35 Must-Have Crochet Christmas Decorations – Free Patterns
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These 35 free Christmas crochet patterns are just in time to make for the holidays. Whether you want crochet Christmas decorations, ornaments, or stockings, there’s a little something to suit many styles and skill levels.
Now that Halloween is over and there’s a cool nip in the air, you know that Christmas is near! Maybe you like to start celebrating early or you prefer to wait until after Thanksgiving to kick off the Christmas season. Either way, crocheting Christmas decorations and gifts takes time and planning. So if you haven’t begun working on your Christmas crochet to-do list, it’s time to start making your holiday decorations!
Crocheted pieces add a personal touch to Christmas celebrations and help create a cozy and festive ambiance in homes. The holidays are a great time to express yourself creatively, too. You can crochet Christmas ornaments, stockings, and decorations to match your personal aesthetic. The patterns in this collection range from cute and fun to simple and elegant, so you’re bound to find something you like.
And of course, there’s nothing more heartfelt than a handmade gift. When your loved one unwraps a crochet gift that you have customized to their taste, they will feel known and loved. There’s no gift more precious and no better way to spread Christmas cheer.
35 Most Amazing Free Crochet Christmas Patterns to Decorate Your Home
Christmastime brings so many fun themes for crochet projects. This selection of patterns features a crochet Christmas wreath, a snowman, stockings, reindeer, and Christmas trees, among others. Some items are merely decorative. Others, like the dish towel and washcloths, are both pretty and practical.
While all of these patterns are relatively easy, there is some variation in skill level and time investment required. You can whip up a small ornament in an hour. Or spend a weekend or two to make a gorgeous Christmas tree skirt that your family will use and love for many years. No matter what, hopefully you will enjoy these patterns and find inspiration for your holiday crocheting. You will surely find the perfect project here!
So grab your crochet hook, your best yarn and enjoy making these crochet decorations.
Reindeer Crochet Christmas Stocking
This crochet stocking pattern features the knit-like waistcoat stitch, which makes color changes the easiest and smoothest, using tapestry crochet (or fair isle) to carry the unused yarn with you. That means the pattern doesn’t use any half double crochet (hdc) or double crochet stitches (dc) or special stitches but instead only basic stitches for an advanced beginner skill level.
The stocking itself is made with a pixel graph to show off snowflakes, stars, a light and ornament garland, a beautiful spiral Christmas tree, and flying reindeer on top. It was originally designed with 2 colors – red and white – but you could add more colors to highlight each image with different colors.
Get the CROCHET CHRISTMAS STOCKING pattern free, right here on my blog.
Cat Santa Hat
Now you can dress up everyone in the family for fun holiday photos – even your cat! This Santa hat is designed to fit a standard size adult cat’s head. It’s trimmed with faux fur, just like the traditional human Santa hat.
Some cats are a bit picky about wearing accessories, although they make great Christmas outfits. So please don’t force them to wear them. And remember to keep the ties loose in case they want to kick it off.
You’ll find the free pattern for the CAT’S SANTA HAT here. If you need a Cat’s Elf Hat, I have a free pattern for that as well.
Small Foldable Christmas Tree
This Small Foldable Christmas Tree will make a cute mantle decoration or even a wonderful table topper for your home. You can make several of these to share with your friends, too! And if you have some tiny candy canes or Christmas Baubles, you can hang them up on this cute tree, too. It’s the perfect little tree for a Christmas Gnome.
Get the CROCHET CHRISTMAS TREE PATTERN free from my blog.
Snowman Advent Calendar
This Snowman Advent Calendar is super fun and easy to make. This will quickly become a family favorite as you go through the Advent days for your kids.
You can get the free pattern for this SNOWMAN CROCHET CHRISTMAS DECORATION right here on my blog!
Thermal Crochet Santa Blanket
This festive Santa blanket features thermal crochet, which creates a denser result and there are much smaller gaps in the crocheted blanket. Making it an extra warm blanket to curl under this Christmas season.
You can get the free pattern for this THERMAL CROCHET SANTA BELT BLANKET PATTERN right here on my blog!
Crochet Christmas Wreath – 14-in-1 Patterns
This 14-in-1 Christmas Wreath Crochet Pattern uses mostly worsted yarn. The wreath is decorated with 14 different ornaments from candy canes to gingerbread men, and holly to bows. It truly brings the excited Christmas cheer to your home!
You can get the free pattern for this CHRISTMAS WREATH – 14-IN-1 PATTERNS right here on my blog!
Christmas Mosaic Crochet Blanket
If you ever needed a statement piece or an incredible Christmas Gift, this blankets for you! It’s the 2024 CAL blanket and has attracted over 10,000 crocheters to crochet it, some even more than once.
You can get this Free Christmas Mosaic Crochet Blanket right here on my blog!
Advent Wreath for Christmas
In Europe and in many other parts of the world, one specific tradition is very important and makes every child excited for Christmas even more which is the Advent Wreath, which this pattern was inspired by.
