There’s something rewarding about completing a DIY project in 30 minutes to one hour. When crocheting, there are many cute, easy and practical patterns that you can make and see instant results!
If you need to crochet something quickly for mother’s day, Father’s Day, for a birthday or just for yourself, then you’ll love this list of free patterns that are not just easy to make, but are practical and very rewarding when you’ve completed them.
Like many crocheters, we have numerous projects that are in progress but we have a hard time finishing them. And lets face it, as a crocheter, we get excited about new patterns that we’ll just drop the current one we’re working on and focus on the new one.
But in this round-up, I’ll be showing you quick patterns that you’ll actually be able to complete in just one hour or less and it’ll feel very satisfying to see you finish a project! These patterns range from home decor projects to appliques, and women’s garments like belts and necklaces.
If you’re a beginner, these patterns are a great way to start practicing your basic and new stitch techniques, and see a quick turn around for it.
Free Crochet Patterns That Are Completed in 1 Hour or Less
1. Crochet Sweatband
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When it comes to crocheting cotton, we usually think of washcloths or hand towels, but it’s actually also great for sweatbands!
This pattern is beginner-friendly, and is the perfect project to take and practice crocheting ribbing.
Ribbing is a valuable skill to learn because it’s applied to many garments like sweaters and cardigans. And this sweatband is also a very practical gift to give to an athletic friend!
2. Classic Belt
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This versatile classic belt is a great beginner’s project to make because it can easily go with any outfit you pair it with!
Using the double crochet stitch, this belt can be done in 30 minutes or less, depending how long you want to make it.
3. Contrast Coasters
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The griddle stitch is such a cute textured stitch and suits these coasters so well!
If you’re looking to learn a new stitch technique, then I recommend this stitch and crocheting these practical coasters!
4. Crochet Chair Socks
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These practical crochet socks are so convenient to have when you have sensitive floors that can get scratched easily.
These socks will take you 15 to 30 minutes max to complete!
5. Crochet Soap Sack
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If you’re looking to do some cost saving around the house, then crocheting your own home supplies is the right choice!
Using the double crochet stitch, you can finish this project in less than an hour.
6. Easy Crochet Scrubby
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I love scrappy yarn, and the best use of it is for home projects like this 30-minutes to complete scrubby.
DIY home projects are the funnest ones to make because when you use them, it just makes home chores more fun.
7. Crochet Christmas Tree Ornament
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You can crochet this bobbled Christmas tree in just 15 minutes! And you don’t only need to crochet it during Christmas. It’s great to make and hang on a present, like the image you see above.
8. Crochet Puffy Snowflake
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How adorable is this puffy snowflake? You can even call it a puffy star.
It’s actually very easy to crochet, even for a beginner! And a great ornament to hang on your Christmas tree or as decoration around the house.
9. Crochet a Mini Daisy
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This mini daisy is so much fun to crochet. You will need to learn how to crochet the magic circle, so as a beginner, this is a good small project to practice with and you’ll see instant results!
10. Multicolor Beaded Necklace
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This unique crochet project is so simple, yet so creative. All you need to do is crochet the necklace, which is a very simple pattern to follow, and just add beads to it.
This necklace is great to wear for the holidays or for a fancy night out.
11. 30-Minute Key Strap
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Crocheting this practical key strap is always a useful project to take on.
Just using the simple double crochet stitches, you’ll finish it in just a few minutes.
12. Crochet a Ruffled Scrunchie
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Crocheting ruffles is such a great skill to learn. And the quickest way to learn how to crochet ruffles is by making this adorable hair ties!
I also have a video tutorial on how to crochet these ruffles.
13. Crochet a 15-minute Mushroom Applique
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You can crochet a mushroom applique for so many reasons. This can be a pattern that is a perfect add-on to a larger project, or can be done for a spring theme party that you’re hosting! The creative ideas for it are endless.
14. Crochet Dogwood Flower
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This adorable dogwood flower is a perfect add-on to a collection of flowers that you’re crocheting.
It also uses the tall stitch technique which comes in handy for many projects. If you’re a beginner, this is a great small projects to start learning how to crochet really tall stitches.
15. Crochet a 5-minute Ruffled Flower
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This is another cute little project to practice crocheting ruffles. You can see that there are ruffles on this pattern in a very subtle way, and you’ll start to see that there are many different types of ruffles to crochet.
16. Crochet Napkin Rings
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If you have some left over corduroy fabric, then I recommend making these quick and easy napkin rings!
It’s a great way to practice the half double crochet stitch, if you’re a beginner, and it comes with a video tutorial!
17. Crochet a Bookmark
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You can crochet this lacy looking bookmark in just 30 minutes or less. This stitch technique was made up by us, which has a similar design to the Jasmine Stitch, just without the puffs!
Final Thoughts
Thank you so much for spending your precious crochet time with me! Now that you’ve seen a list of creative and practical crochet patterns than can be completed in under an hour, I hope you’ll be inspired to crochet some of these projects.
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