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.

Amigurumi Sea Turtle
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Bernat, Hobbii,
- Yarn Name: Baby Blanket, Blanket Yarn,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 10 mm (N/P-15),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Two Together, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Green, Neutral,
Free Pig Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1), 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Black, Pink,
Casper the Dog – Free 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, Neutral, Orange, White,
Free Lion Crochet Pattern
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, White, Yellow,
6 Petal Crochet Flower Applique
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Hobbii,
- Yarn Name: Friends Cotton 8/6,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch, Triple Crochet,
Crochet Adult High Waist Skirt
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
Flowers and Diamonds Crochet Summer Top
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
Crochet Ice Cream Cone Applique
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Hobbii,
- Yarn Name: Friends Cotton 8/6,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Neutral,
Simple Little Washcloth
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
- Yarn Name: Dishie,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue, White,
Mustard and Co Tunisian Crochet Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Tunisian Knit Stitch, Tunisian Purl Stitch, Tunisian Simple Stitch,
- Color: Blue, Gray, Purple, Yellow,
Cat Eye Mask
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Knit Picks,
- Yarn Name: CotLin,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Single Crochet Two Together, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Pink, White,
Puffs and Crosses Lace Shawl
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Scheepjes,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 1 – Super Fine,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Puff, Single Crochet,
- Color: Pink,
Crochet Bikini Top
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
Modern Colorful Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Red Heart,
- Yarn Name: Unforgettable,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Variegated,
Verglas Shawl
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Scheepjes,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: White,
Bright Bobble Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Hayfield,
- Yarn Name: Bonus DK,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Bobble, Double Crochet, Front Loop Single Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
- Color: Blue, Green, Yellow,
Crochet Backless Crop Top Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
Textured Bobble Throw
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: Bobble, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Pink,
Laura Cardigan
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Scheepjes,
- Yarn Name: Stone Washed,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Winter Crochet Beanie Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- 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, White,
Daydream Square
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Color Theory,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Double Crochet Increase, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch Back Loop,
- Color: Brown, Gray, Pink,
Deidra Sweater
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Knit Picks, WeCrochet,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7), 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Back Loop, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Pink,
Pom Pom Egg Warmer Cozy
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Neutral,
Sheep Egg Warmer Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Bobble, Single Crochet,
- Color: Pink, White,
Spring Crochet Scarf
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Two Together, Single Crochet,
Egg Warmer Cozy Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Blue,
Your Easy Guide to Crocheting a Triangle
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Heartland,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Crochet Farmer’s Market Bag
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: Shell Stitch, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Orange,
Tea and Biscuit Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Hayfield,
- Yarn Name: Bonus DK,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Brown, Neutral,
Mystical Tee
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Knit Picks, WeCrochet,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 1 – Super Fine,
- Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Back Loop, Half Double Crochet Front Loop, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Neutral,
Big Chubby Bear
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Paintbox Yarn, Yarn and Colors,
- Yarn Name: 24/7 Cotton, Simply DK,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light, Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 2.75 mm (C-2), 3.25 mm (D-3), 3.5 mm (E-4),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Brown, Neutral, White,
Herringbone Moss Sweater
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
- Yarn Name: Swish DK,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Herringbone Half Double Crochet, Moss / Linen, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Gray, Green, White,
Willow Shawl
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Brown, Neutral,
Spiked Sedge Stitch
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Brown,
Easy Crochet Mittens (Free 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, Single Crochet Back Loop, Single Crochet Two Together,
- Color: Neutral,
Oblique Crochet Infinity Scarf Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
Bunnies Crochet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Hook Size: 2mm,
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Single Crochet Two Together, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Blue, Pink, White,
Chinese New Year Rabbit
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Red, White, Yellow,
Crochet Easy Washcloth
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Knit Picks,
- Yarn Name: Dishie,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Green, White,
Crochet Kitchen Towel
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy, 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6), 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Gray, White, Yellow,
Easy Crochet Afghan Pattern (8 Sizes)
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Wool-Ease,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Basic Body Crochet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Hook Size: 2mm,
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop, Single Crochet Two Together, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Neutral,
Easy Crochet Shell Stitch Baby Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Paintbox Yarn,
- Yarn Name: Simply Super Chunky,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 10 mm (N/P-15),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue,
Asymmetric Crochet Chevron Cowl
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop, Single Crochet Two Together,
Mosaic Socks
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Green, Pink, Variegated,
Spofforth Sweater
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
- Yarn Name: Heatherly Worsted,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Back Loop, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Blue,
Crochet Monkey
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy, 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Hook Size: 2.75 mm (C-2),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Brown,
Spicy Sweater
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,