Christmas is one of the most festive times of year and what better way to celebrate than to make your very own christmas decorations? I have compiled a list of my favourite Christmas crochet patterns for your Christmas festivities. Make your very own traditional Christmas decorations to decorate your tree and home over the festive period. Make your own santa's hat and I've even thrown in some Christmassy baby booties for those little Xmas infants. But as always, the best thing about these crochet patterns is that they are totally free!
Gingerbread Man Crochet Pattern
This cheeky little gingerbread man makes an adorable tree decoration. Almost good enough to eat (but don't - this one is made of yarn!)
FREE Poinsettia Crochet Pattern
These fabulous red poinsettia flowers are popular at Christmas time and my crochet versions are perfect for decorating presents or homemade Christmas crackers. Your friends and family will love them!
Watch Elf YouTube Tutorial
Here is some super cute festive amigurumi. This cheeky little elf, complete with pom pom hat, should be helping santa pack up all the presents for Christmas eve!
FREE Yeti Crochet Pattern
More festive winter amigurumi crochet. My amigurumi yeti (or bigfoot) has a smiley face, horns and trademark big feet. He or she would make a great Christmas present or festive decoration.
Available as a free written pattern.
FREE Reindeer Crochet Pattern
An adorable winter amigurumi reindeer. This cute little guy has crocheted antlers and even a red nose like his red-nosed cousin, Rudolph.
FREE Tree Bunting Crochet Pattern
A great way to decorate your home over the Christmas period is with this Christmas tree bunting. Add little coloured beads to represent christmas tree lights and baubles.
FREE Snowflake Crochet Pattern
These cool snowflakes add a bit of wintery joy to your home. Hang them from your tree or make them into a larger Christmas decoration such as a festive mobile.
Watch Snowflake YouTube Tutorial
Another snowflake crochet pattern - well, every snowflake is supposed to be unique so the options should be endless! These snowflakes look great hanging from your tree.
A different crochet snowflake design to add to your repertoire. This has a pentagon shape so you could even join them to make a crochet snowflake blanket to keep you warm on those chilly winter nights. The irony!
OK, this is my 4th crocheted snowflake. Are you starting to feel a little snowed in yet? As the song goes, "If there's no place to go, Let it snow, Let it snow, Let it snow!"
So many crochet snowflakes. This fifth crochet snowflake gives you plenty of variety, for example, if you were thinking of crocheting a snow drift!
Watch Mini Snowflake YouTube Tutorial
More crochet snowflakes, this time in minature. These cute little snowflakes make cool decorations to scatter on your Christmas dinner table. Just choose a yarn colour to match your place settings.
FREE Mini Snowflake Crochet Pattern
Another mini snowflake to add to your collection. These are quick and easy to crochet and can be used as Christmas confetti for your dining table or as decorations on your tree or homemade Christmas cards.
FREE Snowman Crochet Pattern
This jolly snowman, snowwoman or snowperson complete with carrot nose, red scarf and top hat looks very cool on this attractive granny square. You can combine this with my other festive granny squares to make a pretty Christmas crochet blanket.
FREE Christmas Tree Crochet Pattern
This granny square features a Christmas pine tree in a corner to corner (C2C) crochet design. This gives a different effect to my other festive granny squares and challenges you with a new crochet technique.
FREE Granny Square Crochet Pattern
There are so many snowflake crochet patterns to choose from, but this one is a little different. This snowflake sits on a granny square. You could try joining it with other granny squares to make a blanket.
FREE Santa Crochet Pattern
My final festive crocheted granny square is this Santa Claus or Father Christmas granny square. He has a big crocheted white beard and red hat with white pom pom. Try making all 4 festive granny squares and crocheting them together.
FREE Flower Star Crochet Pattern
I show you how to crochet my simple flower star. Perfect to add to wrapping gifts, or blank cards or just as a standalone decoration. Use sparkly yarn for that extra festive twist!
FREE Bauble Crochet Pattern
With these pretty handmade Christmas baubles, you'll never have to buy any again. Choose your favourite coloured yarn and get to work decorating your tree. Handmade looks so much better than bought!
