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Wondering where to find free crochet patterns? This post has you covered! Here are 8 places to find free crochet patterns you’ll love.
This is the sixth post in the blog series, combating the crocheting slump. But if you’re not suffering from the crochet-blues, don’t let that stop you from reading this!
We could all do with some ideas of where to find free crochet patterns, and in this post I’m going to do a round-up my nine places to find cracking crochet patterns for free.
1. Ravelry
I only stumbled upon Ravelry once I had set up my crochet Instagram profile, and kept seeing other crocheters talking about this mystical website. Ravelry is the social networking site for yarn lovers – crocheters, knitters, embroidery, you name it. This website also has an amazing library of crochet patterns – some free, and some paid for. The best part? It’s completely free to join!
2. Ribblr
Ribblr is like the new version of Ravelry! There is a dedicated app and all crochet patterns are written in an interactive style, but are very much so designed to be used digitally. This marketplace offers both paid and free patterns, and it’s so fun just to have a scroll and see what’s new!
3. LoveCrafts
This is a website I’ve only discovered fairly recently, however LoveCrafts is full of some amazing resources for yarn lovers. Their library of patterns is a mix of free and paid for patterns, posted by the designers themselves. Also, don’t get me started on their yarn shop. Yarn addicts beware!
4. WeCrochet
This crochet company is specifically for the crochet community, hence the name. Their website has a plethora of crochet patterns available, some paid for and some free. They also feature independent designers on their site.
5. Yarnspirations
With over 4,500 crochet patterns to choose from, Yanspirations has you covered! With both free and paid for patterns to choose from, and a very simple to see ‘skill level’ listed on each pattern without having to drill down into each page, this is a site not to be missed for crocheters looking for some pattern inspiration.
6. Amigurumipatterns.net
The website name gives this one away, but this is a site for amigurumi lovers! There are a lot of amigurumi patterns on this site, and while some are a little pricier than you might find elsewhere, they are absolutely adorable and you can also find free patterns too!
7. Hobbii
This global yarn company has loads of free patterns published on their website, with the benefit of also linking you to the right yarn to use for each project. Obviously the yarn part isn’t mandatory though, but it is a fab library of crochet pattern inspiration for you to explore.
8. Local Libraries
Don’t forget to take a look at your local library! Some pretty awesome crochet pattern books and crochet magazines can be borrowed for free from the craft section at your local library. You don’t know until you try! This also goes for your library phone apps (like Libby).
9. Yarn Brands and Craft Shops Online
Most craft shops and yarn brands these days have online stores, which also include a crochet pattern library. While often these crochet patterns listed online are a mix of paid for and free, it’s always worth exploring their database in case something catches your eye (and it’s free!). Some examples I know of in a variety of countries are:
- Lincraft Australia – Free Crochet Patterns
- Rico Design – A yarn brand I love where you can often find downloadable FREE PDF crochet patterns online! Too good to be true – I know, right?!
- Scheepjes – Another lovely yarn brand with a full database full of free crochet patterns in English.
- Wool Warehouse – A craft supply shop based in the UK with a range of free crochet patterns available.
If you have a particular yarn brand or craft shop you love, be sure to check their websites for patterns. The easiest way I find pattern databases like the above is by searching for the company name and ‘free crochet patterns’ on Google, and usually it will appear as the first link on the page.
10. Independent crochet designers and bloggers
So this is where the likes of someone like me comes in and says, I have loads of free crochet patterns on my site! Of course, like all crocheters, I know you’re keen to explore a range of designers and patterns (and so you should!). So, here are a couple of ways (other than via Ravelry or Ribblr) I like to find independent crochet designers and bloggers who are offering free crochet patterns.
Firstly, use Google as a resource if you have a particular crochet pattern in mind. For example, if you want to crochet a bunny, type in Bunny Amigurumi Free Crochet Pattern into Google and scroll until you see something you like. More often than note, the search results will be from crochet bloggers across the internet. Another tip here is to alter how the results on Google are appearing for you so it shows you posts that are more recent. To do this, simply click ‘Tools’ just under the search bar (after you’ve done your search), Then click the ‘any time’ drop down and select a new option such as ‘Past year’ and the search engine will only show you items that fit your search and have been published within the last year. Of course, be warned, sometimes the newer patterns aren’t always the best, but this will help you have a look at different patterns showing in the search results rather than having to click through loads of pages.
Secondly, I’d recommend getting a free Pinterest account and using it like a search engine to find crochet patterns. It’s also a fantastic way to save free crochet patterns you like but don’t want to crochet just yet! Oh and, if you have no idea what you’d like to crochet, it’s great for randomly scrolling and giving you ideas.
Lastly, don’t forget YouTube! I’m new to the YouTube game myself recently, but I am loving it (and yes, I do have my own YouTube channel too 😉). But similarly to Google, use YouTube like a search engine and on here you’ll find a plethora of free video crochet patterns by Independent crochet designers, bloggers, and creators.
That brings us to the round up of where to find free crochet patterns. I hope this blog post helps you find more crochet patterns that you love! I can’t wait to see what you make. Remember you can share your makes with me on Facebook, Instagram, Ravelry, or Pinterest.
Until next time, happy crocheting,
Cilla x
