By amanda
Move over blankets. Step aside sweaters. Today we’re shining the spotlight on small crochet projects. There’s just something so satisfying about being able to finish a project in an afternoon, don’t you think?
Small crochet projects are the perfect little refreshers for in between large projects. If you are feeling burned out on crochet or like you’ve lost your “crojo” (crochet mojo), then give one of these small crochet projects a try for a dose of near instant satisfaction. You will feel all those wonderful crochet warm and fuzzies surging back to you!
Most of these free crochet pattern ideas also just so happen to be beginner friendly. So if you are new to the wonderful world of crochet, then you are in the right place. Small crochet projects are an excellent way to grow your skills gradually. Because taking on a big project that you’re not ready for yet is a surefire way to kill your motivation.
The other great thing about small crochet projects is that they only take up small amounts of yarn. That makes them perfect for stash busting and using up any leftover yarn that you may have leftover from other projects. You likely won’t need to go out and buy any yarn for the free crochet patterns on this list!
Ok, so what kind of small easy crochet projects are we talking about? Well if you’ve ever read one of our fabulous free crochet pattern round-ups before then you know that we’re all about variety here. There’s something for everyone in this fantastic post! We’ve got free patterns for crochet accessories, crochet items for around the house, crochet toys, crochet jewelry and a couple quick crochet wearables too.
So what are you waiting for? Scroll down to see all of these mighty small crochet projects for yourself!
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25 Free Small Crochet Projects to Make Today
Easy Bow
There are many free crochet patterns for bows out there but this is one of my favorites. I love that the bows have the little dangly bits and I just can’t resist that little bit of bling at the center. You can make them using just single crochet stitches. Both video and written tutorials are available for free.
Designer: Naztazia
Yarn: Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn! (Aran Weight #4)
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Simple & Modern Style Coasters
Get your boho on with these stunningly modern coasters. If I didn’t know anything about crochet and I saw these at your house, then I would totally assume that you got them from Anthropologie or something. They’re just so totally on trend! The pattern calls for single crochet and puff stitches.
Designer: Crochet For You
Yarn: Ice Yarns Lorena Worsted (Aran Weight #4)
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Citrus Fruits Potholder
Citrus fruits are the perfect way to accessorize your kitchen during the warmer months. Choose a yellow color of yarn for a lemon vibe or go orange so it looks like, well, an orange! This potholder is crocheted using just single crochet stitches and the tapestry crochet technique. If you get hooked, this designer has many other potholder patterns for you to try too.
Designer: Raffamusa Designs
Yarn: Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran (Aran Weight #4)
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Easy Crochet Water Bottle Holder
This water bottle holder sure would come in handy for a day at the beach, going on a hike, or just for walking around town. The strap lets you carry it easily or make it longer to sling it over your shoulder so you can keep your hands free. Talk about hydrating in style! The pattern uses single and double crochet stitches.
Designer: Love.Life.Yarn
Yarn: Yarn Bee Sugarwheel Cotton (DK Weight #4)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Crochet Soap Saver
Soap savers are wonderful little exfoliators that can help extend the longevity of your bar soap and keep soap scum off your shower surfaces too. They’re quick and cute and they make for adorable little gifts too. You’ll be using single crochet and post double crochet stitches for this one that has great texture.
Designer: Love.Life.Yarn
Yarn: Yarn Bee Sugarwheel Cotton (DK Weight #3)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Little Monstera Teething Ring
Even the littlest member of the family can get in on the cheese plant craze with these utterly adorable monstera teething rings. The pattern calls for single, half double, and double crochet stitches along with special decreases. This is such a cute design and it would make an excellent addition to a baby shower gift too.
Designer: Moogly
Yarn: Lily Sugar’n Cream Solids & Denim (Worsted Weight #4)
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Flora Rainbow Earrings
Show off your sweet crochet style with these cute and colorful earrings. They are crocheted from the center out using single, half double, and double crochet stitches along with post stitches. If you have a skein of crochet thread wasting away in your stash, then this is a must make!
