When it comes to decorating your home and Christmas tree, adding a bit of crochet can take it from festive to fabulous! Plus, nothing quite beats hooking up a handmade gift for a really special present!
We've selected our favourite free Christmas crochet patterns so you can deck the halls with crochet!
We’re kicking off our round-up with a huge range of free crochet Christmas ornaments you can make. From traditional-style crochet Christmas decorations like wreaths and snowflakes, to some more quirky makes like festive mice and pizza ornaments. There's something for every home in this list of Christmas crochet patterns!
It’s not just about decorations though, there’s loads of free crochet patterns for Christmas that make brilliant presents or fun festive projects to make for yourself! Use the handy links below to jump to each section.
- Crochet Christmas patterns to make as gifts
- Crochet Christmas blanket patterns
- Christmas amigurumi patterns
- Christmas knitting and crochet kits
We’ve also included some of our free Christmas crochet patterns that are essential for a crafty Christmas!
- Free crochet Christmas stocking pattern
- Free crochet Christmas wreath pattern
- Free crochet Christmas tree skirt pattern
- Make your own Christmas jumper
Crochet Christmas patterns that make great gifts
Free amigurumi Christmas pudding crochet pattern
Why not give your Christmas tree decorations a touch of Kawaii with this super-cute free amigurumi Christmas puddding crochet pattern - just add a loop of sparkly thread to hang it from your tree
Quick and Easy Christmas Angel crochet pattern
This free Christmas angel crochet pattern by Roswitha Mueller is a such a simple make that you can hook up a whole chorus of angels in no time!
Free Little Birdie Decoration
This free bird ornament crochet pattern by Attic24 proves that you can try something different with your crochet Christmas decorations. Make it in festive Robin colours, or mix it up for a more folk-art style.
Free Crochet Christmas Tree Ornament
A Christmas tree on a Christmas tree - why not?! These cute little decorations by Annemarie Benthem look great in festive or candy colours! Find the free crochet Christmas tree ornament pattern here!
Free kawaii snowcone ornament crochet pattern
We'd argue that it's never too cold for an ice cream, even in the depths of winter - so of course we love the ice cream and snowman combo in this fabulous Free kawaii snowcone ornament crochet pattern from Hobbii.
Free crochet angel pattern
Hook up free crochet angel pattern by Cara Medus for the perfect tree-topping decoration!
Free Crochet Snowflake Decoration
When it comes to Christmas crochet patterns, there's nothing quite like a snowflake. This quick and easy snowflake ornament crochet pattern by The New Crochet looks fantastic in candy-cane coloured yarn.
Free snowflake crochet pattern
If you fancy hooking up a snowflake that's a bit more intricate, then why not try our Free snowflake crochet pattern by Lucy Croft. The pattern also includes tips on how to join your snowflakes together, or you could try stiffening them with PVA glue or sugar starch if you fancy using them as crochet Christmas decorations!
Free mini Christmas tree crochet pattern
We know that not everyone has room for a Christmas tree, but not to worry - everyone has room for this Free mini Christmas tree crochet pattern!
Little Christmas Tree
This crochet Christmas tree decoration is a lovely fancy make, that is actually based off a pin-cushion...so really it's two patterns in one!
Crochet Bauble Cover
Who wants plain boring old baubles - not us! Dig out last years decorations and give them a new lease of live with this fab free bauble cover crochet pattern.
Christmas Crochet Wreath Decoration
These little Christmas wreath decorations are not only super cute, but this Christmas crochet pattern also comes with handy step-by-step pictures to help you make it, so it's perfect for if you're new to crochet. Click here for the free Christmas wreath ornament crochet pattern.
Crochet gingerbread heart
This fab little crochet Christmas decoration is by Nina Hogeboom and Nienke Landman. Find out how to make your own with our Crochet Christmas heart tutorial.
Free puff stitch bauble crochet pattern
Never mind being shiny, this Free puff stitch bauble crochet pattern is choc full of lovely crochet texture!
If you're looking for a whole book of cute crochet characters for Christmas, then you can't go wrong with Amigurumi Winter Wonderland. This book feature 15 fun and festive patterns by super-star amigurumi designer Ilaria Caliri, like this adorable little Christmas jingle bell!
Crochet Christmas star ornaments
We love this festive crochet star ornament pattern from One Dog Woof. This free Christmas crochet pattern would also make fab gifts tags, brilliant bunting, or how about using them as an appliqué motif to make your very own Christmas jumper?
Crochet Christmas light bulbs
Add a touch of colour to your Christmas decorations with this free crochet Christmas lights decoration pattern by EnvatoTuts .
Crochet Christmas tree garland
Make Hooked On Patterns free crochet Christmas tree pattern for a fab garland to hang them on your tree for Christmas!
