# Crochet Mom

> Free crochet patterns for cozy homes and happy families — amigurumi, blankets, wearables and gifts with row-by-row instructions, photos and printable pattern cards.

Crochet Mom (crochet.recipesdad.com) is an independent crochet blog created and written by Clara Parker. It is the crochet half of a family project with James Parker, who writes the recipes at Recipes Dad (https://recipesdad.com/). Every pattern page has a structured pattern card (skill level, yarn weight, hook size, gauge, materials, abbreviations, row-by-row or round-by-round instructions with stitch counts, finishing) and schema.org HowTo markup. Patterns are written in US crochet terms. Some project photos are made with AI image tools from photos of the finished piece and are labelled as illustrations in the editorial policy.

## Categories
- [Amigurumi](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/category/amigurumi/): Free amigurumi patterns for stuffed animals, dolls, tiny food and keychains — worked in tight continuous rounds with a stitch count at the end of every round, safety notes for little ones and assembly photos.
- [Animals](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/category/amigurumi/amigurumi-animals/): Free amigurumi animal patterns: bunnies, bears, cats, whales and more, with round-by-round instructions and assembly tips.
- [Dolls & Characters](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/category/amigurumi/amigurumi-dolls/): Free crochet doll and character patterns with clear shaping, hair ideas and safe finishing for children.
- [Food & Plants](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/category/amigurumi/amigurumi-food-plants/): Tiny crochet food, fruit, succulents and flowers — quick amigurumi projects for play kitchens and shelves.
- [Keychains & Minis](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/category/amigurumi/amigurumi-keychains/): Small amigurumi you can finish in an evening: keychains, bag charms and pocket-sized friends.
- [Blankets & Afghans](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/category/blankets/): Free crochet blanket patterns from quick chunky throws to heirloom granny squares — with yarn amounts for each size, border options and joining tips.
- [Baby Blankets](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/category/blankets/baby-blankets/): Soft, washable baby blanket patterns in simple stitches — perfect first blankets and baby shower gifts.
- [Granny Square Blankets](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/category/blankets/granny-square-blankets/): Granny square blanket patterns with square diagrams, color layouts and the joining method that keeps seams flat.
- [Throws & Afghans](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/category/blankets/throws-afghans/): Throw and afghan patterns for the sofa and the bed, from one-stitch blankets to textured and striped designs.
- [Corner-to-Corner (C2C)](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/category/blankets/c2c-blankets/): Corner-to-corner (C2C) blanket patterns and graphs, with tips for color changes and tidy edges.
- [Wearables](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/category/wearables/): Free crochet patterns to wear: beanies, scarves, cardigans, tops, shawls and slippers, with size charts, gauge and fitting notes.
- [Hats & Beanies](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/category/wearables/hats-beanies/): Crochet hat and beanie patterns in every size from baby to adult, with a head-size chart and brim options.
- [Scarves & Cowls](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/category/wearables/scarves-cowls/): Scarf, cowl and infinity scarf patterns — quick, giftable projects in textured and simple stitches.
- [Sweaters & Cardigans](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/category/wearables/sweaters-cardigans/): Crochet sweater and cardigan patterns with size charts, gauge and step-by-step construction.
- [Tops & Vests](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/category/wearables/tops-vests/): Crochet tops, tanks and vests for every season, with measurements and fitting tips.
- [Shawls & Wraps](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/category/wearables/shawls-wraps/): Crochet shawl and wrap patterns in lace, granny and textured stitches.
- [Socks & Slippers](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/category/wearables/socks-slippers/): Crochet slipper and sock patterns with soles that last and sizes for the whole family.
- [Home Decor](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/category/home-decor/): Free crochet home decor patterns: pillows, baskets, coasters, rugs, wall hangings and plant hangers that make a house feel lived in.
- [Pillows & Cushions](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/category/home-decor/pillows-cushions/): Crochet pillow and cushion cover patterns in granny squares, textures and colorwork.
- [Baskets & Storage](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/category/home-decor/baskets-storage/): Sturdy crochet basket patterns in cotton and T-shirt yarn, with tips for straight sides.