Designer: Divine Debris
Yarn: Aunt Lydia’s Classic Crochet (Size 10 Thread)
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Flower Motif Drawstring Pouch
How cute are these drawstring pouches? From the crochet flower granny squares, to the decorative ruffled edging, this design really elevates the basic drawstring pouch design. They’re cute enough to be wedding favor bags and quick enough for more casual tasks too like storing your headphones. This free crochet pattern is available as a video tutorial on Youtube.
Designer: Ichigo Crochet
Yarn: Babytoly 100% Organic Cotton (Sport Weight #2)
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Iced Coffee Cozy
Add a dash of cozy to your morning cup of caffeine and keep your hands from getting too cold with this fabulous and functional iced coffee cozy. The pattern uses single, half double, and herringbone half double crochet stitches. What an excellent addition to your morning “me time” and a great way to start the day!
Designer: Stitchberry
Yarn: Knit Picks Dishie Solids (Worsted Weight #4)
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Jelly the Frog
Little toys are such satisfying small crochet projects. Whip up this cute little frog and you won’t regret it. You can display him on your desk or give him to a frog loving friend to make them smile. Visual learners will love that this free crochet pattern is available as a step by step video tutorial on Youtube.
Designer: Lennutas
Yarn: YarnArt Jeans (Sport Weight #2)
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Daisy Granny Square
Granny squares have really increased in popularity lately and I’ve been seeing them everywhere. You can make a number of projects out of them like placemats, purses or pants (and those are just the p’s). Or keep it quick and use them by themselves as adorable little coasters. They are made with double crochet and cluster stitches.
Designer: Daisy Cottage Designs
Yarn: Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran (Aran Weight #4)
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Diamond Lines Dishcloth
Single crochet stitches form the backdrop of this dishcloth while treble crochet post stitches pop out to create a 3D latticework of dazzling diamonds. The post stitches not only look great but they also enhance this dishcloth’s scrubbing potential by adding lots of texture. It’s too pretty to use as a dishcloth in my opinion but it would be a great exfoliating spa cloth!
Designer: Yarnspiration Design Studio
Yarn: Lily Sugar’n Cream Solids & Denim (Worsted Weight #4)
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Ivey Bikini Top
Most crochet wearables could not be included on a list of small crochet projects, but a bikini top is about as small as it gets. This video tutorial will walk you through how to crochet an adorable bikini based on your unique measurements using just single and double crochet stitches. It’s both beautiful and beginner-friendly! (You can see more free bikini top patterns here)
Designer: Ivey Made
Yarn: Patons North America Grace (Sport Weight #2)
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Seaside Sunglasses Pouch
Never leave home in the summer without your three S’s – sunscreen, sandals, and sunglasses. You can stash your sunnies in style with these adorable pouches. They will also help protect your sunglasses from getting roughed up in your bag. The pattern calls for single and double crochet stitches along with cluster stitches.
Designer: Hygge Dreamer
Yarn: Bernat Handicrafter Cotton Ombres & Prints (Worsted Weight #4)
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Hanging Garden
Where are my plant mamas at? Here’s a good excuse to buy a new plant (or two) for your space! These quick and cute hanging plant holders use only basic crochet stitches and they’re totally beginner friendly too. I love the trendy lace design of these fantastic decor pieces and the tassels are just to die for!
Designer: Creative Crochet Corner
Yarn: Knit Picks Dishie Solids (Worsted Weight #4)
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Round Granny Placemats
Liven up your next luncheon or brunch with bright and colorful granny stitch placemats. These are great projects for stash busting and you can really let your creativity run wild with all of the different color combinations. Make a matching set for the whole table or go crazy with different colors for each one.
Designer: Schachenmayr Design Team
Yarn: Schachenmayr Catania Solids (Sport Weight #2)
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Mini Pennant Garland
Super thin yarn and single crochet stitches make the cutest little pennant garland you’ve ever seen. It’s a super easy project that you can finish in no time. I want to make a bunch of these and just hang them up all over my house to add pops of color that will make me smile every time I see them.
