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.

Christmas Ornaments: Elf, Santa, Reindeer and Cupcake
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Hook Size: 2.75 mm (C-2),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Green, Red, Yellow,
Taco Scrubby
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Puff, Single Crochet,
- Color: Green, Red, Yellow,
Slot Machine Pillow
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Red Heart,
- Yarn Name: Super Saver,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Black, Red, White, Yellow,
Crochet Fox Bookmark
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Paintbox Yarn,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Orange, White,
Waves Of Emotions Cowl
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Hook Size: 6.5 mm (K-10.5),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Triple Crochet,
- Color: Green,
Zebra Coin Purse
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Black, Variegated,
Bobble Crochet Baby Blanket (7 Sizes)
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Bernat,
- Yarn Name: Softee Baby,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Bobble, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Pink,
Bald Eagle Potholder
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Brown, White, Yellow,
Mission Bell Wall Hanging
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Hometown USA,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 8 mm (L-11),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Crochet Teddy Bear Coaster Free Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
- Color: Brown,
Suffragette Hat Christmas Ornament
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Hook Size: 3.75 mm (F-5),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: White,
Cute Unicorn Slippers
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Decrease, Single Crochet, Triple Crochet,
- Color: White,
Apple Watch Cover
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Hobby Lobby,
- Yarn Name: I Love This Yarn,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Green, Red,
Zohal Baby Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Paintbox Yarn,
- Yarn Name: Simply Chunky,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Neutral, Orange,
Walcot Beanie Crochet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: WeCrochet,
- Yarn Name: Brava Worsted,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9), 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Gray,
FALL Crochet Pillow Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Bobble, Single Crochet,
- Color: Orange, White,
Cozy Square Crochet Plush Pillow
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Bernat, Yarnspirations,
- Yarn Name: Blanket Yarn,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Pink,
Ghost Chair Socks
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: White,
Pug Puppy Sweater
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Hook Size: 3.75 mm (F-5), 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
Baby Eagle Plush Toy
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Hobby Lobby,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Gray,
Plush Crochet Tablet Cover
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue,
Narwhal Ornament
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine,
- Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue,
Puff Stitch Crochet Flower Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Puff, Single Crochet,
Crochet Oval Lace Doily
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Gray, Yellow,
Snuggly Crochet Baby Blanket with Moss Stitch
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 7 mm,
- Stitches: Moss / Linen, Single Crochet,
- Color: Green,
Crochet Soap Saver
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Re-Up,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
Twisted Chains Cowl
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Hobby Lobby,
- Yarn Name: I Love This Yarn,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Triple Crochet,
Textured Puff Stitch Crochet Blanket Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Pound of Love,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Puff, Single Crochet,
- Color: Gray,
Elephant Lovey C2C
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Gray, Pink,
Wanderers Mosaic Crochet Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6.5 mm (K-10.5),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
WUA Simple Crochet Rectangle #5
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Paintbox Yarn,
- Yarn Name: Simply Chunky,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
- Color: Yellow,
WUA Puff Crochet Rectangle Pattern #4
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Paintbox Yarn,
- Yarn Name: Simply Chunky,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Puff, Single Crochet,
- Color: Gray,
Neon Rainbow Striped Crochet Hat
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Red Heart,
- Yarn Name: Super Saver,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Herringbone Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
- Color: Variegated,
Warm Up America Alissa Crochet Rectangle Pattern #3
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Paintbox Yarn,
- Yarn Name: Simply Chunky,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Orange,
Eyelet Lace Tee
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Triple Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Crochet Mason Jar Covers
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Yarnspirations,
- Yarn Name: Lily Sugar’n Cream,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
Crochet Beginner Summer Top
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Coboo Yarn,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 3.25 mm (D-3),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: White,
Crochet Baby Easter Chicken Hat
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Yellow,
Bubble Gum Crochet Poncho
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Bobble, Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Pink,
Nina Chunky Poncho Wrap
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Feels Like Butta,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Gray,
Cozy Rib Stitch Cowl
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Gray, Pink,
Amigurumi Chick, Lamb and Bunny Toys
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: DMC,
- Yarn Name: Natura Just Cotton,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 2.75 mm (C-2),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
Braided Blanket Ruana
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Rowan,
- Yarn Name: Kid Classic,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue,
Easter Bunny Crochet Baby Hat
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
Quick & Easy Crochet Cat Mat
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Bernat,
- Yarn Name: Blanket Yarn,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 10 mm (N/P-15),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue,
Bunny Love Cuddly Amigurumi
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
Bunny Ear Headband
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Vanna’s Choice,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: White,
Bruce the Friendly Dinosaur Amigurumi
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Green,