- [Kitchen & Coasters](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/category/home-decor/kitchen-coasters/): Crochet coasters, dishcloths, potholders and placemats in cotton yarn.
- [Rugs & Wall Hangings](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/category/home-decor/rugs-wall-hangings/): Crochet rug and wall hanging patterns, with notes on yarn choice and anti-slip backing.
- [Plant Hangers](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/category/home-decor/plant-hangers/): Crochet plant hanger and pot cover patterns for indoor plants.
- [Bags & Accessories](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/category/bags-accessories/): Free crochet bag and accessory patterns: market totes, pouches, scrunchies and headbands — practical makes for every day.
- [Bags & Totes](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/category/bags-accessories/bags-totes/): Crochet market bag, tote and purse patterns with strong straps and linings that hold their shape.
- [Pouches & Cases](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/category/bags-accessories/pouches-cases/): Crochet pouch, case and cozy patterns for phones, hooks, glasses and makeup.
- [Hair Accessories](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/category/bags-accessories/hair-accessories/): Quick crochet scrunchie, headband, ear warmer and bow patterns.
- [Baby & Kids](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/category/baby-kids/): Free crochet patterns for babies and children: clothes, booties, loveys and toys in soft, washable yarns with child-safe finishing.
- [Baby Clothes](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/category/baby-kids/baby-clothes/): Crochet baby cardigans, rompers, bonnets and dresses with size charts from newborn up.
- [Booties & Mittens](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/category/baby-kids/baby-booties/): Crochet baby bootie and mitten patterns that stay on little feet and hands.
- [Toys & Loveys](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/category/baby-kids/baby-toys-loveys/): Crochet lovey, rattle and soft toy patterns made with child safety in mind.
- [Kids’ Accessories](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/category/baby-kids/kids-accessories/): Crochet hats, scarves and bags sized for kids.
- [Seasonal & Holidays](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/category/seasonal/): Free seasonal crochet patterns: Christmas ornaments and stockings, fall pumpkins, Easter bunnies and Valentine’s hearts.
- [Christmas](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/category/seasonal/christmas/): Crochet Christmas ornaments, stockings, gnomes and gifts to make before the holidays.
- [Halloween & Fall](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/category/seasonal/halloween-fall/): Crochet pumpkins, ghosts, leaves and cozy fall decor patterns.
- [Easter & Spring](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/category/seasonal/easter-spring/): Crochet Easter bunnies, eggs, chicks and spring flowers.
- [Valentine’s Day](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/category/seasonal/valentines/): Crochet hearts, love notes and Valentine’s gifts.
- [Learn to Crochet](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/category/learn-to-crochet/): Learn to crochet step by step: beginner guides, stitch tutorials with photos, granny squares and the techniques that make projects look finished.
- [Beginner Guides](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/category/learn-to-crochet/beginner-guides/): Start here: holding the hook, making a slip knot, reading a pattern and your first projects.
- [Stitch Tutorials](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/category/learn-to-crochet/stitch-tutorials/): Step-by-step crochet stitch tutorials, from single crochet to puff, bobble and cable stitches.
- [Granny Squares & Motifs](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/category/learn-to-crochet/granny-squares-motifs/): Granny square, hexagon and motif patterns with diagrams and joining methods.
- [Tips & Techniques](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/category/learn-to-crochet/tips-techniques/): Color changes, invisible joins, blocking, weaving in ends and other finishing techniques.

## Patterns
- [Granny Square Christmas Stocking Crochet Pattern](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/granny-square-christmas-stocking-pattern/): Crochet a full-size cranberry stocking with an afterthought heel and a folded cuff made from exactly three joined four-round granny squares.
- [Crochet Spiral Christmas Tree Ornament Pattern](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/crochet-spiral-christmas-tree-pattern/): Crochet a spiral Christmas tree from one wired green ribbon, then add a gold star, red bobble and hanging loop. Assembly uses five widening turns.
