10 free patterns to get you crocheting this Christmas

The festive season is upon us and we couldn’t be more excited. It’s time to get your crochet hooks out and create some fabulous new favourites this Christmas!

1. Christmas wreath

Are you ready to take your Christmas wreath game to the next level? This crochet wreath is the way to get you there! Crochet this lovely wreath this festive season and you’ll be able to enjoy it for years to come.

2. Christmas pickle decoration

Those who are mad on pickling will likely be going pickle crazy this Christmas. If you love gifting your homemade pickles, then this amazing crochet decoration would be the perfect accompaniment!

3. Christmas bauble

If Christmas to you officially begins when you decorate your Christmas tree, then this colourful bauble pattern is perfect for your next festive project. Choose from 60 fabulous shades of Paintbox Simply DK yarn, and add some multi-coloured amazingness to your tree this year!

4. Amigurumi holiday lights

What is a Christmas tree without lights? Swap real lights, with a string of crocheted amigurumi holiday bulbs, for for a totally unique and earth-friendly tree. Each adorable little bulb will take you only 15 minutes to make, so you can crochet a long string in no time!

5. Crochet monsters

We think that the little ones in your life deserve a colourful crocheted treat this Christmas. These intermediate level crocheted monsters are perfect for spreading the handmade joy and injecting some fun into your Christmas crocheting. Depending on your monster of choice (if you can choose just one!), you’ll be crocheting in aran, super chunky, or DK weight yarn. So pick your yarn of choice and get crocheting!

6. Santa gift tags

Add a touch of crocheted charm to your Christmas gifts this year with these Santa gift tags, made of aran weight Lily Sugar n’ Cream in their bright and festive solids. Your friends and family will love them!

7. Step ladder afghan

Adding Christmas cheer to your home can be easy with this bulky weight step ladder afghan. Bring the cheer to your home for Christmas evenings in, or take it with you for late afternoon barbecues and beachy hangs this festive season.

8. Holly stocking

If your mantel is look a little drab this Christmas, then add some fun and fabulous colour with the crochet holly stocking. Using the jazzy Paintbox Yarns Simply DK, this stocking is guaranteed to bring the cheer.

9. Heart decoration

Understated and classy is what this hanging crocheted heart decoration is all about. With delicate, muted tones that will go with any colour theme, this beginner level decoration is a total keeper that you’ll have made in no time at all.

10. Elfin shoes

These pint-sized elfin shoes are just about the cutest things you could crochet this Christmas. They’re perfect for infant-sized tootsies and perfectly soft as they’re made in the lovely King Cole Merino Wool Blend, or you can simply display them around your house to add some Christmas cheer. Make these little delights in just a single evening!