Free pattern library

How To Crochet Women — finished piece, photo from the original Poochie Baby blog post Crochet a Ribbed Newborn or Preemie Hat — finished piece, photo from the original Poochie Baby blog post How to Make a Crochet Scrap Yarn Blanket — still from the Poochie Baby video tutorial Make this Easy Crochet Headband/Ear Warmer — still from the Poochie Baby video tutorial Two Color Crochet Ballet Slippers — finished piece, photo from the original Poochie Baby blog post Making a Crochet Scrap Yarn Blanket — still from the Poochie Baby video tutorial Crochet Tiara Video Tutorial — finished piece, photo from the original Poochie Baby blog post How to Crochet a Blanket Edging - Dainty Ruffle Edge — still from the Poochie Baby video tutorial Crochet Sweet Dreams Baby Blanket Afghan — still from the Poochie Baby video tutorial How to Start a Crochet Stocking — finished piece, photo from the original Poochie Baby blog post Catalina Infinity Scarf - Crochet Pattern Tutorial — finished piece, photo from the original Poochie Baby blog post Crochet Tip for Using Scrap Yarn — still from the Poochie Baby video tutorial Make a Rainbow Scarf with Pocket: Extra Long and Colorful — still from the Poochie Baby video tutorial Crochet Granny Star: Pinterest Pattern Test — still from the Poochie Baby video tutorial Joining Granny Squares as You Go — still from the Poochie Baby video tutorial Crochet Flower Bouquet Tutorial — still from the Poochie Baby video tutorial Crochet Flip Flops — finished piece, photo from the original Poochie Baby blog post How to Crochet a Blanket Edge - Picot Edge — still from the Poochie Baby video tutorial How to Crochet a Fall Leaf - Quick and Easy — still from the Poochie Baby video tutorial How to Crochet a Blanket Edge - Scalloped Edge — still from the Poochie Baby video tutorial How to Weave in Yarn Ends as You Crochet — still from the Poochie Baby video tutorial Beginner Crochet Lessons: The Basics — still from the Poochie Baby video tutorial How To Crochet A Flower — still from the Poochie Baby video tutorial Joining Blocks with Single Crochet — still from the Poochie Baby video tutorial Crochet Lesson 4 - Double Crochet (DC) — still from the Poochie Baby video tutorial How To Crochet a Granny Square — still from the Poochie Baby video tutorial Crochet Lesson 5: Treble or Triple Crochet (TR/TC) — still from the Poochie Baby video tutorial Crochet Lesson 1: Chain Stitch (CH) — still from the Poochie Baby video tutorial Crochet Lesson 3: Half Double Crochet (HDC) — still from the Poochie Baby video tutorial Crochet Lesson 2: Single Crochet (SC) — still from the Poochie Baby video tutorial Quick and Easy Crochet Beanie Hat for Newborns and Preemies — finished piece, photo from the original Poochie Baby blog post Ribbed Crochet Headband — finished piece, photo from the original Poochie Baby blog post Crochet Owl Holiday Stocking — finished piece, photo from the original Poochie Baby blog post Baby Frog Hat — finished piece, photo from the original Poochie Baby blog post Granny Striped Baby Afghan — finished piece, photo from the original Poochie Baby blog post Baby Granny Hat — finished piece, photo from the original Poochie Baby blog post Ribbed Fingerless Gloves — finished piece, photo from the original Poochie Baby blog post Lip Balm Cozy Keychain — finished piece, photo from the original Poochie Baby blog post Face Scrubby — finished piece, photo from the original Poochie Baby blog post Tablet Case for iPad & Samsung — finished piece, photo from the original Poochie Baby blog post Wavy Ripple Crochet Blanket — finished piece, photo from the original Poochie Baby blog post Toddler Crochet Leg Warmers — finished piece, photo from the original Poochie Baby blog post Crochet Baby Bunny Hat — finished piece, photo from the original Poochie Baby blog post Crochet Cell Phone Case — finished piece, photo from the original Poochie Baby blog post Pixie Hood Hat — finished piece, photo from the original Poochie Baby blog post Plush Baby Teething Toy — Sunflower — finished piece, photo from the original Poochie Baby blog post

One page for every free pattern video on the Poochie Baby YouTube channel (@mypoochiebaby) — open a pattern to watch its video right on the page, with the written pattern right underneath where there is one. Plenty of freebies are written-pattern only, no video needed.

