30 crochet ideas to try today
If you’re looking for a crochet ideas but don’t know exactly what sort of project you want to make, you're in the right place – we’ve gathered together some of our favourite cute crochet patterns, speedy accessories and stylish home makes.
Crochet ideas to spark your creativity
- Amigurumi toy crochet ideas
- Cute crochet ideas for children and babies
- Crochet ideas for the home
- Accessory crochet ideas to start today
Amigurumi toy crochet ideas
When it comes to crochet ideas, you can't really go wrong with some super-cute amigurumi. And with so many amigurumi patterns available (including plenty of free crochet patterns), you have plenty to choose from.
Cute amigurumi zodiac patterns
If the stars are your guide, hook an ami’ friend to rep your sign. Or make one for a horoscope-obsessed friend – best birthday gift idea ever!
Find your sign, or buy the entire Zodiac pattern collection from the Gathered shop.
Free elephant crochet pattern
As if this adorable elephant needed anything to make it more cute... but just in case, we've slapped a super-sweet bow on it too! This is a great pattern for if you're still relatively new to the world of amigurumi as it involves a range of stitches and techniques.
Get started now with this free elephant crochet pattern on Gathered
Free owl crochet pattern
This crochet owl looks awfully (owl-fully?) surprised. Maybe it suddenly remembered it left the oven (owl-ven?) on.
This free owl crochet pattern is a hoot!
Free crochet food patterns
Good news – if you like hooking up amigurumi treats that look surprisingly realistic, we’ve got several patterns for you. Make a set of stitchy biscuits, some perfectly formed pancakes or even a ginormous donut cushion.
Get hungry with our crochet pancake, giant donut cushion and crochet biscuit patterns.
Free ghost crochet pattern
Who says you can’t be spooky and cute at the same time? This kawaii ghost is so tiny and sweet, it really puts the ‘treat’ in ‘trick or treat’.
Get spooky with the free amigurumi ghost pattern on Gathered.
Free amigurumi dinosaur crochet pattern
We know plenty of little kids that are obsessed with dinosaurs, and this adorable crochet version is sure to capture those little imaginations.
Find the free amigurumi dinosaur crochet pattern here on Gathered
Free crochet teddy bear pattern
When it comes to cute crochet ideas, you can't get much cuter than a cuddly teddy bear. This darling design comes complete with dungarees and accessories, but it's easy to leave these out if you'd prefer classic ted.
Find the free crochet teddy bear pattern on Gathered
Super-cute crochet vegetables
Absolutely anything can be made adorable through the magic of crochet. Take, for instance, the humble root vegetable, made mind-numbingly cute by the designers at Freddy Goat.
Get the amigurumi vegetable patterns on the Gathered shop.
Find even more inspiring ideas in our roundup of the top 40 amigurumi crochet patterns
Cute crochet ideas for children and babies
Tiny socks, tiny blankets, tiny outfits – baby projects are the ultimate cute crochet patterns.
And for good reason. If you rock up to a baby shower or postpartum visit with one of these handmade gifts, you’ll immediately be in the running for godparent, guaranteed.
Just make sure all parts are sewn on securely, and never leave a baby alone with a crochet gift. And try to use machine washable yarn – no parent wants to be hand-washing a spit-up stained onesie every time it gets soiled.
Free crochet baby bootie patterns
Teeny tootsies are always cold, but also tend to wriggle out of socks. The solution? Baby booties, which can be customised with flowers, bear faces and more!
Take your pick! Find our free bear booties crochet pattern and free floral booties crochet pattern right here on Gathered.
Free crochet Easter bunny baby blanket pattern
Baby’s first Easter? Make them a commemorative blanket – and give crochet colourwork a try – with Pat Strong’s timeless springtime make.
Make it memorable with our free crochet bunny blanket pattern.
Free kid's rainbow dress pattern
Take it from us – toddlers love a good rainbow. Hook this jazzy make for kids aged six months to four years.
Show your child’s true colours with this free baby dress crochet pattern.
Free baby onesie pattern
When the weather gets cold, the chunky onesies come out – and this one is bound to make the wearer ever-so snuggly warm. Just make sure the tot doesn’t get too hot!
Get cosy with the free baby onesie pattern.
Free kid's rainbow skirt pattern
See? More rainbows! Never underestimate the power of rainbow crochet. It looks fabulous and, when it’s on a child, ever so cute. P.S. You can find the cute rainbow motif pattern for free on Gathered.
Follow the rainbow to the child’s skirt pattern on Etsy.
