Crochet Gifts Ideas – Quick, creative free patterns

Granny Stitch Water Bottle Holder

Super fast stash buster crochet pattern that only uses about 100 yards of yarn!

This bottle sleeve will fit most generic size reusable water bottles, or the one liter size commercially available water bottles. You can use cotton or a cotton blend.

by Heart Hook Home

Bulky Crochet Thrummed Mittens Kit

This crochet kit comes with everything you need to make TWO PAIRS of these super cute mittens. The pattern is beginner friendly and works up quickly.

Note: With this kit, you can pick and choose the yarn and tools you need. It is completely customizable. For instance, if you don’t already have a 5 mm crochet hook, you can simply add it to the kit.

by Lion Brand

Quick & Easy Microwave Bowl Cozy Crochet Pattern

Here is a super quick crochet gift that you can make in just one evening … a cozy for your microwave bowl!

Not only does this keep you from burning your hands on a hot glass bowl, but it looks great on your table, as well. The designer recommends using Cotton Yarn for this pattern.

by Heart Hook Home

Houseplant Clippings Plant Hanger Crochet Pattern

These adorable little houseplant hangers are not only functional but they will look great in any window. You can easily crochet a few of these in a single weekend.

Add a recycled mason jar or jam glass, some plant clippings and you have an awesome handmade gift. Bonus: One of these plant hangers only requires a small amount of cotton yarn.

by Heart Hook Home

Quick, Cute, Chunky Beanie Hat Pattern

Super Bulky Yarn and a large crochet hook make this beanie very fast even if you are a complete beginner crocheter.

Instead of joining each round, you will work this hat in a spiral which adds a fun pattern.

by Heart Hook Home

The Manchester Quick Crochet Cowl

A simple stitch and Thick & Quick Chunky yarn make this a perfect easy crochet gift idea! 

This pattern may look complicated but it is actually a fairly simple, beginner project.

by Make and Do Crew

“Done in a Weekend” Quick Crochet Baby Blanket

How cute is this baby blanket?? The “Granny Stitch” gives this blankie a fun pattern. This makes a lovely handmade gift for Christmas, new parents or a baby shower gift. 

Note: make sure and use machine washable yarn for this baby pattern.

by Make and Do Crew

Produce Shopping Bag Pattern

These days, we are all becoming more eco conscious and trying to cut back on our plastic bags right?? 

So, this crocheted produce bag or market bag is a perfect gift for anyone.

It is easy to make, lightweight yet very strong when you use this linen and cotton blend yarn.

by Mama in a Stitch

Prettiest Lil’ Crocheted Washcloths

Here is a fun crochet gift idea … washcloths! You are probably thinking, Washcloths? Sure, why not? You can easily whip up a few of these in no time. 

Then, just add some pretty soap, maybe a body brush or scrub and you have a wonderful Birthday or Christmas present for a friend or family member.

by Mama in a Stitch

Galley Gift Crochet Towel Set

Handmade, crocheted towels are a wonderful idea for a housewarming gift, wedding or bridal shower or Christmas. 

This pattern includes three different towels worked with three different stitches. Lion Brand Cotton yarn makes them durable and machine washable.

Plus, you can have fun customizing and personalizing this gift by changing up the yarn colors.

by Highland and Hickory Designs

Twin Bunny Rabbits Set

I cannot think of anyone who wouldn’t LOVE to receive one of these adorable crochet bunnies!

This complete crochet kit includes enough materials to make two bunnies so you can give them as a set or make separate crochet gifts.

Each kit includes:
– Wool for 2 Bunnies (you get to choose colors)
– Quality Stuffing
– 3.5mm Soft Grip Crochet Hook
– Unique Bunny Stitch marker
– Needle for sewing
– Contracting wool for the for the bow-tie/bow and eyes
– Detailed pattern leaflet
– Beautiful 100% cotton Crochet Bag. 

by Wee Wooly Wonderfuls

Lil’ Mountains Purse or Pouch

This little bag is the perfect crochet gift idea for friends, moms and sisters. It is just the right size for a makeup bag, needle case or jewelry pouch.

The pattern calls for Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton which also makes it durable and washable.

by Mama in a Stitch

Santa Crochet Gift Card Holder

Here’s a fun Santa Claus gift card holder crochet pattern. This is a super cute project that you can make very quickly.

All you need is some worsted weight yarn, a 5 mm crochet hook and some glitzy eyelash yarn.

by Petals to Picots

Quick and Comfy Crochet Scarf

Here is a lovely, bulky scarf that would look great on anybody. The pattern of the stitches gives this buttoned cowl its beautiful texture.

Add some unique buttons or a shawl pin and these scarves make perfect crochet gift ideas.

by Petals to Picots

Golf Club Covers Crochet Pattern

The perfect accessory and gift idea for your favorite golfer – custom golf club covers! The Gold Club Covers are an easy crochet pattern made with medium weight yarn.

by Lion Brand

Crochet Rope Basket

Colorful hanging basket organizers are not only fun to make but are also a great Christmas or Birthday gift idea for just about anybody on your list. 

These cute baskets are made with Dishie Cotton Yarn which comes in a variety of colors and patterns.

by Whistle and Ivy

Boho Hexagon Wallhanging

Here is a super cool Boho Wallhanging that you can customize to your hearts delight! 

You can change the colors of the yarn to suit your gift recipient’s home decor or you can make it larger simply by crocheting more hexagons.

This is a handmade gift you can definitely finish in just a few short hours.

by Whistle and Ivy

Quick Tunisian Crochet Boot Cuffs

Boot Cuffs or Boot Socks are awesome gifts for your friends, daughters, sisters or Moms. 

They work up super fast … you can easily make several pairs of fun boot cuffs in just a weekend.

This pattern calls for Patons Chunky Tweed yarn which comes in several different colors so pick your favorite!

by B Hooked Crochet

Coffee Cup Cozy

This cool coffee cup cozy works with disposable as well as non-disposable coffee cups … think Starbucks size cups! Add a gift card and you have a wonderful last minute Christmas or Birthday gift for men as well as women. 

You can whip up one of these super fast plus this pattern uses very little yarn so it’s also a stash buster. 

by Mama in a Stitch

WHAT OTHER USEFUL THINGS CAN YOU CROCHET?

Personally, I prefer gifts that (handmade or not) that are functional as well as beautiful. Crochet is really the perfect medium for making useful items. 

In the list above, you can find easy gifts to make for mug cozies (or coozies), baskets and microwave bowls that would come in handy in the kitchen. 

There are also lots of free patterns for accessories such as scarves, beanies, boot cuffs and crochet cowls.

WHAT DO YOU GET SOMEONE WHO LIKES TO CROCHET?

There are so many cool gifts you can give a crocheter beyond the obvious yarn or crochet hooks. A few ideas are fun stitch markers, yarn bowls, yarn cutter pendants and gift cards to a favorite local yarn shop or craft store.

This article shares many more awesome ideas that any beginner or advanced crochet enthusiast would love.

Crochet Gifts Ideas – Quick, creative free patterns