Five Christmas Crochet Patterns that are Fast, Easy, and Delightful

Use your skills to delight your friends and family at Christmas

My family thinks I have a problem. I love to crochet, and I buy too much yarn. I’ve found out from other crafters it’s absolutely normal behavior for the fiber-inclined.

My thing is, I like to go fast and see results quickly. That’s how I curated my list of the top five things I make that are holiday-related. Four of these patterns are free, but I have added one paid design at the bottom that’s worth it.

1 Classic Christmas Stocking [Pattern]

There are dozens of stocking patterns available, and many are free. I wanted a pattern that had the structure down so I could adapt colors, stitches, and more based on a solid framework. Cheryl at 365 Crochet delivers. I have played with stripes, weird yarns, and different stitches (except the heel part, I stick to sc), and I use the four dc popcorn stitches for the top cuff (the white part) to simulate fur.

2 Holiday Apron [Pattern]

Sarah at RepeatCrafterMe brings me joy. Her patterns are creative, colorful, and often for kids. She’s incredibly generous with free patterns, and her Facebook group is a terrific way to keep up with new themes. Her 2022 gnome project has been fun, and I’ve made and given…