Baby comforter crochet pattern
When it comes to cute crochet ideas for babies, you can't get cuter than these adorable comforters by Kelly Browning. Choose from a lovely colourful lion or a zebra to help your little one get some z's.
Don't forget that if you're giving these to particularly young babies it's best to embroider the eyes rather than using safety eyes.
Find this animal comforters crochet pattern on the Gathered shop.
Check out our pick of the best crochet baby blanket patterns and make something really special!
Crochet ideas for the home
If you're stuck for crochet ideas, a simple solution is to make something new to spruce up your home. It doesn't have to be a bit epic project, even just making some new placemats or coasters could givce you that quick crochet fix that you're looking for.
Free crochet placemat patterns
Crochet placemats are fun to make, can be hooked up in an evening, and simply thrown in the wash if you spill you meal all over them. We've got a two designs for you to choose from, these fabulous spiral circular placemats or our marvellous monochrome rectangular design.
Learn how to crochet placemats with Gathered
Free crochet indoor plant pot patterns
Plants can add an air of sophistication and class to your indoor space – but with these plant pot covers you can also make them adorable. Make sure no plant pot in your home is without a sweet-faced animal cover.
Get our free mini plant pot cover pattern and free lamb and rabbit crochet plant pot covers here.
Free felted egg cosy pattern
How do you like your eggs? If the answer is “warm” and also “wearing hats”, this is the project for you.
Find the free felted egg cosy pattern on Gathered.
Free crochet jar cover pattern
Dress up your screw-top jars in their own little outfits. Bonus points if you paint or draw little faces on each of the jars. It’s the sweetest way to store rice, lentils, sugar, coffee and more.
Start storing with our ‘how to make crochet jar covers’ tutorial.
Free plant pot hanger crochet pattern
Take your houseplants to the next level and raise them up with our fun free plant hanger crochet pattern. This fun pattern gives the standard macramé hanger a clever crochet twist and as it's made in super-chunky jute cord you'll have it hooked in no time!
Head to our Free plant pot hanger crochet pattern on Gathered
Mandala cushion crochet pattern
Move over plain cushions, because we've got your next must-make pattern if you're struggling for crochet ideas. Mandala's are popular with crocheters as you can play with various colours, stitches and textures, and this fab design makes your mandala into a convenient cushion that you won't be able to stop staring at.
Find this Mandala cushion crochet pattern on the Gathered shop.
Never let a spill become a stain again with our list of free crochet coaster patterns
Accessory crochet ideas to start today
Still struggling for crochet ideas? Well, how about just making something for yourself. There's loads of crochet accessory ideas to try, from making yourself a simple brooch to hooking a show-off shawl!
Free beginner-friendly crochet bow or bow tie
Whether you’re making it as a bow tie or an embellishment for gifts or hair clips, this bitty bow is a beauty.
Tie the knot by learning how to crochet a bow and bow tie.
Free crochet flower brooch pattern
Regardless of whether you're making one for yourself or as a gift for someone special, crocheting a pretty flower is always one of our favourite quick crochet ideas. This brooch pattern features layered petals which really help it pop!
Check out the free crochet flower brooch pattern on Gathered
Free crochet shawl pattern
If you’re looking for something a bit more challenging, try this fabulous free shawl pattern. It's repeating lace diamond pattern will test your skills and leave you with a shawl that you'll just love showing off!
Check out our free crochet shawl pattern on Gathered
Free crochet flower hair clip
Perfect for finishing off a wedding ensemble or carefully put-together outfit, this delicate little flower features a tiny pearl in its centre.
Make our free crochet flower hair clip pattern.
Citrus twist sunglasses case crochet pattern
Whether it's keeping your sunglasses safe while you're off on holiday or everyday storage for your spectacles, this sunglasses case allows you to dip into a fun bit of crochet colourwork on a small scale.
Find the Citrus twist sunglasses case crochet pattern in the Gathered shop
Mini backpack crochet pattern
Making a new bag is always one of our go-to crochet ideas, as after all, you can never have too many bags. Lately we've been loving this granny square mini backpack – perfect for keeping your belongings close while you're out and about.
Get the Mini backpack crochet pattern on the Gathered shop
You'll be kitted out for every occasion with our pick of the best bag crochet patterns
That's enough crochet ideas... for now!
That’s all the crochet patterns this time around, but be sure to check out Simply Crochet each month for more cute designs. Alternatively, browse the Simply Crochet Ravelry and Etsy shops for our previously published adorable patterns, or head to our new Gathered shop!
More project inspiration!
Looking for more crochet ideas aimed at beginners? Check out our list of 40+ beginner crochet projects on Gathered!
