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12 Days of Crochet Christmas | Easy Patterns for Gifts!

Welcome to the 12 Days of Crochet Christmas! In this roundup you will find free, easy crochet patterns that are easy to make, great for gifting, and dressed to impress. There will be all kinds of quick crochet gifts & ideas from home decor to accessories to gift basket ideas! The best part? They’re all beginner-friendly projects!

It’s that time of year; the holiday season that brings us such cheer! Handmade gifts make the best presents. And don’t worry if you’re making these easy crochet Christmas gifts last minute. That’s the wonderful thing about crochet. When life is too busy to think of meaningful gifts, making something with simple stitches is relaxing and purposeful.

Over the next few weeks I will be releasing a new pattern every other day up until the 23rd of December! Most of these patterns you will be able to make in a day. Some others may take longer, depending on how much time you have.

Watch the 2 minute announcement video here (and save the full playlist with all Christmas present patterns) to learn more about it!

As of right now, not all of the patterns are available. But if you subscribe to my YouTube channel, you will be notified every time I release a new pattern in this series.

For now, this post will be updated each day a new quick crochet gift pattern comes out!


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All of the easy crochet projects you’ll find in this list are completely free. All you have to do is scroll down to each one and click the link to find the pattern.

However, if you love all of the patterns I do have a premium PDF that you have the option of purchasing. The PDF is great to have because:

  • all of the patterns are bundled into one
  • you’re able to print them
  • they’re easy to access
  • you don’t have to keep hopping on the website to find the next pattern

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Whatever you choose, I hope you enjoy each and every one of these quick crochet gift ideas! If you’re able to make some of these in time for the Christmas season, I would love to see your photos! Tag me on Instagram @sigonimacaroni.


12 Days of Crochet Christmas | Easy Patterns for Gifts!

Crochet Christmas Gift #1 – Small Decorative Basket

Who doesn’t love a cute little basket?! There are so many ways to use it! To collect keys on your way in the door,  as a catch-all basket, to store jewelry, or even as a plant pot cover. Make one or make 15, I promise you’ll find a use for them.

For this pattern you will need a super bulky yarn and an 8mm crochet hook.

Click here for the written tutorial
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Watch the full video tutorial here


Crochet Christmas Gift #2 – Mini Bean Crochet Cowl

Nothing is cozier than a fluffy cowl and you will only need one skein of Lion Brand Scarfie to make it. It’s easy and works up quickly! The only stitch you need is single crochets and in the end, you’ll learn how to do the crab stitch.

Whether you make it for yourself or a friend, it’s going to be much-loved! Crochet cowls are some of my favorite things to make. They are such a thoughtful gift! Use your recipients favorite colors and you will be the gift giver of the century!

For this pattern you will need one skein of Lion Brand Scarfie (but there are instructions within the post for resizing) and a 6.5mm crochet hook.

Click here for the written tutorial
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Watch the full video tutorial here


Crochet Christmas Gift #3 – Crochet Christmas Ornaments

How wonderful would it be to fill your Christmas tree with handmade ornaments?! Not only that, but they would make wonderful, meaningful gifts for friends and family members.

In this tutorial you will learn how to crochet a Christmas ornament for beginners. This free crochet pattern is easy, works up quickly, and you can make it with any medium weight yarn in your stash. You’re going to love making these crochet Christmas ornaments!

For this pattern you will need:

Click here for the written tutorial
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Watch the full video tutorial here


Crochet Christmas Gift #4 – Easy Peasy Rectangle Shawl

Baby it’s cold outside… and you need this easy peasy rectangle shawl to keep you cozy! This shawl is absolutely beginner friendly, only using double crochet stitches, which also makes it quick to work up! The main attraction is the yarn because of this beautiful color way.

For this pattern you will need 3 balls of Caron Colorama O’Go in the color Tabby and an 8mm crochet hook.

Click here for the written tutorial
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Watch the full video tutorial here


Crochet Christmas Gift #5 – Quick Chunky Blanket

Are you ready to make the world’s easiest blanket? Make this chunky crochet blanket with one cake of Lion Brand Cover Story and an 11.5mm crochet hooks!

This free crochet blanket pattern for beginners is quick and easy because it uses a super bulky yarn PLUS I’ll show you a neat trick I like to use! Even if you have never crocheted a blanket before, this chunky crochet afghan is the perfect first-time blanket for anyone.

Click here for the written tutorial
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Watch the full video tutorial here


Crochet Christmas Gift #6 – Crochet Santa Hat Wine Topper

Today’s free pattern is a great gift idea if you’re giving the gift of wine this Christmas. And it will sure make it festive! This crochet Santa Hat Wine Topper is so cute and doesn’t require much yarn. I like to make the pom pom with my Clover Set Pom Maker.

