Free Crochet Christmas Patterns: 36 Ornaments, Stockings + Decor

Christmas is my favorite season to crochet for. The decorations, the stockings, the little ornaments you can make in an evening and tie onto a gift. I have been designing crochet patterns since 2014, and my holiday collection has grown into 36 free Christmas patterns, from quick scrap yarn ornaments to statement colorwork stockings, textured Wheat Stitch decor and cozy blankets.

Every pattern below is free to make right here on the blog. I grouped them by type so you can jump straight to ornaments, stockings, tree decor, pillows, amigurumi, blankets or hats, and each one links to the full pattern.

Free crochet Christmas patterns by Briana K Designs: Wheat Stitch trees, snowman, ornaments, stockings and reindeer

Quick Picks: Which Christmas Pattern Should I Make?

Fastest make: the Easy Crochet Christmas Ball Ornament or the Wheat Stitch Mini Stocking.
Best for gifting: the Petal Loop Stitch Ornament or the Wheat Stitch Snowman.
Statement decor: the Wheat Stitch Christmas Trees and the Wheat Stitch Christmas Wreath.
Want to try colorwork: the White Spruce Crochet Stocking or the Christmas Crochet Mug Rug.
Scrap yarn buster: the Granny Hexagon Ornament or the Granny Hexagon Christmas Stocking.

Crochet Christmas Ornaments

Ornaments are the perfect scrap yarn project, and they make the sweetest little gifts tucked into a card.

1. Petal Loop Stitch Ornament

A wooden tray holds eight knitted Christmas ornaments in red, green, and cream colors, each with a wooden bead and string for hanging.

This is the pattern that finally emptied my bin of clear plastic ornaments. You wrap one in the textured Petal Loop Stitch and it suddenly looks boutique. Make a few in your tree colors and you’ll want a whole set.

Get the free Petal Loop Stitch Ornament pattern

2. Easy Crochet Christmas Ball Ornament

Crocheted Christmas ornaments on a wooden plate, featuring a unique crochet sweater pattern.

My easiest ornament ever, worked flat and then shaped into a ball. It’s a great way to use up leftover worsted yarn, and once you’ve made one you’ll be cranking out a dozen.

Get the free Easy Crochet Christmas Ball Ornament pattern

3. Snowy Wheat Stitch Ornament

Close-up of a Christmas tree decorated with knitted ornaments in beige, red, and cream colors.

A textured Wheat Stitch bauble with a cozy, snowy feel. Mix and match colors to coordinate with your tree or your other Wheat Stitch decor.

Get the free Snowy Wheat Stitch Ornament pattern

4. Granny Hexagon Ornament

A Granny Crochet Stocking hanging from a beautifully decorated Christmas tree, adorned with ornaments and beads.

Classic granny style in a quick little hexagon. If you love granny squares, this one works up in no time and looks adorable in bright, happy colors.

Get the free Granny Hexagon Ornament pattern

5. Wheat Stitch Pickle Ornament

A decorated Christmas tree with green knit mitten ornaments, wooden bead garland, and lights, with a fireplace and greenery visible in the background.

Hide the pickle! A silly, textured nod to the classic Christmas pickle tradition. It’s a guaranteed conversation starter on the tree.

Get the free Wheat Stitch Pickle Ornament pattern

6. Crochet Wreath Ornament and Coaster

A crochet coaster and two wooden needles for your Crochet Wreath Ornament project.

Two patterns in one: a puff stitch wreath you can hang as an ornament or use as a coaster. A perfect last minute holiday make.

Get the free Crochet Wreath Ornament and Coaster pattern

Crochet Christmas Stockings

Stockings are my favorite thing to design for Christmas, so you’ve got a lot of options here, from quick textured styles to statement colorwork.

7. Petal Loop Stitch Christmas Stocking

Four crocheted Christmas stockings—green, cream, red, and light green—hang with wooden tags among greenery and white bead garland, each beautifully crafted from a crochet Christmas stocking pattern.

I told myself I didn’t need another stocking pattern, then the Petal Loop Stitch talked me into it. It’s worked toe up with a soft, flowery texture that looks amazing hanging on the mantel.

Get the free Petal Loop Stitch Christmas Stocking pattern

8. Wheat Stitch Crochet Stocking

A decorated fireplace with green garland, Wheat Stitch Crochet Stockings, and ornaments, flanked by two Christmas trees with burlap bows and gold decorations. A winter painting hangs above the mantel.

A cozy, heirloom style stocking worked toe up in horizontal Wheat Stitch texture. Make one for every person in the house and you’ve got a matching family set.

