Sometimes you want a crochet project you can start after dinner and finish before bed. Small, quick makes are perfect for using up leftover yarn, making last-minute gifts, or getting a confidence boost when a big blanket feels like it will never end.
These 15 easy crochet patterns are all free and all quick. Some take 15 minutes, a few take about an hour, and none of them need fancy skills. You will find coasters, a cowl, gloves, headbands, little gifts and handy things for the kitchen and bathroom.
Easy Crochet Patterns
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What You’ll Need
- Worsted weight cotton yarn (#4)
- Super bulky yarn (#6) for fast cowls
- Crochet hook set, 3.5 mm to 11.5 mm
- Yarn needle
- Stitch markers
- Small scissors
1. Keychain Chapstick Holder
Photo: Jen Hayes / Jen Hayes Creations
A tiny tube of single crochet that holds a lip balm and clips to your keys. The designer makes one in about 15 minutes. It is a great stocking stuffer and an easy way to practice working in the round.
- Designer: Jen Hayes / Jen Hayes Creations
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: Worsted weight (#4)
- Hook: 3.5 mm (E/4)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
2. Candy Swirl Spiral Coasters
Photo: Ling Ryan / Hooked On Patterns
Two colors twist together in one continuous spiral, like a peppermint candy. Each coaster uses only about 9 yards of each color, so this is perfect for scraps. About 3.75 inches across.
- Designer: Ling Ryan / Hooked On Patterns
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Aran / worsted cotton (#4)
- Hook: 4.5 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
3. Easy Crochet Soap Saver
A little single crochet pouch that holds a bar of soap and turns it into a scrubby. It closes with a braided drawstring. Two sizes, and it makes a sweet gift wrapped around a handmade soap.
- Designer: Hortense / Knitting with Chopsticks
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: Worsted weight (#4)
- Hook: 3.5 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
4. Cotton Crochet Bowl Cozy
Photo: Nicole Riley / Nicki’s Homemade Crafts
A cotton holder that keeps your hands safe when you carry a hot bowl of soup. It uses only chain and single crochet, worked in the round, and stretches to fit bowls about 5 to 7 inches across. A video is included.
- Designer: Nicole Riley / Nicki’s Homemade Crafts
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: 100% cotton (Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton)
- Hook: 4 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
5. Simple Crochet Mini Basket
Photo: Brittany / Just Be Crafty
A small, sturdy single crochet basket for hair ties, bobby pins or jewelry. It is about 3 inches across, with two heights to choose from and little handle openings.
- Designer: Brittany / Just Be Crafty
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Worsted weight cotton (#4)
- Hook: 4 mm
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
6. Crochet Lavender Bags
Photo: Sarah Ruane / Ned & Mimi
Little pyramid-shaped bags filled with dried lavender for a drawer or closet. You crochet a square tube in rounds and seam it into a pyramid. Fill with rice and essential oil, or cloves, for a different scent.
- Designer: Sarah Ruane / Ned & Mimi
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: DK (#3) or worsted (#4)
- Hook: 3.5 mm (E-4) or 4 mm (G-6)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
7. Flower Face Scrubbies
Photo: Burgundy and Blush
Reusable face scrubbies with a six-petal puff stitch flower. They replace cotton pads and wash easily. Each one is only six rows, so you can make a whole stack for a gift basket.
- Designer: Burgundy and Blush
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: DK cotton (#3)
- Hook: 4 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
8. Easy Crochet Kitchen Towel Holder
Photo: Janet / Simply Hooked by Janet
A towel topper worked around a hair elastic, with a ruffled keyhole that slips over an oven handle. No buttons and no sewing. It is not attached to the towel, so you can wash them separately.
- Designer: Janet / Simply Hooked by Janet
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Worsted weight cotton (#4)
- Hook: 4 mm (G/6)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
9. Bronwyn 1 Hour Cowl
Photo: Nicole Chase
Super bulky yarn, a big hook and the V stitch make this cowl in about an hour. You work rows, then sew the ends into a loop. Soft, warm and a great gift for anyone on your list.
