This year, make your Christmas special by playing around with Christmas crochet ideas. Christmas-themed crochet patterns are a great way to decorate your crafty home, wear to get the holiday cheer or even present someone with a pretty gift.
Christmas crochet patterns are usually not very complex, but they bring a lot of joy and love. These Christmas crochet pattern ideas are sure to add a magical touch to your Christmas preparations.
Find over 65 amazing Christmas Crochet Ideas below to get you started.
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Christmas Crochet Ideas
If you’re looking for some fun and festive free Christmas crochet patterns to make, you’ve come to the right place!
Christmas crochet ideas can be cute and cuddly Christmas animals, snowflakes, snowman, elf, gnomes with beards, winter decor, Christmas tree skirts, Santa Hat and Santa Claus and to cozy blankets and afghans. But we’ve gathered a few other ideas!
And best of all, these are free crochet Christmas patterns! So get your hook and yarn ready and let’s get started on some holiday crafting!
Best Supplies for the Christmas Crochet Ideas
To crochet these Christmas crochet ideas you will need some these basic crochet supplies:
Read through your pattern to check if you need any specific supplies.
When it comes to yarn, you can for some of them use any yarn you already have, using traditional Christmas colors makes for even more festive results.
The yarn weight doesn’t matter on the small crochet ornaments, as these will not need be made to a specific size so the gauge isn’t important.
You can use any yarn from 0 lace yarn to 6 super bulky yarn.
However for the sweaters, hats and headbands, using the suggested yarn weight will help a lot towards getting the correct size.
Crochet Skills Needed to Crochet Christmas Ideas
To make these Christmas crochet ideas you don’t have to be an expert crocheter.
Many of the Christmas decorations and other Christmas ideas are easy crochet patterns and can be made with basic crochet stitches such as single crochet stitches (sc), double crochet (dc), chains (ch) and slip stitch (sl st).
Christmas Crochet Ideas
Christmas Crochet Patterns for the Tree
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Crochet Christmas Ball
You’ll absolutely adore this crochet Christmas ball pattern as it makes for a delightful adornment to your festive tree. It stands out as a favorite among the various crochet Christmas decorations available for crafting. Armed with just some leftover yarn and a crochet hook, you can whip up a charming crochet Christmas bauble just like this one in a flash!
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Crochet Christmas Garland
The Crochet Christmas Garland is an excellent crochet pattern for the holidays! If you have any spare yarn lying around, this is a great way to use it up. The garland itself is made up of tiny crochet presents, which you can make as many or as few of as you like. They’re then all attached together with a crocheted string. These little Christmas gifts can also be turned into ornaments to hang on your tree. So, if you’re looking for a fun and festive way to spruce up your home this holiday season, look no further than this Crochet Christmas Garland tutorial!
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Crochet Christmas Stars
Crocheted Christmas stars are beautiful Christmas crochet ideas and unique way to decorate your home for the holidays. They can be used to decorate your Christmas tree or hung in a window, and they also make great gift-wrapping decorations. Crocheted stars are easy to make and can be customized in any color or size to match your holiday decor.
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Crochet Elf Christmas Ornament
This cute crochet Elf ornament will be a wonderful DIY decoration for your Christmas Tree. You can also use it as an applique for the embellishment of various items for Christmas.
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Christmas Tree Ornament
This free crochet Christmas tree pattern is perfect for anyone who wants to make a quick and easy Christmas tree! The tree is worked using the Amigurumi technique from the bottom up with no sewing required. The little bobble decorations are made using the puff stitch to create a tiny version of the bobble stitch. For a little pop of color, use any of your favorite colors to make a colorful crochet Christmas tree ornament decoration.
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Christmas Bauble Crochet Pattern
introducing the classic Christmas Bauble Crochet Pattern with Santa's jacket and belt! This adorable bauble makes the perfect ornament to adorn your tree or decorate the house. It's also quick and easy to make. Happy crocheting Christmas!
