Whether you’re looking for last-minute crochet gift ideas or something that takes a bit more time and effort, we’ve got just the crochet pattern for you.
Last year I went a little crazy leading up to the holidays and crocheted tons of gifts for my friends and family. What did I make?
I made this sweater, this cardigan, this Tunisian crochet blanket (the rope fringe was a big hit) as well as this crochet camping blanket. I started pretty early and had a list of who I was making what for.
Crochet blankets are my favorite crochet gift to give because you don’t have to worry about if it fits! Giving crochet sweaters, cardigans and other apparel get a bit tricky.
But, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t make those for the people you love! It just means you might need to ask for some measurements from them like the torso and arm length.
What Should I Crochet as a Gift?
When you’re trying to choose what to crochet as a gift, there are many things to consider.
How much time do you have to work on it?
What does the person you’re crocheting for like? (Jewelry, home decor, cooking, reading etc).
What’s your skill level when it comes to crocheting?
Last year I made a lot of blankets, sweaters, and cardigans because I had the time. This year? Not so much. So I’ll be looking for smaller and quicker items to whip up.
Here are a few of the most popular crochet gift items:
- Kitchen towels
- Washcloths
- Pot holders
- Blankets
- Totes
- Cardigans
- Headbands
- Beanies
- Baskets
- Face scrubbies
- Bookmark
If I’m crocheting small items like a washcloth or pot holder, I love to add some other items to the gift.
For example, if you’ve made a pot holder, gift it with a cookbook or any kitchen items you know they would love.
If you’ve whipped up some washcloths, gift it with bath salts, a loofah, and face masks.
There are some super cute and fun gift ideas you can include a crochet item with and I guarantee you, the person receiving the crochet gift will love it.
Crochet Gift Ideas for Friends
What Can I Crochet for a Friend?
I love giving my friends crochet gifts. I love even more visiting their homes and seeing what I’ve given them being put to good use.
You know your friend best, so choosing something to crochet for them should be easy peasy.
Does your friend like camping? Whip them up a crochet camping blanket.
Is your friend an organizing freak? If so, this basket would be perfect.
Is your friend a fashion guru? She just might love receiving this boho-inspired handbag.
Does your friend do everything she/he can to protect mother earth? If so, this market tote is perfect.
Here are my favorite items to crochet for friends as gifts:
- Blankets
- Baskets
- Totes
- Handbags
- Scarves
- Kitchen Towels
Small Crochet Gifts to Make Last Minute
If you’re really tight on time, crocheting something small is the perfect last-minute gift.
We’ve included quite a few small crochet gifts in our roundup below such as bookmarks, headbands, ear warmer, coffee cozies, and coasters.
Find a pattern you like, grab your yarn and hook, and sit down in front of your favorite holiday movie to whip up any one of these small crochet gifts.
30 Free Crochet Gift Ideas
Alright, are you ready for our list of free crochet gift ideas?
We feel like we found some incredible gems you are going to love making and the people in your life are going to love receiving.
Enjoy!
Crochet Gift Ideas
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Boot Cuffs Free Crochet Pattern | Fun & Easy Beginner Crochet Pattern
Photo Credit:lovableloops.com
"These Boot Cuffs are a great pattern for beginner crocheters. They work up super fast and you only need to know how to make single crochet (sc) and double crochet (dc) stitches. Super easy!"
2
Mini backpack
Photo Credit:handmadebyraine.com
"How cute is the mini backpack! And it’s practical – important little things like keys, lipsticks and coins fit in perfectly. It’s really easy to make too."
3
Crochet Potholders - free pattern and video tutorial
Photo Credit:www.sewrella.com
"These crochet potholders make great holiday or hostess gifts (they take about an hour to whip up!) – I’ll be giving sets of these along with my favorite cookbook tied up with a fluffy piece of scrap yarn. Gift giving season never looked so good – or was so utilitarian!"
4
Crochet bracelet - free crochet pattern by Wilmade
Photo Credit:wilmade.com
"Make your own crochet bracelet using my free crochet pattern. It’s a very easy and beginner-friendly project which works up very fast. You can finish a crochet bracelet in less than an hour. Perfect to make for yourself or friends and family. Finally a great project to use yarn scraps for!"
5
Personal Pouch: Free Crochet Pattern
Photo Credit:hearthookhome.com
"Do you have a teenager in your life that you just don’t know what to gift this holiday season? Whether you’re looking for quick crochet stocking stuffer ideas or just a little something for yourself, these little crocheted pouches made with this free pouch pattern are perfect, quick, and not too difficult either!"
