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    Modern Crochet - Beyond the Basics

    Expand your crochet knowledge beyond the basics with our modern crochet patterns and tutorials. From beginner-friendly to more advanced designs, you'll find a variety of free crochet patterns, step-by-step photo tutorials, and crochet video tutorials to elevate your crochet skills.

    Summer Lovin' Crochet

    Get ready to embrace the warm weather and long days at the beach with these summer crochet projects!

    • Woman on a beach modeling a boho inspired crochet top pattern.
      Easy Crochet Granny Stitch Top for Women
    • Photo collage of 3 different versions of the crochet beach chair caddy: pineapple, granny stitch, and thin blue line.
      Crochet Chair Caddy
    • Model wearing a crochet mesh top with hands in her pockets while standing on a beach and looking off into the distance.
      Honeycomb Mesh Crochet Top Pattern
    • Photo within a photo showing the front and side view of a crochet water bottle holder with phone pocket.
      Crochet Water Bottle Holder with Phone Pocket & Adjustable Strap

    See more summer crochet projects →

    Looking for something specific?

    Our Newest Free Crochet Patterns & Tutorials

    Get your creative juices flowing with our newest free crochet patterns and tutorials!

    • Mini-mystery Crochet Along October 2023 Halloween graphic
      Mini-Mystery Crochet Along - September / October 2023
    • Sunflower crochet dish towel hanging on oven door handle.
      Sunflower Crochet Hand Towel
    • Diagonal box stitch C2C rectangle blanket hanging on a wooden blanket ladder.
      Crochet C2C Blanket - Caspian Crochet Blanket
    • Collage of different C2C crochet stitches.
      How to Corner-to-Corner Crochet (C2C Crochet): Beyond the Basics

    Browse Free Crochet Patterns by Category

    • Bags & Totes
    • Sweaters
    • Ponchos
    • Crochet Corner to Corner
    • Beanies & Headwarmers
    • Character Towels
    • Knit-Look Crochet
    • Blankets
    • Crochet For Adults
    • Crochet For Kids
    • Crochet For Baby
    • Crochet For Home
    • Scarves, Shawls & Wraps
    • Cowls
    • Mittens
    • Sun Hats
    • Baby Blankets
    • Blanket Squares
    • Crochet For Dolls
    • Crochet For Pets
    • Holiday Crochet
    • Towels
    • Scrubbies & Dishcloths
    • Slip Stitch Crochet
    • Miscellaneous Fun

    Tutorials, Techniques & Tips

    Learn a new technique or brush up on an old one with our step-by-step photo and video tutorials.

    • Hook and yarn and chainless triple treble crochet stitches. Alternate triple treble crochet.
      How to Crochet - Chainless Triple Treble Crochet
    • Three short row crochet hats laying with lavender and a yarn bowl.
      Easy Short Row Crochet Hat Pattern
    • Image is of a c2c rectangle and square crocheted using the mini bean stitch
      Crochet C2C Mini Bean Stitch
    • Close up of woman outside wearing chunky crochet hooded cowl.
      Easy Crochet Hooded Cowl

    See more crochet tutorials →

    Free Crochet Patterns

    From beginner-friendly to more advanced designs, you'll find a variety of free crochet patterns that will help expand your crochet knowledge.

    • Lilac colored easy lacy baby blanket crochet pattern with a cream colored stuffed bunny
      Lacy Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern
    • Woman wearing a crochet summer cardigan.
      Crochet Summer Cardigan
    • Close up of crochet chevron blanket folded and hanging on blanket ladder.
      Agate Beach Chevron Crochet Blanket
    • Four different crochet plant hangers in cotton yarn with wooden beads in square photo.
      Free Crochet Plant Hanger Pattern - 3 Sizes

    See more free crochet patterns →

    Accessories for Every Season

    Expand your wardrobe with crochet accessories! They make great crochet-on-the-go projects.

