Patterns are tutorials (written or filmed) that you can follow to create crochet projects. There is a huge variety of both free and paid patterns available online. Here are some resources to help find the patterns you’re looking for:

pinterest

• easily search for any type of pattern
• compiles pattern links from around the internet into one place (with pictures!)
• allows you to save interesting patterns for later use

youtube

• great resource for free video patterns
• useful for visual learners and beginners alike
• some creators post pattern lists you can use to find even more tutorials across the internet

ravelry

• largest crochet and knit database
• free and paid patterns made by other site users
• free account needed to access content

yarn brands

• includes sites on “supplies” tab - yarnspirations, hobbii, lovecrafts
• free and paid patterns available
• sometimes include option to buy the needed yarn straight from pattern page

etsy

• paid patterns only
• many unique and complex patterns available
• always be sure you’re buying the pattern and not a finished piece (and vice versa)