Joy of Motion Crochet is a crochet blog that offers hundreds of free crochet patterns in three main categories: women’s clothing, accessories, and home decor.
Explore all 250+ free crochet patterns for categories like cardigans, sweaters, scarves, headband, bags and purses, potholders, crochet hat patterns & pillows.
There are free patterns for beginners, easy crochet patterns and intermediate crochet projects.
Popular crochet patterns that everyone comes back for are the Granny Square Cardigan, Simple Crochet Pillow Cover, Crochet Socks, Granny Square Basket and Crochet Coasters.
Filter by tags such as skill level, yarn weight, crochet hook size and season to find your next project below!
This crochet shirt pattern is a fun and textured loose fitting crochet top. The bobble details makes it a great spring and summer crochet project. However, it will work well as a layering crocheted t-shirt throughout the whole year.
This pattern comes in sizes XS to 5XL and is skill level easy.
You’re going to love this easy crochet shawl. It’s a fast & fun crochet project & it’s not difficult to crochet.
Make it in cotton yarn for summer & fall, or change it up & use wool yarn for winter.
It’s going to be your favorite to bring when you need something to cover your shoulders or keep your neck warm.
This is a crochet pattern that makes a really warm & cozy chunky crochet cardigan. It’s made with a big hook & thick yarn, & because of that you’ll be able to make it in just a few hours crocheting.
The pattern has 4 sizes available, & will fit from S to 5XL.
This cozy crochet cardigan is made in just one piece.
This crochet cowl crochet pattern is a pattern for a really warm oversized infinity cowl. It has a beautiful textured stitch pattern that makes it thick & perfect for winter.
The pattern is written for only one size, however size adjustments are included throughout the pattern. Play around with colors to make it fit your style.
You’re going to love to follow this crochet bag pattern. This crochet cable bag pattern is such a rewarding pattern to follow since it works up really fast.
What’s especially neat about this cable crochet bag pattern is that you can explore crochet cables with this one.
Finally, it’s so fun to play with colors for market bags. So go crazy, have some fun!
The crochet Gradvis Sweater is the perfect crochet sweater.
It’s called “Gradvis” because it’s not a quick one day project, but it’s a sweater you’ll gradually finish as you make one stitch at a time. A meditative, calming & enjoyable piece to crochet.
What’s so great about it is the fact that it can be made in 9 different sizes, ranging from XS to 5XL. There’s also suggestions on how you can customize it to fit you perfectly.
The sweater is a little bit higher in the back of the neck for it to fit perfectly & also a little bit longer on the lower edging on the body.
The Pinecone Twist Headband is a twisted ear warmer featuring the crochet Crunch Stitch or Even Moss Stitch as many call it.
It’s worked as one band, split into two to create the twist & then joined again.
Lovely textured warm headband & perfect as a gift.
The crochet Slip Stitch Mittens is as the name suggested made with mostly slip stitches.
This is what makes the mittens really warm & the crochet stitch pattern with beautiful ridges.
What makes these perfect for winter is the fact that the 100 % merino yarn will keep you warm even on the coldest days.
Made up of a simple C2C Technique crocheted together with 3 colors, Your Dimensions Shawlette is a modern take on a classic accessory.
The contrasting grid adds visual appeal while the fun take on the tassels add a zing to the final look
It’s the perfect piece to carry along to work or a fun winter shopping trip.
Don’t let the intricate colorwork scare you– the detailed instructions break it down into easy steps.
The crochet Top Down Winter Sweater is a perfect crochet jumper for winter (as the name suggests). The pattern comes in 8 sizes from S to 5XL.
This crochet sweater has a round yoke & is crocheted from the top down.
Finally, the skill level is intermediate, but it’s not a difficult pattern to crochet. No complex decreases, & just hdc stitches & chains.
Your Winter Shawl is the perfect quick gift or finish in a day or two shawl.
It’s a triangle shawl using two crochet yarn cakes.
The stitch pattern repeats & makes it a mindless crochet project. Perfect for situations you get interrupted often or to crochet in front of the tv.
The crochet Quick Classic Ear Warmer is a easy crochet pattern that uses beautiful stitches to create texture.
It’s crocheted with bulky yarn & because of that it keeps you super warm for fall & winter. Change up the colors or use multiple colors to make it fit your style.
The best thing about this ear warmer pattern is the fact that you can crochet it in just 1 evening or maybe just 1 hour.
All the free patterns on this page features different crochet stitches such as the single crochet stitches (sc), half double crochet (hdc) and more, including different crochet stitch patterns so you should find something no matter where you are on your crochet journey.
Many of the crochet patterns for beanies also include sizes for kids.
When filtering crochet patterns on this page, you can also sort by season such as finding Halloween crochet patterns under fall crochet patterns. But there's also a filter for Christmas crochet patterns.
There are also great last minute crochet patterns that are perfect gifts on this page.
When finding new patterns you can easily pick the yarn brand you prefer in the yarn color you like, to make it in your own style. The suggested yarns range from cotton to acrylic and wool, and we have a helpful how to substitute yarn tutorial.
In addition to yarn, most free crochet patterns require a needle to weave in ends.
If you are looking for crochet patterns to download, you can find affordable crochet patterns on the Joy of Motion Crochet Pattern Shop.
If you are looking for crochet pattern tutorials we have a whole selection, including new stitches and the basics of crocheting for beginner crocheters.
There are many crochet patterns you can finish in an hour, like different designs of embellishments, smaller projects like crochet hats and headbands, as well as making a crochet square.
On this page you can find more than 250 free crochet patterns to enjoy this craft.
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