CROCHET 101: Where to Find FREE Crochet Patterns [Best Websites for Beginner Crochet Patterns]

[@AntisocialAuntie]

Thank you SO much for mentioning the local library!!! I am amazed how many people don't have a library card yet complain about being stagnant with crafts or recipes. Lots of love from the Pacific Northwest 🧡

[@hokey-os3rx]

Many years ago I was a Parapro in a High School Library and it was an excellent library. I loved it and used many of the craft and cookbooks as well as reading material. Since many libraries have added ebooks to their systems I have used that as well. There is so much offered at Libraries today than ever before. I sing the praises of the library systems and can't believe how many people don't take advantage of that! My local library even has knitting and crochet classes for those who wish to learn the craft. And it's all free. How great is that!

[@AntisocialAuntie]

@@hokey-os3rx I love that they have classes! Our small library did a "come make with us" group where people brought any type of craft or art to work on. We had yarn people but also artists practicing sketching and watercolor and used the rest of us as life models. Then covid, some retired, etc. So we haven't met up recently

[@hokey-os3rx]

@@AntisocialAuntie I haven't been able to utilize ours since I am caring for my disabled mother. But I know how to knit and crochet.. I love that the library offers other classes and events as well. I hope to use them in the future. It's a good way for those who are retired or just don't get a chance to interact with other people often to be around others.

[@AntisocialAuntie]

@@hokey-os3rx Does your library offer ebooks? We got my mom a tablet since she lives out of town and doesn't drive much in winter. Our library just started doing story times in person again so it's been slow getting craft groups going.

[@hokey-os3rx]

@@AntisocialAuntie Yes my library does. I use it a lot. I get audiobooks for my mother and ebooks for me on there. I got my library card just before the pandemic broke out and it was a lifesaver for me. I even purchased a card from the next county library so I had a huge selection last year. I haven't checked out crafting books though on the ebook library although I think there are some. I use my tablet when looking a magazines and craftbooks that have photos. I even bought a Kindle ereader for reading other books, so much easier on the eyes when reading for longer periods.

[@anais919wastaken]

Thank you for the library mention! I work at the local library and helped form a sit n' stitch, Knit Wits & Happy Hookers (shortened to Knit Wits for advertising 😊). I love talking all things yarn! Happy to help place holds, print patterns and navigate our computers for our crafting database! Libby is also amazing!

[@slowcrochet]

Local library is an amazing resource. Sometimes there's an interlibrary loan option, so if your library doesn't have a particular book, another library in a different city may have it, and you can still borrow it.

[@mahaylahelliott4965]

How?

[@angelahill-martin1606]

I have been crocheting since I was 10 years and you are one of the best teacher I have met online. You have helped me to change some of my bad habits.

[@Middle-Road.Kim.K]

THANK YOU! ❤❤❤❤ I'm a biiiiiiig girl - for reference, I had to use approx 1.5 miles of yarn to make a cardigan that drapes properly. I have yet to find true-to-size patterns for 4XL-and-up gals, so when making myself a wearable I make it up as I go along. (Stitch, frog, breathe, repeat.) My goal is to find a tunic length sweater pattern where I could feel confident I won't have to frog 1,000s of stitches after realizing it just ain't gonna fit. I LOVE all makers, but I've seen so many patterns and YT tutes where they simply add one stitch or one multiple for every size up. That may work with socks or mittens, but not for anything that needs to envelop tatas or hips. 😉 I've got a feeling that I just watched a life-changing video, Toni!! 😊 I'm SOOO excited to start my quest with all these new resources!

[@mjperfume1523]

What’s a biiiiing girl , do u mean bling girl

[@elizabethp2395]

Sooooo good, Toni! And thanks for mentioning the importance of respecting copyright, and the details therein, at the end. You are such a class act!

[@lovealwaysmom]

Ever since you mentioned Ribblr on one of your videos, I've been using them. So nice to make my own designs. No matter where I get my patterns I "transfer" them to Ribblr. Thank you for sharing your time and skills for us to enjoy and learn.

