How to Make Crochet Numbers – Free Crochet Pattern
Learn how to make Crochet Numbers with this free pattern. It includes the numbers zero through nine and they can be easily resized to fit your crochet project.
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They measure at 4″ tall when made with the hook and yarn listed. You can adjust the size by changing those materials: for small numbers = smaller hook and yarn, for larger numbers = larger hook and yarn.
Do you have a favorite number? Why not make it in a super bulky or chenille yarn and turn it into a pillow? You could do that by making two of the numbers, then holding them together, and single crocheting around the edges! Don’t forget the stuffing!
These crochet numbers are great for educational toys, personalizing gifts, and even making birthday banners! As a matter of fact, they were originally made to go with the Birthday Party Hat pattern!
Numbers Crochet Pattern
Option 1: Continue scrolling for free pattern instructions on this site
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What materials do I need?
To make the Crochet Numbers as shown, you will need worsted weight yarn in any fiber, a G/6/4.00mm crochet hook. I prefer 100% cotton yarn for stand alone numbers, because it’s stiffer and holds shape better, such as Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran, Knit Picks Dishie, or Lily Sugar ‘n Cream. I use 100% acrylic when attaching them to the birthday party hats, such as Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice and Knit Picks Brava.
The Crochet Pattern
Keep reading for a list of what you need to make crochet numbers, including the stitch pattern instructions!
Stitch Guide
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
esc = extended single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
sc = single crochet
YO = yarn over
Size
4” tall (approx.) using worsted weight yarn and G hook.
This will vary with hook and yarn choices.
Written in U.S. terms
Notes
- Some numbers may need to be shaped slightly while attaching to your project.
- Beginning chains do not count as stitches
- For double digit birthdays, I suggest using a DK Weight.
- I used a mix of worsted weight 100% cotton yarns. Here are some of my favs:
Special Stitches
Extended Single Crochet (esc) = Insert hook in stitch indicated, draw up a loop, YO, pull through first loop on hook, YO, pull through both loops on hook. This is used in place of a double crochet when starting a row.
Instructions
ONE
R1. Ch 10, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, ch 1, turn (9)
R2-3. sc across, ch 1, turn (9)
R4. sk 1st st, sl st x 2, sc x 3 , ch 1, turn <leave last 3 sts unworked> (3)
R5-11. sc across, ch 1, turn (3)
R12. sc across – do not turn (3)
R13. Ch 5, sc across ch and each st, ch 1, turn (7)
R14. sc x 3, sc3tog, sk last st, ch 1, turn (4)
R15. sc across, ch 1, turn (4)
R16. sc x 2, dec. Fasten. (3)
Hide strings.
TWO
R1. Ch 10, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, ch 1, turn (9)
R2-3. sc across, ch 1, turn (9)
R4. sc x 4 (leave last 5 sts unworked), ch 1, turn (4)
R5. 2 sc, sc, dec, ch 1, turn (4)
R6. dec, sc, 2 sc, ch 1, turn (4)
R7-12. Repeat 5 & 6
R13. Alt.dc, hdc ,sc, sl st, ch 1, turn (4)
R14. sl st, sc, hdc, dc, ch 1, turn (4)
R15-20. Repeat 13 & 14
R21. sl st x 2, sc x 2. Fasten. (4)
Hide strings.
THREE
R1. Ch 10, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, ch 1, turn (9)
R2-3. sc across, ch 1, turn (9)
R4. sc x 4 (leave last 5 sts unworked), ch 1, turn (4)
R5. 2 sc, sc, dec, ch 1, turn (4)
R6. dec, sc, 2 sc, ch 1, turn (4)
R7-8. Repeat 5 & 6, at the end of round 8, ch 3, turn
R9. dec, sc, 2 sc, ch 1, turn (4)
R10. 3 sc, sl st, ch 1, turn (4)
R11. Alt. dc, hdc, sc, sl st, ch 1, turn (4)
R12. Alt. dc, hdc, sc, sl st, ch 1, turn (4)
R13. sl st, sc, hdc, dc, ch 1, turn (4)
R14-17. Repeat 12 & 13
R18-19. sc across, ch 1, turn (4)
R20. Alt. dc, hdc, sc, sl st, ch 1, turn (4)
R21. sc across. Fasten. (4)
Hide strings.
FOUR
R1. Ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, ch 1, turn (3)
R2-15. sc across, ch 1, turn (3)
R16. sc x 2, (sc, dc) in last, continue working down the side; sc in the end of row 15, sl st in the end of row 14, ch 1, turn.
R17. sl st in sl st, sc in sc, dc in dc, ch 1, turn (3)
R18. esc, sc, sl st, ch 1, turn (3)
R19-23. sc across, ch 1, turn (3)
R24. sl st, sc, 2 sc, ch 1, continue working down side; sc in the ends of rows 23, 22, and 21, ch 1, turn (3)
R25. sl st, sc, dc, ch 1, turn (3)
R26. Ch 1, esc, sc, sl st, turn (3)
R27. Ch 1, sl st, sc, dc, turn (3)
R28-33. Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn; Fasten at the end of row 33. (3)
Sew where it crosses over rows 7-9 to create “4”. Hide strings.
