What is cute crochet? Is it kawaii amigurumi bunnies with wide-set eyes? Is it a dainty bow in a toddler’s hair? Is it a blanket with chunky bird motifs all over it?
To a large extent, cuteness is in the eye of the beholder. And it’s almost indefinable – you just know it when you see it.
If you’re looking for a cute crochet idea but don’t know exactly what sort of project you want to make, read on – we’ve gathered together some of the top cute crochet patterns that we’ve featured on Gathered and in Simply Crochet. Scroll through and find some cute crochet ideas to inspire you!
Cute crochet ideas to try today
What cute amigurumi toys can I crochet?
For the most part, any amigurumi or toy crochet pattern is bound to be pretty cute. And with so many amigurumi patterns available (including plenty of cute free crochet patterns), you have plenty to choose from.
Here are some of our favourites from throughout the years, but have a look at Simply Crochet’s Ravelry catalogue, too – in every issue, we include at least one amigurumi cutie for you to hook!
Free bunny parent and child crochet pattern
As we get ready for Easter, hook this rabbit parent and child to fill your loved ones’ Easter baskets. We love the big bunny’s dapper hat! This pair makes for a great Father’s Day gift, too.
Get started now with this free bunny crochet pattern.
Free ghost crochet pattern
Who says you can’t be spooky and cute at the same time? This kawaii ghost is so tiny and sweet, it really puts the ‘treat’ in ‘trick or treat’.
Get spooky with the free amigurumi ghost pattern on Gathered.
Free owl crochet pattern
This crochet owl looks awfully (owl-fully?) surprised. Maybe it suddenly remembered it left the oven (owl-ven?) on.
This free owl crochet pattern is a hoot!
Free crochet food patterns
Good news – if you like hooking up amigurumi treats that look surprisingly realistic, we’ve got several patterns for you. Make a set of stitchy biscuits, some perfectly formed pancakes or even a ginormous donut cushion.
Get hungry with our crochet pancake, giant donut cushion and crochet biscuit patterns.
Cute amigurumi zodiac patterns
If the stars are your guide, hook an ami’ friend to rep your sign. Or make one for a horoscope-obsessed friend – best birthday gift idea ever!
Find your sign, or buy the entire Zodiac pattern collection on Etsy
Little dragon crochet pattern
Believe it or not, Stephanie Lau’s tiny fang-toothed dragon appeared in the first-ever issue of Simply Crochet magazine back in 2013 – and he’s been an unofficial mascot of the mag ever since!
Breathe fire with the dragon crochet pattern on Ravelry.
Crochet Valentine's Day toy
Things getting serious between you and your partner? It might be time to break out this ladybird love bug – the ultimate in yarn-based wooing.
Fall in love with the amigurumi Love Bug pattern on Ravelry
Super-cute crochet vegetables
Absolutely anything can be made adorable through the magic of crochet. Take, for instance, the humble root vegetable, made mind-numbingly cute by the designers at Freddy Goat.
Get the amigurumi vegetable patterns here.
Cute crochet ideas for children and babies
Tiny socks, tiny blankets, tiny outfits – baby projects are among the most popular cute crochet patterns.
And for good reason. If you rock up to a baby shower or postpartum visit with one of these handmade gifts, you’ll immediately be in the running for godparent, guaranteed. (Not really. But maybe? Probably.)
Just make sure all parts are sewn on securely, and never leave a baby alone with a crochet gift. And try to use machine washable yarn – no parent wants to be hand-washing a spit-up stained onesie every time it gets soiled.
Free crochet baby bootie patterns
Teeny tootsies are always cold, but also tend to wriggle out of socks. The solution? Baby booties, which can be customised with flowers, bear faces and more!
Take your pick! Find our free bear booties crochet pattern and free floral booties crochet pattern right here on Gathered.
Free crochet Easter bunny baby blanket pattern
Baby’s first Easter? Make them a commemorative blanket – and give crochet colourwork a try – with Pat Strong’s timeless springtime make.
Make it memorable with our free crochet bunny blanket pattern.
Free kid's rainbow dress pattern
Take it from us – toddlers love a good rainbow. Hook this jazzy make for kids aged six months to four years.
Show your child’s true colours with this free baby dress crochet pattern.
Free baby onesie pattern
When the weather gets cold, the chunky onesies come out – and this one is bound to make the wearer ever-so snuggly warm. Just make sure the tot doesn’t get too hot!
