Quick and Easy Crochet Projects for Beginners

Are you looking for quick and easy crochet projects for beginners? Then you have come to the right place. Explore beginner-friendly crochet projects as well as inspiring hand-dyed yarns. If you are just starting with crochet or teaching a beginner? A new hobby is exciting and all you want to do it put your crochet hooks to use and make something incredible. Quick and easy crochet projects are perfect for new crocheters. So, grab your hooks and yarn and join us for a fun and satisfying crafting journey!

Before you get started with crochet projects, tick of these essentials:

• Yarn: Beginner friendly yarn is basically DK or worsted-weight in wool fiber. With Symfonie Yarns, explore crochet yarn in hand-dyed semisolid shades or variegated hues in ranges of Viva’s DK weight in extrafine merino wool or Luna’s merino-silk and Bella’s worsted weight yarn of extrafine merino wool. Terra’s fingering weight offers a merino-polyamide blend that is easy to work with but few projects make take longer than worsted or DK weight yarns. Before you dive into projects, refer to our guide on choosing the best yarn for crochet.
• Skills: Get enough practice of basic stitches and techniques. Chain stitches (CH), are generally used as a foundation of the project much similar to cast on in knitting but can also be used for different purposes. single crochet (SC), double crochet (DC), half treble crochet (HTR), treble crochet (TR) and slip stitches (Sl ST). It would also work wonderfully for you if you understand what kind of fabric the basic stitches create. DC creates a densest fabric, HTR is a little more open while TR has an open effect. Also, the basic crochet stitches can be worked through the front loop or the back loop. Refer to our blog on crochet basics: the ultimate beginner’s guide.
• Pattern: There are many easily available beginner crochet patterns or simply work out your own design. Many projects do not require a pattern.
• You can work with single ended crochet hooks you own. Or, if you have Tunisian crochet hooks with cables, work with them but make sure to not attach the cable. To make your crocheting smoother and easier, make sure to gather crochet accessories such as scissors, stitch markers, measuring tape, wool needles and more.

So, here are some quick and easy crochet projects for beginners.

1. Scarf

A scarf is a beginner friendly project. You need to simply work a rectangle with any yarn. Even many advanced crocheters reach out for their stash for this quick and fun project. The single crochet stitch is perfect for a densely-stitched warm scarf. If you want an open weave opt for taller stitches. For your first crochet project, choose the crochet hook size as mentioned on the yarn label. To embellish your crochet project, add some fringes to the edges with the same crochet hook in the same shade or contrasting shade of yarn.

Yarns to try: Work with Viva yarn in semisolid shades of variegated hues such as Berry Bowl, Beach House and Party Lights. You can also crochet an elegant scarf with merino-silk Luna Yarn. Terra offers a lightweight all-season scarf but it would take more time to finish it.

2. Pillow or Cushion Cover

A pillow or cushion the cover can be made beautifully with basic crochet stitches. To make them special use different colours of yarn or add pom poms or tassels. You can also make wonderful designs on the crocheted fabric with duplicate stitches with a wool needle. A plush pillow can be made with chunky weight yarn. You can also work a classic granny square to work on a unique and colorful cover.
Yarns to try- For a chunky look, Bella offers extrafine merino wool in worsted weight. For the granny square you can work with multiple yarn colors in DK weight from the Viva range. Terra’s fingering yarn is also a wonderful option for granny squares or small patches of crochet stitches.

3. Coasters

The perfect project to practice your crochet stitches and skills, coasters are ideal first projects. Put any yarn to use and try out any tetxured crochet stitch and you have a beautiful coaster to adorn your homes. You simply need to make a square or start with a round. Explore our guide on how to knit a coaster: free pattern for newbies.

Yarns to try - Work with Terra’s fingering weight yarn in semisolid or variegated shades. The merino-polyamide blend is machine-washable allowing easy maintenance. DK weight yarn is a suitable option and you can use any Viva yarn.

4. Granny Square

A granny square is a basic crochet pattern that can be used in wonderful ways. Once you master the basic crochet stitches, you can work on a granny square which starts as a circle. You can try out floral motifs or some other interesting designs. Refer to our guide on how to crochet a granny square with Symfonie Yarns. With granny squares you can design coasters, scarves, dresses, cowls and pretty much anything. It is a project that opens up endless possibilities.

Yarns to try - Crochet with Terra’s fingering weight yarn is multiple shades. Create a vibrant project. Viva is also a good option as DK yarn is lightweight.

5. Cowls

To put your skills of crocheting in the round, a cowl is a perfect beginner project. it is quick and easy without shaping and complicated steps. from basic single crochet stitch to colorwork techniques to a classic granny square or hexagon, there are multiple ways to crochet a cowl.

Yarns to try - Work with Terra’s fingering weight yarn; the merino-polyamide blend is machine-washable allowing easy maintenance. DK weight yarn is a suitable option and you can use any Viva yarn.

With this guide work on your first crochet projects. Once you gain some experience, you can explore our blog on crochet projects using lightweight yarn.

Happy crocheting!