Crochet patterns · photo tutorials
Cozy crochet, one photo step at a time.
Baskets, bags, flowers, bookmarks and hair accessories — every pattern broken into numbered photo steps, so you can see exactly where your hook goes next. Pick a project, save it to your board, and make something worth keeping.
65step-by-step tutorials
8project categories
Numbered photo stepsEvery stage shown in clear photos you can follow at your own pace.
Written in plain EnglishUS stitch terms, with materials and abbreviations up front.
Original makers creditedEach tutorial links back to the designer whose video inspired it.
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Crochet Baby Hat: Ribbed Sideways Beanie with a Size Chart
Crochet Mittens with a Ribbed Cuff and Thumb Gusset
Crochet Bonnet Hood with Long Ties and a Scalloped Edge
Crochet Slippers with Ribbed Relief Stitches in Thick Yarn
Crochet Leg Warmers with Deep Ribbed Cuffs
Crochet Cat Hat with Stripes, a Folded Brim and Corner Ears
Crochet Fingerless Gloves with a Thumb Opening: Ribbed Back-Loop Panel, Seamed
Crochet Shawl: Top-Down Triangle with a Mesh and Bobble Border
Crochet Poncho from Two Rectangles with Raised Diamonds
Crochet Balaclava: Seamless Hood with an Eye Opening, Sized from Your Head Measurement
Crochet Beanie with Folded Brim: Flat Ribbed Rows, Seamed and Gathered
Crochet Scarf: Ribbed Back-Loop Half Double Crochet Scarf with Fringe
Crochet Penguin: Mini Amigurumi with Flippers and Embroidered Feet
Crochet Snowflake Pattern: Six-Point Cotton Lace for Winter Decor
Start here
New to crochet? Here’s your first four steps.
Crochet is built from a handful of stitches repeated in different orders. Learn them in this sequence and the patterns on this site build on them — from a hair tie to a structured basket with handles.
Each step links to a real project that uses exactly the skills you’ve just learned, so you practise on something you’ll keep instead of endless swatches.
See the Learn to Crochet guides-
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Gather a basic kit
A 4–5 mm hook, smooth cotton yarn in a light colour (dark yarn hides your stitches), small scissors, a tapestry needle and a few stitch markers.
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Learn five core stitches
Chain, slip stitch, single, half double and double crochet. Practise them on a hair tie with a contrasting edge.
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Work in the round
Start with a magic ring and add increases each round to keep a circle flat. A four-round flower coaster makes a good first circle.
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Build walls & shapes
Stop increasing and the circle grows upward into a wall. That one idea makes every basket — try the square t-shirt yarn basket.
Collection · Small Gifts
Little gifts with big charm
Small makes are a thoughtful way to say “I thought of you.” They use leftover yarn, fit in an envelope and make a lovely add-on to a card.
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Yarn guide
Choose the right yarn for the job
The same stitch looks completely different in cotton, raffia or t-shirt yarn. Here’s what each fibre is good at.
Cotton
Crisp stitch definition and no fuzz, so lace and picots stay sharp. Washes well and holds its shape.
Best for: coasters, doilies, bookmarks, flowers
T-shirt yarn
Chunky, stretchy jersey strips worked with a big hook. Works up fast and makes sturdy, squishy walls.
Best for: baskets, storage, rugs
Raffia
Paper-like straw yarn with a natural sheen. Stiff enough to stand on its own — ideal for warm weather.
Best for: totes, cosmetic bags, hats
Jute & cord
Rustic and structured. Crochet over a rope core for extra-firm sides that never slump.
Best for: hanging baskets, placemats, organizers
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Editor’s pick
Crochet Heart-Border Doily: Twelve Rounds in Soft Mint
Follow a twelve-round doily from its open center to fifteen heart-shaped scallops, with US stitch terms and clear round checkpoints.
Puff-Stitch Lace Crochet Coaster with Picot PointsThis small lace coaster combines a bright circular center with raised puff accents and…
Spiral Crochet Cup Coasters with a Scalloped BorderA solid spiral center gives these crochet coasters a practical surface, while an airy…
Crochet Frog Cup Mat with a Flat Body and Playful FeetA flat green circle becomes a little frog-shaped cup mat with a few splayed…
Stitch library
Crochet abbreviations, decoded
Patterns are written in shorthand. Keep this cheat sheet open while you work — and watch out for US vs UK names: a UK “double crochet” is a US single crochet.
All our tutorials use US terms.
Learn the stitches| Abbrev. | US term | UK term |
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| ch | chain | chain |
| sl st | slip stitch | slip stitch |
| sc | single crochet | double crochet (dc) |
| hdc | half double crochet | half treble (htr) |
| dc | double crochet | treble (tr) |
| tr | treble crochet | double treble (dtr) |
| MR | magic ring | magic loop |
| BLO / FLO | back / front loop only | same |
How our tutorials are made
From video to step-by-step, with credit where it’s due
Some of the loveliest crochet designers teach in languages other than English. We study their videos, rewrite the method in plain English, and illustrate every stage — always linking back to the original maker.
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Watched in full
We follow each source video from the first chain to the last weave-in, noting every stitch count and turn.
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Illustrated step by step
Each small action gets its own clear photo, numbered to match the written instructions.
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Honest about limits
Where the original footage is dark or a hand hides the hook, we say so — we never invent detail that isn’t there.
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Questions makers ask
Where do the patterns come from?
Each tutorial is written from a crochet video by an independent maker, who is credited and linked in the post.
Do you use US or UK crochet terms?
US terms throughout. The stitch library on this page lists the UK equivalents.
What hook and yarn should I start with?
A 4–5 mm hook with a smooth, light-coloured cotton or cotton-blend yarn lets you see every stitch clearly.
Can I sell what I make from these patterns?
Each design belongs to its original creator, linked in every tutorial. Please check their terms before selling finished items.