100 Best Crochet Patterns

Being asked to choose our favorite crochet patterns on AllFreeCrochet is like being asked to pick your favorite child! There are so many wonderful crochet patterns on our website to stitch, but even if we refuse to pick favorites, the page views don’t lie.

Each one of these patterns is a tried and true reader favorite that crocheters keep coming back to, year after year. Plus, the cherry on top: all of these patterns are free and easy to print, straight from AllFreeCrochet.com. Without further ado, these are the Top 5 Crochet Patterns since AllFreeCrochet started more than ten years ago:

Crochet hat patterns are projects that are great no matter what time of the year it is. These small projects are winter staples (though there are some crochet hat patterns that are perfect for the summer), and they're very quick projects.

Work up some crochet beanies to keep warm this winter, like the Easy Slouchy Beanie pictured below, or stick with a stylish and retro cloche hat, like the super-cute 1920s Cloche Crochet Hat. Stay warm and stylish with these fantastic crochet hat patterns. 

Crochet blanket patterns are useful additions for any room of the house, from the family room and living room to any bedroom, and these crochet blanket and granny square patterns have been reader favorites through the years!

Whether you're in the mood for a lightweight throw, like the Luscious Lace Crochet Blanket, or you want to know how to make an adorable Easy Classic Granny Square to fashion your own afghan design, you'll find your inspiration here!

Crochet shawls and wraps (and scarves and cowls!) are so versatile! Keep them snug around your neck for a winter accessory to help you stay warm under a coat, or choose a lacier crochet shawl pattern (like the Princess Diana Vintage Crochet Shawl Pattern pictured below) to drape around your shoulders for an insta-glam look that keeps you warm.

If you're looking for a chunky, warm infinity scarf, we have to recommend the Classic Infinity Scarf - it's one of our faves to make and it works up in no time!

Accessories like crochet slippers, socks, and and fingerless gloves are handy to have around the house for whenever it gets cold. Crochet slippers and socks will help keep your feet nice and cozy and crochet fingerless gloves will keep your hands warm while still letting you crochet at home or work in the office.

Work up the One Hour Slipper pattern for everyone you know in a flash, or crochet your own Perpetual Posts Fingerless Gloves for a beautifully textured accessory. 

The crochet poncho has made a huge comeback in recent years, and these poncho patterns have been your favorites. The poncho is a style that can be worn anytime - from during the fall and the spring seasons as a light coverup, during the summer as a beach-y coverup (make sure to use lightweight yarn!), and even during the winter as an alternative to sweaters and cardigans.

Dress these up or down, you'll love the bohemian vibe they give off! Don't let the idea of crocheting a poncho intimidate you—the Ridiculously Easy Poncho Pattern is so simple that even crochet beginners can make it.

Winter is sweater weather, and these seven crochet sweaters and tops are some of our top ones! Try your hand at a light and airy cardigan, like the 1941 Shell Stitch Cardigan, or go with a thicker design and crochet a sweater for the holidays, like the Flattering Seamless Tunic, pictured below.

You have some freedom with sweaters and cardigans: use lighter, lacy yarn to crochet a design that's perfect for the summer or for a light coverup, or stick with heavier worsted weight yarn and work up a design that will keep you warm in the heart of winter. 

Crochet baby blankets are some of the most popular projects on our best-ever list, and it's easy to see why! Warm, cozy and small, crochet baby blankets are the perfect sized project that lets you settle in and work on a consuming project without committing to something too large.

Work up the Calming Crochet Baby Blanket if you need to relax, or give the One Skein Lilac Blanket a shot if you need a baby shower gift quickly. For something a little more complicated, give the Double Diamond Baby Blanket a try for a sweet and elegant design. 

Crochet baby patterns are in a class of their own: from crochet baby hats and booties to an adorable Super Fast Baby Cardigan, these have been your favorite baby crochet patterns over the years. Baby crochet patterns are so popular because they're a breeze to work up! Because of their small size, you can make these miniature patterns in a fraction of the time of a larger design.

Plus, babies always need little crochet booties and hats to keep warm. For a quick, last-minute gift idea, work up the 40 Minute Baby Beanie (pictured below) in any color you want!

And finally we come to the end of our list with the best of the rest - we've got some crochet totes and dishcloths, a crochet basket and some crochet flowers that are perfect to add as an embellishment to anything you make. The Super Speedy Textured Dishcloth is a great way to brighten up any kitchen, and the Mega Bulky Crochet Baskets make organizing your yarn stash a breeze!

For something a little different, give the Two-Hour Crocodile Stitch Flower a try—you'll create a cute new design and practice working the crochet crocodile stitch at the same time!