20+ Small Things To Crochet – Free Patterns

This collection of cute mini crochet projects are easy and quick to make, and are perfect as gifts or for practicing new crochet techniques!

When I was a crochet beginner, I wanted to start of with small and quick projects to consistently practice different techniques and build my confidence.

That’s why I decided to put together a round-up of free crochet patterns that are cute little projects that you’ll love to make and have a variety of stitches that you can practice with, including crocheting a ruffle, the griddle stitch, making really tall stitches, crocheting a magic circle and much more!

These mini projects also make for great last minute gifts that are meaningful and adorable.

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About the “Small Things to Crochet” Round-Up

Before I get started with listing out the patterns, I’ve segmented them into two categories:

  • Small crochet projects to practice crochet techniques
  • Small crochet projects that you can complete in a couple of hours.

For each pattern, I specify the type of stitches being used, so you can choose so you can start a quick mini project to start with and practice that specific stitch.

Enjoy the round-up!

Small Things To Crochet

1. No-Sew Baby Socks with Ruffles

Pink crochet baby socks being displayed on a blue background

If you’re starting to practice crocheting ruffles, this is the best project to make! These adorable little no-sew baby socks are simple the cutest.


2. Cute Little Crochet Cow

A little black and white crochet cow

If you love amigurumis, then this little crochet cow is the place to start! All the pieces uses the same basic stitches and they’re worked in rounds of single crochet stitch.


3. The Crochet Julia Booties

3 little baby booties in different colors being displayed on a white background

These baby booties are made in one piece and are so cute! They also go perfectly with the baby crochet socks with ruffles above.


4. Crochet Mini Single Rose

Cute little crochet rose

A little crochet rose is great for beginners as it only uses the basic stitches and is a good project to practice a slip stitch.


5. Little Textured Bows

a flatlay of 4 crochet bows made with the free textured bows crochet pattern

If you’re looking to practice your crochet techniques, then try the griddle stitch (how these bows are made)! It provides a unique and beautiful texture. These mini bows can also be added to any hat you make, like my crochet messy bun hat.


6. Crochet Summer Headband

A woman modeling a blue crochet headband

A summer headband that is perfect for beginners! It only uses the basic stitches and also comes with a matching summer top if you’re p for the challenge!


7. Little Feathered Ball Ornament

Crochet feathered ball ornament

This is a great project to start learning working in rounds. This pattern uses the basic stitches, mainly double crochet stitch.

This little ornament can be added to your Christmas tree or hung on your walls to give it that Christmas spirit!


8. Crochet a Colorful Washcloth

Little colorful crochet washclothes being displayed on a white background

 This little washcloth is perfect for beginners who want to practice working in rounds. Overall, this pattern uses a simple single crochet stitch.


9. Mini Waffle Stitch Washcloths

crochet waffle stitch washcloths

Crocheting washcloths really come in handy and make chores more enjoyable to do. If you are eager to practice the waffle stitch, then this is the perfect project! These cute little wash clothes have a strong texture to it and make it very practical for the kitchen.


10. No-Sew Whale Crochet Pattern

Mini amigurumi purple whale

Credit: https://www.stitchbyfay.com/

A mini amigurumi whale that is so cute! This is a more advanced pattern where you’ll need to learn the magic circle and work in rounds.


11. Crochet Bee

A little amigurumi bee

Credit: https://www.crochet365knittoo.com/

This adorable crochet bee uses the basic stitches, and a great mini project to practice your magic ring technique and your increase and decreases.


Small Things to Crochet in a Few Hours

12. Nativity Finger Puppets

Crochet finger puppets being displayed on a white background

These little finger puppets are great for beginners with the most advanced stitch is working two single crochet stitches together.


13. A 15 minute Christmas Tree Ornament

Two Small Crochet Christmas Tree Ornamants laying flat on a white surface

These cute little Christmas tree ornaments gives you a step-by-step guide on how to make it. If you’re looking to practice in making bobbles, then try this pattern!


14. Crochet Mini Daisy in 10 Minutes

Mini crochet daisy

If you’re looking to crochet flowers as an applique for larger projects or add it as a garment to a crochet bag you’re making, then this mini daisy is the right choice. It can be made in under 10 minutes!


15. Crochet Twine Scrubbie

twine scrubbie with sink

A quick and easy little project that is very practical to use in the kitchen or for cleaning the bathroom!


16. A 30 Minutes Crochet Dish Scrubbie

green crochet scrubbie with soap and wooden holder

This mini scrubbie is great for beginners to start practicing crocheting in rounds.


17. Crochet Chair Socks

crochet chair socks featured image

This mini project is very practical and perfect for practicing the half double crochet stitch.


18. The Dogwood Flower

Mini crochet Dogwood Flower

Ready to start learning how to crochet really TALL stitches? This adorable mini dogwood flower can be the perfect garment to top or bag!


19. Easy Mug Rug Pattern

3 mug rug patterns with a coffee mug on them

Credit: https://jototheworld.com/

These mug rugs come in handy when you have guests over and want to show off your crochet projects! As a beginner you can finish this mini projects in a few hours.


20. One hour Crochet Sweatband

holding a weight while wearing a crochet sweatband

This cotton crochet sweatband is practical to make and give as a gift to an active friend!


21. Crochet Key Strap

An orange crochet key strap with keys connected to it

This cute key strap is very convenient to keep track of your keys when you’re on the go. It uses the basic stitches and is a small and easy project for beginners to start with.


22. Easy Ruffled Crochet Scrunchie

3 ruffled scrunchies being displayed on a white background

If you want to practice ruffles, then try making a ruffled scrunchie in under 10 minutes.


Final Thoughts

Thank you for taking the time to read my small crochet round-up! I hope you found a few that you’ll start making right away.

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