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Fair Isle Crochet Christmas Ball
This year, make a unique and special ornament for your Christmas tree that you’ll enjoy looking at every year. This Fair Isle Crochet Ornament is worked in the round, crocheting only into the back loops. Pick three of your favorite colors for this festive project!
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Tunisian Crochet Christmas Tree Skirt
Create a knit-like appearance with this free pattern for a Christmas Tree Skirt! The design uses Tunisian Crochet to make the final appearance look similar to a knitting finish. Change the colors to fit your home decor this holiday!
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Crochet Santa Hat Christmas Tree Topper
Top your Christmas Tree with a handmade Crochet Santa Hat! This free pattern is designed for any level crocheter to quickly create a double brimmed crochet Santa hat that is easy to place on top of your tree.
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Free Crochet Bell Ornament
Make your home more festive this year with this free crochet bell ornament pattern! The Silver Bell Ornament is easy to make and only requires basic knowledge of single crochet, slip stitches, increasing, and working in the round. You can easily make this 10-15 minute project in one sitting!
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Christmas Tree Skirt
Add some handmade charm to your Christmas decor with this beautiful skirt for your Christmas tree! Shaped like a star, this pattern is designed with granny squares. Let's get started!
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Christmas Crochet Decorative Bow
Learn how to crochet a simple bow with this photo tutorial. Attach it to Christmas gifts, wreaths or wear as a hair accessory. So quick and easy to make, you can crochet multiple bows to add to your home decor – banisters, fireplace mantles, and Christmas Trees!
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Mini Crochet Wreath Ornament
This unique and easy-to-make crochet wreath ornament is just the right size for your Christmas tree! It measures about 3.25″ in diameter and is made as a rectangle shape that is then assembled.
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Chunky Crochet Garland Tutorial
What is a Christmas Tree without garland? Use this free crochet pattern to make your own unique puffy, chunky garland today! Easy to follow and beginner friendly tutorial!
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Crochet Flat Christmas Tree
Crocheting Christmas trees can be a fun and festive Christmas crochet ideas and a way to add some homemade holiday cheer to your home décor. You can use them as ornaments, gift wrapping accents, or even as wine bottle charms – the possibilities are endless!
Christmas Crochet Patterns to Wear
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Christmas Crochet Sweater
The Crochet Christmas Sweater is the perfect pattern for those who want to add their own personal touch to their ugly Christmas sweater this year! This free crochet pattern comes in 9 sizes from XS to 5XL and can be made for both men and women. With so many ugly Christmas sweaters on the market, it’s refreshing to have a design that you can make yourself that will be sure to turn heads at this year’s holiday party.
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Christmas Tree Crochet Hat
The Christmas Tree Crochet Hat is the perfect way to show your holiday cheer this season! This fun and festive hat is made with two colors of yarn and mostly single crochet stitches, making it a great project for crocheters of all levels. Plus, it comes in sizes from 12 months to adult, so everyone in the family can join in on the fun!
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Christmas Trees Crochet Headband
Introducing the Christmas Trees Crochet Headband – a festive and beautiful holiday crochet pattern that’s fun for the whole family! This easy pattern is mostly single crochet stitches with tapestry color changes, worked in one piece and whip stitched together at the end. It comes in 7 sizes from 12-18 months to adult, so everyone can enjoy a little Christmas cheer!
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Crochet Christmas Hat
This crochet Christmas hat is not only fun to make, but it can be worn by anyone from 12 months old to an adult! It’s a fun tapestry crochet project made with 3 festive yarn colors, mostly single crochet stitches, and can be easily swapped out for other colors to make a hat for any season.
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Easy Santa Hat Crochet Pattern for All Ages
Crochet a classic Santa Claus hat with this easy free pattern. Crochet Christmas hats for the whole family with sizes for newborns, babies, kids, and adults. - 21
Reindeer Baby Boots
Looking for a festive and unique baby gift idea? Why not try your hand at crocheting these adorable reindeer baby booties Christmas crochet ideas? The pattern is easy to follow, and the booties can be made in two sizes to fit babies 6-12 months and 12-24 months. They are sure to be a hit with any little one!
