Looking for a free crochet earring pattern? Here are 24 of them, from easy hoops, circles and floss tassels to flower and leaf earrings, lacy mandalas, hearts, Christmas gnomes and gift boxes, and beaded and granny square designs. Every full written pattern is free on the designer's own site, with no sign-up. A pair of earrings takes a few yards of thread or embroidery floss and usually less than an hour, so they're one of the quickest handmade gifts you can make, and a lovely way to use up the tiny leftovers in your stash.
For each pattern I've noted the thread or yarn, the hook, the finished size where the designer gives one, and the findings you'll need (ear wires, jump rings, hoops or beads). Some designers also sell an ad-free PDF, but the version linked here is free to read on the page.
Before you start. Most earrings use either cotton embroidery floss (all six strands) with a 2 to 3.5mm hook, or size 10 crochet thread with a small steel hook (1.5 to 1.9mm). Floss is easier for beginners and comes in every color. Thread gives a finer, lacier result. You'll also want a pair of small flat-nose pliers to open jump rings, and hypoallergenic ear wires if anyone in your family has sensitive ears.
Easy crochet earrings for beginners
Simple circles, hoops, tassels and squares. If you've never made jewelry, start here.
High Desert Crochet Earrings — Fiber Flux. A floss circle (24 hdc worked into a ring) on an E/3.5mm hook, topped by a wooden bead and finished with a wrapped floss tassel. They're about 3 inches tall, use earring posts, and the designer calls them super easy. There's a full video, too.
Lacy Hoop Earrings — The Purple Poncho. A ring of 16 dc with chain spaces is set inside a metal hoop, then 32 sc are worked around the wire to hold it in place. It takes only 5 yards of #10 crochet cotton on a 1.5mm steel hook, and finishes about 1 1/2 inches across.
Colorful Granny Square Earrings — Whistle and Ivy. A three-round mini granny square in two colors of embroidery floss on a B/2mm hook: 8 dc in a ring, then corners, then a single crochet border. If you can make a granny square, you can make these in 20 minutes.
DIY Fringe Statement Earrings — Persia Lou. A floss half circle worked in rows, a small circle glued on top, and a full floss fringe below, on a 3mm hook. The pattern gives two sizes. They look like boutique earrings but use only single crochet.
Flower and leaf earrings
Pretty, feminine designs that suit spring weddings and fall outfits alike.
Lovely Leaves Crochet Earrings — Fiber Flux. Each leaf is just one round of hdc, sc and dc worked into a ring, and several leaves are clustered on jump rings for a dangly fall earring about 2 1/2 inches long. Floss on an F/3.75mm hook, beginner-friendly, with a video.
Forget Me Not Earrings — Rich Textures Crochet. Tiny five-petal flowers about 1 inch across, starting with 10 sc in a magic ring, in two colors of cotton embroidery thread on a 2.5mm hook. Rated easy, with a video.
Irish Rose Flower Earrings — Banana Moon Studio. Layered petals worked in size 10 thread on a 1.65mm steel hook, starting from 12 sc in a ring, for a flower about 1 3/4 inches across. Rated intermediate, and a beautiful heirloom-style gift.
Tulip Earrings — GoldenLucyCrafts. A tulip worked in three rows around a short chain, in #10 thread on a 1.5 or 1.8mm hook, about 2 3/4 inches long including the hook. Rated intermediate. Perfect for spring and Mother's Day.
Floral Hoop Earrings — EyeLoveKnots. A two-round flower (12 dc, then 24 dc) laced inside a 40mm hoop, in #10 thread on a 2.35mm hook. They finish 2 1/4 inches wide, and the designer says each earring takes about seven minutes.
Lacy mandala and boho statement earrings
Bigger, bolder earrings with color play, picots and fringe.
Miniature Mandala Earrings — GoldenLucyCrafts. A two-color mandala that builds from 8 sc in a magic ring out to shells and picots, in #10 cotton thread on a 1.8mm hook. They finish about 1 5/8 inches across and are rated easy.
Mandala Earrings — Stitches n Scraps. A three-color mandala that begins with 6 dc and chain spaces in a ring, then carries two colors at once in chain loops. Size 10 thread on a C/2.75mm hook, 2 inches across, stiffened with Mod Podge. Rated intermediate, with a video.
Flora Rainbow Earrings — Divine Debris. Six colors of size 10 thread, one per round, from 8 hdc in a magic circle out to front post and single crochet edges, on a 2mm steel hook. They finish 2 1/4 inches square and are rated easy.
Crochet Earrings with Fringe — Two Brothers Blankets. A guest design by Bliss This Crochet: a small circle of 20 extended hdc with a hanging loop, plus 16 pieces of fringe per earring. It uses up to 10 yards of any scrap yarn or thread on a 2 to 3mm hook, so it's a great stash-buster.
Hearts, holiday and fun earrings
Little novelty earrings make great stocking stuffers and teacher gifts.
