28+ Best Free Crochet Christmas Ornament Patterns
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This is a compilation of over 28 crochet Christmas ornament patterns. Give these pretty ornaments as gifts or use them to decorate your own tree.
Christmas might just be my favorite time of year. The two things I look forward to the most during the holiday season are baking and decorating. The Christmas music…the smell of sugar cookies baking in the oven…arranging all of my favorite decorations throughout my home…I just love it!
Of course, as a crocheter, I enjoy being able to make a lot of my Christmas decorations. This year, I needed a little extra inspiration, so I scoured the internet and found some of the prettiest and most festive and free crochet Christmas ornament patterns.
Check out this festive collection of crochet Christmas tree decorations.
Supplies you will need to make these crochet Christmas ornaments:
- yarn of your choosing: worsted weight, bulky yarn or cotton yarn
- crochet hook
- scissors
- yarn needle or tapestry needle – whichever you prefer
- stitch markers
- ribbons and/or twine – to hang your crochet Christmas decorations on to make garland
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28 Free Christmas Crochet Patterns
If you’re looking to bring the spirit of Christmas to your home this year, you are in the right place. You can craft up some crochet Christmas ornaments and really bring handmade touches to your home or as gifts for your loved ones.
So grab your best yarn, your favorite hook and get started! Happy crocheting!
Crochet Classic Ornament
Every Christmas Tree needs a classic ornament and this one provides several options to make it unique. Exclude the zig zag lines and you can embroider or fabric paint names to the ornament to make it extra special.
CLASSIC ORNAMENT – FREE CROCHET PATTERN is available on my website.
Crochet Iciles Ornament
Of course, we had to include an Icicle Ornament. This one is elegant and includes a full video tutorial for the written pattern. I think every Christmas Tree needs an Icicles Ornament.
ICILE ORNAMENT – FREE CROCHET PATTERN is available on my website.
Crochet Granny Stitch LED Ornament
If you want a special Ornament on your Christmas Tree, then this is the one you want. It has an LED light instead that can easily be swapped out with pictures or special tiny mementos.
GRANNY STITCH LED ORNAMENT – FREE CROCHET PATTERN is available on my website.
Crochet Santa Belt Ornament
The Santa Belt Ornament is a very easy Christmas ornament to make. It does require changing colors for just a bit to create the belt and buckle, but it’s not hard at all – I promise.
If you’re running short on (crochet) time this holiday season, then this Santa belt ornament pattern is just what you’re looking for. You’ll be surprised at how quickly this pattern works up!
SANTA BELT CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT – FREE CROCHET PATTERN is available on my website.
Crochet Holly Leaves and Berries
This free pattern is for holly leaves and berries. You can use these as ornaments for your tree or as little decorations around your home! This would even look great as part of your holiday dinner table setup.
No matter how you choose to use the holly leaves and berries, they are sure to add a festive touch to any area of your home for the holidays.
HOW TO CROCHET A HOLLY WITH LEAVES AND BERRIES – FREE PATTERN is available on my blog.
Crochet Bow Pattern
This pretty crochet bow has many uses! Make several to perch on the branches of your Christmas tree. Or use them as pretty, handmade toppers for your gifts. These would even be pretty hanging from a garland – if you make it long enough, you could even string it around your tree!
I love crochet projects that have many uses and this easy crochet bow is no exception. What will you use it for?
HOW TO CROCHET A BOW IN ONE COLOR – FREE CROCHET PATTERN is available on my blog.
Crochet Bauble with Hearts
Add a warm touch to your crocheted ornaments this year by making this pretty Christmas bauble with hearts.
Choose to alternate colors on each row as I did, or make the main portion of the ornament all one color and have a contrasting color for the heart. This is a fun pattern that works up quickly.
HOW TO CROCHET A CHRISTMAS BAUBLE WITH HEARTS is a free tutorial on my blog.