[@fumblebunny1993]

GREAT VIDEO! I've been crocheting since 1973 and until the internet, we got new patterns by buying them at our local fabric store, library, magazines, friends, family, and neighbors. If you were lucky, you stumbled across a crochet or knitting group in your area. No one in my family did knitting or crocheting and none of my friends did either! I found most of my patterns in magazines such as Family Circle, Woman's Day,, etc... For the last 10-15 years, the internet makes it seem like Christmas for patterns every day!

[@cackleberrycottage2340]

Same here. I started in 1970. For a long time I couldn't afford to buy yarn or patterns. Then I was raising children and didn't have the time to crochet. Then I got chronically ill in 2014 and found so many crochet things on the internet and went crazy!! LOL.

[@wrathofwall]

I taught myself how to knit a long time ago. Now recently I taught myself how to crochet and I have to say I am really liking Crocheting. It is a bit easier on my hands and I understand it better. This list you have made is definitely something that I will be looking into. Thank You so much!!!!

[@jfayehayes6800]

I envy you. I have been crocheting for years. Would love to knit, however I am not successful, I think i need to be in a live setting for learning. I have tried Tunisian crochet, enjoying it

[@_maxgray]

I knew some of these, but you included a bunch of resources I hadn't heard of before! One other sort of free option - Amazon will frequently give you credits for ebooks if you're willing to have your shipping take longer. I've used those to buy ebooks from new to me crochet designers and found some new favorites!

[@KaiHenrych]

Thank you so much for the suggestions! I do believe you forgot an important one: crochet designers like yourself who share your patterns on youtube and your blog for newbies and pros alike! Thank you so much for the awesome work you do, and for being such an amazing educator!

[@floraidh4097]

I have gone to my library to look for pattern books and came up short, but I never thought about Libby or hoopla. I just looked at Libby and found a Christmas ornament book that looks promising. Thanks for the idea!

[@hartofcrochetbysheryl]

Thank you so much for this video Toni ❤ I love free patterns, but I also like to support the designer also. Like you said, skip that latte ( or whatever your treat yo self item is 😊) and purchase a pattern now and then 😊 Love this fiber community and I feel so blessed to be a part of it. Thank you for all you do Toni 💜💜

[@tarapayant8406]

I just started crocheting a couple months ago. I have sat for hours trying to find patterns and had so many questions about the copyright laws. This has helped me so much. Thank you!

[@SabrinaB412]

The first thing I did this morning was make my coffee. Then I came to the laptop and searched free crochet patterns on youtube. Now, I am really grouchy when I wake up and I must say you are definitely Sunshine Soul as your shirt states. I absolutely love your bubbly, happy personality! I think it only took 30 seconds of listening to your video to wipe away my grouchiness. I really want to thank you for that. I don't even know why I clicked your video because I knew of a ton of places to get free patterns. I can say that I did not know about Ribblr or We are Knitters. I will check them out. I liked your video and the information contained in it, but your personality was truly the gift. Thank you. Just one more thing. The free downloadable patterns need a home outside on one's laptop/pc hard drive mostly because what happens if your laptop/pc crashes? What about the space? Too much stuff slows it down. Not to mention it is so nice have it all in one place, right? I use a 64 gb flash drive for only crochet patterns and the Microsoft OneNotebook I keep them in. I have two sections in my onenotebook, free patterns and paid patterns and they are (OMG, this is so awesome...) alphabetized! {with the click of a button.} I also use the Wayback Machine to save patterns. Crochetpedia has free patterns and there's vintage crochet website. Tons of bloggers like you said.

[@JudyRichards-u4o]

I find whatever I need on KZbin. I've never paid for a pattern and I crochet all the time. My Grandma taught me when I was young and I'm 72 now.