Get the free Wheat Stitch Crochet Stocking pattern

9. Festive Wheat Stitch Stocking

Three knitted holiday stockings (cream, green, and red) hang from a mantel above a fireplace with lit candles and garland.

A mock cable look that gives you all the drama of cables without the fuss. It’s elegant, squishy and just begging to be filled with treats.

Get the free Festive Wheat Stitch Stocking pattern

10. Wheat Stitch Mini Stocking

A wall display of small crocheted stockings in blue, gray, and green shades strung on twine above a wooden table with decorative trees and frosted greenery.

These tiny stockings work up so fast from the toe up. Hang them on the tree or tuck a little treat inside for gifting.

Get the free Wheat Stitch Mini Stocking pattern

11. Granny Hexagon Christmas Stocking

Two crocheted Christmas stockings on a table next to a candle.

Granny hexagons joined into a stocking, with two hexagon styles to choose from. A fun way to play with color and use up your stash.

Get the free Granny Hexagon Christmas Stocking pattern

12. Polar Bear Stroll Holiday Stocking

Knitted sock with a polar bear design, featuring blue and gray patterns. A crochet hook is next to the sock. Green leaves frame the scene.

Classic colorwork with a sweet polar bear scene and a knit look. A gorgeous one if you’re ready to level up your colorwork.

Get the free Polar Bear Stroll Holiday Stocking pattern

13. White Spruce Crochet Stocking

A crocheted Christmas stocking on a wooden table.

Traditional fair isle crochet for a modern, wintry stocking. It’s a great pattern for learning colorwork while making something you’ll keep for years.

Get the free White Spruce Crochet Stocking pattern

14. Colorwork Holiday Stocking

A knitted Christmas stocking, crafted with a crochet stocking pattern, hanging on a branch.

A colorwork stocking you can make totally your own. Pick your colors and watch the design pop as you go.

Get the free Colorwork Holiday Stocking pattern

15. Prancing Deer Stockings (Crochet and Knit)

A crocheted Christmas stocking featuring a prancing reindeer.

A deer colorwork stocking with both a crochet and a knit version, so the whole crafty family can join in.

Get the free Prancing Deer Stockings (Crochet and Knit) pattern

Christmas Tree and Home Decor

Handmade decor is what makes the house feel like Christmas to me. These are the pieces I pull out every single year.

16. Wheat Stitch Christmas Trees

A woman holding a round tray with five knitted cone-shaped trees in various shades of green and beige, standing indoors with autumn decor in the background.

Textured little trees worked in the round that look stunning grouped on a mantel or as a centerpiece. Swap the colors and they work all year long.

Get the free Wheat Stitch Christmas Trees pattern

17. Wheat Stitch Christmas Wreath

Four yarn-wrapped wreaths in varying sizes, each decorated with a knitted bow, are arranged on a striped surface with greenery in the background.

Two simple rectangles worked in rows become a beautifully textured wreath, finished with a crochet bow. It’s quicker than you’d think.

Get the free Wheat Stitch Christmas Wreath pattern

18. Wheat Stitch Crochet Tree Skirt

A close-up of a braided tree skirt with ribbon bows under a decorated Christmas tree, on a textured striped rug.

Give your tree a cozy, textured base. This one has all the Wheat Stitch texture you love in a big, festive statement piece.

Get the free Wheat Stitch Crochet Tree Skirt pattern

19. Pine Crochet Christmas Tree Skirt

A fair isle colorwork tree skirt that will impress your guests year after year. A wonderful project if you love colorwork.

Get the free Pine Crochet Christmas Tree Skirt pattern

20. Macchiato Wreath Tree Skirt

I had wanted to crochet a tree skirt for years, and this wreath design is the one that finally made it happen. Warm, cozy and classic.

Get the free Macchiato Wreath Tree Skirt pattern

21. Festive Crochet Advent Calendar

A crochet Christmas advent calendar with a granny crochet stocking hanging on a wall.

Count down to Christmas with a handmade advent calendar. It’s a fun family tradition and a decoration you’ll hang every year.

Get the free Festive Crochet Advent Calendar pattern

22. Red Christmas Truck Table Runner

Festive plaid and a classic red truck give your holiday table instant farmhouse charm. It matches the Farmhouse Truck Pillow below.

Get the free Red Christmas Truck Table Runner pattern

23. Falalalala Crochet Table Runner

how to crochet a table runner for Christmas

A colorwork table runner that will have you singing Falalalala while you stitch. Bright, cheerful and so much fun to make.

Get the free Falalalala Crochet Table Runner pattern

24. Fair Isle Crochet Holiday Rug

A cozy fair isle rug that takes your holiday decorating to the next level. It’s one of my favorite ways to go a little overboard for the season.

