Holiday yarns are back in the stores, November is flying by. And I've already spotted three different people buying Christmas Trees! It's officially holiday crafting season! While everyone else complains about "Christmas stuff out already?!," we crafters know that you can never start too soon. So, here are 10 fresh and free crochet Christmas Ornament patterns!
This roundup was originally published November 5, 2012, and has been updated with fresh new links, images, and free patterns for holiday season 2024!
10 Free Crochet Christmas Ornament Patterns
- Crochet Candy Cane Ornament by Yarnspirations featuring Caron Simply Soft: This festive beginner project stitches up to naturally create a coiling effect that reveals that classic candy-striped look with worsted weight yarn!
- Little Robin Christmas Tree Decoration by Laura Tegg, my suggestion is Patons Grace: This pattern uses DK or sport weight yarn, but the result is just 2.5 inches! You can make lots and lots with just one skein of each color and tiny bits of stuffing or leftover bits of yarn.
- Snowman Ornament by Audra Brown featuring Red Heart Soft: I've had these in my Ravelry Queue since October. Adorable, give me 14 of them!
- Quick and Easy Christmas Ornament by Roswitha Mueller, my suggestion is Aunt Lydia's Crochet Thread 3: These simple angel ornaments are very sweet and look very cute. And there are instructions for a knit version too! I love seeing a bunch in different colors!
- Sock Monkey Ornament by Yarnspirations, featuring Red Heart Super Saver: Sock Monkeys are such a classic! A timeless crochet Christmas ornament for sure. You can embroider on the eyes, or use safety eyes.
- Century Snowflake by Deborah Atkinson, my suggestion is Aunt Lydia's Crochet Thread 10: Or one of the many other breathtaking snowflakes on this site. Deborah is an amazing designer, so be sure to click around her site! I could make a dozen lists of crochet Christmas tree ornaments with just her patterns!
- Christmas Tree TARDIS by Nyss Parkes, my suggestion is Patons Grace: I'm raising three little Whovians, and know several big ones as well. Any of whom would be thrilled to get this holiday decor ornament this year!
- Christmas Pudding on PlanetJune, my suggestion is Red Heart Super Saver: Make us a figgy pudding, and make it right now! Love it!
- Amigurumi Christmas Mouse Ornament on Lion Brand, my suggestion is Bernat Maker Minis: The only kind of mice I hope to see this Christmas season!
- Granny Sweater Ornaments by Yarnspirations, featuring Red Heart Super Saver! Bring some handmade charm to your Christmas tree this year with this classic look - great for stash busting!
What decorations are you crocheting this year?
Crochet Christmas ornaments are the perfect project to start your holiday crafting with. They're quick, small, satisfying, and always welcome. They make great stand alone small gifts and make packages extra special as present toppers. Have you crocheted Christmas ornaments before? Share your favorite pattern links in the comments, and don't forget to pin this collection to save it!
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Snowcatcher says
What a great collection! I'm especially in love with those little snowmen. Thanks for sharing!
Wullechneuel says
Oh, what a great idea, this overview of Christmas decoration items! Thank you very, very much for featuring the Christmas Angel pattern! I'm really touched - so sweet.
moogly says
It is beautiful Wullechneuel!
rumah grosir says
amazing
Dava says
love them just learning how to crochet
Dava says
love them just started learning how to crochet
Angela Bonanno says
I just made my own version of your sock monkey he is so cute!!! Do you think he's small enough to call an ornament? He is about 5" tall. I joined a swap for crocheting animal ornaments and besides birds I haven't found anything I like other than what you have here.. the mouse, monkey.. I will be making a blog post within next few days of my finished Monkey if you want to see!
Tamara Kelly says
Sounds super cute Angela!
Christine Lochhead says
How am I able to get the pattern details
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Christine! Just click on the name of the pattern, in blue - it is a link that will take you to the page for that pattern. 🙂
Nadette says
I love and appreciate the compilation you've made of the different Christmas things to make! Last summer I made the angels and snowmen using the (new to me) Bon Bon yarn with a shiny Vanna yarn. The yarns aren't too thick so they were easy to crochet. Since it's "Christmas in July" for me, I will be making a few of the one's you've shown! (I love that's it's hotter than heck outside, the a/c is running and I can dream about Christmas crochet projects to work on!!!)
Tamara Kelly says
Good for you! I always SAY I'm going to start early...
Nadette says
No time like the present! lol 😉
Patricia Caborn says
I made the mistake (or benefit depending on how many a week) of making the sock monkey ornament. Since it was shown to coworkers I've been crocheting different sock monkeys every day! different colors, sports teams, original colors etc. Seems I'm ALWAYS crocheting them LOL. Thank you for the pattern!!!
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Whoops and yay? lol! Glad you like it - at least for now lol.
Mary De yount says
Thank you for the patterns.
I've tried over and over, and can't find the pattern for the Granny Xmas Pattern on Pickles. The website doesn't have it.
Any ideas?
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Mary! Unfortunately, it looks like that pattern is no longer available. 🙁 But! I found a very similar one - yarn weight and color choices will give you the same look I think. http://maizehutton.blogspot.com/2014/11/woolly-granny-ornaments.html
Thank you for letting me know so I can update the post!