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Beginner Colorful Crochet Scarves (Free)
Photo Credit:daisyfarmcrafts.com
"All of these scarves are made with alternating rows of HDC and half double slip stitch, but I wanted to see how inserting my hook in different ways would change the look of each of them. I love how something as simple as changing which loop to go into can create such different looks!"
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Crochet Cactus Pincushion - Free Crochet Pattern
Photo Credit:www.whistleandivy.com
"This cute and easy crochet cactuspincushion is adelightful addition to your craft room! Makethis project easily in just an afternoon. Yourfinished crochet cactuspincushionwill be a fun and whimsical place to store your pins forall yourfuture crochet, sewing and crafting needs."
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Photo Credit:icancrochetthat.com
"This quick and easy crochet dish towel pattern is the perfect project for beginners or those of you who want to crank out some crochet gifts."
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Pie Potholder Crochet Free Pattern
Photo Credit:www.howtomakes.org
"A delicious pie that could be use as an oven mitt, trivet, potholder or even play food! You can use any type of yarn with a matching hook, and easily customized the size of the pie."
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Herringbone Socks: Free Crochet Pattern in FIVE Sizes
Photo Credit:hearthookhome.com
"Calling all sock lovers! I have a brand NEW free crochet pattern for Herringbone Socks to share with you today! ♥ Available in five sizes from Women’s 5 to Men’s 13, whip a pair up for all of your favorite people."
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Crochet Twisted Ear Warmer Headband (Free)
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"The Crochet Twisted Ear Warmer Headband makes for the perfect gift for any woman in your life! Learn how easy it is to make by following along with my step by step video tutorial!"
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Alex Basket Crochet Pattern | Plant Pot Cover and Container (Free)
Photo Credit:www.sincerelypam.com
"I designed the Alex Basket crochet pattern because I’m in love with Home Decor, and truly enjoy finding ways to add punches of crochet into rooms wherever I can! So, when my friend Stevee mentioned that she needed a pot cover, I knew exactly what I wanted to do!"
13
Herringbone Square Basket Set (Free)
Photo Credit:yarnandchai.com
"I knew that I wanted these baskets to be built in one piece (no seaming). I initially started with a square base made in the round, like you would build a granny square, but I just wasn’t happy with the way the base puckered. Baskets need a tighter-than-usual hook and yarn combo that simply isn’t compatible with a nice flat worked-in-the-round square. So next, I tried a square worked in rows. Much better! Because of the tightness, the square didn’t lay flat at first, but by the time I finished the basket you never would’ve known."
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Sweet and Simple Crochet Basket – Free Pattern
Photo Credit:sweetbeecrochet.com
"I have the perfect pattern for you today! The Sweet and Simple Crochet Basket is a simple make that works up quickly using Bernat Home Dec yarn. A great project with endless possibilities for use. Are you ready to make one of your own? Here we go!"
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EASY FREE PATTERN for Beautiful Crochet Headband e
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"This easy free pattern for crochet headband is such a fun and fast project, your warm ears will thank you! Crocheting is not just one of the most enjoyable and pleasurable activities, but also wearing crochet accessories is the cutest thing of all time."
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Easy Crochet Cup Cozy – Free Pattern With Video
Photo Credit:www.acraftyconcept.com
"Learn how to make an easy crochet coffee cup cozy with 100% cotton yarn and replace one-time use coffee sleeves. Includes a full video tutorial."
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Crochet Mustache Slipper Socks for Men (Free)
Photo Credit:www.repeatcrafterme.com
"It really is a fun project for the man in your life and a great one to whip up for Father’s Day! Made with Caron Simply Soft in the new tweeds which has a smooth and comfy textureand a good gender neutral color."
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Sunflower Cup Coasters pattern by Erica Townsend (Free)
Photo Credit:www.ravelry.com
"This pattern uses these stitches:
3DC-cluster- three double crochet stitches worked together as one stitch.
Sc- single crochet
Slst- slip stitch
Repeat = *
dc- double crochet
tr- treble crochet or triple crochet
ch2 picot- chain 2 picot stitch
hdc- half double crochet"
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Mushroom Tote Bag pattern by Rachel Veenstra (Free)
Photo Credit:www.ravelry.com
"Finished, this bag is about 12 inches wide by 12 inches tall (excluding handles) when laid flat. You most definitely can choose other yarns and colors (cotton yarn might actually be a better material choice than acrylic, but acrylic was what I had on hand). You could also make all the mushrooms one color, and not have to worry so much about joining them in the right order."
