What is the standard abbreivation for the Single Crochet crochet stitch?

The US standard abbreviation for the Single Crochet crochet stitch is sc.

Single Crochet Stitch Patterns

This is our archive of free crochet patterns that use the single crochet stitch, or sc for short. If you are new to this beginner’s stitch, you can view our tutorial on that here. We also have plenty of patterns that feature a similar stitch called the double crochet stitch.

Free Crochet Patterns using the Single Crochet Stitch

These free crochet patterns were all created using various yarn types, brands and hook sizes... but all use the Single Crochet crochet stitch.

Strawberry Amigurumi
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Yarn and Colors,
- Yarn Name: Must-Have,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine, Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1), 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Black, Green, Red, White,
Rose Lace Headband
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Shell Stitch, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Two Together,
- Color: White,
Vintage Star Table Runner
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Patons,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Shell Stitch, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Brown,
Billie the Pig Amigurumi
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Yarn and Colors,
- Yarn Name: Must-Have,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Black, Blue, Neutral, Pink, Red, White, Yellow,
Wildflower Washcloth 1
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Green, Neutral,
Molly the Puffin Amigurumi
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Yarn and Colors,
- Yarn Name: Must-Have,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Black, Blue, Orange, White, Yellow,
Floral Bloom Crochet Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
- Yarn Name: Brava Sport,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Bobble, Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Back Loop, Puff, Shell Stitch, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Green, Pink, Yellow,
Wildflower Washcloth 2
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral, Orange,
Wildflower Washcloth 5
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Green, Neutral,
Wildflower Washcloth 3
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral, Red,
Colton Sweater
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Hobbii,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8), 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
- Color: Gray,
Wildflower Washcloth 4
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Pink, White,
Crochet Blanket Border Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Knit Picks,
- Yarn Name: Wool of the Andes Worsted,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet Back Loop, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Orange, White,
Skybound Sampler Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Knit Picks,
- Yarn Name: Wool of the Andes Worsted,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6), 4.5 mm (7), 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Bobble, Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Back Loop, Shell Stitch, Single Crochet, Triple Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Neutral, Orange, White,
Chunky Crochet Yoga Mat Strap
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 12 mm,
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Variegated,
Feathers Crochet Blanket Stripe Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Knit Picks,
- Yarn Name: Wool of the Andes Worsted,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Orange,
Wildflower Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Green, Neutral, Pink, Red, Yellow,
Jamie Baby Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Stylecraft,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Moss / Linen, Single Crochet,
- Color: Gray, Pink, White,
Easy Cotton Knot Bag Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Neutral, Variegated,
Molly the Mouse Amigurumi
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Yarn and Colors,
- Yarn Name: Must-Have,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine, Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1), 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Brown, Neutral,
Summer Breeze Cotton Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
- Yarn Name: Caron Cakes,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Front Loop Single Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Variegated, White,
Linked Hearts Baby Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Stylecraft,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Gray, Pink,
Huckleberry Beanie
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Loops and Threads,
- Yarn Name: Crème Cotton,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Puff, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
Giant Crochet Fortune Cookie
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic, 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Hobbii,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Brown, Pink, White, Yellow,
Huckleberry Scarf
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Loops and Threads,
- Yarn Name: Crème Cotton,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Puff, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
Boho Bloom Coasters
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
- Yarn Name: Dishie,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Bobble, Double Crochet, Puff, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Blue, Neutral, White,
Rupert the Rat Amigurumi
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Brown, Pink,
Crochet Beach Tote Bag Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 12 mm,
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Orange, Pink, Variegated,
Lucy the Bunny Amigurumi
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Yarn and Colors,
- Yarn Name: Must-Have,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine, Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1), 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Black, Pink, White,
Willow Crochet Baby Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Hobby Lobby,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Caroline Sweater
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
- Yarn Name: Dishie,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Brown, Green, Neutral, Orange, Red,
Compostela Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Yarn Brand: Zeeman,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
- Color: Green, White,
Pretty Spring Dress
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Puff, Single Crochet, Triple Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Free Cockatoo Crochet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine, Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1), 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Gray, White, Yellow,
Free Snake Amigurumi
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1), 2.75 mm (C-2),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Green, Orange, Red,
Easy Tweedy Hat
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
- Yarn Name: Brava Worsted,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Blue, Gray, Pink, Red,
Crochet Hooded Cowl
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Hue + Me,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Two Together, Slip Stitch, Slip Stitch Back Loop,
- Color: Blue, Green,
Yuletide Mosaic Baubles
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Mary Maxim,
- Yarn Name: Mellowspun DK,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 3.25 mm (D-3),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
- Color: Green, Neutral, Pink, Variegated, White,
Free Flamingo Amigurumi
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine, Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1), 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Black, Pink, White, Yellow,
Hector the Cyclops
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine, Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1), 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Brown, Green, Neutral, White,
Fireside Blanket Scarf
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Wool-Ease Thick and Quick,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 9 mm (M/N-13),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
Gust of Summer Top
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Knit Picks,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Two Together,
- Color: Red,
Granny Basket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Hobbii,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Green, Red, White,
Lemon Zest Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Zeeman,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: White, Yellow,
Floral Cardigan
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Hobbii,
- Yarn Name: Friends Cotton 8/6,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Triple Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Hop Bunny Hooded Crochet Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Brown,
Granny Square Border Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Zeeman,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8), 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Green, Red, White,
Tudor Times Crochet Bauble
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Color Theory,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 2.75 mm (C-2),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
- Color: White, Yellow,