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Hats, scarves, gloves and other crochet pieces you actually wear.

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Free Single Crochet Beanie Pattern for Beginners

A free, easy single crochet beanie pattern for beginners. Written in US terms, with materials, gauge, and round-by-round instructions for one adult size.

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Free Crochet Cowl Pattern for Beginners

A free, easy crochet cowl pattern for beginners. Written in US terms, with materials, gauge, and round-by-round instructions for a cozy neck warmer.

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Easy Crochet Crop Top Pattern (Beginner, Adjustable Fit)

A beginner crochet crop top pattern made from two simple rectangle panels, sized to your own gauge and measurements instead of a fixed chart.

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Easy Crochet Earrings Pattern (Mini Hoops)

A fast crochet earrings pattern using single crochet worked over small hoops, finished in about fifteen minutes per pair — a great scrap-yarn stash-buster.

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Free Crochet Fingerless Gloves Pattern for Beginners

A free adult fingerless gloves pattern for beginners. Written in US terms, with materials, gauge, and round-by-round instructions including a thumb gap.

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Free Half Double Crochet Scarf Pattern for Beginners

A free half double crochet scarf pattern for beginners. Written in US terms, with materials, gauge, and row-by-row instructions for a thicker, faster scarf.

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Free Crochet Twisted Headband Pattern for Beginners

A free, easy crochet twisted ear warmer headband pattern for beginners. Written in US terms, with materials, gauge, and row-by-row instructions, plus a video walkthrough.

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Free Single Crochet Scarf Pattern for Beginners

A free, easy single crochet scarf pattern for beginners. Written in US terms, with materials, gauge, and row-by-row instructions.

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Free Crochet Scrunchie Pattern for Beginners

A free, easy crochet scrunchie pattern for beginners. Written in US terms, with materials, gauge, and row-by-row instructions for a set of three.

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Free Crochet Slippers Pattern for Beginners

A free, easy crochet slippers pattern for beginners. Written in US terms, with materials, gauge, and round-by-round instructions for a cozy pair.

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Free Crochet Poncho Pattern for Beginners

A simple two-rectangle poncho seamed at the shoulders, in US terms.

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Free Crochet Cardigan Pattern for Beginners

An oversized cardigan worked as simple rectangles and seamed, in US terms.

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Cozy Crochet Wearables: 10 Scarf, Hat & Sweater Patterns to Make This Fall

Ten cozy crochet wearable patterns to make this fall, from a simple scarf to a full cardigan, all linking to full free patterns on this site.

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Free Crochet Shawl Pattern

A top-down triangular crochet shawl with a lace mesh lattice and picot edge, worked from a small center increase, in US terms.

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Free Crochet Sweater Pattern

A raglan-seam crochet pullover sweater worked as five rectangle panels, seamed at the raglan lines, in US terms.

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Free Crochet Witch Hat Pattern

A classic pointed witch hat with a flat brim, tapered cone, and contrast trim band, worked in worsted-weight yarn, in US terms.

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Free Crochet Bucket Hat Pattern

A structured cotton bucket hat with a flat crown, straight sides, and a flared brim, worked in US terms.

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Free Crochet Vest Pattern

A sleeveless crochet vest worked in three panels with waist shaping and short-row armholes, in US terms.

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Free Crochet Socks Pattern (Toe-Up)

A free toe-up crochet socks pattern with a heel-turn gusset and ribbed cuff, worked in wool-blend yarn, with sizing and FAQ.

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Free Crochet Shrug Pattern (Open-Front)

A free crochet shrug pattern worked cuff-to-cuff in DK yarn for drape, with an open front and no closure, plus sizing and FAQ.

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Free Crochet Mittens Pattern (Thumb Gusset)

A free adult crochet mittens pattern with a proper thumb gusset and ribbed cuff, worked in wool-blend yarn, with fit tips and FAQ.

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Written by Nora Fenwick

Nora has been teaching crochet for 12 years, from absolute beginners to people coming back to the craft after decades away. She started CrochetGuides to write the clear, honest instructions she wishes she'd had when she was learning — the ones that actually work the first time.