35+ Free Small Crochet Projects You Can Make in an Hour (2024)

These scrubbies are made of tulle - the material that’s made to use tutus! They’re the perfect fabric for scrubbing those stuck-on spots off your pots and pans without scratching them. It just takes a few minutes to cut your tulle correctly (instructions are included!), and then you can crochet this scrubbie in no time!

Designer: Persia Lou

Yarn weight: Tulle

Suggested yarn: All the Makings Stulle Rolls

No matter how often you wash your dishcloths, it seems like they always need replacing sooner or later. Fortunately, these crochet dishcloths are super quick to make, so you can have fresh-smelling cloths hanging in your kitchen whenever you want! This pattern is great for practicing your double crochet stitches.

Designer: Sigoni Macaroni

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Paintbox Yarns Recycled Cotton Worsted

Paired with your favorite chapstick, these tiny crocheted chapstick holders make a quick and inexpensive yet thoughtful gift. They only take about 15 minutes to make, so they’d be excellent party favors, class gifts, or tokens to add to a larger gift. Use any scrap yarn you have on hand for this tiny project!

Designer: Jen Hayes Creations

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Red Heart Super Saver

Pick up a box of tea bags or a bag of coffee, and this easy cozy makes an excellent gift during the colder months. This beginner pattern is made by crocheting an easy rectangle and then sewing it into a tube. This pattern is simple and relaxing to make whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been crocheting for years!

Designer: Winding Road Crochet

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Red Heart Super Saver

Keep all your loose change safe and organized with this adorable little coin purse. Toss it in your purse, or use the little hook to hang it on your keyring. This tiny bag is also the perfect size for storing AirPods.

Designer: Whistle & Ivy

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Comfy Worsted

Make a statement in these bold, colorful earrings! They’re available in two sizes and are easy to customize to fit your personality just right. These quick-to-make earrings are the perfect way to spruce up your outfits!

Designer: Persia Lou

Yarn weight: Embroidery floss

Suggested yarn: DMC Embroidery Floss

Say “I love you” with these simple but adorable heart earrings! These would be so cute to make for your best friends or as a Valentine’s Day gift for someone you love. Each one can be made in just a few minutes, and the pattern includes a step-by-step picture tutorial.

Designer: Yarn Punk

Yarn weight: Thread

Suggested yarn: Gütermann Top Stitch Thread

These friendship bracelets are so much fun to customize, because you can use whatever beads you want! Choose your favorite colors and styles, or spell your best friend’s name right in the bracelet! Friendship bracelets are simple to make, but quickly become a treasured keepsake.

Designer: 1 Dog Woof

Yarn weight: Embroidery floss

Suggested yarn: DMC Embroidery Floss

Using the broomstick technique, this adorable cuff is so detailed and cute - yet quick and easy to make! It’s a simple, casual accessory that can really add a finished look to your outfits. It has a button closure for easy wearing.

Designer: Oomieknits

Yarn weight: Crochet thread

Suggested yarn: Aunt Lydia’s Crochet Thread, Fashion 3

This textured beanie is made with ribbing that looks almost knit, but it’s actually made with crochet! Made with bulky-weight yarn, it works up quickly and keeps your head and ears toasty on those chilly days. It includes a size chart with instructions for making this hat for anyone - from newborns to adults!

Designer: Sarah Maker

Yarn weight: Bulky

Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Color Made Easy

Whip up your winter gifts with this 30-minute beanie pattern! It’s finished off with a homemade, fluffy pom pom that you can make with either a pom pom machine or with your fingers. Check out the video tutorial if you need help!

Designer: Persia Lou

Yarn weight: Super bulky

Suggested yarn: Bernat Mega Bulky

This quick and adorable crochet flower could be used for so many things! Sew it on a sweater or hat, put a magnet on the back and stick it on your fridge, or make a crochet chain and attach it to your keyring. The possibilities are endless, and it’s a good thing, because these are so fun to make!

Designer: Skip to My Lou

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Vanna's Choice

Granny squares are an excellent project for beginner crocheters who are looking to practice their stitches. Granny squares are so easy and fun and they can be quite addicting to make! You can use granny squares to create blankets, totes, sweaters, and so much more!

Designer: Sarah Maker

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Vanna's Choice

This adorable bowl cozy has handles to help you transport a steaming bowl of soup to the table without burning your hands. This delightful cozy can be made in just an hour and is easy to adjust in order to fit your bowls just right. Enjoy those delicious winter recipes with this helpful cozy!

Designer: Desert Blossom Crafts

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Lily Sugar ‘n Cream

Mason jars are good for everything! From holding flowers to housing candles to storing food or trinkets, you can never have enough Mason jars. And this cute jar cover is a creative way to give each one its own unique look!

Designer: Yarn + Chai

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: Sinfonia Cotton

These adorable scrubbies are gentle on skin and are an excellent little gift! If you’re looking to simplify your skin care routine or make it a bit more eco-friendly, this small crochet project is a great first step. Each one can be made in around 20 minutes!

Designer: Sarah Maker

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Lily Sugar ‘n Cream

These durable pot holders are made double thick, so they won’t allow hot dishes to burn your surfaces or your hands! They’re super simple and relaxing to make, so it’s easy to make a whole set of them for yourself or for a friend.

