A popular free pattern web site, I have used several of Bev's patterns and some she is linked to. Thanks Bev.
http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/index.html
I love this site! Pat has an extensive range of FREE hat, shawls, baby & misc patterns. With easy to follow instructions. Thanks Pat.
http://patbythehook.blogdrive.com/
Various FREE patterns with good pic's, use the HTML version to copy and paste pattern or download the PDF file.
Links to lots of FREE hat patterns.
http://www.thedietdiary.com/knittingfiend/Hats/HatLinks.html
A variety of over 500 FREE patterns that will take you places you may have never been.
http://www.craftfreebies.com/free_crochet_patterns.html#Anchor-Fre-25506
A variety of FREE vintage patterns. Copy and paste pattern or download the PDF file.
You will find FREE patterns with pic's and alot of crochet talk. To navigate to the FREE patterns from the home page, click on Hobbies and Crafts, click on crochet, and under subjects click on crochet projects.
Caron is a yarn site with a variety of FREE patterns with pic's. Copy and paste pattern or download PDF file.
Watch it when you open this site, it is slow to load as it has lots of information for you. Worth the wait.
Many links to FREE patterns here.