Christmas is the biggest party for most crocheters and other crafters.
Crochet handmade creations range from decorations to gifts, and many make them year-round. There are so many different free pattern crochet projects that you can watch for hours and all the Christmas crochet templates out there. If you’re not sure where to start but are ready to go on vacation, these ten free tutorials can help.

Snowman Crochet Ornament Pattern

Materials:

Yarn
Vanna’s Choice in Toffee,
Scarlet,
Terracotta,
Kelly Green,
White, and
Black
Size E/3.5mm crochet hook
Yarn needle
Stuffing
Safety eyes – 2, size 6mm

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Crochet Mickey Mouse Ornament

Materials:

Yarn: Any cotton 100% Weight/Yardage 50g/137yds: Cascade Ultra Pima Fine, 100% cotton or Schachenmayr Catania, etc.
Notions: Scissors, needle with large eye.
Crochet hook: D/3 (3 mm)
Crochet abbreviations: ch = chain, sc = single crochet, ss = slip stitch, st(s) = chain stitch(s), dc = double crochet.

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Gingerbread Man Crochet Pattern

Materials:

(A) Light brown yarn in “I Love this Yarn!”
(B) White yarn in “I Love this Yarn!”
Light blue yarn in Yarn Bees “Soft Secret”
Small amount of black yarn
2 black safety eyes (with washers)
2 mini wooden buttons
Scissors
Yarn needle
Hook: Boye 3 mm
Poly-fil

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Crochet Fox Ornament

Materials:

Yarn – Vanna’s Choice in Rust, Kelly Green, White, and Black
Size E/3.5mm crochet hook
Yarn needle
Stuffing
Safety eyes – 2, size 6mm

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Christmas Lifebuoy Crochet Pattern

Materials:

‘Scheepjes Catona’ 4ply (100% mercerized cotton, 25g/62.5m); 1 ball of each: Yarn A Snow White (106), Yarn B Vintage Peach (414) and Yarn C Apple Granny (513)
Gold sparkly yarn, 1 ball Yarn D such as ‘Scheepjes Lizzy’ (80% Viscose / 20% Polyester, 25 g/101m) in colour (03) or ‘Twilleys of Stamford Goldfingering’ (80% Viscose / 20% Metalized Polyester, 25 g/100m) in Gold (2) or ‘By Claire Sparkle’ (73% Cotton, 27% Polyester, 25g/62m) in Glam Gold (003)
A 2.5mm hook
Scissors, yarn needle and stitch marker

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Yarn Christmas Tree Ornament

Materials:

Green yarn/ wool
Sticks from nature or craft sticks/ coffee stirrers
Felt or buttons for “baubles”
Something to cut the sticks down with (adults only please!)
Good PVA glue for the baubles (you can also use a hot glue gun if you wish)

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crochet snowglobe ornaments

Materials:

Bernat Super Value Yarn in Cool Blue, Berry Red, and White. You could also use Grey, Black, Brown, or Dark Blue for the base. Shop colors HERE on Yarnspirations.com
Size H Crochet Hook
Small tapestry needle or sewing needle
Christmas Buttons!

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red heart pompom trimmed tree skirt

Crochet a tree skirt with stripes of your favorite holiday colors! We used unconventional light tones that make us happy during the happy seasons. Each point ends with a pompom.

SKILL LEVEL: EASY

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crochet gingerbread blanket

Materials:

Worsted weight yarn. You can shop colors from the Bernat or Red Heart yarn lines HERE on Yarnspirations.com
Brown (4 skeins), White (1 skein), Red (1 skein), and Black (1 skein)
Size H Crochet Hook
Tapestry Needle
Pom Pom maker (optional)

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red heart snowman and gingerbread stockings

SKILL LEVEL: EASY

These crochet snowman socks love to hang out and be part of the family! Easily crochet Red Heart With Love using the traditional colors shown or imagine a different personality with lots of hues to spark your creativity. Nose and scarf are knitted separately, eyes are buttons, mouth is simple embroidery. Do another one for the whole gang!

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Flatland Christmas Bauble Ornaments Crochet Pattern

Materials:

Worsted Weight Yarn in a variety of colours and Grey (for the bauble cap)
4.0 mm Crochet Hook
Yarn Needle
Scissors

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Christmas Lights Ornament

Materials:

Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton in silver, tangerine, red, grass, yellow, and sky
Size E 3.25 crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Polyfil stuffing

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Crochet Warm Fuzzy Christmas Ornaments

Yarn:

Lion Brand Go For Faux thick and Quick Yarn
Weight 7 / jumbo
1 skein = 2 ornaments

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Crochet Farmhouse Christmas Stocking

Materials:

3 skeins Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton yarn in Ecru (Weight: 4/Medium – 3.5oz, 186 yds)
Makes 2 stockings
Shop the KIT that includes the yarn you need in a choice of colors + a printed copy of the full pattern HERE!
Size G/6 4.25 mm crochet hook
Tapestry needle

Gauge:
15 sts x 9 rows in dc = 4”

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Christmas Present Kawaii Cuddler

Materials:

Size H (5.0mm) Crochet Hook
Worsted Weight Yarn in Peacock, Turquoise, & Metallic White
Small scraps of pink yarn for cheeks
Pair of 18mm Black Safety Eyes
Poly-fil Stuffing
Tapestry Needle
Craft glue or hot glue gun (optional)
Black puff paint or embroidery floss (optional)

Dimensions/Gauge:
9.5” x 10”