This crochet Christmas bottle topper is a great way to make a simple gift more fun and unique!

Click here for the written tutorial
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Watch the full video tutorial here


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Crochet Christmas Gift #7 – Easy Crochet Ear Warmer Headband

Theres nothing better than being able to make something simple quickly that makes a big impact. Crochet ear warmers are essential during the winter months.

These easy crochet ear warmer headbands are not only quick projects but also easy crochet gifts! It is beautifully textured using the crunch stitch. It works up super quick and can be resized to any size. This free crochet pattern that will have your head and ears nice and toasty this winter.

Click here for the written tutorial
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Watch the full video tutorial here


Crochet Christmas Gift #8 – Crochet Striped Bottle Cozy

If you’re giving the gift of wine for Christmas this year, it’s WAY more fun to decorate the wine bottles first! But even if you don’t drink wine, this crochet bottle cozy can actually be resized to fit ANY size bottle.

In this tutorial you will learn how to crochet a bottle cozy AND there are detailed instructions showing you how to crochet the waistcoat stitch (also known as the knit stitch).

Click here for the written tutorial
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Watch the full video tutorial here


Crochet Christmas Gift #9 – Wine Glass Lanyard

Some might say that a crochet wine glass lanyard is silly, but others will say it’s absolutely necessary!

Whether it’s a fun gift for a White Elephant Christmas or you just want to sip some wine while vacuuming, this free crochet pattern is a really fun project to make and it works up quickly. Plus, it can be used as a simple stash buster project!

Click here for the written tutorial
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Watch the full video tutorial here


Crochet Christmas Gift #10 – HDC Ribbed Washcloth

Today’s free pattern for this crochet ribbed washcloth would make a great spa-themed gift set and you’ll learn how to crochet in the third loop! This crochet ribbed washcloth does the best job and paired with the spiral face scrubby (#11), it’s even better.

Crochet dishcloths and washcloths are pretty much one in the same. The only contrast is the different sizes. You can choose to make this washcloth longer if you want to turn it into a dishcloth instead. There are so many ways to customize to your liking.

Today’s free pattern would make a great spa-themed gift set and you’ll learn something new along the way. Have you ever crocheted in the third loop before?

Click here for the written tutorial
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Watch the full video tutorial here


Crochet Christmas Gift #11 – Reusable Cotton Crochet Face Scrubbie

Learn how to make this reusable cotton crochet face scrubbie and give the perfect gift of self-care! This crochet face scrubbie is a free pattern and it is also a quick crochet project, taking less than 20 minutes to make.

All the best crochet face scrubbies have handles so in this tutorial I will also show you how to crochet a face scrubbie with a handle so you can really exfoliate.

Click here for the written tutorial
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Watch the full video tutorial here


Crochet Christmas Gift #12 – Crochet Santa Gift Card Holder

Let’s face it, money is one of the best gifts. If you don’t know what to get someone for Christmas, give them a gift card in a fancy Santa gift card holder!

In today’s tutorial you will learn how to make a crochet gift card holder and it is a QUICK crochet Christmas gift! Even if it’s not Christmastime, you can make this crochet gift card holder for any birthday or holiday. Just use their favorite color!

Click here for the written tutorial
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Watch the full video tutorial here


I hope you have the best time making these easy crochet Christmas gifts this holiday season! Which easy gifts or crochet items are you going to make first?

If you’d like to make all of them, you can purchase the PDF with all 12 easy crochet patterns inside my Etsy shop at 25% off! No code needed. Get it here.

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7 Comments

  1. I really do like the ease of your patterns. They are well written and a gorgeous. I also subscribe to your YouTube channel. Your tutorials are some of my favorites.
    Keep up the good work 👍
    Happy Holidays

  2. Thank you! Can’t wait to get started on these super cute patterns! Love watching you on utube, I really enjoy your enthusiasm for crochet and life, I was a military wife for 20 years and admire you for all you do for the crochet community

  3. Hey, I found the notification bell this morning. Good I accomplished something. I haven’t touched my crochet for a few days. Had yearend paperwork piling up that had to be gone thru. Hate it, but sometimes I have to be the adult. Tonight back to crocheting! Yeah!!!!!

  4. Crochet Christmas Gift #12 – Crochet Santa Gift Card Holder, the link takes you to the scrubbie for #11, not the gift card holder.

    Annie

  5. I’ve made at least six of the chunky blankets with your pattern. Love it and it works up so easy.

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