[@kndacus]

I'm so happy you mentioned the library! I have so many unique (digital) crochet books in my list! From books based on certain authors' work (AUSTENtatious Crochet) to specific types of stitches (interweave, tunisian), to a book just about crochet borders, to crochet for self-care. I love loading these (and Crochet World magazine) on my Kindle because its screen doesn't time out as fast as my tablet or phone. And I can use the Kindle's mark-up features to keep track of my progress!

[@aanakhtatkaa9994]

Thanks Toni! Pinterest is my greatest inspiration for crochet patterns! I love having detailed pictures with patterns, especially if there's a typographic errors in the instructions.

[@laureenvinicombe2696]

Just an fyi, I'm sure you already know this, but you can also get free patterns from Michaels, Hobby Lobby, Joann's Fabrics. Thank you for this truly informative video!

[@weatheredcrafts]

Currently using your free Bradley blanket pattern for my brother and his wife and I'm so in love with it! Thank you!!!

[@DanetteSWhite]

I'm all about free patterns! I have plenty of books and patterns I've accumulated over the years. I volunteer at the library so I love getting the books and reading cozy crochet/knit books.

[@joannlebowitz4068]

Thank you you are so amazing ❤

[@carriecassidy2400]

Thanks for this; you're so helpful. I've been away from crochet for several years and impulsively bought a ton of yarn. Now I see, though, that what happened to most print media happened in the craft world, too, and everything is online. You have saved me hours of frustration.

[@hokey-os3rx]

All great suggestions for free patterns. You gave me a couple of new ones to explore. You also gave me new valuable information. I purchased a pattern on Etsy for a wedding blanket and am currently crocheting that, but it gave me inspiration to create some of my own designs. Since I have yet to delve into that world of pattern making, you gave me valuable info on the copyright law. I love that! Thanks so much!

[@KattGothica]

Thanks for.this because I get so much cuff from friends because I'll take a free version over a plaid pattern. Now if I find someone that has a very unique pattern that i can't find anything close than I'll buy it and gladly support that creator. But I don't have the money to buy every pattern for everything i make .

[@craftsywendy]

Welcome to the Jeep family. As I have/had 3 Jeeps, I made a tire cover for my 2 wranglers. The 2 door went to my hubby, so he made me take the cover off. I made a different cover for my 4 door. I took it off when we traded it in for the Gladiator, which is the truck, so no tire cover. I am thinking of making a sun shade.

[@vickitrapane4400]

I’m recently new to your channel (about four days now), and I just have to say that I love watching you! You’re so bubbly and positive that it just makes me smile!! Thank you for sharing these! I’m also new to crocheting (since Jan), so it’s nice to know where I can go to look for patterns 😁 Also, where did you get your little steamer?❤

[@jeannievega1639]

Thank you Toni enjoyed your podcast. Such a great time to learn a new craft. I crochet and knit for a number of years. Love all the new crochet designers, thrilled to see so much crochet in the spotlight. Thanks for sharing all these resources.

[@marygonzales5957]

Thank I am a senior excited to learn but with tight budget. Lord have Mercy! Thank you for your kindness Ms Fabulous

[@oldmomma56]

Thanks for the hints for free patterns! Yarn is expensive enough without paying for patterns! Any hints on convincing your spouse to pay for yarn?

[@AMFibers]

I'm privileged enough to be able to pay for patterns more often than not, but I love this video. I especially love the library mention and the copyright discussion. So many people think you have to register a copyright for it to be valid and that's simply not true.

[@jaimeek9955]

I am very new to crocheting, and I am absolutely loving it! I want to crochet every second of every day!! I have learned so much from yours and other KZbin channels. I have mostly been following tutorials and I feel that is a great way to visually learn. I’ve been perusing free patterns out there and there are so many patterns I would love to try but I’m having such a hard time wrapping my head around reading them. I have a key that explains all of the abbreviations, but I still have a tough time, they look so foreign. Thank you for all this video. I can’t wait to find all the patterns to practice.

[@ankitadutta1217]

Same here. I am also a beginner in the crochet world, and finding it hard to read those patterns.

