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

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Join me in this video as I unveil the secrets to finding free crochet patterns online. I'll share my favorite websites and resources, offering invaluable tips on selecting the perfect pattern for your next crochet project. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned crocheter, this guide will open up a world of creative possibilities!
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@AntisocialAuntie Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

@@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 Жыл бұрын

@@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 Жыл бұрын

@@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 Жыл бұрын

@@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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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.

@_maxgray Жыл бұрын

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!

@elizabethp2395 Жыл бұрын

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!

@angelahill-martin1606 11 ай бұрын

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.

@floraidh4097 Жыл бұрын

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!

@Middle-Road.Kim.K Жыл бұрын

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!

@jeannievega1639 Жыл бұрын

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.

@alexandriadean2222 Жыл бұрын

Toni, I think this is your best video yet! The information is OFF DA CHAIN! And your personality truly shines! I haven’t seen all your work, but this is a great video!!

@KaiHenrych Жыл бұрын

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!

@weatheredcrafts 11 ай бұрын

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

@lovealwaysmom Жыл бұрын

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.

@hartofcrochetbysheryl Жыл бұрын

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 💜💜

@kndacus Жыл бұрын

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!

@hokey-os3rx Жыл бұрын

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!

@pernilles3123 Жыл бұрын

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

@georginacambridge3857 Жыл бұрын

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. ❤

@rlygirl468 Жыл бұрын

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

@aanakhtatkaa9994 Жыл бұрын

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.

@carriecassidy2400 10 ай бұрын

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.

@Kimberly_Knit4Brains Жыл бұрын

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

@miss-asketches5284 Жыл бұрын

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

@jewelse1975 Жыл бұрын

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

@daqtaghhasfibers Жыл бұрын

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.

@montaje1 Жыл бұрын

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

@fumblebunny1993 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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.

@jessiec2326 10 ай бұрын

Just signed up for Ravelry, thanks Toni!

@whitwat Жыл бұрын

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

@wrathofwall 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

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

@virginiaharnish7865 Жыл бұрын

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

@libbycano3975 Жыл бұрын

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!

@TechInterpreter 11 ай бұрын

What a great list! Thank you.

@brendabucklew8847 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for taking the time to make this list. ❤

@user-ik1ms9dm6z Жыл бұрын

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

@aliiiem7184 Жыл бұрын

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!!

@melauman5497 Жыл бұрын

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

@MrsMessyMama Жыл бұрын

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.

@vickitrapane4400 11 ай бұрын

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?❤

@ohhgoodness521 Жыл бұрын

Great info as always, checking out all of these!

@1959aak 11 ай бұрын

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

@JustFluffyQuiltingYarnCrafts Жыл бұрын

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

@CoolCraftyCreations Жыл бұрын

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

@SabrinaB412 8 ай бұрын

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.

@craftypaton4195 11 ай бұрын

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

@jaimeek9955 Жыл бұрын

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 KZfaq 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 11 ай бұрын

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

@tmtb80 11 ай бұрын

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

@lorrenab-beat527 Жыл бұрын

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.

@nancybailey1635 Жыл бұрын

This is wonderful. Thanks so much Toni.

@vernawhitehouse6784 Жыл бұрын

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

@pattypage6723 Жыл бұрын

This is so helpful!! Thank you Toni❤❤ So overwhelming out there in cuber yarn land

@SAP64 Жыл бұрын

Excellent list Toni thanks for sharing.

@chikiewton9451 Жыл бұрын

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

@DanetteSWhite Жыл бұрын

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.

@hourglas39 Жыл бұрын

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. 😁👍🏽

@staceyorange5953 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the info!!❤

@user-ri3bl4cy8w Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for all the info.

@jamiey2632 Жыл бұрын

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

@joannlebowitz4068 6 ай бұрын

Thank you you are so amazing ❤

@keishajackson4054 Жыл бұрын

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. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@marygonzales5957 Жыл бұрын

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

@user-dy3oh7ys1m 11 ай бұрын

I find whatever I need on KZfaq. 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.

@churchofjean2641 Жыл бұрын

Great info. Thanks, Toni!

@purfleac 11 ай бұрын

Great resources, thanks!

@kathryncaleb102 Жыл бұрын

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.

@catlincanipe7275 11 ай бұрын

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.

@dianecummins4168 Жыл бұрын

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

@SigalAlon Жыл бұрын

Fabulous review Toni. Thanks!!!

@Tish_Ann77 Жыл бұрын

One of the best videos! Great ideas!

@florab6970 Жыл бұрын

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.

@kimoppi Жыл бұрын

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.

@denisefaust1290 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Toni! Great info!

@ellarae6450 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for all this great information.

@lynngambrill6027 Жыл бұрын

Great resources. Thank you

@KattGothica Жыл бұрын

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.

@charityzimmerman4529 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Toni!

@sandrapalmer5642 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Toni this is great.

@LetsFaceThis Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@8Gammie Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, that was so very helpful! love,hugs,prayers

@pamsprojects Жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the info

@GinnySmith700 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the info.

@Frenchiesfiberfiles Жыл бұрын

Fantastic content as always.

@haveringrob Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Toni!

@MFV77 Жыл бұрын

Amazing content. Thank you

@maryb6872 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much !!🧶🧶

@AMFibers Жыл бұрын

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.

@gailbader8149 3 ай бұрын

Just subscribed!

@rowdeo8968 11 ай бұрын

This crafty woman is a gift !

@sylviamaxwell504 Жыл бұрын

My friend's young'in is want to start making garments, so shared you with het😂❤ thanks Toni

@JemJewelsJade Жыл бұрын

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 😊

@kayjeanne8346 Жыл бұрын

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

@c.sexton4819 Жыл бұрын

You are indeed fabulous!!

@susanclark7918 Жыл бұрын

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

@susinok 7 ай бұрын

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

@laurawood2377 Жыл бұрын

I just found you. I can't wait to check out your channel.

@KattGothica Жыл бұрын

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 .

@thehouseofrichard7751 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!!

@craftsywendy Жыл бұрын

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.