Why buy multiple crochet patterns, when you can make multiple designs from just one? It aids in your creativity and ability to freestyle and at the same time it is a reminder that minimalism is still abundant. Check out the many styles you can get from one pattern using a pattern guide or your imagination. Let’s get into it! Click the image or text to go to the pattern.
Starting with a simple crochet tube top:
Here you’ll learn how to crochet a tube top, but let your creativty flow and make it in different hook/yarn or adding details to it like a bow or beads. You could also make it in stripes or simply make it longer/shorter or even add wide straps. Bonus: you can try it on as you go and there is elastic in the edge to keep it in place.
Next up is a crochet milkmaid dress. But look how different the end result is!
With the front tie version I was inspired by the Niagara fall dress worn by Marilyn Monroe. More Marilyn Monroe crochet patterns can be found here.
One chunky crochet sweater, a whole wardrobe…
With this one chunky sweater pattern you’ll be able to make lots of different tops and dresses. With just a few adjustments, different hook, yarn and measurement will you get a whole other style.
1 crochet backless top – delicate and chunky
You can try using 1 color for the top and another for the straps, make a checkered version (tutorial here), stripes or adding elastic into the strap!
A beautiful crochet mesh top with long ties – one in long sleeves and another is sleeveless
Here you also use other yarn, hook AND stitches for a sturdier look. Pair it with a crochet handbag
A crochet off shoulder top – but changing the hook and yarn sizes gives you a more relaxed and loose fit!
With this crochet long sleeved top you’ll get a classic and simple item with rib stitches. Pair it with a crochet mini skirt either Keri skirt or Mona skirt.
A simple crochet tanktop with bow straps
One is made with 3 mm hook and tencel, the other with 4,5 mm and cotton and way longer straps. Small changes, yet a big difference.
A simple crochet midi dress
With this crochet dress you have a blank slate. Add some ruffles and add bra cups for v-neck or add crochet flowers (this is part of the crochet pattern) and you have a whole other dress. If you want the flowers to stand more out, just attach the flower to the dress only through the backloop of each stitch on the edge of the flower, that way the edge will be lifted more.
Crochet halterneck top
A crochet pattern in 3 sizes with a deep plunge v-neck and long straps. Here you can leave the back open, cross the straps, add crochet embroidery or multiple color yarn for a striped top.
Here comes a vaiety of crochet hats, all made with the same pattern!
Whether you want to make a crochet bucket hat, a crochet raffia hat or a little crochet wool hat, there is something for you:
A crochet halterneck dress with 2 different necklines
A crochet skirt for winter and one for summer
In short or long version, with rib or mesh stitches
Crochet shorts in rib or a pair of crochet mesh pants
Crochet vintage inspired top
It has a lace stitch down the middle and you can make it in any yarn or hook – with open back or as a regular top
A crochet camisole with a v-neck
One is tied on the back, one in the neck, one is made in stripes and one in shiny (viscose) yarn. Which one is more you?
Crochet mesh top with long sleeves or a head scarf?
With Vera crochet sweater you get a lacy sweater with a unique crochet stitch, that I made-up myself. It has a waist tie and comes in one size xs-xl (but try on the row against your body to add/remove stitches) as well as add more rows if you want it longer. You can also just grab it and wrap it around your head for a vintage-inspired crochet scarf! If you use a warm yarn material it’s great for the colder months. For summer you can wear a bra or camisole under, for winter a long sleeved top in a similar or nude color. With the pattern you also get a crochet video tutorial to follow along with.
Crochet pants in shell stitch or hotpant shorts with drawstring
Start with crochet pants and transform them by making them shorter – measure your first row on your body. Add some more rows on the side and a drawstring – then you have these cute shorts instead.
A chunky crochet sweater
Crochet a bulky sweater in either unicolor, stripes or scrap yarn.
Mini crochet dress with a deep v-cut in the back
Use this crochet pattern and make a dress in any length you’d like, add a back strap or make a chunky crochet bouclĂ© dress using bouclĂ© yarn and a bigger hook.
Crochet cowl neck top
One crochet pattern is in sparkly yarn and another in a lace stitch – try adding crochet bra cups under so it’s not see-through.
Crochet neckwarmer in a simple version
Once you have a collar you can crochet a poncho with mesh stitch and tassles
Crochet mini skirt in short and long version
With this crochet pattern you can put your own spin on it and also add some unique crochet embroidery
A textured crochet bag in big or small
when you have this simple pattern you can crochet a tote bag, a mini handbag or even a crochet beach bag with scrap yarn
Crochet mini scarf
try a long or short version – use a different hook or make stripes, checkers or embroidery.
Crochet bra cup dress with mesh body
You can both make a striped or unicolor crochet dress or, skip the skirt and get a top that you can pair with a crochet tote and crochet beach skirt.
Crochet socks in multiple versions
by changing up the hook and yarn size or even using multiple yarn colors (and sizes) you get a unique style. With this unique sock construction you can try on the sock as you go! Opt for some durable yarn, preferably with polyester in, to make sure they last a while. You could also try using different stitches like lace.
Crochet vintage style handbag (free!)
This crochet handbag has shell stitch and by pairing two different yarn materials (like jute and cotton) and two colors (brown and white) it gives this crochet bag a simple and timeless appearance.