    • Bags & Totes
    • Beanies & Headwarmers
    • Scarves, Shawls & Wraps
    • Cowls
    • Mittens
    • Sun Hats

    Premium Crochet Patterns

    Long before I started this crochet blog, I began designing premium crochet patterns. Browse all of my premium crochet patterns in my shops:

    Ravelry Shop | Etsy Shop | Love Crafts Shop

    Ravelry - Etsy - Love Crafts
    Ravelry - Etsy - Love Crafts
    Ravelry - Etsy - Love Crafts
    Ravelry - Etsy - Love Crafts
    Ravelry - Etsy - Love Crafts
    Ravelry - Etsy - Love Crafts

    Quick Crochet Projects

    Are you looking for a quick project you can crochet in an evening or a weekend? Browse our quick crochet projects that make great last minute crochet gifts for your family, friends, teachers, co-workers and more!

    • Close up of woman wearing a cream colored knit look crochet scarf.
      Knit Look Crochet Garter Stitch Scarf
    • Mini crochet Valentine treat bag in white with a medium pink heart. Small candies scattered on the table.
      How to Crochet Valentine Treat Bags
    • Mrs. Claus Kitchen Towel - Free Crochet Christmas Pattern by A Crocheted Simplicity. #freecrochetpattern #crochetchristmaspattern #freecrochetchristmaspattern #freecrochetmrsclauspattern #mrsclauscrochetpattern #crochetmrsclaus #handmadechristmas #crochettowel #crochetchristmastowel #santaclauscrochet #crochetsantaclaus
      Mrs Claus Kitchen Towel - Free Crochet Christmas Pattern
    • Crochet Mason Jar Cozy - O' Christmas Tree Jar Cozy - Free Crochet Jar Cozy Pattern by A Crocheted Simplicity #freecrochetpattern #crochetmasonjarcozy #crochetjarcozy #crochetjarcozypattern #christmasmasonjarcozy #crochetchristmas #christmasdecor #crochetchristmasdecor #crochettreedecor #crochetcandydish #crochetbasket #crochetcandybasket #crochetcandlecozy #freemasonjarcozypattern #handmadechristmas #lastminutecrochetgift #quickcrochet
      Crochet Mason Jar Cozy - O' Christmas Tree

    See more quick crochet projects →

    Crochet Blankets for all Skill Levels

    Choose your favorite category below, or browse all of our free crochet blanket patterns to find your next crochet throw project!

    • Corner-to-Corner Blankets
    • Ripples & Chevrons
    • Hexagon Blankets
    • Blankets
    • Baby Blankets
    • Blanket Squares

    Join us for Mini-Mystery Crochet Alongs

    Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned crocheter, Mini-Mystery Crochet Alongs are a fun, free community event for ALL skill levels! Check out the MMCAL Information Guide for more info.

    • Black and white mini mystery crochet along event graphic.
      Mini-Mystery Crochet Along - March 2023
    • Eloise Slouch - Free Crochet Hat Pattern by A Crocheted Simplicity. #freecrochetpattern #crochetslouchpattern #crochetpattern #mossstitchhat #mossstitch #crochetmossstitch #extendedmossstitch
      Bulky Crochet Hat Pattern Free - Eloise Slouch
    • Free Crochet Pattern - Black Cat Dish Scrubby by A Crocheted Simplicity #freecrochetpattern #crochetscrubby #crochetscrubbypattern #crochetdishscrubby #halloweencrochet #crochetblackcat #blackcat #crochetkitchen #crochet #handmade #halloweencrochet #crochetghost #ghost #ghostdecor
      Ghost Dish Scrubby - Free Crochet Pattern
    • Free Crochet Pattern - Black Cat Dish Scrubby by A Crocheted Simplicity #freecrochetpattern #crochetscrubby #crochetscrubbypattern #crochetdishscrubby #halloweencrochet #crochetblackcat #blackcat #crochetkitchen #crochet #handmade #halloweencrochet
      Black Cat Dish Scrubby - Free Crochet Pattern

    See more mini-mystery crochet along projects →

    Crochet Kits

    If you love the convenience of a crochet kit, I've got several great kits you may enjoy! Select one of the thumbnails below or browse all of the crochet kit options available from our affiliates.

    See more crochet kits →

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    About Jennifer Renaud

    Hi there, I'm Jennifer! Welcome to my little corner of the internet where I share FREE crochet patterns, tutorials, tips, and more!

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    Crocheted with in Michigan

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