FIVE
R1. Ch 10, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, ch 1, turn (9)
R2-3. sc across, ch 1, turn (9)
R4. sc x 3, ch 1, turn (3)
R5-6. sc across, sl st to end of row, ch 1, turn (3)
R7. sk sl st, sl st in first 2 scs, dc in last sc, ch 1, turn (3)
R8. esc, sl st x 2, ch 1, turn (3)
R9. sl st x 2, dc, ch 1, turn (3)
R10-11. sc across, ch 1, turn (3)
R12. sl st x 2, dc, ch 1, turn (3)
R13. esc, sl st x 2, ch 1, turn (3)
R14. Repeat 12
R15. Repeat 13
R16. Repeat 12
R17-18. sc across, ch 1, turn (3)
R19. esc, sl st x 2, ch 1, turn (3)
R20. sl st x 2, dc, ch 1, turn (3)
R21. Repeat 19
R22. Repeat 20
R23. Repeat 19
R24-28. sc across, ch 1, turn (3)
Hide strings.
SIX
R1. Ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, ch 1, turn (3)
R2. esc, sc, sl st, ch 1, turn (3)
R3. sl st, sc, dc, ch 1, turn (3)
R4-10. sc across, ch 1, turn (3)
R11. sl st, sc, dc, ch 1, turn (3)
R12. esc, sc, sl st, ch 1, turn (3)
R13-18. Repeat 9 & 10
R19. sl st x 2, dc, ch 1, turn (3)
R20. esc, sl st x 2, ch 1, turn (3)
R21-22. Repeat 17 & 18
R23-24. sc across, ch 1, turn; Fasten at the end of 22. (3)
Sew short end to rows 9, 10, & 11 to form “6”. Hide strings.
SEVEN
R1. Ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, ch 1, turn (3)
R2-14. sc across, ch 1, turn (3)
R15. sc across, ch 3, turn (3)
R16. sc across, do not turn, continue working down side; sc in end of rows 16, 15, & 14, ch 1, turn (3)
R17-20. sc across, ch 1, turn (3)
R21. sc across, ch 3, turn (3)
R22. sc across. Fasten. (3)
Hide strings.
EIGHT
R1. Ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, ch 1, turn (3)
R2. esc, sc , sl st, ch 1, turn (3)
R3. sl st, sc, dc, ch 1, turn (3)
R4-6. Repeat 2 & 3
R7-8. sc across, ch 1, turn (3)
R9. esc, sc, sl st, ch 1, turn (3)
R10. sl st, sc, dc, ch 1, turn (3)
R11-19. Repeat 9 & 10
R20. sc across, move to 21
R21. Ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, ch 1, turn (3)
R22. esc, sc, sl st, ch 1, turn (3)
R23. sl st, sc, dc, ch 1, turn (3)
R24-29. Repeat 22 & 23
R30-31. sc across, ch 1, turn (3)
R32. esc, sc, sl st, ch 1, turn (3)
R33. sl st, sc, dc, ch 1, turn (3)
R34-39. Repeat 32 & 33
R40. sc across. Fasten. (3)
Leave long tail & bring the circles together in the middle and sew together to form an “8”. Hide strings.
NINE
R1. Ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, ch 1, turn (3)
R2-15. sc across, ch 1, turn (3)
R16. sc across, do not turn, continue working down side; sc in end of rows 16, 15, & 14, ch 1, turn (3)
R17. sl st, sc, dc, ch 1, turn (3)
R18. esc, sc, sl st, ch 1, turn (3)
R19-26. Repeat 17 & 18 (3)
Sew short end to long end to create “9”. Hide strings.
ZERO
R1. Ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, ch 1, turn (3)
R2. esc, sc, sl st, ch 1, turn (3)
R3. sl st, sc, dc, ch 1, turn (3)
R4-5. Repeat 2 & 3
R6-12. sc across, ch 1, turn (3)
R13. sl st, sc, dc, ch 1, turn (3)
R14. esc, sc, sl st, ch 1, turn (3)
R15-16. Repeat 13 & 14
R17-18. sc across, ch 1, turn (3)
R19-22. Repeat 14 & 15
R23-29. sc across, ch 1, turn.
Sew two short ends together to create “0”. Hide strings.
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Please explain the abbreviation used on roe 13 – Alt.dc of the #2.
Hi Lupe!
Alt. dc = Alternate Double Crochet. This is a way to make a double crochet without having to make a chain stitch first.
-Sonya
do you also have the alphabet letters
Hi Jeanine!
I don’t have them at this time, but it is something I want to do eventually!
-Sonya
Thank you for the share and I was wondering if you have a pattern for those party hats they are adorbs!!
Hi Crissy!
The pattern for the Birthday Party Hats is here: https://blackstone-designs.com/birthday-party-hat/
-Sonya
Hey! So sorry I’m making these for a baby blanket and I don’t understand row 21 of number 8
21: ch 4, sc across, ch 1 and turn(3) do I sc in the chain and not the rest or do I skip the chain and sc in the rest?
Hello!
You would work only in the chain and not the remaining stitches.
-Sonya