Farfalle & Rigatoni Free Crochet Pattern
- Elisa
- 27 minutes ago
- 4 min read
Hello my friends! I’ve just returned from a beautiful trip to Italy, where I spent time with my family, enjoyed long lunches together, and of course, ate plenty of amazing homemade pasta.
As an Italian, food has always been such a big part of the way I connect with home. Pasta isn’t just food, it’s memories, family traditions, Sunday lunches, and that feeling of comfort that only something familiar can bring.
Coming back from that trip, I felt inspired to bring a little piece of that warmth into my crochet world… and that’s how my Pasta Lover Collection was born.
This collection includes some of the most recognizable pasta types, each recreated in soft yarn with realistic textures. From stuffed ravioli to twisted fusilli, every piece has its own personality and brings a special touch to the set.
As a little treat, I’m sharing the instructions for Rigatoni and Farfalle (Bow-Tie Pasta) for free here on the blog, so you can start crocheting right away and get a taste of the full collection.
Inside the complete Pasta Lover Collection pattern, available in my Etsy shop, you’ll also find the instructions to crochet: Tortellini, Ravioli, Penne, Fusilli and Orecchiette.
Plus bonus instructions for the perfect finishing touch: Cherry Tomatoes & Basil Leaves.
Because no pasta dish is ever truly complete without those iconic little details.
The full PDF pattern includes: 13 beautifully formatted pages, more than 40 helpful illustrations, step-by-step schematics, clear written instructions, assembly and shaping guidance for every pasta type.
Whether you’d like to create a playful market display, a pretend play kitchen set, a unique gift for a food lover, or simply something fun and different for your crochet collection, this bundle is designed to be both enjoyable and easy to follow.
You can start with the free Rigatoni and Farfalle patterns here on the blog, and if you’d like the complete set, the full Pasta Lover Collection is waiting for you in my Etsy shop.
I hope you’ll love crocheting these little pasta shapes as much as I loved designing them.
13 pages with 40+ step-by step pictures, schematics, stitch tips designed to guide you through every stage of the project with ease!
Here is what you need!
YARN
light yarn (3)
MATERIALS
2.75 mm Crochet Hook
Yarn Needle
Polyester Fiber Fill
DIMENSIONS
Average length 2” (5 cm)
ABBREVIATIONS
chain (ch)
stitch (st)
slip stitch (sl st)
single crochet (sc)
skip (sk)
repeat (rep)
SKILL LEVEL
Beginner
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Farfalle
With A, work in rows.
Row 1: Ch 11, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in each of the next 9 chs – 10 sc; turn.
Rows 2 - 8: Ch 1, sc in each st across – 10 sc.
Work around the edges of the rectangle. Along the two short sides, create the scalloped edging.
Rnd 9: 1 sc in next 9 sts, 1 sc in next st, ch 2, sl st in the front loop of the same sc, 1 sc in same corner st, (1 sc in next st, ch 2, sl st in the front loop of the same sc, 1 sc in the next st) rep 3 times, 1 sc in next corner st, ch 2, sl st in the front loop of the same st, 1 sc in next 8 sts, 1 sc in next corner st, ch 2, sl st in the front loop of the same sc, 1 sc in same corner st, (1 sc in next st, ch 2, sl st in the front loop of the same sc, 1 sc in the next st) rep 3 times, 1 sc in next st, ch 2, sl st in the front loop of the same sc, sl st into 1st sc of the Rnd – 36 sc, 20 chs, 10 sl st.
Fasten off, cut the yarn and weave in ends.
Pinch the center of the rectangle lengthwise, folding it to form the classic bow-tie shape. Use a yarn needle and a yarn strand to sew firmly through the center, making several stitches back and forth to secure the folds in place.
Fasten off securely and weave in all ends.
Rigatoni
With A, work in rows.
Row 1: Ch 15, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 1sc in next 13 chs – 14 sc; turn.
Rows 2 - 11: Ch 1, sc in each st across – 14 sc.
Work around the edges of the rectangle.
Rnd 12: Ch 1, 1 sc in next 13 sts, 3 sc in corner st, 1 sc in next 9 sts, 3 sc in corner st, 1 sc in next 12 st, 3 sc in corner st, 1 sc in next 9 sts, 2 sc in last st, join to 1 st of the round with sl st – 54 sc.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail of yarn.
Fold the rectangle lengthwise, bringing the two long sides together.
Using a yarn needle and the yarn tail, sew the two long sides together to form a tube. Work evenly along the edge, making neat, secure stitches to create a clean seam. Once the seam is complete, weave in all ends.
I can't wait to see your version of my PASTA LOVERS COLLECTION. Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook!
Elisa
This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it.
You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!