How To Crochet Women's Ballet Slippers

The most-loved Poochie Baby video ever — soft ballet slippers sized for grown-up feet, worked right onto a comfy sole.

Crochet a Ribbed Newborn or Preemie Hat

A tiny ribbed hat with the sweetest stretch — sized for preemies and newborns, and a favorite for charity stitching.

How to Make a Crochet Scrap Yarn Blanket

Turn the whole scrap basket into one happy blanket. No color planning, no waste — just stitch and go.

Make this Easy Crochet Headband/Ear Warmer

One skein, one evening: a cozy ear warmer that makes a perfect first wearable — and a great gift.

Two Color Crochet Ballet Slippers

The two-tone sister to the classic slippers — same comfy fit, with a pretty color-change cuff.

Making a Crochet Scrap Yarn Blanket

More scrap-blanket magic: joining the pieces, adding the border, and watching the colors come together.

Crochet Tiara Video Tutorial

A sparkly little crown for dress-up days, birthdays and photo props — quick to make, sized for little royals.

How to Crochet a Blanket Edging - Dainty Ruffle Edge

Finish any blanket with a soft, wavy ruffle — the edging that makes a plain throw look heirloom.

Crochet Sweet Dreams Baby Blanket Afghan

A gentle, gift-worthy baby blanket with a soft drape — the one to make for every baby shower.

How to Start a Crochet Stocking

Get a head start on Christmas: the toe-up beginning of a classic crochet stocking, step by step.

Catalina Infinity Scarf - Crochet Pattern Tutorial

A drapey infinity scarf with an easy repeating stitch — lovely in one color or slow, soft stripes.

Crochet Tip for Using Scrap Yarn

My favorite ways to put every last yard of scrap yarn to work — nothing goes to waste around here.

Make a Rainbow Scarf with Pocket: Extra Long and Colorful

Extra long, extra colorful — and yes, it has a pocket. A happy stash-buster for chilly days.

Crochet Granny Star: Pinterest Pattern Test

A star-shaped granny motif, tested from a Pinterest find — garlands, ornaments and blanket centers.

Joining Granny Squares as You Go

Join squares in the final round so there's no sewing marathon at the end. Game changer.

Crochet Flower Bouquet Tutorial

A bouquet that never wilts: stems, petals and leaves, arranged into a forever bunch.

Crochet Flip Flops

Summer stitching! Crochet straps turn plain flip flops into something boutique-cute.

How to Crochet a Blanket Edge - Picot Edge

Tiny points, big polish: the picot edge gives any blanket a delicate, finished frame.

How to Crochet a Fall Leaf - Quick and Easy

Quick and easy autumn leaves for garlands, table scatter and sweater-weather everything.

How to Crochet a Blanket Edge - Scalloped Edge

The classic scalloped blanket edge — gentle waves that finish a throw in one pretty round.

How to Weave in Yarn Ends as You Crochet

Weave ends in as you go and skip the dreaded finishing session entirely. Here's how.

Beginner Crochet Lessons: The Basics

Brand new to crochet? Start here: holding the hook and yarn, the slip knot, and your first chain.

How To Crochet A Flower

A simple five-petal flower — the little embellishment that finishes hats, blankets and bags.

Joining Blocks with Single Crochet

A sturdy, slightly raised join for blocks and squares — strong seams with a neat ridge.

Crochet Lesson 4 - Double Crochet (DC)

The double crochet stitch, step by step — the tall stitch that half of all patterns are built on.

How To Crochet a Granny Square

The one and only: a classic granny square from the center out, corners behaving nicely.