More Christmas baubles. These snowflake baubles are crocheted around polystyrene balls so that they keep their shape. Use sparkly yarn for that added xmas twinkle.
FREE Mistletoe Crochet Pattern
It is traditional to kiss under the miseltoe at Christmas, so why not crochet your very own miseltoe for that special someone? This realistic looking miseltoe is easy for beginners to crochet and can be used for homemade table displays and wreaths, especially when combined with my crocheted holly and ivy leaves below.
An alternative, realistic crochet mistletoe design, complete with crocheted white mistletoe berries. Perfect for your handmade Christmas decorations or kissing under, whichever you prefer.
FREE Bell Crochet Pattern
This crochet bell makes a pretty decoration for your Christmas tree. I've paired two together and added a little ribbon to make it extra special. This crochet pattern was originally from my crochet Advent calendar.
Another crochet bell design. Make this with glittery yarn to add that an extra sparkle. This crochet bell can be used as a Christmas tree decoration or as part of a dinner table centrepiece.
FREE Angel Crochet Pattern
This quick and easy crochet angel applique would make the perfect accessory to gift wrap for your Christmas presents, or as a decoration for a handmade Christmas card or your Christmas tree.
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FREE Star Flower Crochet Pattern
I love this crochet flower and you can add it to my other crochet flowers and leaves to create wreaths and table centrepieces. This crochet pattern is suitable for beginners.
FREE Shelf Elf Crochet Pattern
Why not crochet your very own shelf elf? These little shelf elves make cute Christmas decorations to sit on the shelf, tree or for some festive family fun. These are sure to be a big hit with the children and grandchildren.
FREE Holly and Ivy Crochet Pattern
The Holly and the Ivy reminds me of the Christmas carol of the same name. These festive leaves look great in a homemade wreath or as part of a centre piece on your Christmas dinner table.
FREE Holly Crochet Pattern
An alternate crochet holly leaf version with red berries. This would make a great addition to any handmade Christmas decorations such as a wreath or garland.
FREE Xmas Pud Crochet Pattern
This delicious looking Christmas pudding is almost good enough to eat. Don't serve it up after the Christmas turkey though because it's made of yarn. Instead use it to decorate your tree. Another great pattern for beginners.
FREE Gift Tags Crochet Pattern
Have you ever wrapped a present and realised you have no gift tags? Want to add something a bit special to your gift? Why not crochet these handmade gift tags with crocheted heart for that unique personal touch.
FREE Mini Turkey Crochet Pattern
A mini crochet roast turkey. Roast Turkey is the staple of a traditional Christmas dinner, at least if you're a carnivore here in the UK. This roast turkey looks good enough to eat, but don't because it's made of yarn.
FREE Robin / Turkey Crochet Pattern
This versatile crochet pattern shows you how to make a generic bird and then adapt it to turn it into an adorable little robin or tiny turkey. These make perfect little decorations for your Christmas tree. I have also included the video tutorial on how to make the bird's body, which you can easily adapt into one of these festive icons.
FREE Scarf Bear Crochet Pattern
Practice your crochet techniques with this little bear and winter scarf. Includes instructional videos on how to crochet a magic circle and double crochet foundation stitches.
FREE Santa Hat Crochet Pattern
Why not crochet your very own santa hat. This design uses pom poms for the trim, so dust down that pom-pom maker, and comes in all sizes from infant to teen to adult. Suitable for beginners to crochet.
Watch Simple Star YouTube Tutorial
These simple stars are great as tree decorations or to add embelishment to your other crochet creations. I show you how to make these via my step-by-step crochet video tutorial.
Watch Baby Booties YouTube Tutorial
These festive styled baby booties make a great Christmas gift for a little loved one. Suitable for 0-6 months, these booties would make a prefect first Christmas present for that special little girl or boy.
Watch Earrings YouTube Tutorial
I think handmade Christmas presents are the most thoughtful gifts to give. If you're looking for something a little bit different to give to the friend that has everything, then these earings make a fun Christmas present. A unique alternative to a Christmas jumper or socks.
