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.

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,
Crochet Among Us Squid Game Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Paintbox Yarn,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Black, Pink,
Amigurumi Santa Purrmaid
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 4. Complex,
- Yarn Brand: Paintbox Yarn,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Pink, Red, White,
Amigurumi Bear Among Us Keychain
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic, 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Paintbox Yarn,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Brown, White,
Mini Fluffy Hot Water Bottle Cover
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 8 mm (L-11),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Classic Men’s Crochet Scarf
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Hue + Me,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 10 mm (N/P-15),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Green,
Woodland Crochet Capelet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 10 mm (N/P-15),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Pink,
Crochet Santa Face Ornament
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
Farmhouse Crochet Pillow
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: Neutral,
Chunky Crochet Pillow
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: 10 mm (N/P-15),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: White,
Shell Stitch Baby Blanket
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, Shell Stitch, Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Crochet Blanket Shrug
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Loops and Threads,
- Yarn Name: Crème Cotton,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue,
How To Crochet an Easy Candy Cane
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Red, White,
Crochet Christmas Tree Potholder
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, Single Crochet Back Loop, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Green, Neutral, Red,
Crochet Slouchy Beanie
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Comfy Cotton Blend,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Back Loop, Single Crochet,
- Color: Variegated,
Cozy Cotton Crochet Throw
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Loops and Threads,
- Yarn Name: Crème Cotton,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Puff, Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Modern Double Thick Crochet Potholders
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
- Yarn Name: Dishie,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Neutral,
Easy Crochet Autumn Scarf
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Variegated,
Rustic Crochet Dishcloths
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
- Yarn Name: Dishie,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Orange, White,
Simple Crochet Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Brand: Loops and Threads,
- Yarn Name: Crème Cotton,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: White,
Thanksgiving Crochet Turkey Themed Coaster
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Yellow,
Classic Ribbed Men’s Crochet Scarf
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Hue + Me,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 8 mm (L-11),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Green,
Striped 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: Blue, Neutral,
Textured Crochet Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Comfy Cotton Blend,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Neutral, Pink, Purple, Variegated,
Ice Cream Cone Potholder
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
Halloween Applique Bunting Crochet Garland
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Green, Orange, Purple,
Pinwheel Crochet Swirl Doily
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 2.75 mm (C-2),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
Textured Crochet Afghan Pattern (+7 Sizes!)
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Pound of Love,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: White,
Beach Vibes Crochet Bottle Holder
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Nuboo,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
Textured Crochet Mobile Pouch
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Yellow,
Pebbles and Stars Beach 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, Red,
Axolotl Crochet Pillow
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: Single Crochet,
- Color: Pink, White,
Lilly Easy Poncho
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, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Blue,
Cowl Neck Poncho Sweater
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Back Loop, Moss / Linen, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue,
Bat Scrubby
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Red Heart,
- Yarn Name: Scrubby,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,