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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 and images 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 angels are very sweet and look very cute. And there’s 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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