With so many project ideas to crochet in your free time, it’s nice to have a list of meaningful options that are simple and enjoyable.
If you’re a crochet beginner, chances are you’re looking for project ideas that are easy, quick and make you feel good when making them.
When I was a beginner, I found it important to work on crochet projects that are not intimidating and I can get it done in a short amount of time.
It built up my confidence in wanting to take on more challenging projects as time went on!
With that in mind, I’ve put together 20 free and easy beginner-level patterns to practice your crochet skills, and are are also meaningful to give away as gifts!
With the patterns that are listed below, you can make a wide range of projects ranging from scarfs, tank tops, blankets and belts! These patterns are also simple to follow and I’ve segmented them into the number of hours or days it will take you to make.
Note: If you’re a beginner, you can start off by reading my ultimate guide to crochet hooks and an overview of the basic crochet stitches.
Easy Crochet Projects that Can be Done in a Couple Hours or Less
1. The Simple Crochet Belt
This simple belt pattern is beginner-friendly, and provides a video tutorial where you’ll learn the basics of crocheting.
It also adds a touch of elegance to your finished outfit. Whether paired with shorts or a tank top, it completely elevates the overall look.
2. Cotton Crochet Sweatband
Are you ready to make something incredibly functional? This sweatband is a quick and useful project to make for yourself or for a sporty friend! It also includes a video tutorial.
3. Christmas Tree Ornament
This cute Christmas tree ornament takes 15 minutes to make and is perfect for a last-minute meaningful gift.
4. Crochet a Cute Mushroom Applique
This cute crochet mushroom is a quick 15 minute project. It’s a flat applique and can be added to any design you’d like. It’s perfect to make during spring time!
5. Easy Fall Crochet Leaves
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These beautiful fall crochet leaves are a perfect addition to any project you create.
6. Mini Carrot Applique Crochet Pattern
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These mini carrot applique is a great addition to a larger crochet project that you’re creating. They’re cute, simple and beginner-friendly.
7. Trevi Towel
This beginner-friendly crochet hand towel is also easy and quick to make, has a summery feel, and makes chores around the house more enjoyable.
Easy Crochet Projects That Can be Done in a Weekend
8. Crochet Donut
This fun crochet donut with sprinkles can be used to make toys, props, coasters, or even appliqué for other projects! The best part is you can make your “sprinkles” with any extra yarn you have laying around from other projects!
9. The Summer Ties Tank Top
This charming summer top is not only fun to create but also perfect as a meaningful hand-made gift! Its comfort and simplicity make it an ideal addition to your wardrobe for sunny days.
10. Floral Wreath
A floral wreath collection of patterns that are easy to mix and match. If you’re a beginner, this is a fun and simple project to start with, and adds a touch of color to your home and every day lives.
11. Easy Crochet Snake Toy
If you have a son who loves playing with his toys, then this two-dimensional snake toy design is a fun and creative crochet project to make! Your little one with love it. It’s beginner-friendly and it doesn’t need a lot of yarn for it.
12. Messy Bun Beanie
This messy bun beanie is a trend that is here to stay. It takes one hour to crochet and is worked on simple stitches from the top down.
13. Toddler Crochet Bathrobe
This bathrobe pattern is perfect for kids to wear after bath time. I chose to use a soft, medium weight cotton yarn for this project because the softness is perfect for a baby. It also provides absorbency for a still-damp, freshly-bathed little one.
14. Crochet Unisex Scarf for Beginners
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This unisex scarf is perfect for beginners. It uses the very simple Grit stitch, which is a v-stitch done with single crochets and adds a little variety to your crochet texture.
15. Crochet Yoga Socks Pattern
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If you love doing yoga, then you’ll love these crochet yoga socks pattern! They are very comfortable and easy to make by using single and half double crochet.
16. Easy Joy Crochet Headband
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This elegant headband is light and perfect for the warmer months of the year. It uses the basic stitches like chains and single crochets.
17. Beautiful Shell Blanket
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This beginner-friendly shell blanket is beautiful and fun to make as a relaxing project. It only uses single crochet and double crochet stitches.
18. Crochet Cowl Pattern
Photo Credit: https://doradoes.co.uk/
This cute and elegant cowl pattern is beginner-friendly and can be warn in any months of the year. Hence why this can be made as a meaningful gift for a loved one too.
19. Easy Tunisian Mosaic Crochet Triangle Shawl
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This beautiful triangle shawl is perfect for the colder months. The best thing is that it’s easy to make with only an 8-row repeat. You can also make it bigger or smaller, depending on how much yarn you’re willing to use.
20. Retro Style Crochet Cardigan
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This vintage cardigan style is simple because it uses the basic crochet stitches and comes in 7 sizes. If you’re a beginner wanting to step it up a notch and start making cardigans, this can be the perfect start!
Final Thoughts
I hope you found this crochet round up useful and has inspired you to make one, two or even three of the easy patterns that I listed out.
Most of these patterns are not only simple to make, but can also be done pretty quickly. I also made sure to choose patterns that are meaningful in case you want to give them away as a gift to a loved one.
Thank you for spending your precious crocheting time with me!
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With so many projects to crochet in your free time, it’s nice to have a list of meaningful options that are simple and fun to do.