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Christmas Tree Kawaii Cuddler

Materials:

Size H (5.0mm) Crochet Hook
Worsted Weight Yarn in green, brown, and yellow.
Small scraps of pink yarn for cheeks
Small scraps in desired ornament colors
Pair of 18mm Black Safety Eyes
Poly-fil Stuffing
Tapestry Needle
Craft glue or hot glue gun (optional)
Black puff paint or embroidery floss (optional)

Dimensions/Gauge:
9” x 13.5”

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Crochet Nutcracker Christmas Ornament

Materials:

Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton in black, white, ecru, goldenrod, and red
Size C crochet hook
Safety eyes (I get them HERE on Amazon for really cheap!)
Tapestry needle

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Elf Ornament

Materials:

Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton in ecru, grass, yellow, black, and red
Size C crochet hook
Safety eyes
Polyfil stuffing
Tapestry needle

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Crochet Grinch Inspired Christmas Ornament

Materials:

Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton in grass, yellow, and black
Size C 2.75 mm crochet hook
Safety eyes
Polyfil stuffing
Tapestry needle

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Crochet Gingerbread House Christmas Ornament

Materials:

Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton yarn in cafe au lait, white, small amounts of grass, red, sky, pink and yellow
Size E 3.5mm crochet hook
Tapestry needle

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Storybook Ornament

Materials:

Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton in denim, ecru, and goldenrod
Size C 2.75 mm crochet hook
Polyfil stuffing
Tapestry needle

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Little Christmas Mouse Ornament

Abbreviations:
ch = chain
st = stitch or stitches
ss = slipstitch
sc = single crochet (US), double crochet (UK)
dc = double crochet (US), treble crochet (UK)
tog = together
sc2tog = decrease by working two sc together
FLO = work in front loop only
FO = fasten off

Approximate size: 5cm/2” long without tail.

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Crochet Christmas Tree Ornament

Skill level: easy

Materials:

1 pack Lion Brand Yarn Bonbons in Beach (100% Cotton yarn; fingering weight), which comes with 8 mini skeins. – You need less than a skein of green, black & red to complete the ornament.
US size F (3.75 mm) crochet hook
scissors
tapestry needle
poly-fil
straight pins with faux pearl heads
scrap ribbon
sewing needle & thread

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Retro Ornament Garland

Materials:

Worsted Weight Yarn (I used Red Heart Soft Yarn in Teal, Turquoise, White, Seafoam, and Really Red)
Size I (5.50 mm) Crochet Hook
Wooden Beads (I used 1/2″, 3/4″, and 1″ beads)
Gloss Craft Paint
Yarn Needle

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Crochet Guardian Angel Ornament

This gilded creation would be a stunning tree topper.

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Mini Christmas Bauble crochet pattern

Materials:

Scrap amounts of cotton yarn (DK / Light worsted/Fingering/Sport)
2.75 mm crochet hook
Stuffing
Gold Lurex crochet yarn or equivalent embroidery floss
Neutral coloured sewing thread (for hanging)
Sewing needle

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Ornament Crochet Snowflake Pattern

Materials:

Craft Thread
3.50 mm Crochet Hook
Scissors
Fabric Stiffener
Straight Pins
Cardboard
Plastic Wrap

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Crochet Star Ornament Pattern

Materials:

Worsted weight yarn. I used both cotton and acrylic yarn.
G size hook
yarn needle
scissors

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Fair Isle Snowflake Christmas Ornament

Materials:

1 skein each of Lion Brand LB Collection Superwash Merino in Cherry and Ivory
Size D/3.25mm Clover USA Amour crochet hook
tapestry needle
scissors
cluster fiberfill

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Mandalorian Ornament Crochet Pattern

Materials:

2.75mm hook for main (I use THESE hooks!);
Patons Astra in Silver Grey Mix for main;
Patons Astra in Black;
Red Heart Super Saver in Grey Heather;
Stuffing;
Tapestry needle.

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Faux Fur Bauble Free Crochet Pattern

Materials:

8mm hook;
Any bulky or super bulky (size 5 or 6) faux fur yarn (similar HERE);
3/8″ or 9.5mm width ribbon (optional);
Stitch marker;
Stuffing;
Tapestry needle.

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Penguin Ornament Free Crochet Pattern

Materials:

3.25mm hook for main (I use THESE hooks!);
Lion Brand 24-7 Cotton in Denim for main (less than 50g);
Lion Brand 24-7 Cotton in Ecru for contrasting (small amounts);
Lion Brand 24-7 Cotton in Goldenrod for beak and feet (small amounts);
Any worsted weight yarn in pink for cheeks (teeny tiny amount);
10mm Safety Eyes;
Stuffing;
Tapestry needle.

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Buffalo Plaid Ornament Free Crochet Pattern

Materials:

3.25mm hook for main (I use THESE hooks!);
Red Heart Super Saver in Cherry Red;
Red Heart Super Saver in Black;
Loops & Threads Impeccable in Burgundy;
Stuffing;
Tapestry needle.

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Rudolph Ornament Free Crochet Pattern

Materials:

3.25mm hook for main (I use THESE hooks!);
Red Heart Super Saver in Cafe Latte;
Bernat Super Value in White;
Caron Simply Soft in Harvest Red for nose (It’s so shiny! Perfect for Rudolph);
Bernat Premium Tweeds in Chocolate Tweed for antlers;
Black Crochet thread for eyes and mouth;
Stuffing;
Tapestry needle.

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