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.

Simple Striped Crochet Blanket 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: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue,
Blooming Flower Crochet Square 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: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Triple Crochet,
- Color: Blue,
Free Crochet Pineapple 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: Yellow,
Chunky Crochet Basket Pattern & Tutorial
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,
- Color: Neutral,
Free Crochet Doily Pattern & Video Tutorial
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- 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: Neutral, White,
Easy & Free Rosette Flower Crochet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Vanna’s Choice,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9), 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Brown, Pink,
Primrose Crochet Stitch Tutorial
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Hobby Lobby,
- Yarn Name: I Love This Yarn,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Pink,
Crochet Flower Pattern Blooming Spring Flower
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand, Red Heart,
- Yarn Name: Baby Soft, Red Heart Soft,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Bobble, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue,
Wavy Crochet Blanket Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand, Red Heart,
- Yarn Name: Red Heart Soft, Vanna’s Choice,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
Crochet Pattern Wavy Ways Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Bernat,
- Yarn Name: Satin,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Gray, Red, Yellow,
Crochet Square Motif Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand, Red Heart,
- Yarn Name: Red Heart Soft, Vanna’s Choice,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Yellow,
Wonders Chevron Crochet Blanket Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand, Loops and Threads,
- Yarn Name: Impeccable, Vanna’s Choice,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Yellow,
Crochet Mitered Square 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,
- Color: Neutral, Pink,
Fiona Free Crochet Beanie Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- 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, Triple Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Simple Puff Stitch Crochet Hat Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Red Heart,
- Yarn Name: Chic Sheep,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Puff, Single Crochet,
- Color: Gray,
Cozy and Quick Double Crochet Beanie 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: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Yellow,
Crochet Pizza Slice 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,
How to Single Crochet for Beginners (sc)
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
Easy Crochet Blanket Stitch Baby Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Baby Soft,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Pink,
Quick and Simple Crochet Basket Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Hometown USA,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 9 mm (M/N-13),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Gray,
Colorful Chevron Blanket 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: Green, Yellow,
Christmas Crochet Flowers
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Yarnspirations,
- Yarn Name: Lily Sugar’n Cream,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Green,
Crochet Gift Basket 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: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Red,
Simple Crochet Button Hat
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Vanna’s Choice,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Free Christmas Washcloth 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: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Green, Neutral, Red,
Easy Crochet Striped Infinity Scarf Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand, Red Heart,
- Yarn Name: Heartland, Red Heart Soft,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Brown, White, Yellow,
Bear Crochet Hat Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Heartland,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Black,
Chunky Crochet Black Button Hat Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 9 mm (M/N-13),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Black,
Dog Crochet Bow Tie Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Loops and Threads,
- Yarn Name: Charisma,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 9 mm (M/N-13),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Yellow,
Mint Green Fall Crochet Cowl Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Green,
Free Easy Crochet Boot Cuffs Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Vanna’s Choice,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Puff, Single Crochet,
- Color: Gray, Neutral,
Bernat Blanket Free Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Brand: Bernat, Yarnspirations,
- Yarn Name: Baby Blanket,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 9 mm (M/N-13),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue,
Free Crochet Newborn Hat 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: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Simple Fall Crochet Headband Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
- Yarn Name: Simply Soft,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Orange,
Gamer Beanie Crochet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Red Heart,
- Yarn Name: Red Heart Soft,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Black, Green,
Chunky Crochet Flower Hat Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 9 mm (M/N-13),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Newborn Crochet Beanie Hat
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: Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
- Color: Green,
Basic and Simple Crochet Flower Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Name: Lily Sugar’n Cream,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
Patriotic Crochet Pillow Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Yarnspirations,
- Yarn Name: Lily Sugar’n Cream,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Red, White,
Bobble Crochet Hot Pad Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Yarnspirations,
- Yarn Name: Lily Sugar’n Cream,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 3.75 mm (F-5),
- Stitches: Bobble, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Red,
Free Cozy Crochet Hat Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Vanna’s Choice,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 3.75 mm (F-5),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Gray,
Crochet Blanket Stitch Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn, Red Heart,
- Yarn Name: Red Heart Soft, Simply Soft,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Green, Orange, Yellow,
Crochet Griddle Stitch Tutorial
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Griddle, Single Crochet,
- Color: Gray,
Modern Striped Dishcloth Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Brand: Yarnspirations,
- Yarn Name: Lily Sugar’n Cream,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Green, Yellow,
Free Chevron Crochet Blanket Pattern
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: Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Crochet Mini Bag Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Red Heart,
- Yarn Name: Red Heart Soft,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue,
Free Dishcloth Crochet Patterns and Printable Tags
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Brand: Yarnspirations,
- Yarn Name: Lily Sugar’n Cream,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Woodland Crochet Baby Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Brand: Loops and Threads,
- Yarn Name: Impeccable,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Brown, Gray, Green, Orange,