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Messy Bun Hat Crochet Pattern (Free)
Photo Credit:daisycottagedesigns.net
"I had to get in on some of the fun, so I created this striped ponytail hat crochet pattern. I love that it’s worked in the round and from the top like a traditional crochet hatandthat you begin by working around a hair elastic so it can easily fit around your bun and keep its shape."
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Sloth Crochet Gift Card Holder Free Pattern
Photo Credit:theloopylamb.com
"This crochet gift card holder will fit the standard sized 3.5″ x 2.5″ rectangular gift card with a small bit of ease to make getting the gift card in and out easier. Gauge will be important to ensuring the best possible fit. It won’t be the end of the world if the gift card holer is a bit bigger than the gift card you’re using but potentially having it turn out smaller could mean you may not be able to get your gift card into it."
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Crochet Face Scrubbies Pattern (Free)
Photo Credit:www.handylittleme.com
"The pattern is fairly straight forward and even if you are new to crocheting, you will be able to make a set.
This project requires you to be able to create a chain and work in double crochet in the round."
23
Harbor Crochet Hand Towel Pattern (Free)
Photo Credit:www.stitching-together.com
"This pattern is rated at an easy skill level but if you are an adventurous beginner who is comfortable with half double crochet and working in the front and back loops of stitches, you can likely tackle this project."
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Dogwood Dishcloth Crochet Pattern (Free)
Photo Credit:kneedlesandlife.com
"I designed this dishcloth using one of my favorite crochet stitches. It is named after Virginia’s state tree and flower: The American Dogwood. Dishcloths make excellent market items, but I especially love to give them as gifts for Christmas, Mother’s Day, birthdays, etc. We use them in our own home all the time as well. I hope you love and enjoy making this pretty little dishcloth!"
25
Free Christmas Wine Cosy Crochet Pattern
Photo Credit:memorylanecrochet.com
"The Christmas wine cosy is designed to fit standard wine bottles. I figured as wine is for adults, I’d go for a simple yet classy design. I wanted to avoid traditional Christmas themes such as Rudolph and snowmen and go for something a more ‘grown up’. Altogether I’m really pleased with the outcome and hope you will be too!"
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Spencer Crochet Market Bag – FREE Pattern
Photo Credit:www.lakesideloops.com
"This beachy crochet tote is perfect for Summer with a roomy interior and interchangeable fabric straps. Great for a trip to the beach or stroll around the market this light weight bag is a fun and beautiful Spring or Summer project. Designed with beginners in mind the pattern uses only one stitch, includes step by step pictures, and a video tutorial."
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Crochet Corner Bookmark- Lotte Bookmark (Free)
Photo Credit:bluestarcrochet.com
"A beautiful lacy crochet corner bookmark- Lotte Bookmark is a free crochet pattern here on the blog. It would make a fantastic teacher’s gift for the end of the school year. Secondly, it would be a great crochet gift for a book lover."
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Free Fingerless Gloves Crochet Pattern: Mystical Mitts
Photo Credit:www.hanjancrochet.com
"The Mystical Mitts are a simple pair ofcrochet mittenspacked full of crochet stitch texture, luxury and style. They are a dream to make, simply seam a rectangle and add a thumbhole – a quick and easy pattern perfect for gifts and for yourself!
The pattern includes instructions for adult sizes Small, Medium and Large and are easily adjustable to fit most people."
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Crochet Air Plant Pots - Free Crochet Pattern
Photo Credit:www.whistleandivy.com
"These darling crochet air plant pots are a simple design and a lovely, bright way to display your cute air plants! The pattern includes 4 sizes, so all air plants will have a perfect sized pot."
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All-Purpose Waffle Stitch Crochet Dishcloths (Free)
Photo Credit:icancrochetthat.com
Quickly crochet these dishcloths for yourself or to give as a gift. They absorb great and are perfect for many things like washing dishes, drying hands, or for washcloths in the bathroom. They launder well and they’ll look fantastic out on your kitchen or bathroom counter."
Julie
Hi! I’m Julie. I design modern crochet patterns and tutorials to help you learn to crochet. I’ve been crocheting for over two decades and with the gentle nudging of my husband, decided to turn this passion into a career. Although we travel a lot in our campervan, you’ll never find me without a bag of yarn and projects.
