Crochet Pattern Central vs CrochetTop
Crochet Pattern Central: directory of links to free crochet patterns. CrochetTop: measurement-led crochet hat patterns and a hat size calculator.
| Crochet Pattern Central | CrochetTop | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Patterns | Learning |
| Category | Free Pattern Websites | Free Pattern Websites |
| Crafts | Crochet | Crochet |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Free option | — | — |
| Free patterns | Yes | Yes |
| Beginner friendly | Yes | Yes |
| Ships internationally | — | — |
| Platforms | — | — |
| Formats | — | — |
| Based in | — | — |
| Visit | Visit |
Crochet Pattern Central
Crochet Pattern Central is a long-running directory that links to free crochet patterns around the web, organised by category.
It is basic in design but has a very large index.
- Categorised links to free patterns
CrochetTop
CrochetTop is a crochet hat site built around fit. Its patterns and guides start from the wearer's head measurement and the maker's washed gauge instead of generic size labels, and a free calculator turns head size, ease and gauge into stitch counts. Patterns use US terms with inches and cm. The site launched in 2026, so the pattern library is still small.
- Free crochet hat patterns in US terms
- Hat size and gauge calculator
- Fit checklist and chart-reading guide
- Measurements in inches and cm
Based on public information. Check each site for current prices and terms.