15 Free Practical Crochet Patterns We Think You'll Love (2024)

Need some extra storage in your room or bathroom but prefer to have it off the floor? Solve that problem real fast with crochet hanging baskets.

The shape is easy to make, they’re roomy, and provide extra storage (and a little bit of wall decor).

Have a beautiful book or fragile paperback you don’t want to get damaged in your purse or backpack?

This squishy book sleeve provides some extra cushion for safety and is a cute way to carry your book around.

If you’re wanting a new watch strap, consider making yourself one with this crochet watch strap pattern.

The yarn is cotton, so the strap will be super comfy and is okay to get wet. Choose whatever cotton yarn you wish and make yourself (or someone else) a personalized watch strap.

Like me and constantly losing your lip balm? Create a solution and cute new accessory with a crocheted lip balm holder.

Easily attach it to your purse or keys for a cute way to keep your lip balm from slipping into the cracks of your car or falling on the sidewalk.

You’ve heard of mug cozies, but what about candle cozies? Display your candles in a unique and elegant way by working up some of these candle cozies.

They make a great accessory year-round but add a special touch of cozy in the fall and winter.

Fix those uncomfy bar stool seats by working up some cushy seat pads. They work up lightning fast because the yarn is so thick and is super squishy for maximum comfort.

Swap out the colors for different seasons or keep the same ones all year round.

No more room left on your bathroom counter? Store your bathroom essentials in this hanging bathroom organizer.

It has three pockets (two smaller and one large) connected by crocheted curtain rings. The rings are super sturdy and can hang your stuff easily.

I’ve always been a fan of miniature things since I was a kid, so this little mug rug caught my attention. It’s a take on the essential coaster with a bit of a twist and personality.

They’re super easy to make and this one in particular gives major summer feels.

Whether you play Dungeons and Dragons every week or just want a place to store your Yahtzee dice, this crochet dice bag is super easy to make and free.

You can also use it as a coin purse or just a bag to store extra little trinkets.

Personalize your tissue box with this pretty tissue box cover. It uses bulky weight yarn so it works up really fast, and is a fun and quick project for a rainy day.

Also, the diagonal Turkish star stitch pattern is gorgeous.

Need a front door rug or mat? This jute rug is such a fun pattern and provides a nice rustic, farmhouse-like touch to your front door or porch. It uses jute string instead of traditional yarn and is made up of mini puff stitches.

Quick tip: wear crochet gloves and take breaks while working with this jute string, as it can be pretty rough on your hands and skin.

This sunglasses case is pretty 90s reminiscent with wavy stripes and fun colors. It only uses chains, slip stitches, and single crochets, making this a great beginner project.

This article also includes links to two more sunglasses case patterns: one with stripes and one with hearts.

Last up on our list of free practical crochet patterns is this floral steering wheel cover. It’s made of grey, white, and gold daisy granny squares stitched together in the shape of a steering wheel.

Be sure to create some ties or stitch the steering wheel cover on to prevent it from sliding while you’re driving.