17 fast and easy crochet gifts that even beginners can make for Christmas gifts, Birthday presents and more
If you are an avid crocheter (or knitter), then you know how fun and rewarding it is to pick out and hand make Christmas presents and Birthday gifts for your special friends and family.
We decided to help you out this year and gathered some of our favorite creative crochet gift ideas which include a boho wallhanging, fun mug cozies, crochet baskets, beanies and many more.
What makes a good gift pattern?
My two main criteria for most of my crochet gifts are Time and Difficulty. The time is takes to make it and how complicated the pattern is.
Like most of you, come gift giving season I don’t normally have a lot of extra time to make my Christmas presents.
And while I do start my more involved crochet gifts earlier in the year, there are always last minute ideas that I just have to try.
That is not to say that I won’t attempt something more advanced. I just try to gauge whether or not I can finish this project in time for Christmas or a Birthday.
Make sure to see these Crochet Kits for Beginners
List of 17 creative gifts to crochet
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
This cool Mug Cozy makes an awesome 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.
All you need is about 18 yards of Wool Ease Thick and Quick yarn, some basic crochet hooks and a fun, big, wood button.
Bonus: This patterns comes with videos for Right Hand as well as Left Handed instructions. (See below)
For more gift giving ideas, check out these Gifts for Crocheters and Knitters and Gift Ideas for Crafters and Makers as well as Best Gifts for Quilters and Sewers
What 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.
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