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B1 — starter build

One or two round pieces, a magic ring, and sewing that is hidden inside a seam. If you can work a sphere and close it, you can work every round on a B1.

Star amigurumi keychain: a beginner's build

Mini and keychains

Star amigurumi keychain: a beginner’s build

How do you crochet a star amigurumi keychain? Crochet a five-pointed star from two pieces, sew and stuff them, add a

LevelB1 · Starter
Hook2.5 mm
A beginner-friendly chic beret pattern in five rounds

Odds and ends

A beginner-friendly chic beret pattern in five rounds

How do you crochet a chic beret in one skein? Five rounds of double crochet, no shaping pieces.

LevelB1 · Starter
Hook9 mm
Crochet soap holder pouch with hanging loop

Odds and ends

Crochet soap holder pouch with hanging loop

How to crochet a soap holder? Work a flat base, sc sides in the round, add a chain loop to hang.

LevelB1 · Starter
Beginner crochet pouch with button closure

Odds and ends

Beginner crochet pouch with button closure

How do you crochet a small button pouch? Chain 50, curve the ends, seam the sides, add a buttonhole.

LevelB1 · Starter
Hook2 mm
How to Crochet a Rose Bouquet in a Vase

Garden and food

How to Crochet a Rose Bouquet in a Vase

How do you crochet a rose bouquet vase? Roll spiral roses, stuff a round vase, and sew the bouquet together.

LevelB1 · Starter
Hook2.5 mm
Crochet lips keychain: a two-piece amigurumi build

Mini and keychains

Crochet lips keychain: a two-piece amigurumi build

How do you crochet a lips keychain? Two lip pieces stuffed, closed, and seamed for a quick amigurumi gift.

LevelB1 · Starter
Hook2.5 mm
Easy granny square basket pattern for beginners

Odds and ends

Easy

How do you crochet a granny square basket? Join five squares, sc trim, add two chain handles.

LevelB1 · Starter
Hook3 mm
How to crochet a fuchsia flower with leaves

Garden and food

How to crochet a fuchsia flower with leaves

How do you crochet a fuchsia flower? Build a 12-sc center, fan the petals, then add leaves.

LevelB1 · Starter
Forest Jewel Tone Shell Crossbody Free Crochet Pattern

Odds and ends

Forest Jewel Tone Shell Crossbody Free Crochet Pattern

Make a structured shell-stitch crossbody bag with ridged texture and scalloped edges. Free crochet pattern with clear, beginner-friendly instructions.

LevelB1 · Starter
Hook6.0 mm
Crochet Easy Baby Booties Pattern for Winter Wear

Odds and ends

Crochet Easy Baby Booties Pattern for Winter Wear

Crochet cozy baby booties with this easy two-color pattern featuring a simple 4-round body and 3-round sole—perfect for winter gifts and quick makes.

LevelB1 · Starter
Hook3.5 mm
Newborn Top-Knot Hat Crochet Pattern for Absolute Beginners

Odds and ends

Newborn Top-Knot Hat Crochet Pattern for Absolute Beginners

Crochet an adorable newborn top-knot hat with easy front/back post double crochets. Beginner-friendly pattern sized for a 13.5-inch head.

LevelB1 · Starter
Hook3.5 mm
Chunky Ribbed Winter Hat Free Crochet Pattern

Odds and ends

Chunky Ribbed Winter Hat Free Crochet Pattern

Make a cozy chunky ribbed winter hat with this free crochet pattern using super bulky yarn — beginner-friendly, fast, and finished with a fun pom pom.

LevelB1 · Starter
Hook12 mm
Easy Crochet Head Scarf Pattern for Beginners

Odds and ends

Easy Crochet Head Scarf Pattern for Beginners

Learn to crochet a stylish head scarf with comfortable straps and decorative edging. This beginner-friendly pattern uses simple dc and sc stitches througho

LevelB1 · Starter
Hook3.5 mm
Simple Free Baby Blanket Pattern for Every Nursery

Odds and ends

Simple Free Baby Blanket Pattern for Every Nursery

Make a cozy baby blanket with double crochet clusters, mesh rows, and a scallop edge. Easy, beginner-friendly, and customizable for any nursery.

