Yarn Weight #4 (Medium, Worsted or Afghan) Crochet Patterns

This is an archive of our free and exclusive crochet patterns using medium-weight yarn (classified as #4). The medium weight also includes yarns that are labeled as worsted, afghan and aran. This weight of yarn is usually crocheted using the US hook sizes of I-9 to K-10 1/2 and the metric sizes of 5.5 – 6.5 mm. Medium weight yarn is perfect for summer blanket throws, scarves, crochet sweaters and home decor.

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Free Medium Crochet Patterns

These free crochet patterns were all created using various yarn types and brands, but all use the Medium (#4) yarn weight.

  • Pom Pom Egg Warmer Cozy

    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,
  • Easy Crochet Dishcloth Pattern for Beginners (all single crochets!)

    Easy Crochet Dishcloth Pattern for Beginners (all single crochets!)

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 1. Basic,
    • Yarn Brand: Paintbox Yarn,
    • Yarn Name: Cotton Aran Yarn,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
  • Your Easy Guide to Crocheting a Triangle

    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

    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,
  • Rainbow Crochet Blanket Pattern

    Rainbow Crochet Blanket Pattern

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
    • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand, Red Heart,
    • Yarn Name: Pound of Love, Super Saver,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet,
    • Color: Variegated,
  • Big Chubby Bear

    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,
  • Willow Shawl

    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

    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)

    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,
  • Crochet Easy Washcloth

    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,
  • Solstice Scarf

    Solstice Scarf

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
    • Yarn Name: Wool-Ease,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
    • Stitches: Half Double Crochet Back Loop,
    • Color: Neutral, White,
  • Easy Crochet Afghan Pattern (8 Sizes)

    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,
  • Asymmetric Crochet Chevron Cowl

    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,
  • Waffle Stitch Crochet Dishcloth Pattern

    Waffle Stitch Crochet Dishcloth Pattern

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
    • Yarn Brand: We Are Knitters,
    • Yarn Name: The Cotton,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 3.75 mm (F-5),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet,
    • Color: Pink,
  • Braided Extended Half Double Crochet

    Braided Extended Half Double Crochet

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
    • Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Slip Stitch,
    • Color: Gray,
  • Spofforth Sweater

    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,
  • Tunisian Crochet Washcloth Pattern

    Tunisian Crochet Washcloth Pattern

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Hobby Lobby,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 6.5 mm (K-10.5),
    • Stitches: Tunisian Purl Stitch, Tunisian Simple Stitch,
    • Color: Neutral, Pink,
  • Crochet Coaster and Bow

    Crochet Coaster and Bow

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 1. Basic,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
    • Stitches: Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
  • Solstice Mittens

    Solstice Mittens

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
    • Yarn Name: Wool-Ease,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
    • Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Back Loop,
    • Color: Neutral, White,
  • Crochet Heart Crop Top Pattern

    Crochet Heart Crop Top Pattern

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
    • Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Two Together, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
  • Herringbone Backpack

    Herringbone Backpack

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Yarn Brand: Paintbox Yarn,
    • Yarn Name: Simply Aran,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
    • Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Herringbone Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
    • Color: Brown, Neutral,
  • Crunch Stitch Crochet

    Crunch Stitch Crochet

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
    • Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Slip Stitch,
    • Color: Brown,
  • Ebun Hat

    Ebun Hat

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8), 5.5 mm (I-9),
    • Stitches: Tunisian Knit Stitch, Tunisian Purl Stitch, Tunisian Simple Stitch,
    • Color: Neutral, Pink,
  • Broadquay Blanket

    Broadquay Blanket

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
    • Yarn Brand: Knit Picks,
    • Yarn Name: Brava Worsted,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
    • Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Two Together, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch, Triple Crochet,
    • Color: Brown,
  • Crossbody Bag

    Crossbody Bag

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
    • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
    • Yarn Name: For The Home Cording,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
    • Stitches: Single Crochet, Single Crochet Two Together, Slip Stitch,
  • Michelle Beanie

    Michelle Beanie

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Hobby Lobby,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Puff, Single Crochet,
  • Michelle Scarf

    Michelle Scarf

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Hobby Lobby,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Puff, Single Crochet,
  • Crochet Pleated High Waist Baby Skirt

    Crochet Pleated High Waist Baby Skirt

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Single Crochet Back Loop, Slip Stitch,
  • Easy Crochet Baby Blanket

    Easy Crochet Baby Blanket

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Yarn Name: Brava Worsted,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
    • Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Slip Stitch,
    • Color: Green, White,
  • Crochet Adult Slipper Boots Worked Flat

    Crochet Adult Slipper Boots Worked Flat

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 1. Basic,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6), 5 mm (H-8),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
  • Solstice Fingerless Mitts

    Solstice Fingerless Mitts

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
    • Yarn Name: Wool-Ease,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
    • Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
    • Color: Neutral, White,
  • Solstice Winter Hat

    Solstice Winter Hat

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
    • Yarn Name: Wool-Ease,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
    • Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
    • Color: Neutral, White,
  • Mountain Pine Crochet Tree Blanket

    Mountain Pine Crochet Tree Blanket

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 3. Intermediate,
    • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
    • Yarn Name: Wool-Ease,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
    • Stitches: Half Double Crochet,
    • Color: Green, Neutral,
  • Crochet Baby Booties Worked Flat

    Crochet Baby Booties Worked Flat

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 1. Basic,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4),
    • Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
  • Crochet Pleated Baby Cardigan

    Crochet Pleated Baby Cardigan

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch,
  • Crochet Twisted Headband

    Crochet Twisted Headband

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
    • Color: Pink, White,
  • Easy Peasy Crochet Cowl Pattern

    Easy Peasy Crochet Cowl Pattern

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 6 mm (J-10),
    • Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
  • Christmas Mini Hat Ornaments Crochet

    Christmas Mini Hat Ornaments Crochet

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 4.5 mm (7),
    • Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Half Double Crochet Back Loop, Slip Stitch,
    • Color: Gray, Neutral,
  • Crochet A Single Crochet Spiral

    Crochet A Single Crochet Spiral

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
    • Stitches: Single Crochet Back Loop,
    • Color: Gray,
  • Elsam Blanket

    Elsam Blanket

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 6.5 mm (K-10.5),
    • Stitches: Tunisian Simple Stitch,
    • Color: Brown, Gray,
  • Crochet Bar Stitch

    Crochet Bar Stitch

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 5 mm (H-8),
    • Stitches: Double Crochet, Single Crochet,
    • Color: Brown,
  • Wetherby Child Cardigan

    Wetherby Child Cardigan

    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),
    • Color: Gray,
  • Wetherby Crop Cardigan

    Wetherby Crop Cardigan

    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),
    • Color: Neutral,
  • Crochet Red Panda

    Crochet Red Panda

    Free Crochet Pattern
    • Skill Level: 2. Easy,
    • Yarn Brand: Lion Brand,
    • Yarn Name: 24/7 Cotton,
    • Yarn Weight: Weight 2 – Fine, Weight 3 – Light, Weight 4 – Medium,
    • Hook Size: 2.25 mm (B-1),
    • Stitches: Single Crochet,
    • Color: Black, Brown, Orange,