Crochet Christmas pudding ornaments
Crafty Cruella's crochet Christmas puddings look as tasty as the real thing. Use her free Christmas pudding ornament crochet pattern to make yours.
Crochet Christmas pudding hats
Christmas crochet patterns aren't just for the tree, they're for you too. Get festive and crochet Dora’s Christmas pudding hat crochet pattern.
Free crochet bauble pattern
If you've pulled out last year's decorations from the attic and think last years bauble's are looking a bit dull and drab, give them a crochet makeover with this free crochet bauble pattern!
Free Christmas gnomes crochet pattern
If you're after some super-cute crochet Christmas decorations with a difference, then how about this Scandinavian-inspired Free Christmas gnomes crochet pattern from Hobbii - we love the fluffy beards!
Crochet Christmas mice decoration
LucyRavenscar's crochet creatures make great additions to the tree. Hook up her mice with their little jumpers using her Christmas mouse free crochet pattern.
Crochet Rudolph
This Rudolph the Reindeer ornament crochet pattern by Knots & Thoughts is a must-make for this December.
Joy Christmas crochet bunting
This free Christmas bunting crochet pattern by Thoresby Cottage is certainly filling our hearts with joy - we're planning to hang ours across our mantlepiece.
Crochet Christmas Robin
This Free Christmas Robin crochet pattern from Furls Crochet's will look adorable nestled in your Christmas tree - it's the ultimate in crochet Christmas ornaments!
Crochet Christmas amigurumi hot chocolate
Keep the winter chill away with Lauren Epsy's free hot chocolate amigurumi crochet pattern– the perfect friend for our adorable amigurumi pud!
Crochet snowman pattern
Repeat Crafter Me's free snowman crochet pattern is the companion your crochet Rudolph needs.
Crochet poinsettia ornament
Crochet yourself the ultimate Christmas flower using All Free Holiday Crafts Crochet Poinsettia ornament crochet pattern.
Mini crochet ice skates decoration
It's everyone's fave sport when it comes to Christmas, so why not make a tiny homage for your tree? Get your skates on with Suzetta's free ice skate crochet ornament pattern
Christmas crochet candy cane
What's the most delicious December treat? Candy canes! Make yours with this simple Candy Cane Christmas crochet pattern from Amination blog.
Free Candy Cane Ornament crochet pattern
Can't get enough of sweet treats? Then here's a Free Candy Cane Ornament crochet pattern from Caron with a surprising twist - it's just two coiled pieces of crochet sewn together to create an impressive result!
Crochet Christmas wreaths
Crouton Crafts crochet Christmas decorations are super simple and we love their Crochet Christmas Wreath Ornaments video.
Hook yourself a very happy Christmas with this collection of festive favourites from Simply Crochet magazine. Packed with Christmas crochet patterns for gifts and decorations, plus cosy winter accessories and garments, it's the perfect crochet compendium for the holiday season. Order your copy here
Santa hat crochet ornaments
Tiny crochet Santa hats are by far the most adorable crochet Christmas ornaments. Here's Crafty Maluz's Mini Santa Hat Crochet Pattern tutorial video. The video is in Spanish, but you can still follow along easily, or turn on English subtitles if you need them.
Free Santa crochet motif pattern
If Santa's hat alone isn't quite what you're after, then you can always hook up our fabulous Free Santa crochet motif pattern! You could stiffen it with PVA glue and add a loop if you're using them as crochet Christmas decorations, but it would also work brilliantly added on to the front of a Christmas card.
Free Amigurumi Santa crochet pattern
Ok so let's stop playing, we know what you really want - a Free Amigurumi Santa crochet pattern! This jolly fellow makes a great festive decoration as well as a fun toy for little ones - sit him next to the milk and cookies to greet the big guy when he arrives!
Festive crochet mittens
Mittens are a December staple and we think Crochet For You's festive glove from their Christmas Crochet Ornaments collection will make a fab crochet Christmas decoration.
Crochet gingerbread family
Plant June's gingerbread family crochet patterns are the most wholesome family we've ever seen.
Free bird decoration crochet pattern
If you'd rather mix things up and embrace some colour rather than stick to traditional style Christmas tree decorations, then you could always try our colourful Free bird decoration crochet pattern!
Crochet Christmas candle
Alena Byers candle is the ideal crochet Christmas decoration if you're going to have little ones running around. Here's her free crochet candle pattern.
Free crochet star garland crochet pattern
If you want to get rid of tacky tinsel and instead wrap your tree in some crochet magic, then why not hook up our Free crochet star garland crochet pattern - its surprisingly easy and looks fabulous!
