20 Quick Christmas Crochet Ideas

A cup cozy and a gift card holder? Which comes with a printable to make gifting it so much easier? What a fabulous pattern! It has all that you need to get these ready before Christmas.

The Polar Express is one of the most classic Christmas movies out there with its magical cinematography. You can make this sleigh bell inspired by the movie to hang on the Christmas tree or to hand out at your Christmas party.

I remember spending so much of my childhood caught up in snowball fights. Aside from building snowmen and making snow angels, these are signature to this season. This bauble is a great way to add your precious snowball fighting memories to the tree.

We wouldn't have presents this time of year if it weren't for hard-working reindeer! This pattern comes in multiple sizes and is easy to make with the bootie constructed in one go and the face attached afterwards.

These crochet Christmas hair ties are just the things you need to put together your little one's outfit. They add that uniquely cute touch and can be styled in a number of ways.

This is a great towel to have in your bathrooms for your guests (and will keep you from running out). Although this crochet keyhole towel was originally designed for the holiday season, it can be used in a forest theme if you leave the small star off the tree.

For all the little helpers around your house, this hat comes with detailed instructions and quick video to walk you through it as well, making the crocheting process so much easier! The pointy ears definitely add on that elf-y factor.

There's a whole series on how to put together this festive "flat" Christmas tree and these baubles are a part of it. You can make them on their own to add to your 3D tree or use them as ornaments to add to your gift wrapping as tags.

You can never have too many crochet washcloths on hand, in my opinion! They're so versatile and around the holidays, things are more spill-prone, especially if you have a mini army of kids running around. This is an easy and quick washcloth pattern.

How adorable are these gingerbread smiley ornaments with their little bowties? You can make a boy or girl version and these are great for using up the little odds and ends of yarn you may have laying around!

This crochet amigurumi tree would make a great addition to any room in the house or at your office desk to set the holiday mood. The colorful beads make it seem like it's lit and it could brighten up any space you feel is a little neglected in terms of holiday decor.

This pattern duo is quick to work up, uses only beginner stitches, and make a great gift set. You can make as many coasters as you'd like and it combines classic crochet with a bit of embroidery which gives it that intricate design.

This textured towel topper is made by crocheting a triangle and sewing it to the corner of your dishtowel. You’ll leave both the top and bottom of the triangle unattached which allows you to pass the towel through and hang it securely on your oven door, towel rack, etc.

This crochet stocking is simple and easy to make and has a reassuring weight to it so that it can both hold goodies inside as well as maintain its shape.

These are free crochet Christmas appliqués patterns for a Christmas tree, stocking, and gifts which you can use to embellish sweaters, gifts, cards, bookmarks, etc. or make them into keychains and trinkets.

The festive season isn’t complete without these little crochet amigurumi gnomes to watch over and join in the fun with you. You can choose the traditional Scandi Christmas crochet Santa or jazz them up and make them unique for this year’s Elf on the Shelf.

This crochet potholder series includes peppermint, a gingerbread cookie, Christmas pudding, and an adorable reindeer. They use different techniques like tapestry crochet and a bit of seaming to put together.

This mobile wind spinner Christmas tree can be made over an evening or a laid-back weekend. You can make it in colors of your choice and also customize the height to fit your preference or whichever space you're decorating with it.

To bring the festivities to your table, there are so many tablerunner, coaster, potholder, etc. patterns and here's a pattern for cutlery holders. These are great crochet Christmas decorations for your own table and also make a fabulous gift if someone else is cooking Christmas dinner.

To decorate your mantlepiece or walls, this is beautiful plush garland which is 3D. You can use up all of your greens, reds, whites, or make it even more colorful with blues and pinks and purples!