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Christmas Baby Mittens Crochet Pattern
Santa Claus is coming to town…along with this free crochet pattern for Santa baby mittens! This Santa/Christmas Baby Mittens Crochet Pattern is designed to fit a 6 month old and can be made bigger or smaller by adjusting your hook size. It’s a fast and simple crochet Christmas gift for a baby! - 23
Easy Crochet Christmas Santa & Elf Booties
Learn how to crochet the Adult Christmas Santa and Elf Booties easily. This free crochet pattern is simple, super cute and easy to follow with video tutorials also. The pattern is designed such that you can easily adjust the pattern to make it fit your leg and feet too. Merry crocheting!
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Pop-Up Christmas Crochet Elf Hat with Moving Ears
This fun Christmas crochet elf hat will delight everyone at holiday celebrations. It uses an air pump to make the elf’s pointy ears move!
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Christmas Mosaic Crochet Ear Warmer
This is a free pattern for a Christmas mosaic crochet ear warmer. This is made using worsted weight yarn in just two colors. Experience the joy of mosaic crochet with this free Christmas pattern!
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Crochet Christmas Tree Hat
Here’s a free pattern for a crochet Christmas tree hat for the whole family! This Christmas tree hat crochet pattern comes in three sizes: toddler, child & adult – perfect for Christmas cards or Christmas gifts!
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Gingerbread Man Crochet Mittens
If you’re looking for a unique and fun winter crochet project to try, say hello to our adorable gingerbread man crochet mittens. These are so cute and cheerful, who can resist?
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Crochet Santa Mittens Free Pattern
Santa mittens to celebrate the Christmas season. These crochet Santa Mittens keep your hands in warm through the Winter & Christmas time. - 29
Free Crochet Cat Elf Hat Pattern
Crochet a cute Cat Elf Hat for the Holiday and Christmas Season using this free crochet pattern. Made in just under 1 hour to wear. Meow!
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Winter Snowman Puffs Infinity Scarf
Celebrate this season with cozy crochet scarf! Perfect to keep you warm or give as a gift, this adorable free pattern is a hit for all ages. The Winter Snowman Puffs Infinity Scarf is easy to make featuring cluster stiches and single crochet two together (sc2tog) stitches.
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Retro Christmas Tree Scarf
The Retro Christmas Tree Scarf is fun to make, fun to wear, festive for this time of year, and very warm! The free crochet pattern is designed for a medium worsted weight acrylic yarn which is soft enough for accessories worn close to the skin, but you can use any yarn you choose. This adorable scarf makes the perfect gift and can be worn all throughout the holiday season!
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Santa / Christmas Dog Bandana
Here’s a Christmas crochet pattern for the Santa Paws in your life! This Christmas Crochet Cat or Dog Bandana / Scarf / Collar is a free, quick and easy pattern. Fits any dog or cat!
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Free Crochet Cat Santa Hat Pattern
For all you cat lovers out there – this Free Crochet Cat Santa Hat Pattern is for you! Crocheting this adorable hat is so simple it may be easier than getting your furry pal to stay still to dress up. Meow!
Crochet Christmas Patterns for the Home
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Crochet Christmas Basket
Deck your halls with this festive crochet Christmas basket! It’s a quick and easy pattern that makes a wonderful crochet Christmas decoration. Or fill it with goodies, wrap it up and give it as a gift!
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Crochet Christmas Coasters
This free crochet pattern for Crochet Christmas Coasters is an easy, quick, crochet Christmas decoration pattern. Make a crochet coaster set for a gift or make your own home super festive with these Christmas crochet coasters!
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Crochet Christmas Candy Cane Cover
Crochet candy cane covers add the ultimate touch to the favorite Christmas holiday treat! Make them for neighbors and hang on their doorknobs, make one for all your kids’ classmates at school, your coworkers at the office, or attach them to your Christmas cards.
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Christmas Crochet Tissue Box Cover
Deck your halls with this festive crochet Christmas decoration! This Christmas Tissue Box Cover crochet pattern is a very simple and easy to make project. Even Santa sometimes needs a Kleenex!
