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.

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,
Crochet Pinecone Christmas Ornaments
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 1 – Super Fine,
- Hook Size: 3.25 mm (D-3),
- Stitches: Puff, Single Crochet,
- Color: Orange, Red,
Labyrinth Mosaic Hat
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Mary Maxim,
- Yarn Name: Mellowspun DK,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6), 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
- Color: Blue, Brown, Green, Neutral, Pink, Red, Variegated, White,
Labyrinth Poncho
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Mary Maxim,
- Yarn Name: Mellowspun DK,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7), 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
- Color: Black, Blue, Neutral, Variegated,
Tanja the Crochet Goldfish
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1), 2.75 mm (C-2),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Orange, Pink,
Sandy the Seahorse
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic, 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: Blue, Yellow,
Simple Lace Crochet Wrap
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Red Heart,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 1 – Super Fine,
- Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Gray,
Paw Print Tapestry
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Stylecraft,
- Yarn Name: Simply Aran,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Black, White,
Little Hearts Tapestry
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Stylecraft,
- Yarn Name: Simply Aran,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Pink, White,
Elio the Dragon 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: Green, Purple,
Nadia Shawl
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Red,
Free Brodie the Stegosaurus
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: Blue, Green,
Snowflake Crochet Christmas Stocking Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 6.5 mm (K-10.5),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Red, White,
Cool Crochet Bucket Hat
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Double Crochet Increase, Single Crochet,
- Color: Orange, Pink,
Free Axolotl Amigurumi Stuffie
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Pink,
Crochet Cloud Purse
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy, 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Bobble, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Yellow,
Hyacinth Bucket Hat
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Brown,
Crossroads Chunky Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
- Yarn Name: Swish DK,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Puff, Single Crochet,
- Color: Gray, Green,
Seafoam Hotpad Trivet and Coaster Set
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Re-Up,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
Mico the Monkey Amigurumi
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- 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, Brown, Neutral,
Ariel Summer Cardigan
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Bobble, Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Triple Crochet,
- Color: Orange, Pink,
Crochet Yoga Bracelet and Anklet
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Yarnspirations,
- Yarn Name: Lily Sugar’n Cream,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
Poco the Parrot Amigurumi – free crochet pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic, 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Blue, Red, White, Yellow,
Sunburst Square Bucket Hat
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Jeans,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 3.75 mm (F-5), 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Two Together, Puff, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Two Together, Triple Crochet,
- Color: Blue, White,
Worry Worm
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Brand: Paintbox Yarn,
- Yarn Name: Simply Aran,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Neutral, Red,
Magic Crochet Potholder
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic, 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
- Yarn Name: Dishie,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Back Loop, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch, Slip Stitch Back Loop,
- Color: Neutral, White,
Bunny Worry Worm Crochet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Blue, Pink, White,
Bee Worry Worm Crochet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
- Color: Black, White, Yellow,
The Working Girl Cardigan
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Stylecraft,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
- Color: Yellow,
Crochet House Garland
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4), 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Blue, Gray, Pink,
Free Giraffe Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic, 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, Brown, Yellow,
Kid’s Hooded Vest
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Paintbox Yarn,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Moss / Linen, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Gray, White,
Blossom Baby Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Pound of Love, Wool-Ease,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Triple Crochet,
- Color: Pink, White,
Long Ear Bunny Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Griddle, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Neutral,
Free Penguin 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: Blue, Orange, White, Yellow,
Free Owl Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- 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, White,
Easy T-Shirt Yarn Crochet Easter Bunny Basket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 10 mm (N/P-15),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
Spring Chicks Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4), 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Black, Blue, Orange, Pink, White,
Poppy Lace Collar
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
Boho Beach Crochet Vest
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Woodland Linen Stitch Crochet Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Mandala,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Moss / Linen, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Green,