
Why let the winter months have all the fun? Spring’s longer days and brighter colours are the perfect excuse to start fresh crochet projects that are light, airy and bright. If you’ve been waiting for a sign to pick up your hook, here it is: we've curated three beautiful, totally free, beginner-friendly crochet patterns for you to make right now. Create them all with our affordable yarns here at Discount Craft to get pro-looking results for a low price!

Lightweight Crochet Shorts - Free Pattern by Bianca Gover
Why you’ll love it: airy, adjustable, flattering, excellent make for beginners
Skill level: Beginner
Best yarns: 8ply
Perfect for: sunny days, beach cover-ups, cosy summer lounge sets
Breezy, flattering and adjustable, these beginner-friendly crochet shorts are a fast make in 8ply yarn, perfect for sunny days, beach cover-ups and airy summer lounge sets. Follow the free crochet shorts pattern and spice up your wardrobe just in time for summer!
View the free tutorial for lightweight crochet shorts here (link opens in new tab).

Flower Bouquet Coasters - Free Pattern by YarnsPatterns.com
Why you’ll love it: instant spring decor, stash-buster, giftable, quick make
Skill level: Beginner
Best yarns: 8ply
Perfect for: house-warming gifts, Mother’s Day, or just to add a touch of colour and whimsy to your home!
Bring instant spring vibes to your home with these beginner crochet flower coasters, a quick stash-buster in 8ply yarn that makes a thoughtful, giftable set. The petals hold their shape and add a pop of colour to any table or placesetting.
View the free tutorial for flower bouquet coasters here (link opens in new tab).

Granny Square Tote Bag - Free Pattern by Dublin Bay Crochet
Why you’ll love it: stylish, practical, and eco-friendly
Skill level: Beginner
Best yarns: 8ply or 12ply for a sturdy, bulkier look
Perfect for: markets, picnics, library hauls, beach days
Make a stylish, eco-friendly granny square tote bag with this free, beginner-friendly pattern. Join the simple motifs in 8ply for everyday use, or try our 12ply recycled yarn for a chunkier, more durable look. Both makes are ideal for markets, picnics, library hauls and beach days.
View the free tutorial for granny square tote bag here (link opens in new tab).