Designer: My Rainbow Crochet
Yarn: Scheepjes Maxi Sugar Rush (Lace Weight #0)
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Lanyard Keychain
Have you heard of Romanian cord before? It’s like the fancier version of i-cord and it’s so much easier to make than it looks. All you need to know is how to single crochet! Romanian cord is very strong and highly decorative which makes it perfect for stunning lanyards like these ones. Never lose your keys again!
Designer: Heart Hook Home
Yarn: (Bulky Yarn Weight #5)
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Cleaning Scrubbie
I don’t know about you but I just can’t get excited about crocheting a dishcloth. However, this cleaning scrubbie is just different enough to get me intrigued. It’s actually like a little pocket that you can stick your fingers into. The pattern uses the textured lemon peel stitch (alternating single and double crochet stitches) for added scrubbing power.
Designer: Maria’s Blue Crayon
Yarn: Knit Picks Dishie Solids (Worsted Weight #4)
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Simply Daisy Bookmark
A fancy bookmark can make reading more fun for reluctant readers. Make it in your kids favorite color so they will want to use it all the time. Heck, these bookmarks are so fast that you could make a bunch and give them away as favors at your kiddo’s next birthday party. The pattern uses the star stitch.
Designer: This Pixie Creates
Yarn: Knit Picks Dishie Solids (Worsted Weight Yarn #4)
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Simple Crochet Hook or Pencil Case
Stash your hooks in style with these beautiful two-tone zipper cases. This crochet project calls for single and double crochet stitches along with picot stitches. They’re so cute and colorful that you will feel instantly inspired to crochet everytime you see them. You could also use them as pencil cases.
Designer: Yarn Craftee
Yarn: Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK (DK Weight #3)
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Mermaid Yoga Socks
Skip the heel and toe on a pair of socks to cut your time spent crocheting in half (and use up less yarn too). These types of socks are perfect for yoga and they are so cute too. I love the colorful yarn and the decorative scalloped edging along the top. The pattern calls for single, half double, and double crochet stitches along with v-stitches.
Designer: Off the Hook for You
Yarn: Cygnet Boho Spirit (DK Weight #3)
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Tunisian Ear Warmer
Have you tried tunisian crochet before? Small crochet projects are a great way to learn and practice new crochet skills on a manageable scale. This adorable ear warmer uses the most basic tunisian stitch, the tunisian simple stitch, so it’s a great place to start for beginner crocheters.
Designer: Nicki’s Homemade Crafts
Yarn: Mary Maxim Starlette (Worsted Weight Yarn #4)
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El Rizo Hair Tie Scarf
Keep your hair out of your face on a hot day or cover up a bad hair day with this super cute hair scarf. This easy crochet project calls for crossed double crochet stitches and front raised double crochet stitches. It’s actually a really versatile accessory that can be worn in a number of ways. Check out the post to see all the different styles!
Designer: Cosy Rosie Crochet
Yarn: Knit Picks Lindy Chain (Fingering Weight #1)
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Mushroom Key Cover
You’ll never have to fumble around with figuring out which key is which again when you make this cute mushroom key cover. I love how small crochet projects like this can make even the most mundane tasks like unlocking the front door a little bit more fun and exciting. This keychain cover would also make a cute gift!
Designer: Meemanan
Yarn: (Fingering Weight #1)
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Bigger isn’t always better when it comes to crochet. These small crochet projects are where it’s at! Which of these free crochet patterns was your favorite? Do you have any other go-to small crochet projects that you would like to share? Tell me all about it in the comments below!
So, get your scrap yarn and get ready to make one of these great projects! I love being able to make something with the extra yarn from my yarn stash, don’t you? Plus, these are great gift ideas!
I look forward to seeing you all again next week for another free crochet pattern round-up. I hope that you all have as much fun reading these posts as I do writing them! Do make sure and click follow so you can get notified when the next post is live.
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Happy Crocheting!
Amanda
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