Designer: Sarah Maker

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Lily Sugar ‘n Cream

Bring all the vintage vibes into your kitchen with this cozy gingham hot pad. This cute pattern is so adaptable to match your kitchen colors. When finished, it measures approximately 8.5” x 8.5”.

Designer: Daisy Farm Crafts

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Lily Sugar ‘n Cream

This darling leaf sprout can be used for a cable tie, a bookmark, or a headphones accessory. It’s so quick to make, and you can use whatever extra yarn you have on hand. These would be fun to make for class gifts, party favors, or for each member of your family!

Designer: Once Upon a Cheerio

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Red Heart Super Saver

These textured bookmarks use the star stitch to create an intricate-looking (but super easy!) bookmark that can be worked up in just 20 minutes. It’s about 7.5” long and is finished off with a fun little tassel. This pattern includes a detailed picture tutorial as well as a video tutorial.

Designer: This Pixie Creates

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Dishie Cotton

Pair a useful soap holder bag with a quality bar of soap, and you’ve got a gift for anyone (who can’t use soap?)! There are actually two styles available within this pattern - one made with just single crochets, and one with both single and double crochets.

Designer: Handy Little Me

Yarn weight: Aran

Suggested yarn: Rico Creative Cotton Aran

Using basic stitches, this cozy is quick to whip up, so don’t be afraid to make a whole set of them! The pattern includes easy tips for how to adjust your cozy to fit a mug that’s larger or smaller. Enjoy your favorite hot drinks with this cute cozy!

Designer: Craftily Concocted

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Hobby Lobby I Love This Cotton

For those days when you just need to eat your ice cream right out of the pint, this ice cream cozy is the best addition to a delicious summer treat! It’s made with the herringbone half double crochet, which gives the fabric great texture.

Designer: Avery Lane Creations

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Hobby Lobby I Love This Cotton

Spruce up your fall and winter outfits with these easy crocheted boot cuffs. Make a pair for yourself or give them as a gift! They’re so quick, you can make as many colors as you like in just a couple of hours.

Designer: Skip to My Lou

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Red Heart Super Saver

Ribbing isn’t just for knitting! These crochet ribbed fingerless gloves are stretchy, cozy, and super fast to make. They’re perfect for keeping your hands toasty but still giving plenty of finger dexterity. This quick project makes an excellent gift!

Designer: Little Golden Nook

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Red Heart Super Saver

This coaster design creates a striking star shape and can be made in less than 10 minutes! To make this pattern, you’ll need to know how to work the waistcoat stitch and a seamless join. Working with t-shirt yarn, you only need to crochet three rounds to finish this pattern!

Designer: Ned & Mimi

Yarn weight: T-shirt yarn

Suggested yarn: Hoooked Zpagetti T-Shirt yarn

What better way to add some cheer and sunshine to your kitchen than with a sunflower coaster? A set of these coasters would be so cute for serving glasses of cold lemonade or iced tea to your guests this summer.

Designer: Desert Blossom Crafts

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Red Heart Super Saver

The magic of childhood is made up of small things… like popsicle holders! This cute invention is so quick to make and keeps little hands warm while they’re enjoying those cold, juicy popsicles! They’re made with washable cotton yarn, so you don’t have to worry a bit if some sticky juice spills over.

Designer: Midwestern Moms

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Lily Sugar ‘n Cream

These coasters look like adorable, tiny rugs! They’re made with simple rows of single crochets and are such a great way to use up scrap yarn. Make them all the same or all a little different!

Designer: Yarn + Chai

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton DK

This little wallet is made of a simple rectangle and is just what you need to keep all of your cards organized. It would also make a super cute gift card holder to give to a friend or family member with a gift card to their favorite store. Check out the video tutorial if you need any help.

Designer: Crochet Dreamz

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Lily Sugar ‘n Cream

With this crochet glasses case, it’s easier to keep track of your glasses and it also keeps them protected from scratches! This pattern would make a cute gift to give with a pair of summer sunglasses. It’s finished off with a simple drawstring to keep your glasses securely inside.

Designer: Kaper Crochet

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: KnitPicks Dishie

Add some flair to a simple ponytail with this 90’s-style scrunchie! These thick, trendy scrunchies are easy to make, so feel free to make a set with every color, or crochet one for each of your friends! You’ll just need a regular hair elastic, some yarn, and a crochet hook.

Designer: Sarah Maker

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Lily Sugar ‘n Cream

A can cozy is a great way to enjoy your cold summer drinks without getting your table (or your hands) wet. These small crochet projects are perfect for using up leftover yarn and also make excellent host gifts! Their pretty texture is made by using the moss stitch.

Designer: Sarah Maker

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Lily Sugar ‘n Cream

This boho-style bandana is a quick way to show off your style! It’s made with granny stripes and is easy to adjust in case you want it larger or smaller. A detailed picture tutorial is included.

Designer: Sarah Maker

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton DK

This pattern is made with two strands of worsted-weight yarn held together, which makes it both quick and extra warm! You could make it with two strands of the same color, or integrate two coordinating colors. This quick beanie pattern would be excellent for winter gifts!

Designer: Heart Hook Home

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Brava Worsted