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Gingerbread Man Potholder
The crochet Gingerbread Man Potholder is the perfect way to start getting into the Christmas spirit! If you’re looking for handmade Christmas gift ideas, or you’re just a fan of potholders, this Gingerbread Cookie potholder is a must-have for your holiday kitchen decor!
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Crochet Christmas Ornament Bowl Cozy
The Crochet Christmas Ornament Bowl Cozy pattern offers a festive twist on the practical bowl cozy, featuring charming ornament designs that add holiday cheer to any table setting. This pattern is perfect for using up scraps of yarn while creating a delightful and useful gift. With its quick and straightforward instructions, it’s an ideal project for spreading some handmade holiday joy.
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Peppermint Coasters
Crochet some Peppermint Coasters for the holidays with this easy pattern and DIY video tutorial. Great gifts for everyone on your list!
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Crochet Christmas Tree Pillow
Discover this crochet Christmas Tree pattern that makes a wonderful crochet Christmas pillow! It’s a removable pillow cover with a festive Christmas tree decorated with lights and a star!
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Plaid Crochet Plant Basket
Get into the holiday spirit with our Plaid Crochet Plant Basket pattern! This festive design adds a cozy, seasonal touch to any room, perfect for showcasing your favorite plants. Easy to crochet and beautifully classic, it’s a must-have for your Christmas decor!
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Wine Bottle Bag
This crochet wine bag is perfect for those who want to add a personal touch to their Christmas gifts this year! Super easy Christmas crochet ideas to customize and quick to make. Whether you’re looking for a unique way to give wine as a gift or simply want to send your holiday cheers in style, this crochet wine bag is perfect for adding that extra bit of festive flair.
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Classic Christmas Blanket Crochet Pattern
With holidays just around the corner, it’s time to start working on your holiday blankets like this Classic Christmas Blanket crochet pattern! - 45
Christmas Crochet Wreath Pattern
This fun, festive Christmas crochet wreath pattern has a whimsical woodland theme including mistletoe, ferns, poinsettias, star, pinecones and toadstools that you can use to create your very own version. Although it may look tricky and complicated with all the elements added to it, this is actually a really easy crochet wreath pattern. Give it a try today!
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Crochet Reindeer Kitchen Towel Pattern
Add reindeer to your kitchen or bathroom decor with this free Crochet Reindeer Kitchen Towel Pattern. Children will love hand washing if they can dry their hands with Rudolph.
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Crochet Snowballs
Crochet snowballs! What fun! Are you looking for a fun indoor activity for the kids? Try out this free crochet pattern for some snowballs this Christmas!
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I’ll Be Home for Christmas Crochet Blanket
Snuggle in a cozy, handmade blanket this holiday with this free pattern for the I’ll Be Home for Christmas Crochet Blanket! Featuring the classic, vintage red truck, this free pattern is designed to remind us of time spent with family and friends and enjoy home.
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Holly Jolly Festive Crochet Christmas Coasters Free Pattern
This Holly Jolly Festive Crochet Christmas Coasters Free Pattern works up quickly and makes a great last-minute gift around the holidays. Add some handmade holly to your home decor this season!
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Santa’s bag and gifts free crochet pattern
If you’re looking to make last minute Christmas decorations or stocking stuffer, the Santa’s bag and gifts crochet pattern is the ideal pattern for it. This is a good pattern to learn basic crochet techniques – perfect for beginners!
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Classic Christmas Crochet Stocking
This traditional Crochet Stocking is fast and fun to crochet! Brigthen up your holidays with this classic Christmas favorite. Use bulky-weight yarn in this crochet Christmas stocking pattern with simple stitches. It also makes the stocking the perfect weight for hanging.
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Crochet Mini Stockings Christmas Ornament
Stockings are always cute – but do you know what’s cuter than a stocking? A MINI STOCKING! Hang these on the mantle, banister or add to the tree as an ornament! Since these are quick to make, you can add them to gifts and use your leftover yarn stash.