Crochet Snowflake
Learn how to crochet this super cute and easy snowflake. Decorate your Christmas tree with these lovely snowflakes.
Use them as hanging ornaments or make a long colorful garland, the possibilities are endless!
CROCHET A BEAUTIFUL & EASY SNOWFLAKE – FREE PATTERN is available on my blog.
Crochet Pinecone
Here is a unique crochet pattern for pinecones! We are always making bright and colorful ornaments, but these crochet pinecones help bring a rustic vibe to your holiday decorations.
Use these pinecones as ornaments for your tree or as added decorations to a Christmas buffet, mantle, or table.
HOW TO CROCHET A PINECONE – FREE CROCHET PATTERN is available on my blog.
Crochet Baby Penguin
These little penguin ornaments are just adorable! Plus I love all the details on these little guys.
From their little Santa hats to their scarves (and the little button on their scarves!), to the blush on their cheeks…these penguin ornaments will look cute on any Christmas tree this holiday season.
THIS PAGE has the free crochet pattern.
Granny Square Baubles
Call all granny square lovers! If you love granny squares then you are going to love this granny square bauble pattern.
Since each color uses just a tiny bit of yarn, this is a great way to use up those yarn scraps. These multi-colored ornaments are sure to brighten up your Christmas tree.
Check out THIS LINK for the free crochet pattern.
Christmas Tree Ornament
These adorable little Christmas tree ornaments feature a star on top along with some stitching to resemble a string of multi-colored lights. With the addition of eyes, these cute tree ornaments seem to come to life.
This Christmas tree ornament will make a great addition to your Christmas tree or holiday decor.
CLICK HERE for the free crochet pattern.
Stocking Gift Card Holder
As much as I love all of the bright holiday colors this time of year, I can’t help but admire the rustic look of these Christmas stocking ornaments.
What’s special about these crochet ornaments is that they serve more than one purpose. Not only are they ornaments, but they are actually gift card holders as well!
Additionally, I love all of the different cuff options for these stockings. Choose from a ribbed cuff, furry cuff, or just a plain cuff.
You can get the free crochet stocking ornament pattern BY CLICKING HERE.
Pastel Christmas Baubles
These pastel Christmas crochet baubles are so pretty. Of course, you could use any colors of your choosing, but I am really loving the soft look of the pastels on these baubles.
You can add to the design of these pretty baubles by stitching on a zigzag pattern or little stars…I really love the addition of the Gold Lurex used in this crochet pattern also.
CLICK HERE for the free pattern.
Gingerbread Head
I am in love with the gingerbread ornament! To begin, it’s extremely beginner-friendly, using just basic stitches in the round to create a circle/ball. Then you will just fill it with polyfill.
To bring him to life, you will add some eyes and stitch on a smile. His rose cheeks are made from tiny crocheted circles. Pretty easy, huh? I’m definitely going to be giving this one a try.
Get the free pattern HERE.
Little Mug Ornament
Learn how to crochet little mug ornaments with this easy pattern! Again, this aptternhas options and I am loving them.
You can stitch on a little Christmas tree or a snowflake. You can even decide what drink you want to make! Choose from hot cocoa with little marshmallows or coffee with whipped cream or a cinnamon stick!
This would make a really great gift option as well. You could personalize these with each of the recipient’s favorite drink. How fun would that be??
Get this free crochet mug ornament pattern HERE.
Christmas Gnomes
I love simple and quick when it comes to crochet – especially this time of year when I have a list seemingly a mile long of things to crochet!
These little Christmas gnomes work up quickly and easily. In short, you’ll make 3 simple hearts, put them all together, and then you’ve got the cutest little Christmas crochet gnome ornament!
You can find this free crochet pattern HERE.
Starbucks Coffee Cup Ornament
Another day, another Starbies – am I right?? This is a great design for all my Starbucks-loving gals out there.
Celebrate your love for coffee with this adorable little coffee cup ornament. This is another great gift idea for all of your coffee-loving friends and family members too!
