When you are first learning to crochet, one of the first things you pick up is how to single crochet. The smallest of the basic crochet stitches, single crochet stitches can sometimes get a bad rap. Once you see these 10 stunning single crochet projects, they might just be your new favorite stitch!
Just because single crochet projects are easy, that doesn’t mean that you can only do basic and boring things with them. Today we’re going to show you 10 beautiful designs that are made exclusively with single crochet stitches but that look anything but basic. Let’s elevate this “beginner stitch” into the icon status that it deserves!
1. Single Crochet Chevron Blanket
People are always on the lookout for easy blanket patterns to crochet. Of course, you could make one out of just plain single crochet stitches in rows, but it might get boring! Keep things interesting by increasing and decreasing to make chevrons.
Designer: Daisy Farm Crafts
Click here for the free pattern!
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2. Single Crochet Cap
Sometimes you just need the right yarn to transform your single crochet projects from blah into beautiful. Using a thin weight yarn with a great drape and just single crochet stitches, you can make this stunning hat that looks shop bought.
Designer: Purl Soho
Click here for the free pattern!
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3. Simple Single Crochet Dishcloths
Every list of crochet projects for beginners seems to include a dishcloth pattern, and for good reason. These simple and small projects are perfect for practicing your stitches, and they sure come in handy!
Designer: Red Berry Crochet
Click here for the free pattern!
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4. Easy Single Crochet Sweater
Shut the front door! Are you telling me that you can make a sweater that looks amazing using only the easiest crochet stitch ever? Single crochet projects like this never cease to amaze me.
Designer: Stitchberry
Click here for the free pattern!
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5. Simple Stripes Bag
Not all easy crochet patterns that are available for free are actually as “easy” as they claim to be, but this one is! You can make this cute bag using just single crochet stitches.
Designer: Crochet Pattern Bonanza
Click here for the free pattern!
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6. Single Crochet Wedding Favor Sachet
This might be the smallest one of our single crochet projects on this list, but it’s also one of the best ideas! These cute little sachets are perfect for holding small trinkets and treasures.
Designer: Lion Brand Yarn
Click here for the free pattern!
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7. Scrap Yarn Basket
You know that yarn in your stash that you don’t really love, and you’re not sure what to do with? Use it to make this basket so you can buy more yarn and store it inside! It is crocheted using 4 strands at once.
Designer: My Poppet Makes
Click here for the free pattern!
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8. Scrappy Bucket Hat
Who says that easy patterns to crochet can’t also be trendy? The bucket hat bandwagon is here to stay, and I’m thrilled! They’re cute and they’re cozy. What’s not to love?
Designer: Make and Do Crew
Click here for the free pattern!
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9. Mosu Bag
One of my favorite flavors of single crochet projects are ones that use the moss stitch. Alternating single crochet and chain stitches creates a subtle texture with beautiful drape. You can see it in action in this trendy knot bag design.
Designer: Sweet Softies
Click here for the free pattern!
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10. The Color Octopus
Making stuffed animals might sound out of reach for folks looking for crochet for beginners, but there’s a pattern here. The majority of amigurumi designs use only single crochet stitches, so they might not be as tricky as you think.
Designer: Khuc Cay
Click here for the free pattern!
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Did you expect such amazing designs could be produced using the humblest of crochet stitches? I sure didn’t! I hope this post was able to change your mind about single crochet projects. Which of these crochet patterns was your favorite? Let us know in the comments below!
Now that you worked out your single crochet skill, let give amigurumi a try. You’ll be using all single crochet stitches! Patterns are HERE.
Happy Crocheting!
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