Watch Xmas Tree YouTube Tutorial
In this two-part video tutorial I show you how to make this crocodile stitch Christmas tree. The crocodile stitch creates the perfect texture, and I've added some beads as little baubles. You can top it with my mini crochet star - see pattern below.
Watch Mini Star YouTube Tutorial
These little stars are easy to crochet and look great on top of my crocodile stitch Christmas trees - see crochet tutorial above.
Watch Crochet YouTube Tutorial
This granny square - or rather granny pentagon - incorporates a snowflake design for a winter theme. Hang these from your tree or use them as festive coasters for your eggnog.
Watch Easy Star YouTube Tutorial
A quick and easy crochet star works well with sparkly yarn and includes a yarn loop so that you can hang it on your Christmas tree.
Watch Heart YouTube Tutorial
Spread the love at Christmas. This beautiful picot lace heart is quick and easy to crochet and would make another great Christmas tree decoration or gift tag for a loved one.
FREE Mushroom Crochet Pattern
Is a mushroom Christmassy? Well, this red agaric toadstool certainly is. It makes a brilliant Christmas tree decoration and looks equally cute as a keyring or as part of a fairy display.
Watch Penguin YouTube Tutorial
This adorable little winter penguin is very popular. I show you how to make this little fellow in 2 easy to follow video tutorials. Keep him wrapped up warm with a tiny scarf.
FREE Wrist Warmers Crochet Pattern
The crochet wrist warmers use the tornado switch. They are great for keeping your wrists warm on those chilly winter days, but give you the freedom to use your fingers for other tasks, such as more crocheting!
FREE Mini Wreath Crochet Pattern
Why not crochet some mini wreaths and hang them from the doors in your home. These versatile wreaths can also form part of a bigger decoration by adding holly, ivy and stars from my other Christmas crochet patterns. Be inspired!
FREE Mini Present Crochet Pattern
This little granny square Christmas present looks as good on your tree as a real present looks under it.
FREE Mini Angel Crochet Pattern
This mini angel makes an adorable Christmas tree decoration or if you have a very small tree then a perfect tree topper.
FREE Robin Crochet Pattern
"Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat." And so is this robin. The robin, with its iconic red breast, is the bird that squawks Christmas. My robin crochet pattern makes a fun Christmas decoration or child's toy.
FREE Garland Crochet Pattern
Twinkling Christmas tree lights look so festive and pretty, but if you are looking for a carbon neutral version then look no further than these crocheted garland lights.
FREE Stocking Crochet Pattern
This tiny crocheted stocking might be for very small gifts, but it is the thought that counts. These are great for hiding tiny treats in on Christmas Eve.
Watch Christmas Pud YouTube Tutorial
This pom pom pud is actually making me feel hungry. Clearly from the name, this is a pom pom rather than crochet but it does have crocheted holly leaves with beads for berries. Good enough to eat... but again, and I can't stress this enough, don't eat yarn.
Watch Robin YouTube Tutorial
Robin, the quintessential Christmas bird adorns so many festive handicrafts. This robin is made of poms poms and has a trademark red breast. A fun way to play with yarn at xmas.
Watch Bobble Hat YouTube Tutorial
This little bobble hat made from yarn doesn't use any crochet and can be made by anyone. It can used as a tree decoration or as an accessory for my shelf elf crochet pattern.
Watch Decorations YouTube Tutorial
OK, so the keen-eyed among you will have noticed that these aren't crochet. However, these felt creations make the perfect homemade christmas tree decorations, so I just had to include them here as a bonus craft project. These little beauties adorn our christmas tree every year.
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Laura Eccleston
HappyBerry began its journey in the Autumn of 2009 and has gone on to have patterns published in crochet magazines such as Inside Crochet magazine and Mollie Makes. I’ve also designed for DMC Creative and online yarn retailer Deramores, but my true desire will always be sharing my designs for free with whoever wishes to read or watch them.
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