Free Crochet
Christmas Ornament Patterns

Christmas Tree Ornament from Hello Yellow Yarn

This little crochet Christmas tree ornament measures about 4″ (10 cm). The designer has made a free written pattern and a video tutorial.

YARN REQUIRED: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight, acrylic yarn, in green, brown, and white. You will also need tiny amounts of pink, red, yellow, and blue for the tree’s baubles.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm and 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: 7.5 mm plastic safety eyes, toy stuffing, yarn needle, darning needle, scissors, stitch marker, and embroidery thread for making a hanging loop.

Christmas Tree Ornament from Hobbii

Designed by Tine Sommer Hansen for hobbii.com, this crochet Christmas tree pattern is suitable for beginners. The finished tree measures approximately 10 cm and uses half double crochet.

YARN REQUIRED: #1 / Super Fine / Sock / Fingering weight, cotton yarn, e.g., Rainbow Cotton 8/4 from Hobbii. You need green and brown yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 12 mm wooden bead, scissors, and a yarn needle.

Christmas Tree Crochet Ornament – Mini Crochet Hat from Tender Warm Creations

This video tutorial and free written pattern (link above) will show how to make the cutest crochet Christmas decoration ever! This designer also has a tutorial on making a mini pompom.

YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4.25 mm (G) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: mini pompom, scissors, and a yarn needle.

Angel Crochet Pattern from Stitch by Fay

Make sweet little angels for your tree with this free pattern.

YARN REQUIRED: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight, cotton yarn, e.g., Cotton DK from Paintbox Yarns. You”ll need three different coloured yarns; one for the skin, one for the body, and white yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: polyester fiberfill, stitch marker, yarn needle, scissors, and metallic embroidery thread for trim.

Free Crochet Fox Ornament Pattern from Grace and Yarn

A non-traditional crochet Christmas ornament that is cute and fun. This little fox measures 4½” tall when completed. This pattern uses invisible decreases.

YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn. 65 yards of orange, and small amounts of white, dark brown, and a colour for the cheeks and the scarf.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 9 mm safety eyes, black embroidery thread for facial features, scissors, tapestry needle, toy stuffing, and stitch markers.

Ugly Sweater Ornament – Crochet Pattern from Stitch by Fay

The Ugly Sweater Ornament is such a fun idea.

YARN REQUIRED: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight, cotton yarn, e.g., Cotton DK from Paintbox Yarns. You”ll need yellow, green, and red.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: fabric glue, stitch marker, yarn needle, and scissors.

How to Crochet Two Snowflake Patterns from Patricia Fentie

These beautiful, delicate, and intricate-looking crochet snowflakes are perfect for ornaments or gift tags. On the pattern page, you will find a link to a third free crochet snowflake pattern that is just as beautiful. There are also instructions on how to make sugar starch to stiffen the snowflakes.

YARN REQUIRED: size 3 cotton crochet thread.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: darning needle, scissors, and sugar starch.

Crochet Poinsettia Pattern – Christmas Flower Ornament from Desert Blossom Crafts

This beginner-friendly Christmas ornament pattern uses basic stitches to create this beautiful flower. There is a photo tutorial and a video tutorial to help you along.

YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn in red, green, and yellow.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3 mm and 4 mm (G-6) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: scissors and a yarn needle.

Easy Crochet Paw Print Christmas Ornament from Simply Hooked by Janet

This one is for all animal lovers. The pattern includes instructions for two different-sized paws. The small paw measures 2¾” x 2½”, and the large paw measures 3¼” x 3″.

YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors, yarn needle, and mod podge or glue to stiffen your ornaments.

Santa Christmas Gnome Ornament from Nana’s Crafty Home

YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Simply Soft from Caron. You will need three colours of yarn; one colour for the hat, white for the bobble-stitch hat trim, and peach-coloured yarn for the nose.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a scrap of faux fur for the beard, a plastic snowflake embellishment (optional), super glue, a small amount of fiberfill, stitch marker, tapestry needle, and scissors. If you don’t want to use glue, you can sew the different components together with some embroidery thread.

Felted Crochet Christmas Ornaments from The Unraveled Mitten

Learn how to make felted ornaments in this free tutorial. There are instructions for making a heart and a star.

YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yan; non-superwash 100% wool.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4.50 mm (7) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors, yarn needle, jute cord, and wooden beads with wide enough openings for two strands of the jute cord.

Magic Flying Key Ornament from Whistle & Ivy

Perfect for Harry Potter fans, this free pattern for crochet flying key ornaments is so cute.

YARN REQUIRED: #1 / Super Fine / Sock / Fingering weight yarn, e.g., Palette from Knit Picks.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: fabric stiffener, foam brush, super glue, scissors, a yarn needle, and brass or bronze skeleton keys. The designer has some information on sourcing these keys.

