25 Crochet Patterns in Sport Weight Yarn (2024)

Maybe you have a bunch of sport weight yarn in your stash that you don’t know what to do with or maybe you’ve been eyeing some sweet sweet skeins of sport weight yarn to add to your online shopping cart. Whatever the case may be, you are in for a real treat today as we are showcasing just how versatile this yarn weight is with 25 fantastic and free crochet patterns in sport weight yarn.

Does a certain project type come to mind when it comes to sport weight yarn? You might think that this yarn is only good for a few choice projects, but it’s actually a really versatile weight. The name of the game today is variety and I think you’ll find that we’ve really delivered that. We have so many amazing crochet patterns in sport weight yarn for you to choose from today and we are so excited to share them with you!

Among other things, the goodies we have in store for you today range from trendy wearables, adorable amigurumi soft toys, beautiful lightweight blankets, and accessories galore (beanies, shawls, socks, and more!). We also have crochet patterns in sport weight yarn for things you might not have known you needed before today. Because who wouldn’t want a cute water bottle sling with a built in cellphone pocket or an impossibly cute bookmark with a tiny bookshelf on it?

Sport weight yarn is definitely on the thin side, so it can take a little longer to bring your crochet projects to completion, but the effort is well worth the reward. The beauty of thin yarns is that they allow you to infuse detail into your work without adding bulk or stiffness. So if you like crocheting beautiful things (and I mean, come on, who doesn’t?!) then you have got to check out these amazing crochet patterns in sport weight yarn for yourself. Scroll down and prepare to be inspired!

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1. Godiva Tee

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Don’t get weighed down with wearable projects that make you overheat and disguise your figure. This lovely lightweight design keeps things cool with mesh details and sport weight yarn. The pattern calls for foundation double crochet stitches, treble crochet stitches, and a variation on single crochet called the thermal stitch.

Designer: Heart Hook Home
Yarn: Knit Picks Shine Sport (Sport Weight #2)
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2. Chicken Amigurumi

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Thin yarn like sport weight is perfect for making soft toys that are on the smaller side like these cute chickens. They are great for last minute gift giving because they are the optimal size for keychains and hanging ornaments. If you or someone you know is chicken crazy, then why not whip up this fun little surprise?

Designer: DIY Fluffies
Yarn: Schachenmayr Catania Solids (Sport Weight #2)
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3. Woodstock Weekend

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Embrace the best that the 70s has to offer with this stylish cropped tank. The groovy color palette and the mismatched granny squares are enough to make you swoon. This top would mesh beautifully into a number of different wardrobe styles like vintage, cottagecore, bohemian, or even western. What would you pair this delightful design with?

Designer: DROPS Design
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Safran (Sport Weight #2)
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4. Collocation

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If you’re a hot sleeper like me, then you know that heavy and thick blankets are the actual worst. Keep it cute and lightweight with this sport weight yarn blanket instead. This design incorporates lots of colors and textures to create a veritable feast for the senses. Special stitches include popcorn, cluster, and post stitches.

Designer: Emma L. Butram
Yarn: Expression Fiber Arts Buttery Sport (Sport Weight #2)
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5. Reusable Produce Bag

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Even with a thin yarn like sport weight, you’re sure to make short work of this mesh produce bag. In addition to saving you time, the open nature of the stitches also allows your produce to breathe, which is super important for shelf life. You really can’t go wrong with such a pretty and practical option. The pattern calls for single and double crochet stitches.

Designer: My Poppet
Yarn: Premier Yarns Cotton Fair Solid (Sport Weight #2)
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6. Stripy Giraffe

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Inevitably, after making a few of these crochet patterns in sport weight yarn, you are going to find yourself with yarn scraps to spare. Take those leftover odds and ends from other projects and turn them into this adorable and colorful giraffe stuffed animal. You can make this long-necked friend using just single crochet stitches.

