50+ Easy and Quick Free Crochet Gift Ideas
It’s time to unwind with the amazing collection of quick, free crochet gift ideas that can be made using your stash or random skeins left without use because you could not find fun projects to make with the little yarn you have been keeping.Â
These are all useful items and easy crochet patterns for crochet enthusiasts and will make unique gift idea and thoughtful gift ideas for the holiday season, baby showers, or any other occasions.
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50+ Best crochet gift ideas
The list is not exhaustive, but the patterns are great last-minute crochet gifts, especially for those e who love handmade crochet items
1. Crochet Christmas gifts – Contains 30 fun, perfect Crochet Gift Ideas for Christmas
2. Birthday gifts – Like the multi-size crochet cakes, Bunny cupcakes and Esther crochet cakes
3. Crochet projects for a new baby: baby blankets, crochet preemie blankets, crochet striped blanket, and fluffy crochet blankets.
​4. Crochet Home Decor Ideas – Crochet pot holder, Kitchen towel, Crochet armchair caddy,
5. Crochet dishcloths: Crochet dishcloth pattern
6. Crochet Accessories:Â fingerless gloves, scarves, snoods, hats, boot warmers and so many more
7. Quick crochet blankets: Chunky crochet blanket
8. Crochet animals – Amazing crochet dogs, crochet teddy bears, crochet Dinosaurs
Skill level – These easy free crochet gift ideas range from beginners to advanced crochet in terms of difficulties. The patterns use a mix of simple stitches and advanced stitches.
Terms – all patterns are in US terms.
I hope you find one or more practical gift ideas in this post.Â
Not only are these easy crochet gifts, they are also quick crochet project(s)
Best small crochet gifts (Free Patterns)
 An easy pattern was made with less than 50 yards in DK weight. It will make a wonderful gift for Valentine’s Day! Cam also doubles as a gift card holder for a special occasion. Â
It is a quick project and fun pattern made with less than 20 yards. I love that this can be given as a special gift made into friendship bracelets.Â
This is a good idea for keeping your plastic bags in one place. It is a perfect project that will make a great addition to having a tidy environment.Â
Made with any super chunky yarn weights.
It is a perfect last-minute crochet pattern that can be a great gift idea to keep valuables like coins and can be made in different colors for that special friend.
How about a cute bag that can handle your beautifully crafted great crochet gifts? I made a few of these and kept chocolates inside this last Christmas.Â
A perfect last-minute gift that comes in multiple sizes.  This crochet scarf pattern is perfect for styling your hair in different styles.
A great idea to keep your wrist warm in winter, the free pattern comes in different sizes and is easy to customize.Â
Made using worsted weight yarn in colors of your choice.
Small Free Crochet Gift IdeasÂ
Snowbank Pocket Scarf
Designed by The Loophole Fox, it has two main features: beautiful diagonal ribbing created with strategic increasing and decreasing and pockets! What’s not to love? Click here for the pattern.
Cast Iron Pot Holders
Designed by Green Fox Farms Designs – Give a handmade gift to your favorite chef! The Cast Iron Pot Holders Pattern is quick to make in your favorite (doubled) worsted cotton yarn!
Make the pot holders match the kitchen or in their favorite colors; they will be a treasured gift this holiday season! Click here for the download link.
Loopy Necklace
The loopy necklace is a quick gift to yourself or loved ones this period as it works quickly. Click here for the pattern.
Reindeer Baby Boots
It is a perfect project that can be gifted for baby showers. I love making my booties in cotton yarn. It can also be made in the mother’s favorite colors. Â
Designed by HanJan Crochet – Super quick and easy, these reindeer boots are the perfect stocking filler this year! Click here for the details.
More last-minute free crochet gift ideas
Lunt Twisted Crochet Headband
Designed by Joy of Motion Crochet – The Lunt Twisted Headband is a beautiful crochet headband for fall and winter. Dress it up or down, and use it on almost any occasion during those cold days.