The Advent Wreath has 4 candles which are lit one by one each Sunday in the 4 weeks before Christmas Eve. The candles specifically symbolize the Christian concepts of hope (week one), peace (week two), joy (week three) and love (week four) in many traditions.
You can get this ADVENT WREATH FOR CHRISTMAS – FREE PATTERN Wreath for Christmas right here on my blog!
Chevron Crochet Christmas Stocking Pattern
This Chevron Wave Christmas Stocking is made with red, white and green bold colors for the Holiday Season. It also has a white faux fur cuff to make it extra special for Christmas. You can keep it traditional with red, green and white. OR you could go with blues and silvers or something more neutral. The possibilities are endless.
You can get this FREE CHEVRON CROCHET CHRISTMAS STOCKING PATTERN right here on my blog!
Mini Granny Square Stocking Ornament
This mini granny square stocking ornament starts with a classic granny square. Then you add on a single crochet foot, which is slightly shaped to look like an actual heel and toe.
You can make the top border with more single crochet, folded over, and with four points where you can attach tiny bells. Or optionally, if you prefer, you can crochet a faux fur border. Both will look classically cute as part of your Christmas decor.
Get the free pattern by CLICKING HERE.
Christmas Capelet
Show up in festive style to all your Christmas celebrations in this striking crochet capelet. The easy crochet pattern uses only single crochet and double crochet with impressive results! You use a larger crochet hook for the body and a smaller hook for the collar.
There are two options for styling the capelet. You can wear it like a turtleneck or with a folded-over collar.
To get the free pattern for the Christmas capelet, FOLLOW THIS LINK.
Mini Sweater and Stocking Ornaments
This matching mini sweater and stocking make perfect Christmas ornaments or keychains. Or, because they only take a few hours to crochet, you can make several in different colors and string them into a garland. They’re great stash-busters, too. They’re great stash-busters, too. Now you just need tiny mittens and a scarf too.
The tiny sweater has the same construction and ribbing technique as a life-sized sweater. So before you commit to a wearable sweater, you can learn more about garment making while also creating a cute crochet Christmas decoration.
To get the free pattern for the mini sweater and stocking, CLICK HERE.
Christmas Pine Crochet Washcloths
I just love useful crochet items that also work as home decor! This trio of Christmas tree washcloths serves double duty and adds Christmas cheer to your kitchen. They’d be a thoughtful small item to tuck into a gift bag as well.
The washcloths are made in tapestry crochet with only single crochets and simple color changes. The pattern includes written instructions, as well as crochet graphs for three different styles of pine tree, each one with more tiers than the next.
FOLLOW THIS LINK to find the free dishcloth patterns with charts. PS they also make great Christmas Coasters.
Crochet Reusable Gift Wrap
If you love to give beautifully-wrapped gifts but hate the waste and mess of wrapping paper, here’s a practical crocheted solution! You can make this reusable gift wrap in any size. They even include a ribbon, either glued or sewn on, so you can tie up the package with a neat bow.
You can use these pretty gift bags year after year. They may even become a family tradition!
CLICK HERE for the free pattern and detailed photo tutorial.
Reindeer Baubles
You can crochet these adorable reindeer bauble ornaments for your tree or as little festive gifts. They’re quick and easy to crochet, making them perfect for classroom or workplace gifts, or for selling at craft shows.
In chunky/bulky weight yarn, the finished baubles measure approximately 4.5 x 4 inches. But you can experiment with different hook sizes and yarn weights to make them larger or smaller.
The free pattern is available at the THIS LINK.
Snow Globe Amigurumi
The snow globe is a classic symbol of winter, magic, and holiday spirit. Now you can make your own version in crochet! This snow globe amigurumi makes a beautiful addition to your Christmas display or a thoughtful handmade gift.
Once you crochet the snow globe shape, you embellish it with craft buttons, like snowflakes (you can totally add crochet snowflakes too), Christmas trees, snowmen, and woodland animals. The beauty of this is you can customize this gift to suit the recipient, making a super meaningful gift.
FOLLOW THIS LINK to get the free amigurumi pattern.
Cinnamon Tree Christmas Ornament
These little minimalistic crochet Christmas trees are quick and easy to work. They’re made from single crochet stitches in the back loop only with simple increases to make a cone shape. So you have time to make them in every shade of green, or even in white for a snow-covered look.
These crochet Christmas ornaments use a cinnamon stick for the tree trunk, which means that you will have the light scent of cinnamon in the air all season! But if you’re not a fan of cinnamon, you can easily substitute a twig from outdoors.
Get the free pattern by CLICKING HERE.
Christmas Poinsettia Wreath
Decorate your front door with this elegant and rustic looking Christmas Poinsettia Wreath. You’ll have family and friends asking to make them one!
The free pattern is available on THIS SITE.
Snowman Hat Ornament Gift Card Holder
This Snowman Hat Ornament Gift Card Holder is a creative and fun way to hold small gift cards and decorate your tree. These are great for office holiday parties.
FOLLOW THIS LINK to get the free pattern.
