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.

Easy Crochet Pocket Shawl Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
- Yarn Name: Simply Soft,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6), 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Orange,
Ombre Crochet Neck Warmer Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Homespun,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 6.5 mm (K-10.5),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Pink,
Quick Easy Crochet Pumpkin Pattern (mini size!)
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Basic Stitch Yarn,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
12 Easy Free Single Crochet Patterns
Free Crochet Pattern
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
Beginner Easy Crochet Washcloth Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Brand: Premier Yarns,
- Yarn Name: Premier Home,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue,
Easy Crochet Lovey Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Knit Picks, WeCrochet,
- Yarn Name: Brava Worsted,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Gray,
Crochet Twist Headband Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Color Made Easy,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: White,
Free Face Scrubby Crochet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Pima Cotton,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Herringbone Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Pink,
Crochet Griddle Stitch Scarf Pattern
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, Griddle, Single Crochet,
- Color: Pink,
How to Crochet a Star
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Knit Picks, WeCrochet,
- Yarn Name: Brava Worsted,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 3.75 mm (F-5),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Herringbone Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Gray, Yellow,
Summer Nights Crochet Shawl
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Summer Nights,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 1 – Super Fine,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue,
Simple Crochet Coin Pouch Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Re-Up,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 3.75 mm (F-5),
- Stitches: Puff, Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral, White,
Easy Crochet Lap Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Feels Like Butta, Mandala,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue,
Single Stitch Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Brand: Bernat, Yarnspirations,
- Yarn Name: Baby Blanket, Blanket Yarn,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 9 mm (M/N-13),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Pink,
Clara Crochet Ripple Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Vanna’s Choice,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Bobble, Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Green, Pink,
Crochet Egg Pattern for Easter
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Yarnspirations,
- Yarn Name: Lily Sugar’n Cream,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 2.75 mm (C-2),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Yellow,
State of Pennsylvania Crochet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Vanna’s Choice,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Orange,
Free Ombre Crochet Scarf Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Feels Like Butta, Mandala,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Variegated,
Faux Fur Yarn Crochet Blanket Pattern for Dogs
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Go for Faux,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 9 mm (M/N-13),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral, White,
Crochet Velvet Headband Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Bernat, Yarnspirations,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Mini Crochet Bow Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Vanna’s Choice,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Pink,
Two Triangle Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Basic Stitch Yarn,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Herringbone Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Gray, White, Yellow,
Bobble Stitch Crochet Scarf Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Crayola™ Cake,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Bobble, Single Crochet,
- Color: Gray, Neutral,
Easy Crochet Spike Stitch Dishcloth Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Re-Up,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 3.75 mm (F-5),
- Stitches: Herringbone Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Gray, White,
Easy Crochet Fuzzy Scrunchie Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Basic Stitch Yarn, Terryspun,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium, Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue,
Easy Crochet Chevron Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Vanna’s Choice,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop,
- Color: Neutral,
Adjustable Keyhole Crochet Scarf Free Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Hometown USA,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 6 – Super Bulky,
- Hook Size: 9 mm (M/N-13),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Free and Easy Crochet Headband Pattern for Winter
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Woolspun,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9), 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Simple Stitch Crochet Baby Blanket
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Basic Stitch Yarn,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue,
Chevron Scarf Crochet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Premier Yarns,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Free Crochet Soap Cozy Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Zeeman,
- Yarn Name: Royal Melange,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Red, White,
Crochet Scarf Pattern for Beginners
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: 9 mm (M/N-13),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral, White,
Free and Easy Crochet Bath Mat Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Feels Like Butta, Terryspun,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: White,
Crochet Chevron Baby Blanket Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Feels Like Butta,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 3.75 mm (F-5),
- Stitches: Single Crochet, Single Crochet Two Together,
- Color: Blue, Gray, White,
Easy Square Crochet Potholder Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Flikka,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Willow Chair Crochet Throw Blanket Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Hometown USA,
- Hook Size: 10 mm (N/P-15),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Triple Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Gray, Red, Yellow,
Crochet Bobble Pillow Cover Pattern
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: 9 mm (M/N-13),
- Stitches: Bobble, Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
The Olivia Free Crochet Top Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Jeans,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 3.75 mm (F-5), 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue,
Luna Chevron Scarf Crochet Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Shawl in a Ball,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue,
Zaffre Fringe Crochet Throw 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: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue, White,
Easy Hat Crochet Pattern: The Leigh
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Jeans,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5.5 mm (I-9),
- Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue,
Color Blocked Simple Crochet Blanket Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 1. Basic,
- Yarn Brand: Red Heart,
- Yarn Name: Red Heart Soft,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Blue, Orange,
Milo Crochet Market Bag Free Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Rewind,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 6.5 mm (K-10.5),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Purple,
Pretty in Pink Crochet Scarf
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
- Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
- Yarn Name: Feels Like Butta,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Pink,
Crochet Floppy Bunny Ear Hat Pattern
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: 9 mm (M/N-13),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Pink, White,
Alissa Easy Crochet Blanket Pattern (7+ Blanket Sizes)
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Red Heart,
- Yarn Name: Soft Essentials,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 5 – Bulky,
- Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
- Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
- Color: Neutral,
Chunky Ribbed Beanie Pattern: Easy Crochet Hat
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: 9 mm (M/N-13),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Pink,
Simply Sweet Crochet Beanie Hat Pattern
Free Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: 2. Easy,
- Yarn Brand: Caron Yarn,
- Yarn Name: Caron Cakes,
- Yarn Weight: Weight 3 – Light,
- Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
- Stitches: Single Crochet,
- Color: Pink, Purple,