This crochet pattern uses an easy-to-memorize stitch pattern featuring stitches such as the slip stitch, double crochet stitches, and chains. Click here for the pattern.
Crochet Flower Face Scrubbies
Designed by Made by Gootie, I made some changes in the past few years toward zero-waste life, trying to minimize the amount of waste we produce. So I constantly looking for replacements for disposable products.
One of the easiest changes is switching to reusable face scrubbies. They are so soft and nice on your skin; they will also make beautiful gifts and are great as quick makes for craft fairs! Click here for the pattern.
The Casey Scarf set
Designed by Sunflower Cottage Crochet – You get the pattern for the His and the Hers versions of this scarf in one PDF!
Use simple but beautiful texture to create a gorgeous scarf that will keep your loved one warm and look great! Get the pattern here.
Star Stitch Fingerless Gloves
Designed by Raffamusa Designs – The elegance of the star stitch and your favorite worsted weight yarn are the only ingredients you need to make these soft and warm fingerless gloves.
Just the perfect accessory for your snowy holidays! Click here for the pattern.
SASSy Neck Sweater
Designed by SASS Crochet, it is a super soft, lightweight cowl that works quickly.
This sweater makes great use of random yarns, and you can make one or more if you need garment-free crochet gift ideas. Get the pattern here.
Autumn Lake Wall Hanging
Designed by Valzies Designs – Bright, colorful wall hanging with quick and simple stitches that make great gifts. Customize these in your favorite Christmas colors. Click here for the pattern.
Crochet Cable Cuffs
Designed by Off The Hook For You – An easy and repetitive wrist warmer pattern. Click here for the pattern.
Thermal Stitch Crochet Potholder
Designed by My Crochet Space – This is a double thick crochet potholder pattern, using the Thermal half double crochet stitches. It’s a quick crochet project, perfect for last-minute gift ideas! Click here for the pattern
Christmas Panhandlers Perfect free Crochet Gift Ideas
Designed by My Fingers Fly – Brighten your kitchen with these festive panhandlers – elf, Santa Claus, snowman, and peppermint stripes. Each panhandler takes only half an ounce of cotton worsted yarn, so you can use your stash while making great Christmas gifts.
Makes a great hostess gift, teacher gift, Secret Santa, or white elephant. Click here for the pattern
Christmas Ornaments
Designed by Crochet & Twists – Three Christmas Ornament patterns, all easy and quick to make. Click here for the pattern.
Child Size Pocket Full of Diamonds Shawl
Designed by Jo’s Crafty Hook – Give the gift of diamonds to the little ones in your life. Click here for the pattern.
SR Crochet Cowl Pattern
Designed by Crafty Patti, it is an adorable cowl for adults or kids, a quick make. Click here for the pattern.
Octopus Keychain
Designed by Creative Snugglies Designs – Make this cute little octopus keychain for a Christmas gift for your child’s teacher or kiddo in your family. It would make a great stocking stuffer! Click here for the pattern.
Men’s Bandana Crochet Scarf
Designed by Blue Star Crochet, this is a super easy men’s crochet bandana scarf using textured stitches, creating the ribbed effect. It is worked in bandana style, creating a V-shaped scarf that sits nicely on the chest. Click here for the pattern.
Crochet Pumpkin Square
Designed by Missouri Makes – To help get you into the fall spirit, I have designed this simple colorwork pumpkin square perfect as a blanket square, pillow, or even a wall hanging. Click here for the pattern.
The Cozy Cowl
Designed by CarrowayCrochet – Such a quick and easy cowl to make as a last-minute gift. Click here for the pattern.
Mini Angel Amigurumi
Designed by Loops and Love Crochet – This little angel is only about 4.5 inches tall, making her the perfect size for a holiday ornament, stocking stuffer, or gift for someone special. Click here for the Pattern.
I hope you love these Free Crochet Gift Ideas. Do tag each of the designers when you make any of these.
Other free chunky projects on the blog
Crochet hanging basket pattern
Crochet cowl scarf free pattern