Free and Festive Crochet
Christmas Garland Patterns

Christmas Gift Tag and Star Ornament from Lilla Bjorn Crochet

This little collection of free crochet patterns includes a gift tag and a star that could be used for any special occasion. The stars can be used to create a beautiful Christmas Garland.

YARN REQUIRED: #1 / Super Fine / Sock / Fingering weight yarn, e.g., Catona from Scheepjes. The stars use approximately one gram of yarn each.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a needle for weaving in ends.

Winter Stars and Garland from Chabe Patterns

The Winter Stars free crochet Christmas garland pattern includes a detailed step-by-step photo tutorial and uses basic crochet stitches only. Each star measures approximately 2½” x 2½”, and the total length of the 30-star garland is about 6 yards (5.5 m).

YARN REQUIRED: #2 / Fine / Sport weight, cotton yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors, a yarn needle, and measuring tape.

Crochet Christmas Stars Garland from Oito Crochet

This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download. It is a simple pattern, but there are no written instructions. The pattern includes step-by-step photos and a chart.

YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., DROPS Bomull-Lin from Garnstudio.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors and a yarn needle.

Crochet Star Garland Tutorial from Hobium Yarns Blog

The Crochet Star Garland is a simple pattern using #0/Lace weight metallic thread and a 3.5 mm crochet hook.

Crochet Snowflake Garland Tutorial from Moara Crochet

There is a full written pattern and photo tutorial to accompany this YouTube video. The snowflakes are about 1½” (4 cm) across when made in the listed materials.

YARN REQUIRED: About two meters of #1 / Super Fine / Sock / Fingering weight cotton.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 1.75 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors and a yarn needle.

Crochet Snowflake Garland from Homelea Lass

Learn how to crochet a gorgeous snowflake garland with this free crochet pattern.

YARN REQUIRED: Natural-coloured twine in two contrasting colours.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.25 mm (D-3), 4.50 mm (7), or 6 mm (J-10) crochet hook – the size of the hook you use will determine the size of your finished snowflakes.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a tapestry needle, and blocking supplies (optional).

Christmas Tree and Star Garland from Knotted Nest

This crochet Christmas garland is a beautiful, relatively easy, and free pattern. Each finished tree is about 6″ tall, and the stars are about 3″. The garland pictured is roughly 6 feet long. But you could make it any length you prefer.

YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn. You will need about 30-40 yards of yarn for each motif and an additional 20 yards for the garland chain.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Polyfill stuffing, a tapestry needle, scissors, and a measuring tape.

Mini Tree Garland from OTH Crochet Nook

The Mini Tree Garland is a quick and cute crochet project; it’s suitable for beginners and only uses a small amount of yarn. The mini trees are also great for decorating gifts. You can follow along with this video tutorial for visual guidance.

YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Dishie from We Crochet, in green and brown.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4.50 mm (7) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: twine, scissors, and a needle.

Crochet Christmas Tree Garland from Desert Blossom Crafts

This free pattern uses a simple chain to join cute Puff Stitch Christmas trees to make a garland. There is also a video tutorial for the Christmas trees.

YARN REQUIRED: ##4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Caron Simply Soft.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors and a yarn needle.

Crochet Tree Garland from Knotted Nest

This farmhouse-style crochet Christmas Tree garland features a cute buffalo plaid design and wooden beads. There is a lot of colour-changing in this pattern, but the designer has included plenty of step-by-step photos, a chart, and detailed instructions to help you through.

YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn in Black, White and Grey.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.25 mm (I) or 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a yarn needle, a small amount of stuffing material, and wooden beads (optional).

Crochet Christmas Tree Garland in 1 Hour

These pretty trees are crocheted in the Jasmine Stitch; they can be made in any weight yarn and the corresponding hook.

Christmas Tree Crochet Garland Pattern from Burgundy & Blush

YARN REQUIRED: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors and a yarn needle.

Trees & Stars Crochet Xmas Garland from Willow Yarns

This free crochet pattern is rated Easy. You’ll need to be familiar with the Picot Stitch and crocheting in the back bump.

YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Dusk from Willow Yarns.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) and 5 mm (H-8) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: Scissors and a yarn needle.

Crochet Christmas Tree Bunting from Happy Berry Crochet

Beginners will be able to crochet a garland for the Christmas tree by following along with this easy YouTube tutorial.

YARN REQUIRED: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn for the trees, and #5 / Bulky / Chunky / Craft weight yarn for the trunks.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, a yarn needle, and some small buttons for decorating the tree.

Mini Crochet Ball Garland Pattern from Meg Made With Love

This is such a simple but effective idea and makes such a cute garland.

YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran worsted weight yarn, e.g., Super Saver from Red Heart.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.25 mm (D-3) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors, stitch markers, a large tapestry needle, and crochet thread to go through the balls to make the garland.

Simple Hand Crochet Garland from The Merrythought

This chunky Christmas garland is crocheted with your hands instead of a hook. It’s easy to do and all you’ll need is some #7 Jumbo / Roving weight yarn, e.g., Ariel Big from Loops & Threads, and a pair of scissors.

Christmas Garland Crochet Pattern from New Leaf Designs

This free crochet garland pattern is a super quick project. The pattern, written in Dutch and English, is worked with two strands of yarn held together, one plain colour and one metallic.

YARN WEIGHT: #1 / Super Fine / Sock / Fingering weight, cotton yarn, e.g., Cotton 8 from Scheepjes, and a sparkly metallic thread like Lizzy from Scheepjes.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a yarn needle.

How to Crochet a Christmas Garland from A Box of Twine

This is a quick project perfect for absolute beginners. All you need to know is how to work the Single Crochet stitch.

YARN REQUIRED: #6 / Super Bulky / Roving weight yarn, e.g., Wool-Ease Thick & Quick from Lion Brand.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 19 mm (S) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors and a yarn needle.

Crochet Popcorn Garland Pattern from Hobbi CROCHET

This is such an easy pattern, perfect for last-minute Christmas tree decorations. You can make it any weight yarn you like. You’ll need to work the Chain Stitch, Slip Stitch, and Bobble Stitch to make this garland.

YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors and a yarn needle.

Easy DIY Crochet Bobble Garland from DeftCrochet

Crochet Christmas Lights Garland from Hopeful Turns

This is a beginner-friendly, easy-to-follow tutorial and a great scrap yarn project.

YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4.50 mm (7) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: Scissors and a yarn needle.

Tiny Christmas Jumper Garland from Flo and Dot

These little jumpers are about 1½” (4 cm) tall by 2½” (6 cm) wide. Use them to make a garland or as ornaments to decorate your tree or your presents. You can embroider the jumpers with tiny stars or snowflakes.

YARN REQUIRED: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight cotton yarn, e.g., Cotton Dk from Paintbox Yarns in red and white.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) and 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors, embroidery needle, and embroidery thread (optional).

Free Christmas Bunting Crochet Pattern from Thoresby Cottage

This simple bunting is made of crocheted triangles worked in single crochet and decorated with felt letters and crocheted holly. You can adjust the bunting size to spell out whatever words you wish to use.

YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Sugar’n Cream from Lily in cream, red, and green.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.75 mm (C-2) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: white embroidery thread, a sewing needle, a yarn needle, coloured felt for the letters, and a pair of sharp scissors.