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If you’re just starting out and want to give it a try, these crochet patterns might be just right for you.
They’re super quick to crochet and well-suited even for beginners with basic skills.

Mini Hen Clementinchen



Lucky Charm Bag Charm



Polly & Paule Keychains

Christmas-themed items that even beginners can crochet without any trouble:
 Quick Angel
This little angel is decorative, yet quick and easy to crochet. Use it as a Christmas tree or window decoration, a gift tag, a guardian angel, a keychain, or a bag charm..

Star Gnome
The colorful star gnomes are also easy for beginners to manage. If you hang several of them together, you can turn them into a cheerful garland.

Snowman and Snowwoman Potholders
Or would you like to give something useful for Christmas? The Snowman and Snowwoman potholder pair is essentially made up of circular pieces.

Larcobaleno Scarf
a lovely beginner’s project



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This colorful zigzag scarf is a vibrant eye-catcher and easy to crochet.

The pattern provides step-by-step instructions, complete with plenty of photos, showing you how to crochet this scarf yourself. A crochet chart is also included.

The scarf is 230 cm long and 33 cm wide.
It was crocheted using two 4-ply yarn cakes (50% cotton, 50% acrylic / approx. 190 m/50 g), one in black and one with a rainbow gradient, 150 g/570 m each.

Tintasola Scarf
Lace pattern with only chain stitches and double crochet



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The scarf is easy to crochet, the lace pattern is easy to remember and repeats every few rows.

As always, the pattern is richly illustrated and describes step by step how you can crochet this scarf yourself, even as a beginner with basic knowledge. For advanced crocheters, there is also a crochet chart.

The scarf shown is 210 cm long and 28 cm wide - but it can easily be adjusted in length and width.
A 4-ply gradient cake, 150 g/570 m (50% cotton, 50% polyacrylic, yardage approx. 190 m/50 g), was used.

This tissue box cover is very easy for beginners with basic skills to crochet. Colorful leftover yarn is all you need to create a pretty decorative piece.

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The pattern for this cowl / shoulder warmer is specially optimized for beginners. It’s easy to knit from the pattern—and, of course, also makes a great gift.

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This little bag for 10 tissues can also be crocheted from leftover yarn. The pattern describes various model variations.

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With this baby headband, which is very easy to knit, you’ll learn the waffle pattern.

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Baby’s first cuddly bear—very easy to knit from leftover yarn. You’ll be amazed.

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A spring meadow on the table—and it’s very easy to crochet. The pattern includes various egg cozies and egg cups, placemats, floral decorations, and coasters.

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Toddlers are sure to be delighted to have special food for their dolls now, too. All the pieces are very easy to crochet. Included are pasta, toast, butter, a fried egg, and various vegetables.

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A play shop absolutely needs a shopping bag, and this one even comes filled with lemons and carrots. A lovely gift for toddlers.

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These pretty summer outfits for teddy bears (25–30 cm tall) are very easy to knit and look super cute when worn.

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These striped pants for teddy bears are also ideal for beginners. They even have a hole in the back for the little tail.

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These hardworking kitchen helpers are a really great project for beginners. The lucky ladybug oven mitts are eye-catching and very easy to crochet.

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These pants for dolls (43–50 cm) are easy to make.

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These leggings for dolls (43–50 cm) are also easy to make.

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Quick Christmas decorations—very easy to crochet and versatile.

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A collar scarf made from sock yarn or leftover yarn is very practical because it can be worn as a scarf or just as a collar.

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These little ghosts make great small gifts, gift tags, and stash busters. Quick and easy to crochet.

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Knitting Pattern for a Collar —An Alternative to a Scarf or Cowl

This project is knitted on circular needles, and if you’ve already knit stitches together, then this project will be easy for you to make. The pattern is explained in writing, and there’s also a knitting chart to accompany the written instructions. 



Knitting Pattern for a Scarf —Cable Look Without a Cable Needle

This pattern uses only knit and purl stitches. The pattern is presented both in written form and as a knitting chart. Pictures in my patterns show you the individual pattern sections, so you can compare your work with the instructions. 



Crochet Pattern for a Blanket

The blanket is started in the center, so the size can be customized. You should be familiar with single crochet, chain stitches, and double crochet. 

   


Crochet Hat Rosa

A very lovely beginner model. Crochet the enchanting Rosa hat in your favorite colors and your ears will stay warm. Stop by my Blickfang-Design store. You’ll find the pattern there.

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Granny Scarf Niki

The granny pattern is simply wonderful. A classic that’s easy to make and can be used in so many different ways, like here with the Granny Scarf Niki. Whether you make it colorful or prefer a solid color is up to you. With the tassels, it’s definitely an eye-catcher.

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Really great for beginners (because there are no increases or decreases) is my Ponco GRACE



Also super easy to crochet and therefore finished in no time is the Sweater TINA:


Another quick beginner project is the little snowman

Knitting pattern for a hat in 8 sizes —head circumference 33–55 cm

This pattern uses only knit and purl stitches. The pattern is written out round by round, so even beginners who already have a little experience with a set of double-pointed needles should be able to follow along easily. 

Here are some lovely models from my shop that are also very well suited for beginners:

1) Soul warmer "Safia" - a classically beautiful cardigan with a simple pattern that works up quickly. The cut is also simple and can easily be adapted to any size.
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2) Soul warmer "Little Break" - for this beautiful soul warmer, you mostly work into chain spaces, making it a delight for the eyes and a guarantee of relaxing crochet enjoyment. 
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3) This triangular shawl is very quick and easy to crochet - airy, light, and chic! 
It is crocheted from the side and is symmetrical. It is narrower than the well-known triangular shawls, which makes it versatile: e.g., as a scarf, shawl, hip scarf, quickly wrapped top, loop scarf, etc.

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4) The shawl "Red Coral" is also wonderfully suitable for beginners.
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5) Triangular shawl "Mayla" - The lace pattern is very easy to work, repeats every 2 rows, and works up wonderfully quickly. 
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6) … this beautiful shopping net "Live Love Laugh" is also quick and easy to make. Also very doable for beginners.
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7) Chic, warm, and versatile: shawl "Cappuccino". A wonderfully soft, cuddly shawl for the whole year. The pattern is very easy to crochet - making it absolutely beginner-friendly.

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These Christmas tree ornaments are a wonderful way for even crafting beginners to incorporate something homemade into their Christmas decorations.



The ornaments are made of construction paper and are about 8.5 cm tall. They consist of simple shapes that can be combined in various ways and are easy to customize with different colors.