What to Crochet With Cotton Yarn: 60+ Free Patterns (2024)

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Have a bunch of cotton yarn laying around in your yarn stash and you can’t find the perfect project to use it for? Then this post is perfect for you! It has over 60 fun and free crochet patterns that use cotton yarn or a cotton blend yarn.

Sometimes is can be harder to find patterns that are specifically made with a cotton yarn instead of different types of yarn like acrylic yarn. This round up will help you because it is specifically made for cotton yarn patterns.

Best Cotton Yarns

You will want to use cotton yarns for crochet projects that need to absorb water such as a washcloth or different kitchen items. Cotton yarn also holds up really well, even after being used and washed time after time. So, if you are needing the best option for a project that is super durable, cotton yarn is going to be your best choice.

Go grab your crochet hook and yarn because here is the ultimate list of crochet projects to make with cotton yarn!

Wearable Crochet Patterns

Cotton yarn is a great choice for crocheting summer garments. Cotton is breathable and lightweight and will keep you cool on hot summer days.

Cotton yarns come in bright colors which make them perfect for spring and summer pieces!

1.Beach Cardi Cover Up Patternby Wilmade

2.Miss Millie Scarf Patternby Wilmade

3.Granny Stripe Vest PatternOkie Girl Bling n Things

4.Easy Triangle Scarfby Okie Girl Bling n Things

5.The Everyday Tankby Heart Hook Home

6.Lacy Shell Shawlby Celtic Knot Crochet

7.Simple Swimsuit Cover Upby Okie Girl Bling n Things

8.Blue Belle Shawlby Rich Textures Crochet

9.Cardigan Patternby MJ’s Off The Hook Designs

Tote Bag Crochet Patterns

Tote bags are a great idea to make with cotton yarn. A lot of these are easy crochet patterns that use basic stitches and are beginner friendly projects.

10.Dishie-lous Market Bagby MJ’s Off The Hook Designs

11.Springtime Farmer’s Market Bagby Okie Girl Bling n Things

12.Dockside Bagby Through the Loop Yarn Craft

13.Breezy Bobble Tote Bagby Sweet Bee Crochet

14.Boho Circle Granny Square Bagby Okie Girl Bling n Things

15.Summer Retro Tote Bagby A Crocheted Simplicity

16.Farmer’s Market Bagby Jewels & Jones

17.Magnolia Granny Square Bagby Mama in a Stitch

18.Life’s a Beach Bagby Heart Hook Home

Potholder Crochet Patterns

Potholders make for the perfect kitchen accessories to crochet to use in your kitchen. You can make a cute and decorative potholder to use to place a hot pan or dish on after taking it out of the oven.

19.No Sew Potholderby Snuffle Bean

20.Double Thick Potholdersby Okie Girl Bling n Things

21.Tiny Hearts Hot Padby Simply Hooked by Janet

22.Modern Round Potholdersby Okie Girl Bling n Things

23.Happy Scrappy Potholderby Madame Stitch

24.Plaid Potholdersby Stardust Crochet

25.Ripple Effect Potholderby This Pixie Creates

26.Stargazer Potholderby This Pixie Creates

27.Farmhouse Potholderby The Turtle Trunk

Coaster Crochet Patterns

Coasters are an excellent choice to use up some of the leftover yarns that you may have laying around from other crochet projects. They typically take a small amount of yarn and work up super quick.

28.Daisy Flower Coastersby Okie Girl Bling n Things

29.Boho Coastersby For the Frills

30.Cat Coastersby Crochet 365 Knit Too

31.Cactus Coastersby Sewrella

32.Donut Bear Coastersby Stitch by Fay

33.Sunflower Coastersby Crochet 365 Knit Too

34.Boho Bobble Coastersby You Should Craft

35.Chain Stitch Coastersby Repeat Crafter Me

36.Hexagon Boho Coastersby Simply Hooked by Janet

Scrubby Crochet Patterns

Scrubbies are the perfect choice if you are wanting a quick project that you can work up in minutes! They also make for a great gift idea as everyone can use them. They also are a popular choice to sell at craft markets in the summer!

37.Round Face Scrubbiesby Okie Girl Bling n Things

38.Makeup Remover Padsby Stitching Together

39.Flower Face Scrubbiesby Made by Gootie

40.Scrubby Mittby Yarn Craftee

41.Polka Dot Face Scrubbyby This Pixie Creates

42.Radiant Face Scrubbyby The Loophole Fox

43.Flower Scrubbyby Crochet Dreamz

44.Floral Scrubbyby CAAB Crochet

45.Granny Puff Face Scrubbiesby MJ’s Off The Hook Designs

Washcloth / Dishcloth Crochet Patterns

Use a few different colors of cotton yarn to make a matching set of washcloths with these easy patterns. A crochet washcloth is a great beginner pattern as most of these patterns use basic crochet stitches like the single crochet stitch and double crochet stitches.

46.Easy Double Crochet Washclothsby Okie Girl Bling n Things

47.Cozy Cabin Washclothby Spotted Horse Design Co

48.Moss Stitch Crochet Washclothby Okie Girl Bling n Things

49.Easy C2C Washclothby Okie Girl Bling n Things

50.Textured Washclothby Through The Loop Yarn Craft

51.The Pebble Beach Washclothby Daisy Cottage Designs

52.Wattle Stitch Crochet Dishclothby Okie Girl Bling n Things

53.Morning Glow Washclothby My Crochet Space

54.Simple Ribbed Washclothby Okie Girl Bling n Things

Other Great Patterns

Here are a few more free cotton yarn crochet patterns that I’m sure you will love.

55.Grocery Bag Holderby Okie Girl Bling n Things

56.Bowl Cozyby The Loopy Lamb

57.Phone Pouchby Spotted Horse Design Co

58.Mug Cozyby The Loopy Lamb

59.Glasses Caseby Okie Girl Bling n Things

60.Kitchen Towelby My Crochet Space

61.Water Bottle Holderby The Loophole Fox

62.Coffee Mug Rugby The Loopy Lamb

63.Folded Teddy Bear Washclothby Nicki’s Homemade Crafts

If you are still looking for even more fun crochet patterns, then check out these other crochet pattern round ups!

• 17 Scubby Patterns
• 21 Dishcloth Free Crochet Patterns
• 50 Adult Beanie Crochet Patterns
• 25 Winter Scarf Patterns
• 30 Tote Bag Patterns
• 101 Crochet Projects to Make When You Are Bored
• 21 Free Christmas Afghan Patterns
• Free Christmas Tree Skirt Patterns
• 17 Shawl Free Crochet Patterns
• Top Afghan Crochet Patterns
• Baby Blanket Patterns
• 21 Granny Square Bag Patterns
• Valentine’s Day Patterns
• St. Patrick’s Day Patterns

That wraps up this round up for 60+ Cotton Yarn Crochet Patterns! I hope that you have found a project that you love and will enjoy crocheting!

Happy Crocheting!