13 Crochet Gifts Free Patterns You Can Make Fast
When the holidays sneak up on you, quick crochet gifts are a lifesaver. A mug cozy, a scrunchie or a little ornament can be done in one evening, and it still feels so much more personal than anything from a store.
This list has 13 free patterns from different designers, and each one is a different kind of gift. Many take under an hour, and most use scrap yarn you already have. Each pattern lists the yarn, hook and skill level so you can plan your gift list fast.
Crochet Gifts Free Patterns
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What You’ll Need
- Worsted weight cotton yarn
- Crochet hook set, 2 mm to 6 mm
- Steel crochet hooks for thread
- Hair ties and hair clip blanks
- Small zippers and buttons
- Key rings
- Yarn needle and scissors
1. Easy Crochet Mug Cozy (Yvette)
Photo: Ashley Parker / The Loopy Lamb
A mug cozy with a built-in coaster and a button closure. It takes about 30 to 45 minutes and works great with scrap cotton. There are tips for sizing it up for bigger mugs. Pair it with a bag of coffee or tea for an easy gift.
- Designer: Ashley Parker / The Loopy Lamb
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: Worsted (#4) cotton
- Hook: 5 mm (H)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
2. Easy Crochet Hair Scrunchie
Photo: Sarah Maker
A chunky, ruffled scrunchie made with half double crochet worked around a hair tie. It takes about an hour and costs very little to make. Make a few in different colors for teens, sisters or craft fair tables.
- Designer: Sarah Maker
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Worsted (#4), or DK with adjusted stitch count
- Hook: 6 mm (J)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
3. Birch Bark Candle Cozy
Photo: Tamara Kelly / Moogly
Two shades of yarn give this candle cozy a faux birch bark look. It fits candles about 3 inches across, and you can change the height. Slip it over a store-bought candle for a gift that looks cozy and expensive.
- Designer: Tamara Kelly / Moogly
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 5 mm (H)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
4. Easy Flower Coaster
Photo: Breann / Hooked on Homemade Happiness
A cotton coaster made with rounds of double crochet and a scalloped edge that looks like a flower. Each one takes under an hour. Make a set of four and tie them with ribbon for a sweet housewarming gift.
- Designer: Breann / Hooked on Homemade Happiness
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Worsted cotton
- Hook: 5 mm (H)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
5. Classic Shell Stitch Dishcloth
Photo: Tiffany / Daisy Farm Crafts
A pretty striped dishcloth in classic shell stitch with cream contrast rows and border. It is about 9.5 by 8 inches. Roll up two with a bar of nice soap and you have a gift anyone will use.
- Designer: Tiffany / Daisy Farm Crafts
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: DK (#3) cotton
- Hook: 4 mm (G)
- Price: Free (plus free printable PDF)
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
6. Lola Hair Clip
Photo: Jade / Sweet Softies
A crocheted hair clip with two edging styles and two little flower appliques to mix and match. The base takes about 10 minutes. Perfect for little girls, stocking stuffers or a matching set with the scrunchie above.
- Designer: Jade / Sweet Softies
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: Fingering (#1), or embroidery thread
- Hook: 2.25 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
7. Suzette Crochet Zipper Pouch
Photo: Nordic Hook
A small 10 by 7.5 cm zipper pouch worked in continuous rounds of Suzette stitch in two colors. It is just right for lip balm, earbuds or coins. Thin cotton gives it a neat, sturdy fabric.
- Designer: Nordic Hook
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: Thin cotton (see pattern)
- Hook: 2 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
8. Easy Face Scrubbies
Photo: Amy Ramnarine / The Stitchin’ Mommy
Round 4-inch scrubbies worked from the center out with puff stitch texture. Each one uses about 20 yards of cotton. The designer suggests pairing them with a bath pouf in a spa gift basket, which is a great idea for teachers.
- Designer: Amy Ramnarine / The Stitchin’ Mommy
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Worsted cotton
- Hook: 5 mm (H)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
9. Crochet Keychain Buddy
Photo: Jo / Jo to the World Creations
A little keychain pouch made with basic stitches that holds cards, hand sanitizer or earbuds. It takes about 30 minutes and about 30 yards of yarn. A video is included if you want to follow along.
- Designer: Jo / Jo to the World Creations
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 4.25 mm (G-6)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
10. Christmas Lights Ornament
Photo: Ashleigh / Sewrella
An ornament shaped like an old-fashioned big Christmas bulb with a silver topper. Make one for each friend, or string several on black yarn to look like a strand of lights. Bright cotton makes the colors pop on the tree.
- Designer: Ashleigh / Sewrella
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: see pattern (Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton)
- Hook: 3.25 mm (E)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
11. Gift Card Holder Christmas Ornament
Photo: Cintia / My Poppet
A tiny present-shaped pouch worked in a spiral and finished with ribbon and a bow. Tuck a gift card or cash inside and hang it on the tree. It is the best way to make a gift card feel special.
- Designer: Cintia / My Poppet
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: see pattern (Lily Sugar’n Cream)
- Hook: 4 mm
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
12. Candy Ornament
Photo: Jillian Hewitt / Spin a Yarn Crochet
A cheerful wrapped-candy ornament about 4 inches long. It is small, quick and fun to make in stripes. Add one to the top of a wrapped present as a gift topper that doubles as a tree ornament.
- Designer: Jillian Hewitt / Spin a Yarn Crochet
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 3.25 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
13. Crochet Leaf Bookmark
Photo: Olga Poltava / Lacy Crochet
A lacy leaf-shaped bookmark worked in thread with treble crochet, chains and clusters, then blocked and stiffened. It is a lovely gift for book club friends. Thread work takes patience, but the piece is small.
- Designer: Olga Poltava / Lacy Crochet
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Size 10 crochet cotton thread
- Hook: Size 5 steel hook
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
Which One Should You Make?
- Only have one evening? Make the mug cozy in #1 or the keychain in #9. Both take under an hour.
- Gifts for teens? Try the scrunchie in #2 and the hair clip in #6.
- Teacher or coworker gifts? A dishcloth (#5), face scrubbies (#8) or coasters (#4) are useful and cheap to make in batches.
- Giving a gift card? Tuck it in the ornament in #11.
- Book lover on your list? The leaf bookmark in #13 is a sweet pick.
FAQ
What is the fastest thing to crochet as a gift?
Small flat or round items are the fastest. Coasters, scrunchies, face scrubbies and keychains often take under an hour each. Using bulkier yarn and a bigger hook speeds things up even more. Pick one pattern and make several at once so you get faster with each one.
What crochet gifts sell or get used the most?
Useful items get the most love. Dishcloths, scrubbies, mug cozies and coasters get used every day. Hair accessories are popular with teens. Ornaments are great at holiday time because people bring them out year after year and remember who made them.
How do I package handmade crochet gifts?
Tie coasters or dishcloths with twine or ribbon and add a small tag with care instructions. Put a mug cozy on a mug with tea bags inside. Small items like scrunchies and hair clips look cute on a piece of cardstock. A clear cello bag works for almost anything.
Pick a few, gather your scraps, and start checking names off your gift list.