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.

Easy Hat Crochet Pattern: The Leigh
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Jeans,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue,
Color Blocked Simple Crochet Blanket Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Brand: Red Heart,
- Yarn Name: Red Heart Soft,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Orange,
Milo Crochet Market Bag Free Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Rewind,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 6.5 mm (K-10.5),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Purple,
Pretty in Pink Crochet Scarf
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Feels Like Butta,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Pink,
Crochet Floppy Bunny Ear Hat Pattern
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, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Pink, White,
Alissa Easy Crochet Blanket Pattern (7+ Blanket Sizes)
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Red Heart,
- Yarn Name: Soft Essentials,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Chunky Ribbed Beanie Pattern: Easy Crochet Hat
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: Single Crochet,
- Color: Pink,
Simply Sweet Crochet Beanie Hat Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
- Yarn Name: Caron Cakes,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Pink, Purple,
Jane Easy Crochet Throw Blanket Pattern
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: Moss / Linen, Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Williams Crochet Beanie Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Touch of Alpaca,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Triple Crochet,
- Color: Green,
Snowy Crochet Ear Warmer Pattern for Beginners
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: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Neutral,
Shimmering Snow Easy Crochet Cowl Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Shawl in a Ball,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6.5 mm (K-10.5),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Gray,
Free Crochet Apple Pattern and Keychain
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Yarnspirations,
- Yarn Name: Lily Sugar’n Cream,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Red,
Free Mini Crochet Basket Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Wool and the Gang,
- Yarn Name: Tina Tape Yarn,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Green,
Stoney Pebble Stitch Crochet Baby Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Heartland,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Rainbow Cluster Crochet Blanket Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Red Heart,
- Yarn Name: Super Saver,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Green, Orange, Purple, Red,
Crochet Plant Holder Pattern: Teacher Gift
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Bernat,
- Yarn Name: Maker Home Dec,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Green,
Crochet Clutch Purse Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Bernat,
- Yarn Name: Maker Home Dec,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Green,
Rippling Easy Crochet Flower Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Yarnspirations,
- Yarn Name: Lily Sugar’n Cream,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Pink,
Chevron Crochet Dishcloth – Free Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Yarnspirations,
- Yarn Name: Lily Sugar’n Cream,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue,
Simple Crochet Washcloth Pattern for Beginners
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Yarnspirations,
- Yarn Name: Lily Sugar’n Cream,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral, Pink,
Free Puff Crochet Headband Pattern
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: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
Charlotte Crochet Blanket Pattern (8 Free Sizes)
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Wool-Ease Thick and Quick,
- Hook Size: 16 mm (Q),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Gray, Red,
Emily Diagonal Beanie Crochet Hat Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Wool-Ease Tonal,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Gray,
1 Hour Crochet Messy Bun Beanie Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Loops and Threads,
- Yarn Name: Cozy Wool,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 9 mm (M/N-13),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Gray,
Crochet Tree Gift Card Holder Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Vanna’s Choice,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 3.75 mm (F-5),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Green,
Crochet Puff Stitch Beanie Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Vanna’s Choice,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Back Loop, Puff, Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Easy Crochet Star Garland Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Vanna’s Choice,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Yellow,
Easy Granite Crochet Blanket Pattern for Beginners
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Brand: Bernat, Yarnspirations,
- Yarn Name: Blanket Yarn,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 9 mm (M/N-13),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Gray, White,
Free & Easy Crochet Headband Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Woolspun,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
How to Crochet a Pumpkin Earwarmer
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Vanna’s Choice,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Orange,
Elise Free Crochet Beanie Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Wool-Ease Tonal,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 9 mm (M/N-13),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Gray,
Free Pineapple Scrubby Yarn Crochet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Red Heart,
- Yarn Name: Scrubby,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Yellow,
Striped Crochet Pillow Cover
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Vanna’s Choice,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue,
Ever So Textured Dishcloth Crochet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Yarnspirations,
- Yarn Name: Lily Sugar’n Cream,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Triple Crochet,
- Color: Black, Neutral,
Easy Striped Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Big Twist,
- Yarn Name: Big Twist Premium,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Triple Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Pink,
Ear Warmer Crochet Pattern for Beginners
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: 10 mm (N/P-15),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Neutral,
Crochet Shamrock (or Clover) Cozy Pattern for St. Patrick’s Day
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Vanna’s Choice,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8), 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Green,
Mini Crochet Basket Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
Crochet Button Cowl Pattern The Penn
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Vanna’s Choice,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Pink,
How to Crochet a Heart with Two Colors
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Vanna’s Choice,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Pink,
Color Blocked Crochet Cowl Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Vanna’s Choice,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Pink,
Easy Crochet Cowl Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- 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: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Forever Crochet Scarf Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Red Heart,
- Yarn Name: Red Heart Soft,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Puff, Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral, White,
Wrapped Crochet Headband Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Woolspun,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Green,
Half & Half Boot Cuffs – Crochet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Heartland,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Crochet Beanie Pattern Taupe It
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Heartland,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Free Crochet Pumpkin Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Yarnspirations,
- Yarn Name: Lily Sugar’n Cream,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Orange,