Designer: Emma Dent for Oombawka Design Crochet
Yarn: Scheepjes Stone Washed (Sport Weight #2)
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7. Diamond Crochet Cardigan

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A lightweight and lacy cardigan is an excellent addition to a well-rounded wardrobe. You can wear this cute cardigan all year round. Just mix and match it with different outfits depending on the season. For this design, you’ll be using single and double crochet stitches. The delightful diamond design gives this cardigan a classic appearance that will keep it timelessly trendy for years to come.

Designer: Briana K. Designs
Yarn: Knit Picks Shine Sport (Sport Weight #2)
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8. Amigurumi Frog

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Oh my goodness, just look at this cute little frog! With a thin yarn like sport weight, you can really pack a lot of detail into a small package. He is the perfect size for snuggling in the palm of your hand. That also makes him ideal for creating keychains or cute little ornaments to hang from your car’s rearview mirror that will make your day just a little bit brighter.

Designer: A Little Love Everyday!
Yarn: YarnArt Jeans (Sport Weight #2)
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9. Time to Bloom Blanket

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Move over granny squares, because it’s the granny hexagon’s time to shine. This beautiful blanket boasts many different colors and textures, so it’s an absolute delight to wrap yourself up in. The pattern calls for single, half double, double and treble crochet stitches as well as cluster stitches and standing stitches. You’ll make it piece by piece and then combine all the motifs together at the end.

Designer: HanJan Crochet
Yarn: Knit Picks Heatherly Sport (Sport Weight #2)
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10. Sunnyside Vest

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Keep it cute and casual with this adorable little vest design. Clothing items like this one are great for putting different outfits together and making yourself appear more put together. I especially love the two button closure at the front of the vest. For this design, you’ll be using single, half double, and treble crochet stitches as well as cluster stitches.

Designer: Evelyn and Peter Crochet
Yarn: Lion Brand LB Collection Cotton Bamboo Linen (Sport Weight #2)
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11. Roo Water Bottle Bag

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How’s a girl supposed to keep up with her hydration goals when she only has two hands? This handy dandy water bottle carrier is just the thing, plus it even boasts an extra pocket that most of my clothes are seriously lacking in! The pattern calls for single and half double crochet stitches as well as crossed stitches. double stranded

Designer: Fosbas Designs
Yarn: Hobbii Twister Summer (Sport Weight #2)
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12. Mini Tulip Pot

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Cut flowers from the store will quickly wither, but these tulip put crochet patterns in sport weight yarn are forever! This is seriously such a good idea for adding a bit of brightness and greenery to a dreary cubicle or boring desk. Make a few for yourself or gift them to your work bestie to say thanks for all their hard work.

Designer: Lily’s Lyric
Yarn: Sport Weight #2
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13. Baby Pants

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Hold the phone! You mean to tell me that you can make these ridiculously cute baby pants using just one skein of sport weight yarn? That’s right, and that’s true for all 3 pattern sizes: 0/3 months, 3/6 months, and 6/9 months too! In addition to basic double and treble crochet stitches, you’ll also be using front and back post stitches to make the ribbed waistband.

Designer: Heart Hook Home
Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Sport (Sport Weight #2)
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14. Everyday People

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To make the perfect slouchy beanie, you really need a stitch pattern with lots of drape. That’s where crochet patterns in sport weight yarn come in! Extended single crochet stitches and the thin weight of the recommended yarn give this beanie lots of lovely slouchiness. Front post double crochet stitches are also involved in making the brim.

Designer: Brenda K.B. Anderson Designs
Yarn: Your Mom Knits Octosport (Sport Weight #2)
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15. Blue Belle Shawl

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The pattern calls for single and double crochet stitches as well as cluster and picot stitches.

Designer: Rich Textures Crochet
Yarn: Cotton Kings Sultan Deluxe (Sport Weight #2)
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16. Sandy Sea Shell Wrap Cardi

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I’m low key obsessed with this next pattern. Everything from the flattering wrapped waist to the contrasting stitch pattern on the sleeves is just really doing it for me. This is such a cute style top that can easily be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. For this design, you’ll be using just single and double crochet stitches.

