5 Beginner Friendly Crochet Patterns

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It’s a question I’m often asked, “now I’ve learned the basic stitches…what’s next?” It can be daunting picking your first few crochet projects. You want to find something that challenges you to grow your knowledge, but not so difficult that you’re going to struggle. But with so many patterns available, how do you know which one will be perfect and which will get you in a tangle? I’m here to help. I’ve pulled together a list of five of my favourite beginner friendly crochet projects that will help you improve your basic stitches and learn a few new ones – if you’re ready!

Not quite ready to move onto patterns? Start here:

• 12 Crochet Tips For Beginners
• Crochet for Complete Beginners

Ready for those beginner friendly crochet patterns?

Grab your hook, the softest yarn you can find and let’s do this!

People often start their crochet journey with the granny square, myself included! There’s a reason this humble little square is a timeless classic. Not only is it easy to make, a great stashbuster and the ideal quick project. It’s versatile as heck! You can use these squares to make blankets, garments even home decor. The best part, you don’t even need to decide what you want them to be before you make them. Just grab some yarn and a hook and build yourself a small pile of squares and see where inspiration takes you!

Moving on from the granny square, but sticking with a similar theme is…the solid hexagon. Like the crochet granny square, these hexis can be hooked up in an hour or two and then pieced together to make anything you like – cowls, cushions…things not beginning with c… (hehe!) The list is endless!

…and if you can make the hexagons…then you can certain make the stunning Hexi Cowl. Using just basic stitches, this eye-catching design is the ideal beginner project. Pick your colour palette and hook up hexis to your heart’s content!

The Crochet Headband pattern is also a lovely first project, using just a couple of basic stitches, this sweet little pattern is quick to make and creates a beautiful soft, comfortable headband. It also makes a FAB stashbuster, as it only uses a small amount of wool.

Finally, if you want your first project to be a BIG one! Why not try the Switch It Up Blanket? This baby blanket is SO simple to make, but has a big impact. This beginner friendly pattern not only looks great, but can be made in as little as THREE HOURS. It’s quick, fun to make and leaves you with a super squishy soft blanket at the end. What could be better?

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