Santa Claus Stuffie
Let this little Santa Claus bring a smile to your face with his jolly self! This can be a cute, small gift for a child who just loves Santa and still believes. 😉
CLICK HERE to find the free crochet pattern.
Emory’s Christmas Tree Skirt
This Emory’s Christmas Tree Skirt can quickly become a family heirloom for generations to come. I can totally envision this pattern as a blankets too.
You will find the free pattern by CLICKING HERE.
Retro Christmas Tree Towel
How fun it is to decorate your kitchen using gorgeous Christmas themed items like this Retro Christmas Tree Towel? Make several of these for your kitchen.
The free pattern for this cute dish towel is AVAILABLE HERE.
Holly Jolly Christmas Pillow
This Holly Jolly Christmas Pillow will make a wonderful throw pillow for your couch or bed this Christmas. It’s got such an elegant and wintry look to it with the red and green set against a snowy white backdrop.
You can find the free pattern on THIS BLOG.
Icicle Ike
Icicle Ike will make a cute front door decoration letting all know he’s ready for winter! He’ll surely bring a smile to any visitor’s face.
CLICK HERE to get the free pattern.
Stocking Advent Calendar
This Stocking Advent Calendar is another fun and unique way to use your advent calendar traditions. They can even double as Christmas tree ornaments.
You can find the free pattern by FOLLOWING THIS LINK.
Bright Pillow
This pillow crochet pattern features single crochet stitches throughout the entire pattern. It is the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit and bring cheer into your home this holiday season.
The front of the pillow is done using intarsia crochet technique for the letters and Christmas lights, while the back can be done in a solid color of your choice. Don’t be intimidated by the intarsia crochet technique, there is a video tutorial to help!
You can find the free pattern by ON THIS WEBSITE.
Christmas Tree Skirt
This Christmas tree skirt features Tunisian crochet and is super easy to whip up! The Tunisian crochet gives it a beautiful knit look.
The pattern is easy to memorize so you don’t have to spend too much time looking back at the pattern while you are crocheting.
You can find the free pattern HERE.
Christmas Tree Garland
This Christmas tree garland pattern is perfect for decorating your fireplace mantel or anywhere you’d like to add a little handmade yuletide goodness! The Christmas trees offer so much texture with its stitches and the stars make for some variety!
All you need is some worsted weight yarn and a small crochet hook (and maybe a good Christmas movie) and you will bring Christmas vibes to your home in no time.
You can find the free pattern HERE.
Vintage Christmas Truck Pillow
This classic Christmas truck with a tree in the bed is one of my favorite Christmas motifs. Plus, who doesn’t love a decorative pillow?
You will need worsted weight yarn for this pattern and don’t worry there are written instructions, photos, and a graph to help you create your own vintage red Christmas truck pillow!
You can find the free pattern ON THIS WEBSITE.
Christmas Bunting
How cute is this Christmas bunting? You can whip up your own quickly and add another handmade touch to your home for Christmas. It can easily be adjusted to add in as many letters/words as you like as well.
It uses basic crochet stitches as well as worsted weight yarn. A determined beginner would have no problem tackling this crochet project.
CLICK HERE for the free pattern.
Prancing Through the Holidays Deer Blanket
This blanket pattern works up quickly with a good chunky yarn means you can enjoy the cozy comfort that much sooner. It also uses colorwork crochet which gives the blanket such a lovely Christmas design.
This pattern includes both written instructions and an easy-to-follow chart and even a video tutorial for how to do the colorwork technique used.
FOLLOW THIS LINK for the free pattern.
O’ Christmas Tree Towel
The kitchen is sometimes neglected when it comes to decorating for the holidays. But don’t fret, this pattern has you covered. It’s design is subtle and the plaid is an added classic touch.
The pattern uses cotton yarn to make a durable and long-lasting towel! This would make a great decoration for the holiday season as well as gift for loved one!
For the free pattern BY FOLLOWING THIS LINK.
Snowman Pillow Sham
For this free pillow sham pattern, you’ll need just two skeins of white chunky weight yarn to make the snowman, and either big black buttons or some scrap black yarn, but the scarf could be any color you please!
This is a great beginner friendly pattern and works up quickly if you’re looking for a last-minute Christmas decor item!
For the free pattern ON THIS WEBSITE.
Mistletoe Wreath
This crocheted wreath is cute, simple, and festive, and it will add a cozy touch to your home decor with its unique handmade details.
The pattern is written for a polystyrene wreath ring with an external diameter of 10″ but you can easily adapt the pattern to fit any ring size.
For the free pattern HERE.
Gingerbread Potholder
Like I said before, sometimes we can forget to add those cutesy decorations for the holidays in our kitchen. This gingerbread potholder is sure to grab the attention of your guests at Christmas dinner.
The pattern calls for cotton yarn and would be such a fun gift for a loved one paired with a cake mix and an adorable wooden spoon.
For the free pattern BY CLICKING HERE.
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Great list with some cute ideas. Thank you!