365 Crochet

Is this pretty Christmas tree ornament not beautiful? I think it is and I have a great plan for it. I'm going to glue these onto cardstock and make my own Christmas cards, I'm so excited about this! However these are so adorable as they are intended, tree ornaments. This pattern has written instructions and a chart. Get the free pattern here!

Are you in the Christmas spirit yet? Well, I bet you are now, check out these adorable rag doll style crochet deer amigurumi!  These cuties make a great companion with the rest of your festive décor and nothing is better than a traditional hand-made novelty. The designer includes excellent written instructions along with photos to help you along the way. Designed By: Spin a Yarn Crochet Skill Level: Advanced Materials: 3.5mm hook Bernat Super Value in Mushroom for main body colour Loops & Threads Impeccable in Soft Taupe for contrasting colour and ears; Bernat Premium in Chocolate Tweed for hooves; Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in Cranberry for sweater; Red Heart Super Saver in White for sweater; Patons Canadiana in Oatmeal for muzzle, antlers and spots; Black Crochet Thread for eyelashes and mouth; 20x15mm Safety Nose or black yarn/thread; 12mm Safety Eyes ; Stuffing; Tapestry needle Size: approx. 36cm/14″ from top to bottom Get the Free Patt...

Christmas is getting very close, and I bet all of the crochet and knitters are working like crazy to finish up last minute gift projects. But maybe you've finished, and think that you may not have enough time for a new project? Well, here's a wonderful project that doesn't take up much of your time, and makes a great stash buster as well!  Using the granny square stitch, you can easily make your own cute stocking in no time. Designed By: Lullaby Lodge Skill Level: Easy Materials:  Main part of the stocking approximately 100g of DK Contrast colour (heal, toe and cuff) approximately 30g of DK Size 4 mm crochet hook (G) Wool needle Get the Free Pattern!

A cute crochet festive elf hat for everyone!  This pattern includes sizing from 6 months old right up to adult, so that you can create an elf hat for every member of the family! Designed By: Tawnya via Just Crafting Around Skill Level: Easy Materials:  Lion Brand Vanna's Choice; Kelly Green, Cranberry, Beige, White, Black 5mm Crochet Hook Tapestry Needle Tape Measure Stitch Marker Pom pom Maker Sizes: 6-12 months, Toddler, Child, Teen, and Adult Get the Free Pattern! 

Oh my, these are cute!  I love how these are perfect for either a baby boy or baby girl, and they'd make a great accessory for a Christmas photo!  My little girl is growing up now, but if I can figure out how to make them bigger, I know that she would adore these!  This is also a cute baby gift idea, and babies love to pull their slippers and socks off, but now they have these sweet gingerbread men to play with. So cute! Designed By: Olivia @ Hopeful Honey Skill Level: Easy Materials:   3.00mm (11) Crochet Hook 3.50mm (E/4) Crochet Hook 80 - 100yds DK Yarn (8ply) - Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK Tapestry Needle Size:  0 - 6 months, 6- 12 months Get the Free Pattern!

These make me smile because they remind me of my childhood. When I was very young, my mother made two crochet snowmen and they became part of our Christmas decoration collection and I believe that she still has them to this day! These are a super cute and fun addition to the holiday season and you can customize them to your liking. Designed By: Jenni Designs Skill Level: Intermediate Materials:  Red Heart Super Saver worsted weight yarn -50-75 yd. of white; Small amounts in brown, orange and choice colors for scarf & hat.  Size G (4.0 mm) Hook or Size F (3.75 mm) Hook Poly-fil Tapestry Needle Scissors Stitch Marker Optional: Safety eyes, size 6 mm Get the Free Pattern! All Patterns $1 at Firene Designs :)

These adorable baskets make the perfect Christmas gift! Fill them up with candy, chocolate, or even better; your own homemade treats! The designer has included instructions for all three versions. Designed By: Joanita Theron, Creative Crochet Workshop Skill Level: Easy Materials:  Medium worsted yarn (No 4) or DK (double knitting)Elle Charity DK (Blue; White; Red; Black & Green and a little bit of yellow too); Small amounts approx 20 – 50 yards Hook 4, 50 mm Yarn needle 3 Small buttons (for snowman) Get the Free Pattern!