FOLLOW THIS LINK for the free pattern.
Christmas Pickle Ornament
If you like quirky little gifts and ornaments, this pickle ornament fits the bill! He even has a little red Santa hat. Its sure to bring a smile to your loved one’s faces when they see it on the tree.
It calls for worsted weight yarn and is about 3 inches tall. It works up quick, so it could make a great last-minute idea for a white elephant gift!
CLICK HERE for the free pattern.
Snowman Ornament
This little snowman ornament is a great beginner crochet pattern, you need very little crochet experience to whip one together. This is also a no-sew pattern!
You can make one with every color hat you can imagine! You could even make him into garland, car charm or keychain.
FOLLOW THIS LINK for the free pattern.
Wooden People Ornament
This cute wooden people ornament is simple and easy to crochet. The dolls clothing is worked in three separate pieces and then hot glued on to the peg doll. They are so simple and so cute!
This is a great stash busting outfit. You could even get the family involved and let them pick out their own colors for the dolls clothing and then make one the represents each member of your family!
Get the free pattern by CLICKING THIS LINK.
Nordic Christmas Tree Amigurumi Ornament
This Christmas tree ornament is so festive and adorable! You can make one in every color. You can even make a garland with it if you’d like!
It uses single crochet stitches throughout, so its beginner friendly.
Get the free pattern by HERE.
Starlight Lace Ornament
This lace crochet ornament pattern features a simple classic and subtle design. It is crochet over a glass ornament and uses a lightweight yarn. You can choose any color you’d like or you could go for a classic look like the one here.
The pattern uses simple stitches and it easy to make.
Get the free pattern BY CLICKING HERE.
Rustic Star Ornament
This star ornament is a star motif that is made only in three or four rounds using worsted weight scraps. You can crochet up a whole batch of them for your tree in an afternoon. It is a great pattern for an advanced beginner.
Get the free pattern ON THIS WEBSITE.
Bobble Stitch Wreath Ornament
This pattern for a crochet wreath ornament uses around 12 yds of worsted weight yarn to make a small wreath about 3 1/2 inches across.
The fun texture is created with crochet bobble stitches. Bobble stitches are so satisfying to crochet and you can make some for yourself as well your loved ones.
Get the free pattern ON THIS WEBSITE.
Jolly Ornament
This crochet ornament not only adds a touch of vintage charm to your home, but the pattern is perfect for beginners. You will create a cute and simple crochet cover for a round ornament.
You can get creative with some scrap yarn to make some of these fun ornaments or you could create a themed set to go with your chosen holiday theme for the season!
Get the free pattern BY FOLLOWING THIS LINK.
Christmas Truck Ornament
There’s just something so classic about a red truck with a Christmas tree in the back. It just really brings out the nostalgic feeling of the Christmas spirit. This pattern is such a fun way to bring this Christmas motif to life in a new way!
This pattern uses basic crochet stitches and is great for an advanced beginner! It also calls for worsted weight yarn.
Get the free pattern HERE.
Mini Mitten Country Cottage Ornament
This mini mitten ornament is such a cute gift for the holiday. You can use as a gift card holder, tree ornament, fill with treats, or attach to wrapped gifts. This mini crochet mitten uses minimal yarn so it’s a great project for using up left over yarn you have laying around!
This pattern uses minimal yarn so it’s a great project for using up left over yarn you have laying around! It features a beautiful texture that is created with front post stitches.
Get the free pattern BY CLICKING HERE.
Crochet Gingerbread Houses
I know, I know. These are not technically Christmas ornaments…but they are worth noting because many of the accessories (candy canes, peppermints, wreaths, etc..) on each of these gingerbread houses actually double as Christmas ornaments!
Make sure to check out the GINGERBREAD HOUSE PATTERN and the GINGERBREAD HOUSE TISSUE BOX COVER for more crochet ornament inspiration.
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