Christmas crochet elf
We're swapping Elf on the Shelf for Kristi's amigurumi elves this year. Use her free Christmas elf crochet pattern to whip up some of Santa's helpers.
Crochet kitten stocking
All About Ami's crochet kitten is all snuggled up in his stocking ready for the big day. This fab free kitten crochet Christmas stocking pattern also works as a functioning Christmas stocking as well as making a great decoration too!
Free crochet Christmas stocking crochet pattern
If you're looking for a Christmas stocking without the kitty, then you can always hook up our Free crochet Christmas stocking crochet pattern by Jennifer May. Why not mix up the colours and hook one up for each member of the family!
Circular crochet Christmas garland
If you're after a more simple set of crochet Christmas decorations, use Make and Take's tutorial to hook up this free Christmas garland pattern. Make yours in colours to match your festive aesthetic.
Crochet Christmas peppermints
Every Christmas jar needs some sweet treats, so hook up these peppermint candies Christmas crochet pattern by Petals to Picots.
Free Pizza ornament crochet pattern
Not a fan of turkey and stuffing? No worries, just decorate your tree with everyone's favourite food with this Free Pizza ornament crochet pattern from Red Heart.
Looking for more festive inspiration? Then why not check our the 15 Christmas trends, or check out our pick of 51 eco-friendly Christmas crafts, because surely a sustainable Christmas is the one trend we all want for 2021!
Crochet Christmas Nutcracker decoration
Sewrella's free Nutcracker ornament crochet pattern will keep guard of all the presents under your Christmas tree, especially with his official-looking moustache.
Crochet 3D Christmas baubles
Crochet over outdated baubles to give them a new handmade touch. Use Hopefully Honey's free crochet Christmas bauble pattern and make your Christmas a little more sustainable!
Crochet Christmas Star of Bethlehem
We've got another crochet Christmas decoration by Petals to Picots. Make a sparkly Star of Bethlehem crochet ornament using her free pattern.
Mini crochet hats
Yarn and Hooks' mini crochet Christmas hats are the ideal partner to your crochet glove and ice skate ornaments.
Crochet Christmas cracker decoration
Hands Occupied's Free Christmas cracker ornament crochet pattern has our dream colourway. We want real crackers like this!
Crochet Christmas bow
Whether it's to tie onto a brand new puppy or make a garland for the tree, use Repeat After Me's big red crochet bow video to make yours.
Get ready for a crafty Christmas
Celebrate the season with hand-crafted decorations and gifts! Find festive inspiration with Gathered's ultimate Christmas craft ideas round-up.
Crochet Christmas gift labels
We're loving these Christmas crochet gift tags by Nurturing Fibres. Their natural palette makes a nice change from all the bright colours and sparkle of Christmas.
Crochet clementine decoration
It doesn't matter if you're naughty or nice, you still need an orange on your tree. This Orange Christmas crochet ornament by Hands Occupied's is sure to add some citrus to your Christmas!
Crochet Christmas drum
Sostrene Grenes' blog has three different crochet Christmas decorations for you to make. We love their free crochet drum ornament pattern and it had us singing the 12 Days of Christmas all day long.
Crochet partridge in a pear tree
We can't quite give you 12 lords a' leaping or 5 gold rings, by we can gibe you a partridge in a pear tree. We've come full circle and back to the beginning of the 12 day countdown with Little Conkers pear and partridge ornament crochet pattern.
Crochet Snowman Decoration
Last but not least is this free snowman crochet Christmas tree decoration pattern by Marianne Rawlins exclusively from Simply Crochet magazine!
Crochet Christmas patterns that make great gifts
1. Crochet Christmas gifts to make
Making your own crochet Christmas gifts is a brilliant way to create unique presents for your friends or family. It doesn’t matter if it’s big or small, most people will really appreciate the thought and time you’ve put into making them something special.
We’ve rounded up 40 fabulous ideas for gifts you can make this Christmas, from Christmas crochet patterns that are full of festive fun, to practical and personal presents that can be used all year round.
- Get inspired for Crochet Christmas gifts to make with Gathered
Perfect presents for crochet-fans
It’s all very well being able to crochet your own presents, but what do you get for someone who can already crochet themselves? That’s when you should check out our guide on Gifts for crocheters!
2. Crochet Christmas blankets
Whether it’s a white Christmas or not, the festive season is all about snuggling up and getting cosy. After all, what could be more inviting than returning home and warming up under a handmade Christmas crochet blanket?
You’ll find plenty of free crochet patterns for Christmas blankets in a range of styles, from marvellous motif blankets that you can take your time with, to epic Christmas colourwork designs.
You’ll need to start early to make sure it’s completed before the big day, but if you’re someone who loves the build-up and countdown to Christmas then making a crochet Christmas blanket will be a dream project!
