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.

The Kimberly Scarf
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, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Peek-A-Boo Beanie
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
- Yarn Name: Simply Soft,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue,
Peek-A-Boo Scarf
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
- Yarn Name: Simply Soft,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue,
Mosaic Christmas Tree Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Stylecraft,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Green,
Cute Labrador Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Heartland,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Black, Brown,
Crochet Crossbody Bag
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Hobby Lobby,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Neutral,
Sedge Stitch Crochet
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Basic Stitch Yarn,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Cute Tiger Crochet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Brown, Orange, White,
Mini Slimes 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: Blue, Gray, Green, Purple, White,
The Modern Tote Bag
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Hobby Lobby,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Blue, Neutral,
Baby Whale Crochet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Blue, Red, White,
Simply Cute Octopus Crochet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Blue, Pink,
Amigurumi Mouse Crochet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand, Red Heart,
- Yarn Name: Pound of Love, Soft Essentials,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Gray, Pink,
Wizard Frog Crochet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Black, Green, Purple,
Little Angels Crochet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Black, Brown, White,
Summer Romance Crochet Top
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,
Crochet Fringe Edging (With Chains!)
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
- Yarn Name: Comfy Color Mist,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue,
Chunky Tweed Striped Throw Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Premier Yarns,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Triple Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Cutie The Crochet Giraffe
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
Banana Cat Amigurumi
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 4. Complex,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Brown, Yellow,
Textured Crochet Neck Warmer Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Feels Like Heaven,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Triple Crochet,
- Color: Pink,
Chunky Crochet Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 15 mm (P/Q),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Pink,
Evelyn Wrap
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
- Yarn Name: CotLin,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue,
Modern Crochet Pillow
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Coboo Yarn,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: White,
Chunky Lilac Fade Blanket
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, Triple Crochet,
- Color: Purple,
Heirloom Crochet Baby Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Hobby Lobby,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral, White,
Crochet Lotus Laptop Case
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Hobby Lobby,
- Yarn Name: I Love This Yarn,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Puff, Single Crochet,
- Color: Pink,
Rustic Crochet Jute Bag How To Crochet With Jute Twine Cord
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Crochet Rectangle Basket with Dividers made in Rounds
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Yellow,
Blue Clouds Baby Blanket
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: Blue, White,
Two Tone Ear Warmer
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Homespun,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
- Color: Gray, Red,
Easy Triple Infinity Scarf
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Mandala,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Triple Crochet,
Easy Crochet Laptop Cover
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: 10 mm (N/P-15),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue,
Beginner’s Guide to Crocheting a Half Circle: Step-by-Step Tutorial
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Feels Like Heaven,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
Blue Waves Hat
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Variegated,
Tie Dye Easy Crochet Headband
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Mandala,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Variegated,
Crochet Baby Girl Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Brand: Hobby Lobby,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Pink,
Beautiful Blue Waves Crochet Scarf
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Gray, Variegated,
How to Crochet the Shell Stitch (Step-by-Step Instructions)
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, Shell Stitch, Single Crochet,
Beaded Amigurumi Crochet Christmas Tree
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Yarn and Colors,
- Yarn Name: Must-Have,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Green,
Crochet Christmas Bell Ornaments
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Green, Red,
Easy Beginner Crochet Coaster Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Bernat,
- Yarn Name: Maker Home Dec,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Neutral, White,
Crochet Spiral Hot Pads
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 8 mm (L-11),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: White,
Crochet Seaside Tank Top
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Coboo Yarn,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4), 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Neutral,
Chunky Crochet Coasters
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 8 mm (L-11),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Neutral,
Crochet Spiral Coasters
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: White,
Crochet Round Placemats
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: White,
Cutie Bunny Amigurumi Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Paintbox Yarn,
- Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Green,