Crochet Lesson 5: Treble or Triple Crochet (TR/TC)

Treble (triple) crochet, step by step — the tallest of the basic stitches, made simple.

Crochet Lesson 1: Chain Stitch (CH)

Lesson one: the chain stitch — the foundation almost every crochet project starts with.

Crochet Lesson 3: Half Double Crochet (HDC)

Half double crochet: the friendly middle stitch — part single, part double, all useful.

Crochet Lesson 2: Single Crochet (SC)

Lesson two: the single crochet — the sturdy little stitch amigurumi is made of.

Quick and Easy Crochet Beanie Hat for Newborns and Preemies

A simple ribbed beanie that stitches up in no time — perfectly sized for preemies and newborns, and a favorite for NICU charity gifts.

Ribbed Crochet Headband

A simple ribbed headband worked in back loops — one easy row on repeat until it fits.

Crochet Owl Holiday Stocking

A small 7–8 inch stocking for gifts, stocking stuffers and package decorations — with a little owl on the front.

Baby Frog Hat

A seriously cute frog hat with stand-up eyes, sized for 0–3 and 3–6 months.

Granny Striped Baby Afghan

A striped granny afghan that works for babies or as a lap throw — about 31 × 38 inches, and a great scrap-buster.

Baby Granny Hat

A sweet, quick little hat with a flower appliqué — fits babies up to about 5 or 6 months and takes very little yarn.

Ribbed Fingerless Gloves

Ribbed fingerless gloves with a scalloped edge and thumb holes — worked flat and stitched together.

Lip Balm Cozy Keychain

A little thread-crochet pouch that stretches to hug a lip balm tube, with a loop for your keychain.

Face Scrubby

Washable, reusable face scrubbies with a little ruffle — quick to make and lovely in a pamper basket.

Tablet Case for iPad & Samsung

A simple case for 9–10 inch tablets, with instructions for three yarns plus owl and flower appliqués to dress it up.

Wavy Ripple Crochet Blanket

A vertical-wave ripple blanket, about 39 × 56 inches, with a simple SC edging — easy to resize.

Toddler Crochet Leg Warmers

Simple leg warmers for 18–24 month sizes with a pretty scalloped edge — about 6 inches long.

Crochet Baby Bunny Hat

A bunny-ear baby hat sized for 0–3 and 3–6 months — a spring and Easter photo-prop favorite.

Crochet Cell Phone Case

A worked-in-the-round phone case with a button loop — sized by measuring your own phone as you chain.

Pixie Hood Hat

A pointed pixie hood with a scalloped trim and a long bottom tie — fits babies up to about 16 months.

Plush Baby Teething Toy — Sunflower

A soft sunflower teething toy with a stuffed center — takes very little yarn and makes a sweet baby gift.

Find your next crochet project! beginner friendly
Welcome to Poochie Baby

Crochet happiness, one stitch at a time

Poochie Baby is a cozy corner for crochet lovers — sweet patterns for babies, blankets and your home, with step-by-step tutorials that feel like a friend sitting beside you.

Browse free patterns Shop patterns
Learn to Crochet — crochet hooks, stitch markers and rainbow yarn balls on a blue background
start here! beginner friendly Start learning

What shall we make today?

pick a pile to dive into…

Crochet Patterns

patterns for sale

Free Patterns

watch & stitch — free

Craft Projects

more ways to make

Books

pattern books & ebooks

Recommended Products

yarn, hooks & notions

Fresh from the free library

See all free patterns
Crochet Football Beanie Hats in pink and classic football brown with white stripes and stitched football laces, with the Football Beanie Hat pattern title above them
pattern of the month

Football Beanie Crochet Hat Pattern

Crochet a little game-day favorite with Football Beanie Hat: Crochet Hat Pattern by Poochie Baby! Contrasting stripes and stitched white football laces give this cozy baby hat its sporty charm.

See the pattern & buy All patterns for sale
A stack of handmade One Skein Blankets in green, cream and blue, each finished with a scalloped shell-stitch edge
hi, friend!