[@florab6970]

Great, informative video as always. My problems is not what to make next, but too many wips and patterns on the list, lol, both free and paid for.

[@JulieandShirleysYarnBarn]

I've actually gone to the library and found a lot of patterns.

[@catlincanipe7275]

Toni I would love to see your take on a tire cover!! I just purchased a bronco and want to make one!! I'm still deciding on a pattern and yarn type.

[@jessiec2326]

Just signed up for Ravelry, thanks Toni!

[@tmtb80]

I had never seen or imagined a jeep tire cover! Toooooo fun.

[@rlygirl468]

I love your smiles and energy in this video, Toni! You made my day!

[@MrsMessyMama]

uhhhhhh, why have i resisted going to Ravelry until now?! I'm in love! ALSO, why didn't I think of the library!? so glad you made this video.

[@pernilles3123]

I just really wanna say thank you so much for your warm mood whenever I start a video up from you 🥰

[@annf3949]

I’m going to try ravelry

[@rowdeo8968]

This crafty woman is a gift !

[@georginacambridge3857]

I am so glad I found your channel. I knew of some of the places, but many of these I hadn't heard of. I do use the local library regularly. Libby is a wonderful resource, I found crochet magazines I hadn't heard of or couldn't get hold of either. ❤

[@robertazacharias7766]

Ok you have crocheted long enough to make up your own pattern! I can’t read some patterns so I have a tendency to take off my way.i May start out with the pattern if I can figure it out.then I do all kinds of stuff. I’m on raverly but need to delve deeper.

[@susinok]

We Crochet/Knitpicks has a hefty selection of patterns, too. I found some really nice sweater patterns there.

[@miss-asketches5284]

Wasn't expecting to find two new sites. Thanks! 👍😉

[@daqtaghhasfibers]

Hi, just found this fantastic channel and I am HOOKED! Thank you for some new tips on where to find patterns. Knew most of them but as a crocheter and knitter I am always on the hunt for new patterns. I am with you on the will buy a free pattern if I use it more than once! I do buy patterns too since I like to support creators, we need to have each others backs. Looking forward to catching up with your content.

[@melauman5497]

Just saw the ‘fabulous’ commit and your reaction!!!! Love your reaction!!! You are a nut!!this is why I enjoy meeting online with you!!!

[@KattGothica]

I love the library s digital options. Because some states let you join their main hub. Giving me access to way more crafting books and resources.

[@keishajackson4054]

I love Libby when I don’t have the time to GO to the library. Sometimes I gotsta have the feeling of the book though. Riddler is new to me so I will check that out. Thanks, Toni, for all the wonderful suggestions AND how to navigate the websites. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@laurelgirard8475]

It’s not expensive. The majority of stuff crocheters buy aren’t needed. I have a bunch of different hooks, including the H-8 I learned on. I buy a carriage full of yarn every few months. I do go through a lot of yarn since I make cardigans only. I have markers I bought, but can never find them since they’re on my WIP’s. I use scraps of yarn. I don’t grab every cute hook or related item when I go shopping. I’ve learned to pare down the unnecessary items so I can get the yarn I need. I only buy patterns once or twice a year if there’s no way to get it otherwise and I really love it. One other thing I do to save $ is I frog any sweater, WIP that isn’t progressing, etc. I would rather reuse the yarn than have it sit in a drawer somewhere. I donate some of my sweaters I’ve made because I can only wear so many! I know yarn prices have become dear, but f you shop sales and use coupons, it can help keep it reasonable.

[@aliiiem7184]

This video was so lovely!! You shouted out so many great sources, thank you!! Would love to see something similar for where you find tunisian crochet patterns - free or paid, any designers or sources you recommend I would be super interested in!!

[@montaje1]

Thank you! I’ve used a couple of those sites but the 8 additional is a game changer.