- [Christmas Coaster Crochet: Scalloped Circle Pattern](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/christmas-coaster-crochet-pattern/): Crochet a flat Christmas coaster with a dense green center, narrow cranberry ring and exactly 12 ivory scallops. The six-round circle includes full counts.
- [Crochet Gift Card Holder: 3 Holiday Designs](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/crochet-gift-card-holder-pattern/): Make a crochet gift card holder in three distinct holiday styles: snowflake, Santa belt or Christmas tree. One fitted envelope base works for all three.
- [Crochet Santa Face: Spiral Ornament Pattern](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/crochet-santa-face-ornament-pattern/): Crochet a Santa face ornament with a ribbed hat brim, two-piece moustache and one continuous corkscrew beard. Exact face and spiral counts included.
- [Crochet Christmas Stocking: Textured Stripe Pattern](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/crochet-christmas-stocking-pattern/): Crochet a full-size Christmas stocking with textured stripes, an afterthought heel, rounded toe and deep ribbed cuff. Exact foot and leg counts are included.
- [Amigurumi Santa: Free Crochet Doll Pattern](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/amigurumi-santa-pattern/): Crochet a seated Santa doll with embroidered eyes, a loop-stitch beard, bent legs and a fitted belt. Exact shaping and assembly points are included.
- [Crochet Reindeer Ornament: Easy Christmas Pattern](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/crochet-reindeer-ornament-pattern/): Make a flat padded reindeer ornament with two three-branch antlers, an oval muzzle, red nose and teal scarf. Every part and assembly point is counted.
- [Crochet Christmas Basket: Sturdy Storage Pattern](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/crochet-christmas-basket-pattern/): Make two nesting Christmas baskets with sturdy round bases, integrated oval handles and a three-berry holly detail. Both sizes include exact counts.
- [Crochet Christmas Cracker: Festive Table Pattern](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/crochet-christmas-cracker-pattern/): Crochet a reusable Christmas cracker with a green center, ivory scalloped ends, cranberry ties and a gold embroidered snowflake.
- [Crochet Gift Bag: Christmas Tree Pouch Pattern](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/crochet-gift-bag-christmas-tree-pattern/): Make a freestanding crochet gift bag shaped like a Christmas tree, with three tier ridges, a drawstring top and a small star applique.
- [Crochet Bauble Pattern: Santa Christmas Ornament](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/crochet-bauble-pattern-santa-ornament/): Crochet a round Santa bauble with a fitted face panel, ribbed brim and layered scalloped beard. The pattern gives exact ball, hat and applique counts.
- [Crochet Star Ornament: Easy Christmas Pattern](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/crochet-star-ornament-pattern/): Make a six-point crochet star ornament with crisp eyelets, two joined panels and a secure hanging loop. Exact stitch counts and finishing notes are included.
- [Crochet Daisy Flower Pattern](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/crochet-daisy-flower-pattern/): Crochet a three-flower daisy bouquet with six ridged plum petals per bloom, stuffed gold centers and wired stems. The free pattern includes exact counts for every part.
- [Crochet Flowers: Five-Petal Crochet Pattern](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/crochet-flowers-five-petal-pattern/): Make a dimensional five-petal flower with pointed dusty-rose petals, an ivory edge, a long stuffed stamen and two wired leaves. Every row and assembly point is counted.
- [Crochet Booties: High-Top Baby Crochet Pattern](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/high-top-baby-booties-crochet-pattern/): Crochet high-top baby booties with double camel soles, navy uppers, rust toe panels, cream collars and three fixed crossbars. Free 0-3 month pattern with exact counts.
- [Crochet Clutch: Raffia Fan Crochet Pattern](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/raffia-clutch-crochet-pattern/): Crochet an olive raffia clutch with a natural fan-stitch envelope flap, brass snap and wrist strap. The structured free pattern includes exact panel, flap and seam counts.
- [Crochet Crossbody Bag: Sunflower Crochet Pattern](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/sunflower-crossbody-bag-crochet-pattern/): Make a plum crochet crossbody bag with a half-moon body, zipper, wide strap, two sand sunflowers and three sage leaves. Exact panel, flower and strap counts included.