Everyone needs a cute winter hat, and although this particular hat shown definitely has a Christmas vibe happening, you can make this in any color combination and it would look fabulous!  But I like the red and white!  It has a 'not so in your face' holiday charm. The pom pom adds traditional winter hat style. Designed By: Elk Studio Skill Level: Easy Materials:  Red Heart Soft, #4, 141 g/256 yards, Cream/Wine or Really Red/White You will use approximately 170-200 yards. Hook – J/6.0 mm Tapestry Needle for weaving in the ends Get the Free Pattern!

Wow! Just wow!  This crochet super scarf pattern is definitely not for a newbie crocheter, but if you already have some skill, or are willing to learn something new, then this absolutely stunning crochet pattern is for you!  By using graphs and the corner to corner crochet technique, you work up this pattern from the top down, working diagonally. The end result... something amazing! Designed By: Jess Coppom Skill Level: Advanced Materials: Patons Classic Wool Roving yarn: (6) Grey, (2) Aran, (1) Pale Blush, (1) Taupe, (1) Natural• Tapestry needle Size I [5.5 mm] crochet hook Two printed copies of Nordic c2c crochet chart Get the Free Pattern!

This beautiful crochet cowl pattern comes to you as part of a 12 Weeks of Christmas CAL, via Pattern Paradise.  Cowls always look stunning, and they're easier to wear than a bulky scarf, yet keep you warm from the elements.  I also love this yarn!  Red Heart's Boutique Unforgettable yarns are perfect for creating a multi-color piece, and I really enjoy working with them. Designed By: Maria Bittner Skill Level: Easy Materials: Boutique Unforgettable Waves worsted weight yarn; Child – 2 skeins (119 yards each); Adult – 3 skeins (119 yards each) 3 Buttons – Child ¾”; Adult 1” Hook US J/6.00 mm Yarn Needle Get the Free Pattern!

Here's a last minute quickie pattern for the holidays!  These cute little angel ornaments work up quickly and can be used as tree decorations or, they make great little gift toppers! Designed By: Atty*s Skill Level: easy Materials:  Catona by Scheepjes (used in pattern) crochet hook 2.5mm (used in pattern) OR; any yarn hook to match yarn Get the Free Pattern!

Did you know that Drops Design over at Garnstudio have a Christmas collection called Christmas Workshop ?!!  This is where I found these cute holiday slippers! You still have plenty of time to make these for the holidays and they will also keep your feet warm! Designed By : Drops Design Skill Level: Easy Materials: Drops Eskimo from Garnstudio; colour no 08, red; colour no 01, off-white; colour no 13, tan A remnant of black for eyes Size 22 - 34: crochet hook size 7 mm  Size 35 - 44: crochet hook size 8 mm Size: 22/24 - 25/27 - 28/31 - 32/34 (35/37 - 38/40 -42/44) Foot length : 15 - 17 - 19 – 21 (23 - 25 - 28) cm Get the Free Pattern!

You still have time to make this fantastic Christmas stocking!  A hand made crochet stocking is one of things that make a great seasonal tradition and is a gift that comes from the heart.  This wonderful pattern features many eye catching elements such as the wavy pattern, the textured popcorn stitch cuff, and the use of color. Designed By: Charmed by Ewe Skill Level: Easy Materials:  Worsted weight yarn such as Red Heart Holiday 5.0 mm (H-8) crochet hook or size needed to obtain the gauge  Yarn needle for weaving in ends Stitch markers Get the Free Pattern!