- Designer: Nicole Chase
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Super bulky (#6), about 130 yards
- Hook: 11.5 mm (P)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
10. 50-Minute Fingerless Crochet Gloves
Photo: Sarah / Repeat Crafter Me
Simple gloves worked in the round in double crochet, with a thumb hole made by skipping a few stitches. One skein of worsted is enough. Check the fit as you go, since hands vary.
- Designer: Sarah / Repeat Crafter Me
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Worsted weight (#4)
- Hook: Size H
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
11. Easy 1 Hour Headband with Twist
Photo: Kirsten Holloway Designs
A wide, warm ear warmer worked flat in half double crochet, then folded into a twist at the front. It comes in two sizes for teens and adults and uses about 75 yards of worsted yarn.
- Designer: Kirsten Holloway Designs
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Worsted weight (#4)
- Hook: 5.5 mm (I)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
12. Whimsy Head Wrap
Photo: Ashley Edmonds / Through the Loop Yarn Craft
A long, lacy head wrap that ties in a knot or bow. It is worked lengthwise in double and treble crochet, about 49 inches long, and uses only around 80 yards of fine yarn. A video tutorial is available.
- Designer: Ashley Edmonds / Through the Loop Yarn Craft
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Fine weight (#2)
- Hook: 4.5 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
13. Simple Wine Tote
Photo: Christine / Spotted Horse Design Co.
A solid single crochet base, a mesh body and a drawstring top that cinches around a bottle. Instead of a gift bag, bring wine to a party in this reusable tote.
- Designer: Christine / Spotted Horse Design Co.
- Skill level: Advanced beginner
- Yarn: Light weight cotton (#3)
- Hook: 4.5 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
14. Lotte Lace Corner Bookmark
Photo: Veronika Cromwell / Blue Star Crochet
A lacy triangle that slips over the corner of a page. Two shell-stitch triangles are joined with a picot edge. Lovely for a teacher or book club friend. The free version is to view on the blog.
- Designer: Veronika Cromwell / Blue Star Crochet
- Skill level: Advanced beginner
- Yarn: 4-ply mercerised cotton
- Hook: 3 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
15. Quick and Easy Crochet Earrings
Photo: Rachel / Desert Blossom Crafts
Two small round earring designs in crochet thread, one pastel and one bright. The designer made a pair in one day. Wet blocking helps them keep their shape.
- Designer: Rachel / Desert Blossom Crafts
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Size 10 crochet thread
- Hook: 2.5 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
Which One Should You Make?
- Only have 15 minutes? Make #1, the chapstick holder.
- Need a gift tonight? #9, the 1 hour cowl, or #11, the twist headband.
- Have a bag of scraps? Try #2 coasters or #7 face scrubbies.
- Want something for the kitchen? #4 bowl cozy or #8 towel holder.
- Ready for finer work? #14 bookmark and #15 earrings use thin yarn and small hooks.
FAQ
What is the easiest thing to crochet?
Flat, simple shapes are easiest: a coaster, a dishcloth, a headband or a scarf in one stitch. Projects that use a thick yarn and a big hook are also easy because you can see your stitches clearly. Start with single or double crochet only and save shaping for later.
What can I crochet in one hour?
Small items like coasters, chapstick holders, soap savers, headbands and mini baskets usually take under an hour. With super bulky yarn and a big hook, you can also make a cowl or fingerless gloves in about an hour. Time depends on your speed, so give yourself extra on your first try.
What crochet projects sell well at craft fairs?
Small, useful and quick items often do well because you can price them low and make many. Think coasters, face scrubbies, soap savers, headbands, towel holders and keychains. Check each designer’s terms first, since some allow selling finished items and some ask for credit.
Pick one, grab your scrap bag, and enjoy the quick win.
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