Get cosy with the free baby onesie pattern.
Free kid's rainbow skirt pattern
See? More rainbows! Never underestimate the power of rainbow crochet. It looks fabulous and, when it’s on a child, ever so cute. P.S. You can find the cute rainbow motif pattern for free on Gathered.
Follow the rainbow to the child’s skirt pattern on Etsy.
Free kid's penguin hat and mitts pattern
Before your kid goes a-waddling through the snow, make sure their head and hands are kept warm with this characterful penguin winter warmers set.
Get the brrr-illiant pattern for the penguin and mitts set.
Cute crochet homewares to make
Yes, even your home can be made cuter with crochet! Bunting, cushions, blankets, plant pots – whatever the homeware, you can turn it into a more adorable crochet version of itself.
Free bunny bunting pattern
It’s almost Easter. You’ve bought the Easter eggs. Maybe you made an Easter basket. What else can you do to make the occasion festive?
Enter these cute buns. Bunny bunting. Bunny-ting. This project is quick and easy, and you can make your strand of reverse-side rabbits as long as you like by making and re-making the motif.
Hook our free bunny bunting crochet pattern.
Free crochet indoor plant pot patterns
Plants can add an air of sophistication and class to your indoor space – or, it can make it ADORABLE. Make sure no plant pot in your home is without a sweet-faced animal cover.
Get our free mini plant pot cover pattern and free lamb and rabbit crochet plant pot covers here.
Free felted egg cosy pattern
How do you like your eggs? If the answer is “warm” and also “wearing hats”, this is the project for you.
Find the free felted egg cosy pattern on Gathered.
Free crochet jar cover pattern
Dress up your screw-top jars in their own little outfits. Bonus points if you paint or draw little faces on each of the jars. It’s the sweetest way to store rice, lentils, sugar, coffee and more.
Start storing with our ‘how to make crochet jar covers’ tutorial.
Crochet robin blanket
This blanket, filled with motifs featuring chunky robins and candy cane stripes, makes us think of winter and Christmastime. Even the pompoms on the corners are adorable!
Get hopping with the Robin blanket crochet pattern on Ravelry.
Crochet teddy bear blanket
It’s a toy! It’s a blanket! It’s both! It’s a fuzzy teddy bear with giant paws – the perfect cuddle companion.
Amaze your kids with this Bear blanket pattern from Ravelry.
Adorable crochet accessories to start today
Who’s cute? You. You’re cute. And you should wear something that’s as cute as you are.
Enter these cute crochet accessories – they’re wearable (or carry-able), charming and absolute must-makes.
Free crochet bunny ears
Children and adults alike will look Easter-ready in these fully poseable bunny ears.
They’re made with wire pipe cleaners so they stand up straight (or bend over – try a one-ear-up and one-ear-down look for extra cuteness).
Find the free crochet bunny ears pattern on Gathered.
Free beginner-friendly crochet bow or bow tie
Whether you’re making it as a bow tie or an embellishment for gifts or hair clips, this bitty bow is a beauty.
Tie the knot by learning how to crochet a bow and bow tie.
Free advanced crochet bow scarf
If you’re looking for something a bit more challenging, try this super-sweet bow scarf. It uses fur-effect yarn and cabling for a delightfully tactile effect.
Check out our ’how to make a crochet bow scarf’ tutorial.
Free crochet flower hair clip
Perfect for finishing off a wedding ensemble or carefully put-together outfit, this delicate little flower features a tiny pearl in its centre.
Make our free crochet flower hair clip pattern.
Crochet rainbow heart badge
Show up and show out for Pride with one – or a hundred – tiny rainbow heart pins!
Buy the Rainbow heart crochet pattern on Ravelry.
Crochet coffee cup cosies
Are you a cat person or a dog person? Give your reusable coffee cup the sweetest finishing touch with a cat or dog cosy.
Find the coffee cup cosy pattern on Ravelry.
That's enough cute crochet ideas... for now!
That’s all the cute crochet patterns this time around, but be sure to check out Simply Crochet each month for more cute designs, or browse the Simply Crochet Ravelry and Etsy shops for our previously published adorable patterns.
More project inspiration!
Looking for more makes aimed at beginners? Check out our list of 40+ beginner crochet projects on Gathered!
