Easy Crochet Christmas Gifts for Beginners
The best gifts under the tree are often the handmade ones. If you have a hook, a little yarn, and a few evenings before the holidays, you can crochet something a person will actually keep. These four patterns are all beginner friendly, they each use simple stitches, and every one comes with a free written PDF so you can start today. Pick one for each person on your list.
4 handmade gifts you can crochet before Christmas
A little amigurumi bear
A soft, huggable bear made mostly from one stitch worked in the round. It fits in a stocking and makes a keepsake gift for a child or a new baby. About two to three hours of calm, repetitive crochet.
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A flower that never wilts
Crochet a single bloom for a card topper or a brooch, or make a small posy tied with ribbon. Flowers work up fast, so they are perfect when you need a thoughtful gift in an evening. Pin one to a wrapped present for a handmade finishing touch.
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Granny square coasters or ornaments
The granny square is the friendliest first project there is. Make a small set of coasters for a host, or stiffen one and add a loop to hang it on the tree. Once you know the rhythm, you can make a whole set in a weekend.
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A handmade gift tote
Skip the paper and give the gift inside a gift. This simple market tote works up in about half an hour and doubles as the wrapping. It is the fastest way to make a present feel handmade.
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Every free written PDF we have, ready to download. New patterns are added through the season.
Browse the free pattern library →Short on time this year? See our guide to last minute crochet Christmas gifts for the fastest patterns to finish before the big day. Want the full season, Halloween through Christmas, sorted by who you are making for? Read our handmade crochet gift guide, or get a head start on the spooky season with our easy crochet Halloween patterns for beginners.
Tips for gifting your crochet this holiday
Start early. Handmade gifts always take a little longer than you expect, and the calm evenings are half the joy. Choose washable worsted-weight acrylic so your gift survives real life, keep your stitches a touch tight so the piece holds its shape, and weave in your ends well so nothing unravels after the wrapping comes off. If you are making several of one thing, batch the steps: crochet all the pieces first, then assemble them all at once.
Frequently asked questions
- Are these patterns really free?
- Yes. Each pattern above links to a page where the full written PDF is free when you enter your email. You can unsubscribe any time.
- I am a complete beginner. Can I finish one before Christmas?
- Yes. The tote takes about 30 minutes and the flower an evening, so even a first-timer can finish a gift or two. The bear is the most involved at two to three hours, and the PDF explains every step.
- What yarn should I use for gifts?
- Worsted-weight (number 4) acrylic is the easy choice for gifts. It is affordable, washable, holds its color, and is widely available in holiday reds, greens, and creams.
- Do you have more holiday patterns?
- We add new free patterns through the season, so check the free pattern library. You can also shop our full-color beginner guides on Amazon.