Creating a crochet letter “A” is a fun way to personalize your crochet projects or make decorative items like monogrammed blankets, pillow covers, or banners. Here’s a free pattern to crochet the letter “A.”

Materials Needed:

  • Worsted weight yarn in your preferred color
  • Crochet hook suitable for your yarn (usually 4.0mm to 5.5mm)
  • Yarn needle for sewing and weaving in ends

Abbreviations:

  • ch: chain
  • sc: single crochet
  • st(s): stitch(es)

Pattern:

Letter “A”:

  1. Foundation Chain: Start by chaining 21.
  2. Row 1: Starting in the second chain from the hook, sc in each chain across. (20 sc)
  3. Rows 2-10: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each sc across. (20 sc)
  4. Row 11: Ch 1, turn. Sc in the first 6 sc, ch 1, sk 1 sc, sc in the next 7 sc, ch 1, sk 1 sc, sc in the last 5 sc.
  5. Row 12: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each sc and ch-1 space across.
  6. Row 13: Ch 1, turn. Sc in the first 5 sc, ch 1, sk 1 sc, sc in the next 7 sc, ch 1, sk 1 sc, sc in the last 6 sc.
  7. Rows 14-16: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each sc and ch-1 space across.
  8. Row 17: Ch 1, turn. Sc in the first 4 sc, ch 1, sk 1 sc, sc in the next 7 sc, ch 1, sk 1 sc, sc in the last 5 sc.
  9. Row 18: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each sc and ch-1 space across.
  10. Row 19: Ch 1, turn. Sc in the first 3 sc, ch 1, sk 1 sc, sc in the next 7 sc, ch 1, sk 1 sc, sc in the last 4 sc.
  11. Rows 20-22: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each sc and ch-1 space across.
  12. Row 23: Ch 1, turn. Sc in the first 2 sc, ch 1, sk 1 sc, sc in the next 7 sc, ch 1, sk 1 sc, sc in the last 3 sc.
  13. Rows 24-26: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each sc and ch-1 space across.
  14. Row 27: Ch 1, turn. Sc in the first sc, ch 1, sk 1 sc, sc in the next 7 sc, ch 1, sk 1 sc, sc in the last 2 sc.
  15. Rows 28-30: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each sc and ch-1 space across.
  16. Row 31: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each sc across. Fasten off.
  17. Weave in any loose ends.

Your crochet letter “A” is now complete! You can use it as an appliqué to sew onto other projects or create multiple letters to spell out names or words. Experiment with different colors and sizes to suit your creative vision. Enjoy your crocheting!