern for a pair of baby bootees looks fairly straightforward. It calls for “twofold saxony” but I suspect using a standard baby weight yarn might produce the right size.
This free crochet flower pattern uses two basic techniques common to Irish crochet and could easily be used as the basis for a doily or other larger pattern. The pattern works with crochet thread up to an all-purpose 4-ply acrylic.
