Over 25 Best Free Christmas Crochet Projects to Make This Year (2024)

Christmas Boho Ornament Afghan

Throw traditional Christmas colors out the window and add some much-needed color to dreary and gray winter days with this fabulous ornament afghan. It’s perfect for scraps and yarn leftover from other projects. In addition to the basics, this pattern sometimes uses stitches worked around the post, the bean stitch, the join stitch and the picot stitch.

Designer: The Crochet Crowd

Yarn: Caron One Pound (Medium Weight #4)

Crochet Christmas Tree

Varied shades of green add interest and playfulness to this crocodile stitch Christmas tree. You could add this cutie to a table centerpiece, the mantle or a nice window ledge display as shown. Add a little string of lights and you’re well on your way to a colorful and creative crochet Chistmas!

Designer: Yarn Plaza

Yarn: Lana Grossa Elastico Print (DK Weight #3)

Christmas Slipper Socks

Channel your inner Mrs. Claus with these darling and dainty slipper socks. The pattern is available in three sizes and uses only basic stitches. Hmm, I wonder what would happen if you clicked your heels together 3 times while wearing these? There’s no place like home - especially when you’re decked out from head to toe in Christmas crochet wonderfulness!

Designer: Dove Crafts

Yarn: Worsted Weight #4

Crochet Mitten Garland

What could be cuter than darling little mittens all on a line? There is so much room to play with this pattern, as you can see by all the different mittens the designer has made! You’ll be using the basics plus stitches worked around the post for the ribbed cuffs. You could even use this garland as an advent calendar!

Designer: Crochet to Play

Yarn: Hobby Lobby I Love This Cotton (Worsted Weight #4)

Crochet Christmas Stocking Pixel Square

Seeing an overflowing stocking on Christmas morning is such a great feeling, don’t you think? You can bring that hope and magic into your home with this stocking pixel square. The corner to corner method builds this design up block by block from one corner to the opposite corner. You could use this square to make a throw pillow or combine it with other squares to make a blankie.

Designer: Repeat Crafter Me

Yarn: Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice (Worsted Weight #4)

Crochet Christmas Tree Skirt - free pattern

A modern marbled design comes alive under your hook as you crochet this project. This effect is achieved by crocheting using two strands of color-changing cake yarn at the same time. A beautiful Christmas crochet tree skirt is just the thing to tie your home decor together. You can make this using basic stitches, most of which will be worked into the back loops only.

Designer: Left in Knots

Yarn:Caron Cakes(Worsted Weight #4)

Farmhouse Truck Crochet Pillow

Can you feel the nostalgia when you look at this pillow? The farmhouse truck has really become such a good symbol and reminder of simpler times. Using justsingle crochetstitches, you can make this Christmas crochet throw pillow with 4 colors. There’s even a free printable for yarn bobbins that look like little sheep to help you keep your colors from tangling together.

Designer: Briana K Designs

Yarn:Red Heart With Love(Worsted Weight #4)

Crochet Christmas Coasters

Beginners rejoice! These Christmas crochet coasters couldn’t be simpler. You only need to know how to chain, single anddouble crochet. I also like that it doesn’t use very much yarn. Will you choose to make your coaster set all the same color or each in a different color?

Designer: Jo to the World

Yarn: Bernat Handicrafter Holidays (Worsted Weight #4)

Gingerbread Cup Cozy

Keep your fingers from burning on hot coffee cups and save a tree while you’re at it with this cute-as-a-button Christmas crochet cup cozy! This would make such a cute and easy gift for the caffeine addict in your life, maybe with a gift card for more coffee? In addition to basic stitches, you’ll be using foundationhalf double crochetstitches and the magic ring.

Designer: Okie Girl Bling’n’things

Yarn: Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn (Worsted Weight #4)

Gift bags that keep on giving

Make a statement with these colorful and creative reusable bags - perfect for Christmas crochet presents! This sturdy tote needs no additional lining and stands up fine all on it’s own. It’s all single crochet stitches and you’ll sometimes be working into the back loops or the back ridge loops. Don’t worry, there are lots of pictures to help you every step of the way.

Designer: Crocheters of Awesome

Yarn: Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn (Worsted Weight #4)

Pinewood Pillow

Ah, pine trees. I love the way they look, the way they smell and the way they complete my Christmas crochet decorations! The tree is made with bobble stitches (so clever!) and the background is made with half double crochet stitches. This pillow is seriously soft with a combo offaux furand thick and squishy acrylic yarn.

Designer: E’Claire Makery

Yarn:Lion Brand Hometown USAandGo For Faux(Super Bulky #6)

Crochet Gnome Towel Topper Free Pattern

Gnomes have been cropping up everywhere on my feed lately. There’s just something about the funny little fellas that people really love! Bring a tea towel, a plastic ring and a little button to the table and you can make your very own Christmas crochet towel topper with basic stitches, the spike stitch and the bobble stitch. Simply and easily remove the towel from the topper to wash!

Designer: Nana’s Crafty Home

Yarn: Hobby Lobby I Love This Cottn (Worsted Weight #4)

Penguin Advent Calendar

Little ones always want to know - how many more days until Christmas? You can help them keep track with this adorable Christmas crochet advent calendar (and tide them over with little treats). The penguin, scarf, and pockets are made using C2C crochet. Take the shortcut and use adhesive felt numbers!