- Find your favourite Crochet Christmas blanket patterns on Gathered
3. Christmas amigurumi patterns
Some people say Christmas is for the kids, but if you ask us there’s no age limit when it comes to adorable Christmas characters.
Little kids will enjoy playing with soft and safe amigurumi toys, and adults can also use them as festive decorations too (although we know they’ll play with them when no ones looking).
Whether you’re hooking up an amigurumi Santa to watch over the little ones, crocheting a decorative snowman to set the scene, or even making a hilarious grinch for a humbug coworker, there’s plenty of amigurumi Christmas crochet patterns to get started on!
- Check out the Christmas amigurumi patterns from Gathered
4. Christmas knitting and crochet kits
Perhaps you want to make a crochet gift for someone, but fancy a little treat for yourself too? Or maybe you know someone who’s always been jealous of your crochet skills and want to give them a helping hand? That’s where a Christmas crochet kit is ideal.
Most Christmas crochet kits contain everything you need, which takes a lot of the stress out of shopping – although many don’t include a crochet hook so you should always check for that!
They are available in a range of options to suit all abilities. If you’re a beginner you might want to start with some basic baubles for quick festive fun. If you want to test your skills however, try a winter accessory like a hat or scarf.
- Take a look at Christmas knitting and crochet kits on Gathered
More essential free crochet patterns for Christmas
Amigurumi Santa toys and candy cane blankets are lots of fun, but there are a few iconic items every self-respecting crafter should have in their home! Here’s four free crochet patterns for Christmas that you've just got to make this year!
1. Free crochet Christmas stocking pattern
A Christmas stocking is so much more than just a receptacle for presents. Sure, a pillow case will do the job, but a handmade Christmas stocking will become a treasured item that is used year after year… and may even be passed down the generations!
Many precious Christmas memories are made of hanging up the stockings and waiting for Santa to arrive. We’ve got a fabulous free crochet Christmas stocking pattern that is great for all ages and can be easily customised with a bit of embroidery. There’s also a few extra options if you’re crocheting stockings for the whole family!
- Try this Free crochet Christmas stocking pattern from Gathered
2. Free crochet Christmas wreath pattern
Whether you love or loathe it, those annual family visits are an essential part of most people’s Christmas’. So when someone you haven’t seen for a while comes knocking on your door, why not show off your skills?
If you’re a multi-crafter you’ll find quite a few different Christmas wreath projects here on Gathered. But for us crochet-addicts, we’ve got the most adorable candy-coloured crochet wreath pattern for you to try, complete with candy canes, mistletoe and a big bow.
- Make this Free crochet Christmas wreath pattern from Gathered
P.S. if you fancy getting thrifty with your yarn scraps, you could also try our How to make a pompom wreath tutorial.
3. Free crochet Christmas tree skirt pattern
For many people it’s not properly Christmas until you’ve put your tree up. And whether you’re protecting your floor from a mess of dropped pine needles or just want your artificial tree to look picture-perfect, a Christmas tree skirt is the ultimate finishing touch!
We’ve got a fantastic pattern that uses chunky yarn and textured post stitches to create an elegant crochet Christmas tree skirt that your friends and family will be oh-so-envious of!
- Find the Free crochet Christmas tree skirt pattern on Gathered
4.Make your own Christmas jumper
Haven’t found any Christmas sweaters that take your fancy this year? Well, why not crochet your own instead of buying one?
These delightful Santa Clause motifs are a simple and fun way to embellish an old jumper! Keep it subtle with just a single Santa, go sensible with a neckline of St. Nicks, or go wild and cover the whole thing in Chris Cringles!
- Find the Free Santa crochet motif pattern on Gathered
If you’re someone who likes to get dressed up on Christmas day, then why not hook up this glamorous cardigan and really show off your crochet skills this Christmas? Hooked up in festive red yarn and with some beautiful lace details, it's a special cardigan for a special day!
- Make this Free Christmas cardigan crochet pattern with Gathered.
Your 2023 Christmas sorted!
Now that you know what to crochet for Christmas, why not get ahead on planning the rest of it with our Simply Christmas 2023 magazine? Packed full of festive ideas and inspiration, it also comes with three superb supplements devoted to food, crafts and gifts!
Deck the halls with boughs of crochet
Now that we've given you plenty of crochet inspiration, all you need to do is get hooking and enjoy the Christmas crochet.
Your friends and family will be in awe of your crafty skills, and best of all your crochet ornaments can become treasured family heirlooms that you can show off with pride year after year!
Christmas crafts – We’ve got you covered!
Here at Gathered we love a bit of festive fun. So whether you’re looking to make your own Christmas cards, do some seasonal sewing, or find gift inspiration, you’ll find plenty of Christmas Crafts on Gathered!