The hands behind the hook

I've been crocheting since I was 7 years old. What started as a hobby in 2006 turned into Poochie Baby — first selling on eBay, then Etsy, and now in my own little Poochie Baby shop.

Whether you're picking up a hook for the very first time or you've been crocheting forever, there's a chair pulled up for you here.

letters from the yarn basket

Join the Poochie Baby email list

New patterns, shop news, and craft ideas — no spam, ever!

Subscribe
Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates.
Thank you for subscribing!

Unsubscribe anytime.

Crochet patterns for sale

beginner friendly patterns!

Free pattern library

One page for every free pattern video on the Poochie Baby YouTube channel (@mypoochiebaby) — open a pattern to watch its video right on the page, with the written pattern right underneath where there is one. Plenty of freebies are written-pattern only, no video needed.

tap a pattern to open its page…

Nothing in this pile yet — try another category!

Craft projects

Easy craft projects to make and gift.

make something today

No craft projects are listed yet — check back soon!

Recommended books

Pattern books and ebooks — each book links out to the retailer.

for your craft shelf

Recommended products

Yarn, hooks and notions — links out to the retailer where you can pick them up.

my real-life favorites

Learn to Crochet

Basic and foundational crochet stitches — the very stitches nearly every pattern is built from, one friendly video at a time.

start at the very beginning…

Do you want to learn to crochet?

Many years ago I made a set of instructional videos for my YouTube channel. Even though these videos are older now, crochet techniques don't change — everything in them still works exactly the same today.

Before you pick up a hook

When you're first learning, I recommend a cheap, sturdy yarn. Specialty yarn takes some experience, because you first need to get the feel of tension and gauge. The yarn I'd reach for while learning is Red Heart Super Saver — easy to find at your local Walmart, Michaels, or on Amazon.

For hooks, I recommend Clover Hooks. Believe me — your hands and wrists will thank me for this.

now, follow along to learn how to crochet!

The Basics in Crochet

Brand new to crochet? Start here: holding the hook and yarn, the slip knot, and your first chain.

Start here878 views on YouTube

Tap play and stitch along — or watch it over on YouTube.

Lesson 1: The Chain Stitch — CH

Lesson one: the chain stitch — the foundation almost every crochet project starts with.

Lesson 1282 views on YouTube

Tap play and stitch along — or watch it over on YouTube.

Lesson 2: Single Crochet — SC

Lesson two: the single crochet — the sturdy little stitch amigurumi is made of.

Lesson 2236 views on YouTube

Tap play and stitch along — or watch it over on YouTube.

Lesson 3: Half Double Crochet — HDC

Half double crochet: the friendly middle stitch — part single, part double, all useful.

Lesson 3253 views on YouTube

Tap play and stitch along — or watch it over on YouTube.

Lesson 4: Double Crochet — DC

The double crochet stitch, step by step — the tall stitch that half of all patterns are built on.

Lesson 4655 views on YouTube

Tap play and stitch along — or watch it over on YouTube.

Lesson 5: Treble or Triple Crochet — TR or TC

Treble (triple) crochet, step by step — the tallest of the basic stitches, made simple.

Lesson 5508 views on YouTube

Tap play and stitch along — or watch it over on YouTube.

Poochie Baby is back in the crochet business, so be on the lookout for more instructional videos and tutorials on YouTube.

happy crocheting!
get on the list

Join the Poochie Baby email list

New patterns, shop news, and craft ideas — no spam, ever!

Unsubscribe anytime.

← Back to the homepage

Poochie Baby Admin

Everything on the site in one place — posts, patterns, books, products, stats and the hero photo.

← View the site

Your live site editor. This Admin page is not linked from the public site or footer; it opens only at its direct address (thepoochiebaby.com/admin) and asks for your password. Two ways to run things: ask me in chat (“add this pattern…”) and I’ll take care of it — or edit right here yourself. Anything you save here is published to the live site for every visitor, straight away.

in this preview.