Get the free Fair Isle Crochet Holiday Rug pattern

25. Christmas Crochet Mug Rug

A pretty holiday coaster that doubles as a colorwork lesson, with video help on intarsia, tapestry and more. Perfect with a mug of cocoa.

Get the free Christmas Crochet Mug Rug pattern

Christmas Crochet Pillows

Swap your everyday pillow covers for something festive and the whole living room changes.

26. Farmhouse Truck Crochet Pillow

A farmhouse crochet pillow featuring a truck design, placed on a couch.

The red truck pillow that started it all. Colorwork farmhouse style with a cross stitch bonus chart if you love embroidery too.

Get the free Farmhouse Truck Crochet Pillow pattern

27. Farmhouse Plaid Deer Pillow Cover

A Christmas pillow featuring a deer head design.

Rustic plaid with a deer for cozy cabin vibes. It pairs perfectly with the truck pillow on the sofa.

Get the free Farmhouse Plaid Deer Pillow Cover pattern

28. Holiday Camper Crochet Pillow

A vintage camper pillow full of festive holiday charm. Playful, nostalgic and fun to display all season.

Get the free Holiday Camper Crochet Pillow pattern

29. Joy Crochet Pillow Cover

A crocheted pillow with the word joy on it - beginner crochet lace

A simple, cheerful JOY pillow that brightens up any chair. A sweet one to make for yourself or to gift.

Get the free Joy Crochet Pillow Cover pattern

Christmas Amigurumi and Characters

Little characters bring so much personality to the season, and kids love them.

30. Wheat Stitch Snowman

A crocheted snowman with a black hat, red scarf, orange nose, and stitched details sits on a small wooden table surrounded by green foliage.

My frosty friend with a hat and scarf, and no sewing three pieces together for the body. A quick, cozy winter make that’s perfect for gifting.

Get the free Wheat Stitch Snowman pattern

31. Wheat Stitch Crochet Reindeer

Two crocheted reindeer figures with scarves stand side by side on a wooden tray, with a plant and white fabric in the background.

A textured reindeer you can see from across the room, built as one tall, rounded shape. He’s a showstopper next to the trees and snowman.

Get the free Wheat Stitch Crochet Reindeer pattern

32. Snowman Amigurumi Doll

A crocheted snowman wearing a crochet granny square cardigan sitting on a wooden table.

A squishy, cuddly snowman doll that brings a little whimsy to winter. A sweet handmade gift for kids.

Get the free Snowman Amigurumi Doll pattern

Christmas and Winter Blankets

Nothing beats curling up under a fresh blanket in December.

33. Prancing Through the Holidays Deer Blanket

A couch with a crocheted reindeer Prancing Through the Holidays blanket on it.

A holiday deer blanket worked in chunky yarn, so it comes together fast and you can enjoy it this season.

Get the free Prancing Through the Holidays Deer Blanket pattern

34. Let It Snow Blanket and Pillow

A crocheted couch adorned with a "Let It Snow" blanket.

Inspired by the snowy Rocky Mountain winters I grew up with. You get a blanket and a matching pillow in one pattern.

Get the free Let It Snow Blanket and Pillow pattern

35. Granny Square Snowflake Blanket

A granny square blanket on a chair next to a potted plant.

A quilt look granny square blanket made from squares in one or two colors. Cozy all winter long and a great stash buster.

Get the free Granny Square Snowflake Blanket pattern

Christmas Hats to Crochet

For the family photos, the holiday party and the ugly sweater contest.

36. Wheat Stitch Santa and Elf Stocking Hat

Six crocheted winter hats with stripes and pom-poms are arranged in a row on a white surface, with pine branches and red berries above them.

A playful stocking style hat made for family photos and Christmas parties. Pick your colors and go full Santa or full elf.

Get the free Wheat Stitch Santa and Elf Stocking Hat pattern

Christmas Crochet FAQ

When should I start crocheting Christmas gifts?

Earlier than you think! Bigger projects like blankets, tree skirts and colorwork stockings can take a few weeks, so I like to start those in the fall. Ornaments, mini stockings and the wreath are perfect last minute makes you can finish in an evening or two.

What yarn is best for Christmas crochet projects?

Most of these patterns use worsted weight yarn, which is easy to find in every holiday color and works up quickly. For ornaments and minis, scrap yarn is perfect. Each pattern lists the exact yarn I used and substitutes.

What are the easiest Christmas crochet patterns for beginners?

Start with the Easy Crochet Christmas Ball Ornament, the Granny Hexagon Ornament or the Wheat Stitch Mini Stocking. They are small, quick and great for practicing before you take on a bigger project.

Whatever you make this year, I hope it fills your home with a little extra cozy. Cheers, and happy holiday crocheting!