What crochet patterns do you consider truly iconic? I’ve been curious about this, so I turned to Reddit to see which patterns came to mind for other crocheters. I had a ton of fun sorting through the suggestions and collecting 39 of them here, from longtime crochet classics to more recent viral favorites.

You can also browse all 39 patterns together on Stitch Haven or read the original Reddit thread.

39 Iconic Crochet Patterns

• 🍄 Mushroom Guy by Critter Stitch
• 🦠 Virus Shawl by Woolpedia
• ⭐ 6-Day Star Blanket by Betty McKnit
• 🧿 Persian Tiles Blanket by Janie Crow
• 🌌 Sophie’s Universe by Look At What I Made
• 🌊 Ripple Afghans: Neat Ripple by Attic24
• 🌈 Rainbow Ripple Baby Blanket by Celeste Young Designs
• 🧥 Hexagon Cardigans (Hexi Cardis): Campfire Cardigan by Make & Do Crew
• 🦛 African Flower Animals: Happypotamus The Happy Hippo by Heidi Bears
• 🐝 Chunky Amigurumi Bees: TikTok Bee by Hooked by Robin
• 🐔 Emotional Support Chicken by Annette Corsino
• 🎩 Divine Hat by Rheatheylia
• ⏳ Lost in Time by Mijo Crochet
• 💀 Lost Souls Skull Shawl by Lost Souls Designs
• 🌀 Mandala Madness by Crystals and Crochet
• 🏮 Mystical Lanterns Blanket by Janie Crow
• 🌺 Tropical Delight by Susan A. Stevens
• 💧 Apache Tears by Super Yarn Mart
• 📚 Mosaic Bookcase by Zigz Crochet
• 🧣 Martha Stewart-Inspired Coming Home Poncho by Doris Chan
• 🐉 Dragon Scale Fingerless Gloves by The Yarnivore UK
• 👒 Puff Stitch Slouch Hats: Slouchie Beanie by Vickie Howell
• 🧹 Broomstick Lace Infinity Scarf by B.Hooked Crochet & Knitting
• 👑 Queen Anne’s Lace Tablecloth #7050 by The Spool Cotton Company
• 🍍 Pineapple Lace: Pineapple Doily #7714 by The Spool Cotton Company
• 👻 Boo! Ghost Doily by Marsha Glassner
• 🧻 Toilet Roll Doll Covers: Toilet Paper Doll Cover by Crochet ’N’ More
• 🛋️ Kitty Couches by Candy Clayton
• 🌡️ Temperature Blankets: Linen Square Temp Blanket by TL Yarn Crafts
• 👵 Granny Square Afghans: Classic Granny Square Afghan by Leisure Arts
• 🌻 Sweet Summer Sunflower Granny Square Bag by Crochet 365 Knit Too
• 🐢 Baby Sea Turtle Blanket Throw by Made By Mandy
• 🐲 Dragon by Crafty Intentions
• 👽 The Child Amigurumi Baby Yoda Grogu by Crafty is Cool
• 🎈 Balloon Dog by Gloria B
• 🐈 Loaf Cat by Annie Carraway Art
• 🐄 Squishmallow Cow by Vibes Crochet Co.
• 👕 Calad Shirt by Jess’ Root Knots
• 🦋 Monarch Butterfly Cardigan by Biyabimi

Which patterns were new to you, and which ones are going on your to-be-crocheted list? Most importantly, what iconic crochet pattern did we miss? Let me know in the comments! There may need to be a Volume 2. 😄