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Christmas Lane Striped Blanket
Christmas Lane Striped Blanket pattern will be your go-to gift for kids and grandkids. Make this fast and easy blanket in two sizes!
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Holiday Crochet Candle Cozies
Wrap your candle gifts in handmade crochet Christmas cozies! Make this fun free crochet pattern with Santa's belt to fit around a classic candle this holiday season.
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Velvet Bobble Christmas Tree
This beautiful Christmas Tree is great Christmas crochet ideas and decoration is perfect for your home! If you’re a beginner, don’t worry – these trees are easy to make and only require knowing how to crochet in the round, single crochets, and bobble stitches. You’ll be able to whip these up in no time and they’ll become your favorite holiday decoration!
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Personalized Christmas Crochet Blanket and Present Sack
This c2c Christmas Crochet Blanket Pattern is one like no other – personalize it with any name you like! If that’s not enough it’s also the perfect size to transform into a crochet present sack too.
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Tunisian Crochet Christmas Tree Pillow
The Tunisian Crochet Christmas Tree Pillow is a beautiful and cozy addition to your home for the holidays! This pattern is perfect for anyone who has some experience in Tunisian crochet and would like to expand their skills. The front and back panels are joined with a round of reverse single crochet, so there is no seaming required.
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Christmas Crochet Toilet Paper Holder
Deck your halls with this festive crochet Christmas decoration for your bathroom! This Christmas Crochet Toilet Paper Holder is a quick and easy pattern. Even Santa needs to go-ho-ho!
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Gingerbread House Tissue Box Cover
Spice up those tissues this season with the Gingerbread House Tissue Box Cover! This free crochet pattern is so cute, whimsical and completely customizable!
Christmas Crochet Amigurumi
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Mini Santa Amigurumi
This Mini Santa Amigurumi is the perfect addition to your holiday décor! You can sit him on a shelf or table, or hang him from your holiday tree with a loop on his back. He’s also the perfect size for little ones to play with as a stuffie through the holiday season.
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Crochet Pattern Pajama Reindeer
Say Hello to the cute new amigurumi on the block, the Pajama Reindeer! This little guy is ready for Christmas movie marathons, and delicious hot chocolate, and don’t forget the cuddles! Enjoy this free crochet pattern, and whip one up before Christmas!
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Mini Angel Amigurumi
This Mini Angel Amigurumi is the perfect quick and easy holiday project! She’s perfect to add to your holiday décor as a fun decoration or can be given as a gift or a stocking stuffer! For this mini amigurumi, the body and head are worked up as one piece and the arms and other features are sewn on at the end. This makes for a quick and easy project that you can finish in no time!
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Itty Bitty Christmas Kitty
Dive into the holiday spirit with this absolutely adorable and festive Christmas cat crochet pattern. Perfect for beginners, it’s your chance to create your very own itty bitty kitty! Get ready to spread some cheer with this charming little project!
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Amigurumi Reindeer
Meet Ray the Reindeer! He loves the cold winter snow and eating leaves with good friends! Let's start crocheting!
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Beaded Amigurumi Crochet Christmas Tree Pattern
Get in the holiday spirit with this cute amigurumi crochet Christmas tree pattern! Great for beginners who want to try the amigurumi method. - 66
Crochet Mrs. Claus Gnome Pattern
The Crochet Mrs. Claus Gnome Pattern features a charming design with a full skirt and a white apron, reflecting Mrs. Claus's role as a loving and skilled cook. Her cozy appearance, complete with traditional details, evokes warm memories of Christmases spent with family and cherished moments in the kitchen. This pattern captures the heartwarming essence of the holiday season and adds a touch of nostalgia to your festive decorations.
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Elliot the Mini Christmas Amigurumi Elf Boy
Crochet a Christmas Amigurumi Elf boy in this free pattern. It would also be a good Christmas crochet elf ornament or stocking stuffer.
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Scandinavian Santa Gnome Amigurumi
Free crochet pattern for a cute Scandinavian Santa Gnome. A perfect friend for Christmas, as a gift or as a fun piece of holiday decor.
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