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.

Bunny Tail and Ears Egg Cozy
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Gray, White,
Felidae Summer Wrap
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Rowan,
- Yarn Name: Summerlite 4 Ply,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Hook Size: 3.25 mm (D-3),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Orange, Pink, Yellow,
Rising Sun Crochet Bag
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Double Crochet Increase, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Red, Yellow,
Free Duck Amigurumi 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: Brown, Green, Orange, White, Yellow,
#1 Bobble Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Yarnspirations,
- Yarn Name: Caron Cakes,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Bobble, Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Variegated,
Seed Stitch Crochet
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Pink,
Yasmin Crochet Heart Coaster
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Stylecraft,
- Yarn Name: Simply DK,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Triple Crochet,
- Color: Pink, White,
Kid’s Crochet Crown
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Shell Stitch, Single Crochet,
- Color: Yellow,
Free Crochet Bunny Amigurumi Keychain
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: Gray, Pink,
The Lola Easy Oversized Crochet Pullover Sweater
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Heartland,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Green,
Shipka Cardigan
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Brown,
Primrose Crochet Baby Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Bernat,
- Yarn Name: Blanket Yarn,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 6.5 mm (K-10.5),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Chubby Gnome Christmas
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand, Paintbox Yarn, Red Heart,
- Yarn Name: 24/7 Cotton,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine, Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1), 2.75 mm (C-2),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Front Loop Single Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Green, Red, White,
Flower Keychain Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine, Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1), 3.5 mm (E-4),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Blue, Pink, White, Yellow,
Bubbles the Octopus
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,
Crochet Granny Diamond Beanie
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Two Together, Slip Stitch,
Easy Crochet Christmas Stocking Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Bernat,
- Yarn Name: Blanket Yarn,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 9 mm (M/N-13),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Red,
Santa & Mrs. Claus Crochet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch, Triple Crochet,
- Color: Red, White,
The Fall to Winter Crochet Sweater
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Loops and Threads,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Brown, White,
Theo Amigurumi No Sew Bunny
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Gray, White, Yellow,
Victoria Easy Chunky Crochet Cardigan
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Wool-Ease,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Pink, White,
Crochet Donkey Amigurumi
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Gray,
Chunky V Necklace
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 10 mm (N/P-15),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Yellow,
Flower Granny Bag
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Knit Picks, WeCrochet,
- Yarn Name: Upcycle Alpaca Blend Worsted,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Franny Granny Poncho
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Knit Picks,
- Yarn Name: Upcycle Alpaca Blend Worsted,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Holiday Lace and Mesh Crochet Top
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: 24/7 Cotton,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Red,
Cabled Crochet Cowl
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Paintbox Yarn,
- Yarn Name: Simply Chunky,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 10 mm (N/P-15), 9 mm (M/N-13),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Frances Crochet Cardigan For Kids
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 0 – Lace, Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
- Color: Blue,
Emerald Opulence Hexagon Crochet Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Green, Purple, Red, Yellow,
Penguin the Chef
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 4. Complex,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine, Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 2.75 mm (C-2), 3.25 mm (D-3),
- Stitches: Front Loop Single Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Black, White,
Free Hedgehog Amigurumi
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8), 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Black, Brown, Neutral,
Crochet Project Bag Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Pound of Love,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Moss / Linen, Single Crochet,
- Color: Pink,
Easy Crochet Hat for Beginners
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 Love Elephant Amigurumi
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: Pink, Red, White,
Free Halloween Pumpkin
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, Green, Orange,
Axl the Fox Amigurumi 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: Black, Orange, White,
Baby Jellyfish Crochet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop, Single Crochet Two Together, Slip Stitch,
Squirrel Amigurumi 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: Black, Brown, Neutral,
Amigurumi Ghost
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 3.75 mm (F-5),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Single Crochet Two Together, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Green, White,
The Foolish Frankenstein
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: 24/7 Cotton,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine, Weight 3 – Light, Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 2.75 mm (C-2), 3.25 mm (D-3),
- Stitches: Front Loop Single Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
- Color: Black, Blue, Brown,
Amigurumi Spider
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Bernat,
- Yarn Name: Blanket Yarn,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 9 mm (M/N-13),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Purple,
Apple Crochet Coaster Pattern for Fall
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Yarnspirations,
- Yarn Name: Lily Sugar’n Cream,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Red,
Pillow The Owl
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate, 4. Complex,
- Yarn Brand: Red Heart,
- Yarn Name: 24/7 Cotton,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 2.75 mm (C-2), 3.25 mm (D-3),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
Free Cat 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: Gray,
Free Bee 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, White, Yellow,
Free Bat Amigurumi 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: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Black, Purple,
Holiday Memories Cowl
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop, Slip Stitch, Triple Crochet,
- Color: Variegated,
Crochet Dog Bed
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Re-Spekt Yarn,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light, Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Brown, Neutral, Variegated,