Designer: CozyLittleMess

Yarn:Red Heart Super Saver Solids(Worsted Weight #4)

Crochet Snowman Sack

Take a tip from Santa and use a drawstring sack to hold your Christmas goodies! This Christmas crochet gift sack is made with just single and half double crochet stitches, along with front and back post half double crochet stitches to make the ribbed cuff on the hat. Now you just have to decide what’s going to go inside!

Designer: Repeat Crafter Me

Yarn: Loops & Threads Woolike Chunky (Super BulkyWeight #6)

Crochet Christmas Tree Hats

Spread Christmas cheer and make people smile with this silly Christmas crochet hat! This pattern uses foundation single crochet, half double crochet in the back loop, increasing and decreasing to achieve its lovely layered look. It’s available in both kids and adult sizes and can be adorned with colorful buttons or beads.

Designer: Dream a Little Bigger

Yarn: Lion Brand Vanna’s Colors (BulkyWeight #5)

Poinsettia Christmas Flower

Traditionally, poinsettias are THE official flower of Christmas. Bright red leaves and green leaves always make me think of the holidays. You could add these to a Christmas crochet centerpiece, string a few together to make a garland, or add one to a hair clip or headband. They’re quick and easy and they only use basic stitches and small amounts of yarn.

Designer: Naztazia

Yarn: Hobby Lobby I Love This Cotton (Worsted Weight #4)

Crochet Modern Gingerbread Hat

I love this cozy and casual gingerbread hat because it’s festive without being liketoo festive. If you’re one of those people that likes Christmas but doesn’t feel the need to listen to Christmas music in November, then this might be the perfect hat for you. You can make it in any size using basic stitches and stitches worked around the post, as well as the V stitch.

Designer: Crochet for You

Yarn: Worsted Weight #4

Christmas Wreath

With a foam wreath form and a smattering of leftover skeins in Christmasy colors you can make this fabulous tweed wreath. Christmas crochet wreaths are the perfect opportunity to show off your crafty side while decorating for the holidays. You’ll be using all basic stitches and there’s lots of pictures to help you out if you get stuck.

Designer: The Foxtail Lane

Yarn: Sugar ‘n Cream Twists (Worsted Weight #4)

Red Heart Crochet Snowman Basket

This smiling snowman would love to help you organize your house for Christmas! You could use it for cool weather essentials - like mittens and scarves - or use it as a gift bag. Working with 4 strands of yarn makes this basket extra stiff and sturdy. It’s all basic stitches and is a good pattern for crochet beginners.

Designer: Yarnspirations

Yarn:Red Heart With Love(Worsted Weight #4)

Snuggly Snowflake Pillow

Do you love the snow? If you find yourself trying to catch snowflakes on your tongue every winter, why not bring some of that childlike joy inside with this statement snowflake pillow. This Christmas crochet pillow can be enjoyed all winter long and is sure to match any decor. Best of all, it’s made with just basic stitches.

Designer: The Hook Nook Life

Yarn:Color Made EasyandGo For Faux(Worsted Weight #4)

Red Heart Tree Of Snowflakes

Try your hand at crochet doilies without the hassle of working with thread. This design brings doilies into the 21st century with a modern decoration made of 22 snowflakes in 7 different designs. You’ll need your wits about you with this one because there’s many special stitches - shells, clusters, and V stitches, oh my!

Designer: Yarnspirations

Yarn: Red Heart Holiday (Worsted Weight #4)

Festive Decor| Free Christmas bunting crochet pattern

Short, sweet, and to the point. This Christmas crochet bunting says so much with just three letters. This design uses just single crochet stitches and uses letters cut out of felt for a time-saving shortcut. I love this design for last-minute decor, a newborn Christmas baby photo shoot, or a December housewarming present.

Designer: Thoresby Cottage

Yarn:Lily Sugar n Cream(Worsted Weight #4)

Holiday Potholders Free Pattern

Classic holiday motifs and a lovely neutral palette make these Christmas crochet potholders a must make! I really can’t decide which one I like more - the buck or the snowflake - but I absolutely love that the designer inverted the colors like she did. Single crochet stitches worked in the tapestry crochet technique make this design a cinch!

Designer: LeeLee Knits

Yarn: Paintbox Yarns Cotton (DK Weight #3)

Reindeer Mug Cozy | Free Crochet Pattern

Make this minimalist mug cozy in a sunny yellow to brighten up your morning cup of joe. You’ll use half double crochet for the cozy itself and single crochet for the antlers and nose. Turn the cup around for an adorable surprise - a fluffy pom pom bottom. Maybe after Rudolph, you can make the other 8 reindeer!

Designer: Haakmaarraak

Yarn: Scheepjes (Worsted Weight #4)

Pom Poms and Bows Crochet Garland

Red and Blue is the new Red and Green. Make a modern bunting out of these brightly colored bows. They’re super simple and quick to make using just single crochet stitches. My favorite part is the pom poms. This is such a fun and colorful design that would look adorable on any wall!

Designer: Flamingo Toes

Yarn: Red Heart Soft (Worsted Weight #4)