[@virginiaharnish7865]

I love you . I have been crocheting for years but watching you you have showed me little things that I didn't know and have helped me so much I love watching your videos thank you

[@kimoppi]

I love Ribblr for the way they present patterns. It's so helpful to me that I can use the app, and strike my lines and make notes as I go.

[@patmuddle4956]

I would love to see more clothing items for children. There are plenty of baby clothes and adult, too. However as a doting grandmother and great grandmother, I would like to make something for my grandchildren. Thanks for sharing your beautiful work 💕

[@lorrenab-beat527]

Thank you Toni! These are all great websites to know about. I love the Libby and Hoopla apps. I use them daily. Also at my library are databases and there's one just for crafts. And happy belated birthday, Gemini. Mine was last week.

[@CoolCraftyCreations]

Love, love, love this ❤ this is like a part 2 to my friend Alesia Littlejohn that shared some similar information on this topic. I tend to both purchase patterns as well as get the freebies. Good stuff

[@craftypaton4195]

Thank you very much. I was already aware of some of these, Ravelry is a favourite. I didn’t know the others existed.

[@DTPIIXART]

My comment is going to be a long one because I'm trying to help you fix your blog post lol (I make mistakes in my posts too, so I'm not judging)..... You said "Scenario: Sally publishes four patterns a month with a catalog of 200 patterns. She claims she has officially registered ALL of her crochet patterns with the U.S. Copyright office. I highly DOUBLE it. It would take HERE years and a lot of money to register them all." I'm sure you meant DOUBT it and HER. - - - You said "You will see a disclaimer at the end of their patterns that say, “Do not sell any item created from this pattern”. Well, I’m here to set the ROAMER straight. They can’t do this." I'm sure you meant RUMOR. - - - This was a great video and I appreciated that blog post. I will have to check out some of the resources I didn't already know about. I have the Libby library app on my phone, but never thought to check and see if they had crochet books. I wrote a similar post on Tumblr about the pattern copyrights thing, but my post wasn't as nice lol. I'm so tired of designers telling me I can't sell a finished item. Along with the copyrights of their pattern, there is a thing called intellectual property which basically covers use and processes like the art of crocheting for creating things like garments. This is why crochet stitches cannot be copyrighted. A designer has copyright of a pattern for a garment, whether it is crochet, knit, sewing, or whatever, but a garment itself cannot be copyrighted... I know you already said that lol.

[@TechInterpreter]

What a great list! Thank you.

[@gailbader8149]

Just subscribed!

[@wifeoftim]

I used to have Ravelry a few years ago but I delete my account for personal reason and I needed to leave Ribblr. I love All Free Crochet. Lion Brand is addicting! Bevs Country Cottage is another free resource for free patterns.

[@PatriciaBrownPB]

Thank you so much Toni. As a beginner this is very helpful.

[@DeborahEnglish-r9x]

I Love ❤️ watching you and find it helpful in stopping me from smoking

[@1959aak]

Looking good, Toni. Thanks again for an informative post. Never heard of Riddler.

[@JemJewelsJade]

my library’s crochet & craft selection is very bare and almost nonexistent so i have been requesting amigurumi books for them to stock the shelves with and it’s been great 😊

[@jewelse1975]

Oh my goodness. Why did I not know about done of these? Thanks Toni!

[@amydbwinters]

I don't know what you are doing bur you look fabulous!!

[@LetsFaceThis]

Thanks!

[@FriendlyFibers]

Toni, you are just the best! I love watching your videos, I love your book, I recently bought it and love the entire thing!! I also love crochet academy ;) you bring so much joy to my life!

[@susanclark7918]

Love Hobbii! They always include a little sweet in their orders!

[@donnastiles2167]

These are great….but I’m looking forward for your tire cover pattern! I know you’re thinking about it….maybe in Tunisian!!!❤

[@hourglas39]

Wow, Awesome video!! Thanks for sharing & I Love my local library and always donate dvd's, magazines & books to them. Now you have me interested in looking up craft mystery stories. 😁👍🏽

[@carlena17kilkenny87]

I subscribed to your KZbin channel right when I discovered all of the cool KZbin rs channels and I'm sorry to say that I quit watching you for a long time....but I can clearly see that was a big mistake that I have happily corrected! I'm a big fan and I can see now that you can show me tons of "new to me" things that I do need to have a much more Fulfilling experience... so thank you for this great info....I'm truly grateful!!!