Designer: MJ’s Off the Hook Designs
Yarn: Knit Picks Galileo (Sport Weight #2)
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17. String of Pearls

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Did you know that you can add a dash of greenery to your space without ever having to remember to water anything? That’s where cute crochet plants like this one come in! Crochet patterns in sport weight yarn are perfect for recreating the delicate nature of these lovely string of pearls replicas. The pattern uses just chains and pom pom stitches.

Designer: Moara Crochet
Yarn: Circulo Charme (Sport Weight #2)
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18. Checkered Potholder

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Tired of the boring kitchen item options at the big box store? Make your kitchen more your style with these loud and proud potholders. The trendy checkerboard design combined with colorful appliques make these potholders totally unique. Usually the tapestry crochet colorwork technique is worked in single crochet stitches but this design calls for half double crochet stitches instead.

Designer: Raffamusa Designs
Yarn: Schachenmayr Catania Solids (Sport Weight #2)
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19. The V Scarf

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Somewhere between a bandana scarf and a rectangular scarf, this clever combination is in the shape of a “V”. This is a super flattering shape that looks great above clothes but can also easily be tucked into clothes too. You just need to know how to single and double crochet for this design. There’s even a helpful video tutorial if you get stuck.

Designer: Naztazia
Yarn: Kristin Omdahl Yarns Be So Sporty (Sport Weight #2)
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20. Breton Stripe Sweater

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Crochet sweaters usually call for thicker weights of yarn, but if you get overheated easily or live somewhere it doesn’t get very cold, that’s just not practical. Keep it lightweight with sport weight yarn! The main part of the sweater is worked in moss stitch, which alternates single crochet stitches and chains. This is one of my favorite stitches for garments as it has incredible drape and it looks great too.

Designer: For the Frills
Yarn: Knit Picks Andean Treasure (Sport Weight #2)
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21. Houndstooth Fringed Scarf

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In order to achieve the level of delicate detail required for this attractive houndstooth design, you really need a thin yarn like sport weight. Not to mention that the sport weight yarn gives this scarf a lovely and luxurious drape that makes it move like fabric. Alternating single and double crochet stitches create the iconic houndstooth design.

Designer: Dora Does
Yarn: Happy Sheep BabyWool (Sport Weight #2)
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22. Asana Yoga Socks

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It’s no secret that thinner weights of yarn are better than thicker ones for making socks. If you’ve never made socks before, then you might not know that the heel tends to be the trickiest. You can skip that bit with these yoga socks, so it could be great practice for learning how to crochet socks down the road. The pattern calls for just single and half double crochet stitches.

Designer: Through the Loop Yarn Craft
Yarn: Knit Picks Galileo (Sport Weight #2)
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23. Bookshelf Bookmark

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Take your bookshelf with you wherever your adventures take you with this enchanting bookshelf bookmark complete with two tiny books and a potted plant. This is honestly just too cute not to make and it would be an amazing gift for the bookmark in your life. Thin yarn is definitely a requirement to get this level of detail and to keep the bookmark slim so it won’t crack the book spine.

Designer: Atelier Delilah
Yarn: Alize Diva Silky Effect (Sport Weight #2)
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24. Cute Amigurumi Stars

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Here’s another one of our crochet patterns in sport weight yarn that’s great for using up scraps leftover from other projects. These adorable little stars make excellent gift toppers as shown or you can use them to create keychains or hanging ornaments instead. They are so quick and easy to make using just single, half double, and double crochet stitches.

Designer: Akamatra
Yarn: Scheepjes Cotton (Sport Weight #2)
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25. Dahlia Top

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This enchanting top features a v-neck, fluttery 3/4 length sleeves, and a flirty cropped waist length. It’s a little bit vintage and whole lot cute! Using a thin weight of yarn here is the key to ensuring that the top moves and drapes the way it’s meant to. The pattern calls for half double and double crochet stitches.

Designer: Emersons Crafting
Yarn: Lang Yarns Quattro Degrade (Sport Weight #2)
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Ok that’s enough of me singing the praises of sport weight yarn. If you’ve never done any crochet patterns in sport weight yarn before, this is your sign to give it a try. Did any of these designs catch your eye? Tell us all about your future crafting plans in the comments below!

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