Retro Ornaments from Premier Yarns

This is a free crochet pattern for retro-style Christmas ornaments; they measure about 4″ high.

YARN REQUIRED: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn, e.g., Anti Pilling Everyday DK from Premier Yarns.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.75 mm (F-5) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: tapestry needle and scissors.

Long-Legged Baubles from Lime Green Lady

This collection of free patterns includes instructions for making four different crochet Christmas baubles. There is a Reindeer, a Santa, a Robin, and a Snowman.

YARN REQUIRED: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn, in light brown, brown, red, white, black, and orange.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: yarn needle, 6 mm polystyrene ball, scissors, and stuffing.

Rainbow of Gratitude from The Crafty Therapist

This crochet rainbow is a perfect project for using up scraps of yarn. The completed rainbow measures 6″ wide and 3″ high; it will be smaller if you use DK-weight yarn.

YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight, or #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: stitch marker, scissors, and a yarn needle.

Free Crochet Star Pattern from Persia Lou

This is an easy pattern to make and has just two rounds.

YARN REQUIRED: #5 / Bulky / Chunky / Craft weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6.50 mm (K-10 ½) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a yarn needle, scissors, fabric stiffener, jute cord, rustproof pins, and a blocking mat; or you could use cardboard and plastic wrap.

Crochet Snowflake from Bella Coco Crochet

This crochet snowflake pattern can be used as an ornament for your tree, a present topper, or a table decoration. It would look beautiful as a napkin tie/ring.

YARN REQUIRED: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a darning needle.

Crochet Stars Christmas Ornament from Crochet For You

This free crochet pattern uses simple but beautiful embroidery stitches to embellish little crochet stars.

YARN REQUIRED: Sport or DK weight yarn in red or white. You’ll need approximately 30 yards.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: fiberfill, tapestry needle, scissors, and embroidery thread.

Beaded Snowflake Ornament from MJ’s Off The Hook Design

This pretty beaded snowflake ornament is crocheted in the round. The finished snowflake is 3¾” in diameter.

YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: tapestry needle, twine, small wooden beads, scissors.

Christmas Flowers – Crocheted Christmas Balls from DROPS Design

These beautiful baubles are crocheted in two halves and sewn together in the middle. The pattern is worked from a chart and includes details for the different colour combinations used above. The finished ornaments have an 8¼” circumference.

YARN REQUIRED: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight, cotton yarn, e.g., DROPS Muskat from Garnstudio.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: wadding, scissors, and a yarn needle.

Boho Christmas Ball from MJ’s Off The Hook Designs

The Boho Christmas Ball crochet pattern covers a clear plastic Christmas ball. A YouTube video tutorial accompanies the free written pattern, making it perfect for beginners to follow along step-by-step. This pattern is exclusive subscriber content; it is free to sign up.

YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: tapestry needle, twine, small wooden bead, scissors, and a 2¾” ornament ball.

Eulah Bauble Ornaments from The Loophole Fox

These Christmas baubles are crocheted around clear plastic balls. No seaming is required.

YARN REQUIRED: #2 / Fine / Sport weight yarn. The baubles use about 30 yards of yarn each.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: plastic baubles 2⅝” in diameter, tapestry needle, scissors, and stitch markers.

Poppy the Penguin Ornament from Knot Bad Ami

Crochet this cute, wintery penguin for your Christmas tree.

YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Basic Stitch from Lion Brand Yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: darning needle, measuring tape, 12 mm safety eyes, and a ribbon or hook for hanging.

Christmas Bauble Crochet Pattern from Thoresby Cottage

This free crochet pattern is simple and can be decorated in many different ways.

YARN REQUIRED: Fingering or Sport weight cotton yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.75 mm (C-2) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: neutral-coloured sewing thread for hanging, yarn needle, scissors, fiberfill stuffing, gold yarn, or embroidery thread for surface crochet.

Stunning Vintage Vibe Crochet Ornament from Crochet 365 Knit Too

Make your own beautiful and richly coloured crochet ornament with this free pattern. Each ornament uses four colours and a total of about 17 yards of yarn. The finished ornament is just over 3″ in diameter.

YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight, cotton yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: metal topper from an old ornament (optional), fiberfill stuffing, tapestry needle, and scissors.

Crochet Christmas Baubles from In The Yarn Garden

YARN REQUIRED: #2 / Fine / Sport weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 2.50 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors, embroidery needle, stuffing for the bauble, or you could use a styrofoam ball with a 6 cm diameter.

Crochet Christmas Baubles – Free Crochet Pattern from Ned and Mimi

This free pattern includes instructions for six crochet Christmas baubles. They use the tapestry crochet colourwork technique.

YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: you need six hard, plastic baubles 3″-3½” in diameter, or you can stuff your baubles with polyester fiberfill.