- [Crochet Pouch: Earbud Case Crochet Pattern](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/crochet-earbud-pouch-pattern/): Crochet a small earbud pouch with an aubergine textured body, cream envelope flap, apricot edging, yarn toggle and wrist loop. Exact panel, flap and strap counts included.
- [African Flower Granny Square Crochet Pattern](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/african-flower-granny-square-pattern/): Crochet an African flower granny square with eight coral petals, a gold center, ivory outline and deep-teal frame. The free seven-round motif includes exact counts and blocking size.
- [Crochet Mushroom Keychain: Easy Crochet Pattern](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/mushroom-keychain-crochet-pattern/): Make a crochet mushroom keychain with a deep-teal cap, six golden dots, a mustard gill edge and cream stem. The free amigurumi pattern includes exact rounds and assembly order.
- [Crochet Newborn Socks: Easy Crochet Pattern](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/crochet-newborn-socks-pattern/): Crochet newborn socks from the toe up with an ivory toe and heel, apricot accent, smoky-lilac foot and folded cuff. The free pattern uses an afterthought heel and exact counts.
- [Crochet Infant Beanie: Bear Ear Crochet Pattern](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/bear-ear-infant-beanie-crochet-pattern/): A top-down crochet infant beanie with a terracotta crown, deep moss folded rib brim and two cream-lined bear ears. The free 0-3 month pattern includes crown counts and ear placement.
- [Crochet Infant Mittens: Easy Crochet Pattern](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/crochet-infant-mittens-pattern/): Crochet infant mittens with a thumb-free oatmeal hand, forest ribbed cuff and mustard ridge. This free pair is written for 0-6 months with exact counts and no ties.
- [Crochet Shoes: Baby Mary Jane Crochet Pattern](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/crochet-baby-mary-jane-shoes-pattern/): Make soft baby Mary Jane crochet shoes with a double cream sole, sea-glass upper, apricot T-strap and five-scallop toe overlay. The free pattern includes every count and assembly mark.
- [Crochet Gauge Swatch: Measure Stitches and Rows](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/crochet-gauge-swatch/): Learn how to make, finish and measure a crochet gauge swatch, choose a larger or smaller hook, check row gauge and calculate a finished size.
- [Crochet Chart: How to Read Symbols, Rows and Rounds](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/crochet-chart/): Learn how to read a crochet chart: identify standard symbols, follow rows or rounds, find repeats and understand how filet and mosaic charts differ.
- [Crochet Abbreviations: US Terms, UK Terms and Symbols](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/crochet-abbreviations/): A practical crochet abbreviation chart with standard US terms, UK equivalents, chart symbols, pattern actions, punctuation and one round decoded step by step.
- [Increase and Decrease in Crochet: sc2tog Crochet Explained](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/sc2tog-crochet-increase-decrease/): How to increase and decrease in crochet: 2 sc in one stitch, the sc2tog step by step, the invisible decrease for amigurumi, dc2tog and hdc2tog, and the six-increase rule for a flat circle.
- [Treble Crochet: How to Make the Stitch, Step by Step](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/treble-crochet/): How to treble crochet in five steps, with photos of the loops on the hook at each step, the turning chain, the US and UK names, common mistakes and the taller variations.
- [Blocking Crochet: Wet, Spray and Steam Blocking](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/blocking-crochet/): Blocking crochet step by step: wet, spray and steam blocking, which method suits cotton, wool and acrylic, the tools you need, and how to block granny squares to the same size.
- [Crochet Edging: Borders, Corners, Shells and Picots](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/crochet-edging/): How to crochet an edging that lies flat: the single crochet base round, how many stitches to work along row ends, corners, crab stitch, shell edging and picot edging.
- [Seaming Crochet: 5 Ways to Join Crochet Pieces](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/seaming-crochet/): Seaming crochet pieces step by step: whipstitch, mattress stitch, slip stitch and single crochet seams, and join as you go, with how to line up edges and hide the ends.