Another quick and easy decoration for Christmas!  You can have these ready in no time.  Another great aspect is that you can use these cute trees for anything, a hanging wall decorations as shown, hang them on your tree, use them as gift tags, and more.   This is a Ravelry download. Designed By:  Ilaria Caliri Skill Level: Easy Materials:  cotton yarn in emerald, acquamarine, blue and brown.  2,5 mm crochet hook 4 mm black beads white paillettes black and white embroidery thread bells juta cord wooden twig tapestry needle Get the Free Pattern!

As we get closer to the holidays, I try to share the Christmas patterns that are easy or quick, because we have so much going on around us, that we do not have a lot of time to finish something big. This pattern is one of those!  These beautiful and colorful snowflakes make great coasters for your holiday entertaining.  They do not skimp out on detail and style, and you can easily complete a set in one day!  This pattern is currently on my "to make" list! Designed By: Charmed By Ewe Skill Level: Easy Materials:  Red Heart Creme de la Creme - 71 yards (40 gm) is needed to complete a set of 4 coasters 5.0 mm (H-8) crochet hook  Yarn needle for weaving in ends Get the Free Pattern!

This pretty crochet pinecones make a wonderful accent to your Christmas decor!  I can see them used in a pretty centerpiece, or even used as a gift topper. Designed By: In the Yarn Garden Skill Level: Easy Materials: Any yarn would do (but used in pattern): Järbo 8/4. Hook: 2,5 mm. Järbo Minibomull. Hook: 3 mm. Järbo Alpacka Solo. Hook: 3 mm Get the Free Pattern!

I guess I've been so busy that I am just now getting into the holiday spirit.  Here's a great pattern to start December off in true Christmas cheer!  It is a simple pattern, but also a very fun pattern!  I love projects that use up your small yarn leftovers and this one does just that.  Hang these on your tree, decorate your home, or give them away as gifts. Designed By: Poppy & Bliss Skill Level: Easy Materials:  3 mm hook Small amounts 8 ply/DK cotton yarn. I’ve used various brands from my stash but a stiffer cotton works better than a soft cotton for these Aprox 13g for the tree Aprox 3 g each in 6 different colours for the baubles Yarn needle Get the Free Pattern!

I thought that this was a Santa Hat at first glance, obviously because of the colors chosen, but if it was... what a cool Santa Hat!  Let's make it a Santa Hat!  Of course this cute hat would look great in any color, but this design adds style to an otherwise normal winter hat.  I love the texture and the pom pom too! This is a Ravelry download. Designed By: Danette Lundberg Skill Level: Intermediate Materials: Caron Simply Soft Solids Hook size 6.5 mm (K); 6.0 mm (J) Size: Child Get the Free Pattern!

Do you need mittens, and need them NOW?!  Well, if you have about an hour of time, a ball of super bulky yarn and a big hook, you can have new mittens today!  These mittens work up super quickly, and they are very cozy and warm!  I've been using a lot of this type of blanket yarn lately, for accent pillows for my home and I love working with it.  There's a certain gratification that comes with finishing a project quickly and admiring your work.  I fell in love with this yarn so much for its softness and ease, that I wanted mittens of the same texture.  This is an incredibly easy pattern, only requires one ball of yarn (which will actually make more than one pair of mittens), there are only 21 rounds, and requires basic crochet knowledge. These mittens also make great gifts! (Christmas is around the corner) , and these are a wonderful item to make for charity, as they work up so fast, that you could make several pairs in a day.  To sum it up, t...

Crochet snowflakes and pieces made with crochet thread can look overwhelming sometimes, but really, once you get started, you realize that it's not that hard, especially if the pattern is written well! And this pattern, and all of the patterns by this designer are written very well.  So enjoy this beautiful snowflake today, make one, and add it to your tree! Designed By:  Snowcatcher Skill Level:  Advanced Materials:  Size 10 crochet thread size 8 crochet hook surface to block and stiffen project on desired stiffener small container for glue/water mixture paintbrush stick pins clear thread or fishing line Finished Size:  8 inches from point to point Get the Free Pattern!