LevelB1 · Starter
Hook4.0 mm
Easy Crochet Mason Jar Drink Lid Pattern with Straw Opening

Odds and ends

Easy Crochet Mason Jar Drink Lid Pattern with Straw Opening

Learn to crochet a mason jar drink lid with a built-in straw opening using simple HDC stitches, a magic ring base, and durable cotton yarn—perfect for begi

LevelB1 · Starter
Hook5 mm
Mini Yarn Basket Keychain Crochet Pattern

Mini and keychains

Mini Yarn Basket Keychain Crochet Pattern

Crochet a mini basket keychain with this easy pattern using HDC stitches, a magic ring base, and a sturdy handle for a charming handmade keyring accessory.

LevelB1 · Starter
Hook2.5 mm
How to Crochet a Hippo Amigurumi for Your Baby, the finished crochet build, photographed on a plain surface

Animals

How to Crochet a Hippo Amigurumi for Your Baby

Crochet an adorable hippo amigurumi with DK yarn and a 2.5mm hook. This baby-safe softie works up in separate pieces you sew together with love.

LevelB1 · Starter
Hook2 mm
How to Crochet a Strawberry Ice Cream (Free Beginner Amigurumi Pattern), the finished crochet build, photographed on a plain surface

Garden and food

How to Crochet a Strawberry Ice Cream (Free Beginner Amigurumi Pattern)

Crochet an adorable strawberry ice cream with bear ears! Free beginner amigurumi pattern using cotton DK yarn — a sweet, giftable summer make.

LevelB1 · Starter
Hook3.0 mm
Free Crochet Koi Fish Amigurumi Pattern for Beginners, the finished crochet build, photographed on a plain surface

Animals

Free Crochet Koi Fish Amigurumi Pattern for Beginners

Free crochet koi fish pattern for beginners — a chunky amigurumi koi with two back fins and a soft stuffed body you can make in a single evening.

LevelB1 · Starter
Hook4 mm
How to Crochet a Teddy Bear Amigurumi for Gift-Giving, the finished crochet build, photographed on a plain surface

Animals

How to Crochet a Teddy Bear Amigurumi for Gift-Giving

Crochet an adorable teddy bear amigurumi with this easy pattern — basic stitches, sport yarn, and a tiny scarf make it the perfect handmade gift.

LevelB1 · Starter
Hook2 mm
How to Crochet an Adorable Fish Amigurumi, the finished crochet build, photographed on a plain surface

Animals

How to Crochet an Adorable Fish Amigurumi

Learn how to crochet an adorable fish amigurumi with single crochet, sweet fins, and a colorful body — a quick, cozy handmade gift for little ones.

LevelB1 · Starter
Hook8 mm
No-Sew Crochet Watermelon Amigurumi: A Free 1-Hour Pattern, the finished crochet build, photographed on a plain surface

Garden and food

No-Sew Crochet Watermelon Amigurumi: A Free 1-Hour Pattern

Make a no-sew crochet watermelon amigurumi in about an hour with chenille yarn, easy rounds, a crocheted-on green rind and embroidered seeds. Free beginner-friendly pattern.

LevelB1 · Starter
Simple Soft Crochet Bird Amigurumi — Free Beginner Pattern, the finished crochet build, photographed on a plain surface

Mini and keychains

Simple Soft Crochet Bird Amigurumi — Free Beginner Pattern

Make a simple soft crochet bird amigurumi with this free pattern: a round cotton body with a long tail, two contrast wings and a tiny beak, ideal for…

LevelB1 · Starter
Hook2.5 mm
Melting Moment Cone, the finished crochet build, photographed on a plain surface

Mini and keychains

Melting Moment Cone

Stitch a sweet Melting Moment Cone appliqué onto a classic granny square in 6 rounds of cream, blush pink, and caramel — a cozy beginner-friendly project.

LevelB1 · Starter
Hook5.0 mm