- [Magic Ring Crochet: How to Make a Magic Circle That Holds](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/magic-ring-crochet/): How to make a magic ring in crochet, step by step with photos: wrap, pull up a loop, work the first round and pull the center closed. With double crochet starts and how to keep it from opening.
- [Double Crochet: How to Double Crochet Step by Step](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/double-crochet/): Learn the double crochet with a photo of the loops at every step: yarn over, pull up a loop, through two, through two. Plus the chain 3, counting, gaps at the edge and UK terms.
- [Half Double Crochet: How to Half Double Crochet](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/half-double-crochet/): A half double crochet tutorial with a photo of the loops at each step: yarn over, pull up a loop, pull through all three. Plus the turning chain, the third loop and the UK name.
- [Single Crochet: How to Single Crochet Step by Step](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/single-crochet/): Learn the single crochet step by step: insert, pull up a loop, pull through two. With the first row, the turning chain, counting, common mistakes and the UK name.
- [How to Chain Stitch Crochet, Plus the Slip Stitch](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/how-to-chain-stitch-crochet/): How to chain stitch crochet step by step: the slip knot, even chains, counting them, the back bumps and where to work the first row, plus the slip stitch, with close-up photos.
- [How to Read Crochet Patterns Step by Step](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/how-to-read-crochet-patterns/): Learn how to read crochet patterns from the materials and notes through each row or round, with repeats, stitch counts and one instruction decoded step by step.
- [How to Crochet: A Complete Beginner’s Guide](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/how-to-crochet/): How to crochet from the very first loop: which hook and yarn to buy, how to read a yarn label, how to hold the hook and the yarn, the basic stitches in order and a first project.
- [Crochet Tote Bag Pattern (Free, Striped V Stitch)](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/crochet-tote-bag-pattern/): A free crochet tote bag pattern with a flat oval base, offset V stitch sides, two terracotta stripes and sewn-on handles, in worsted cotton with a 5 mm hook. Every round has its count.
- [Crochet Heart Pattern: Easy Heart Garland (Free)](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/crochet-heart-pattern/): A free crochet heart pattern worked in two rounds from a magic ring, with a contrast edging and a cream garland cord, plus a one-round mini heart. Worsted cotton, 4 mm hook.
- [Crochet Christmas Tree Pattern (Free, Three Tiers)](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/crochet-christmas-tree-pattern/): A free crochet Christmas tree pattern: a standing single crochet cone with three ruffled tiers, red and yellow ball ornaments and a padded star, in worsted cotton with a 3.5 mm hook.
- [Sunflower Granny Square Crochet Pattern (Free)](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/sunflower-granny-square/): A free sunflower granny square pattern with a puff-stitch center, 12 golden petals and a sage green border, in worsted cotton with a 4.5 mm hook. Ten rounds, each with its stitch count.
- [Chubby Crochet Bunny Pattern (Free Amigurumi)](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/crochet-bunny-pattern/): A free crochet bunny pattern for a chubby sitting amigurumi bunny with long two-tone ears, worked in worsted cotton with a 3.5 mm hook. Every round has its stitch count, and the assembly is explained part by part.
- [Tulip Border Crochet Placemat Pattern](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/tulip-border-placemat-crochet-pattern/): A round cotton placemat with a spoked eyelet center and a border of little pink tulips tucked between blue shells. Easy, worked in 14 rounds, about 15 in across.

## Crochet tools
- [Crochet Hook Size Chart](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/tools/hook-size-chart/): Metric, US letter/number and old UK hook sizes side by side — find the right hook in seconds.
- [Yarn Weight Guide](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/tools/yarn-weight-guide/): The 0–7 yarn weight system with common names, crochet gauge and recommended hooks.
- [US ⇄ UK Stitch Converter](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/tools/us-uk-stitch-converter/): Paste a pattern and switch it between US and UK crochet terms, with the full terms chart.
- [Yarn Yardage Calculator](https://crochet.recipesdad.com/tools/yarn-yardage-calculator/): Estimate how much yarn a blanket, scarf or any flat piece needs from a small swatch.

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