Free Applique Crochet Patterns

Crochet appliqués are small flat motifs — animals, flowers, hearts, letters — made to be sewn onto something else: bags, beanies, blankets, jackets. This page collects free crochet applique patterns with translated US-standard instructions and per-round stitch counts.

Appliqués are the quickest projects on this site; most take under an hour and a few grams of yarn, which makes them perfect for testing colours and using up scraps. Work them slightly tighter than usual so the edges stay crisp, block flat before attaching, and sew with a sharp needle through the back loops only so the stitching disappears. A plain store-bought beanie plus one well-placed appliqué equals a handmade-looking gift in an evening.