[@johnorr8115]

I'll have to try that here in Down Under. You never know. If I have luck, I will try to let people know. Thank you.❤🤔😅😋🤩🇦🇺

[@kathryncaleb102]

Thank you so much for all this great information and your upbeat presentation. Glad to learn about the copyright laws. Thanks for a wonderful video.

[@patternandcraft]

I need to learn how to monetize a blog or something because my patterns take days to create, of course I’d like to offer them for free but I need my time to be compensated too.

[@ohhgoodness521]

Great info as always, checking out all of these!

[@dianecummins4168]

Good stuff, thank you. You are so articulate, intelligent and gorgeous! Happy Belated Birthday!

[@Kimberly_Knit4Brains]

Woop woop Toni!! Thank you so much for this!! I knew about most, but not all! Now EVEN MORE for me to crochet!! XX love all your info! Kimberly

[@classya66]

Thus is very helpul!

[@JustFluffyQuiltingYarnCrafts]

Thank you, Toni! ❤ You’ve turned me on to some great new sites.

[@jamiey2632]

Love the video! Such great resources. Knit picks also has crochet patterns, sort by price to get the free ones.

[@dianesmith4027]

Hi I am new to your very interesting I have seen a pattern I would like to do it says a free pattern but I have tried to find out how I download it Or buy it could you tell me what I am doing wrong. Regards Diane.

[@victorianoel9784]

Thank you for this video. You mentioned the copyright matter but my main concern regarding all free patterns is can I use them to make items to sell. Not selling patterns but final finished products. All disclaimers are very confusing and all say that you cannot reproduce the patterns in any forms but does not say about actual crocheted item. Any advice? Thank you in advance

[@victorianoel9784]

@FranklinScott-lk7ez please do not send me any replies or comments that do not relate to topic.

[@SAP64]

Excellent list Toni thanks for sharing.

[@kaibungarose]

Thank madam

[@vernawhitehouse6784]

WOW you are a bucket of helpful information! Thank you so much!

[@carmelahelps3766]

Purl Soho also has some free patterns

[@ellarae6450]

Thank you so much for all this great information.

[@coloursinnature5484]

Thanks💝 👌🏻

[@whitwat]

This is so helpful, thank you!! Love your videos ❤

[@OrganicMommaGA]

I adore your channel and am super happy to have seen my personal favorite (yarnspirations) in your recommendations. I do have a question though, unrelated to free patterns. I was gifted a few crochet books that show patterns and completed pictures for stitches, but don't really explain them very well. Being new to reading patterns, especially ones with symbols, it's hard to find video resources with the same name as the ones in the books I have. Would you be able to offer tips for beginners on how to decipher this? The book I received and cannot seem to translate to actual stitches in yarn is: "The New Crochet Stitch Dictionary" by Nele Braas and Eveline Hetty-Burkart. I have 2 others that explain more and have more pictures that are focused more on borders, but I have been attempting to use up my yarn stash by making the equivalent of a stitch sampler in crochet, making squares each using different stitches and different colors to assemble as a blanket.

[@purfleac]

Great resources, thanks!

[@annf3949]

I have a question I’m allergic to wool for your starlight basket is there another kind of yarn I can use thanks love your videos 😊

[@SigalAlon]

Fabulous review Toni. Thanks!!!

[@chikiewton9451]

Thank you Toni doing this video and happy belated birthday 🎂 🎉❤

[@kayjeanne8346]

Another incredibly informative video! You pack so much good stuff into a short time frame...yet it never feels hurried. Mad skills!

[@nancybailey1635]

This is wonderful. Thanks so much Toni.