Free Patterns

Here are some of the {free} patterns that got me started on crochet journey as well as some great sites to find patterns. 

Magic Adjustable Ring - the #1 trick I learned

http://www.crochetme.com/forums/t/28917.aspx

Layered Crochet Flower - I do my flowers a little differently now, but this is how I got started

http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4325/how-to-crochet-a-flower-part-1

Crochet Garden Preemie Hat Pattern - these were the very first hats I made starting back in '07.
Crochet Garden also has lots of beautiful, to purchase designs

http://crochetgarden.com/index.php?main_page=document_general_info&cPath=66&products_id=278&zenid=4f4b216875156fbc860a76b39f94610d

*These hats were made from this pattern using larger hooks and yarn and the flower pattern above.

Fabric flowers - not crochet, but still fun!

http://www.petitepurls.com/Spring11/spring2011_t_fabricflower.html

Here are a few good pattern websites, both free and to purchase:

Etsy
http://www.etsy.com/

Raverly
https://www.ravelry.com

Head Huggers
http://www.headhuggers.org/patterns/patterns.htm

Crochet Me
http://www.crochetme.com/

Lion Brand
http://www.lionbrand.com/

Bernat
http://www.bernat.com/