Crochet Heart Earrings — Banana Moon Studio. Tiny hearts about 5/8 inch across, starting with 6 sc in a magic circle, in size 10 thread on a 1.6mm steel hook. Make them in red for Valentine's Day or in pastels for every day.
Crochet Lollipop Earrings — Banana Moon Studio. A two-color spiral swirl, 1 inch across, set on a little cut piece of treat stick. Size 10 thread on a 1.4 to 1.6mm steel hook. Rated intermediate, with a video. Sweet in red and white for Christmas.
Christmas Gnome Earrings — GoldenLucyCrafts. A red cap, white beard and green body in size 10 thread on a 1.5mm hook, with a tiny bead nose, about 2 1/2 inches long. Rated intermediate. If you love gnomes, see our full crochet gnome patterns, too.
Christmas Gift Box Earrings — Nicki's Homemade Crafts. Tiny 1-inch boxes worked in worsted cotton on a 4.5mm hook, lightly stuffed and tied with a white yarn ribbon. Rated beginner, with a video. The thicker yarn makes these the easiest holiday pair here.
Stuffed Mushroom Earrings — Divine Debris. Red-and-white toadstools worked in rows of size 10 thread on a 1.9mm steel hook, two pieces joined and stuffed, about 2 1/4 inches tall. Rated easy and wonderfully cottagecore.
Pumpkin Spice Latte Earrings — Divine Debris. A tiny coffee cup worked in rows of single crochet colorwork in size 10 thread on a 1.9mm hook. Make it in worsted yarn on a 4mm hook instead and you get a matching appliqué for a bag or hat.
Beaded and geometric crochet earrings
Modern shapes and a touch of sparkle.
Beaded Crochet Wire Earrings — The Purple Poncho. Wire crochet: 25 pearls are strung onto 28-gauge gold wire and chained in one row, then the beaded chain is seamed onto a 2-inch hoop. A 1.75mm steel hook, about 2 1/4 inches long, and elegant enough for a wedding.
Spring Flair Crochet Earrings — Fiber Flux. Rows of sc, dc and shells are worked straight onto an earring hoop, with seed beads added in the second row. Three colors of floss on a G/4mm hook, about 3 inches tall. A good way to upcycle an old pair of hoops. Video included.
Helix Earrings — Crochet Spot. A seed-bead spiral 2 inches tall and 1/2 inch wide: beads are strung first, chained in, and then worked into a twist. About 5 yards of size 10 thread on an E/3.5mm hook. Rated easy.
Framed Solid Granny Square Earrings — EyeLoveKnots. A solid granny square crocheted over a cut plastic-canvas frame, so it stays crisp and flat. #10 thread on a 2.35mm hook, in two sizes (about 1 7/8 and 2 1/2 inches square).
Olive's Granny Square Earrings — Crochet Spot. Two tiny granny squares joined at a corner, one with a scalloped edge, about 2 1/2 inches long. Size 10 thread on a 2.1mm hook, rated easy.
Tips for neat crochet earrings
- Make both earrings in one sitting. Your tension changes from day to day, so making the pair together keeps them the same size.
- Weave ends in well, then trim. Earrings move a lot. Weave each tail back through several stitches, and a tiny dab of clear glue or fabric glue on the end keeps it from working loose.
- Stiffen lacy designs. A light coat of fabric stiffener, Mod Podge or diluted white glue keeps mandalas and flowers flat. Pin them to a foam board to dry.
- Open jump rings sideways. Twist the ends apart with pliers rather than pulling them open, so they close back tightly.
- Keep them light. Thread and floss are already light, but skip heavy beads on big designs so they're comfortable to wear all day.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best yarn for crochet earrings?
Cotton embroidery floss (all six strands) and size 10 cotton crochet thread are the most popular. Floss is easier to work with and comes in hundreds of colors. Thread gives a finer, lacier look. A few patterns, like the gift box earrings, use worsted cotton for a chunkier style.
What size crochet hook do I need for earrings?
Most thread earrings use a steel hook from 1.4 to 2mm. Floss earrings usually use a 2 to 3.5mm hook. Always check the pattern, since a smaller hook gives a stiffer, neater earring.
How do I make crochet earrings stiff?
Use a fabric stiffener, Mod Podge or a mix of white glue and water. Soak or brush the earring, shape it, pin it flat on a foam board and let it dry completely before you add the ear wires.
Are crochet earrings heavy?
No. Crochet earrings are among the lightest earrings you can wear, because thread and floss weigh almost nothing. Even large statement earrings are usually lighter than metal ones of the same size.
More quick crochet gifts
Make a matching set with our free crochet bracelet patterns or a crochet scrunchie, or tuck a pair of earrings into a card with an easy crochet bookmark. For more small presents, see our crochet stocking stuffer patterns, weekend crochet gifts and crochet gift bag and wrapping ideas. Pair holiday earrings with a crochet ear warmer headband, or try a different kind of jewelry with our paracord necklace patterns. Shopping for the men on your list? Our crochet gifts for men roundup has practical ideas he'll use.
