Last-Minute Holiday Gift Ideas – Crochet Edition

Are you a last-minute shopper? Join the club! If you haven’t yet completed your shopping and cannot decide what to buy for that special someone, then we’re here to give you some suggestions! The best part, you can make these last-minute gifts right at your home without experiencing the hassles of dealing with the last-minute shopping crowd if you are familiar with the art of crocheting! And not to mention, the handmade crochet gift will certainly be appreciated by everyone on your gift list, even if it is a last-minute gift!

There are so many options to choose from, ranging from cute Santa Face Mask as a stocking stuffer to Christmas Tote Bags. All the crochet holiday gift ideas are simple to make, and you will be able to complete them within a few hours! Just imagine the look on the faces of your loved ones when they see that you’ve gifted them something handmade and not just store-bought like every year!

Here’re some beginner-friendly crochet patterns that’ll make up for some excellent last-minute holiday gifts!

Santa Face Mask for Kids

A cute mask cover for kids that they won’t mind wearing! You can make it very quickly, and it’s perfect as a stocking stuffer! The face mask has a unique design with a mushy mustache like their favorite Santa!

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• Pattern: Crochet Santa Face Mask from AabharCreations
• Yarn: Any cotton yarn like Lily Sugar n Cream Red & White

Santa Hat and Cocoon

The Baby Santa Hat and Cocoon are cute and wonderful gifts for a baby’s first Christmas. Not only as a gift idea, they also look awesome in photos!

• Pattern: Santa Hat and Cocoon from Naztazia
• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn like Red Heart Love

The Classic Ribbed Beanie – Free Crochet Pattern

The Classic Ribbed Beanie in the colors of Christmas red is a good holiday add-on gift idea for kids! They can get right into the holiday spirit by donning this cute cap with pom-pom while they open the rest of their gifts!

• Pattern: The Classic Ribbed Beanie – Free Crochet Pattern from Aabhar Creations 
• Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver

Crochet Snowman Wine Cozy

The cute wine cozy with a snowman design is easy and quick to make! You’ll be able to make it within one evening. It’ll be a perfectly adorable gift, and you just need to add any bottle of wine. Voila! Your gift is ready!

• Pattern: Crochet Snowman Wine Cozy from Crochet 365 Knit Too
• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn like Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice 

Christmas Flower Crochet Coaster

This simple Christmas Flower Crochet Coaster is easy to make and will be a perfect table decor even post Christmas!

• Pattern: Christmas Flower Crochet Coaster from AabharCreations
• Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver

Snowflake Potholder Free Pattern

Make these beautiful square potholders with snowflake patterns in the colors of Christmas, red, white, and green, to add some festive spirit to the gift!

• Pattern: Snowflake potholder free pattern by Melarossa Creazioni
• Yarn: Bamboo Sport Cotton Knitting Yarn

Red Heart Snowman Mug Hug

Gift this mug cozy to someone who likes to cozy up with a hot cup of cocoa or other warm drink! The Snowman Mug Hug is a great gift idea and is quite easy to make.

• Pattern: Red Heart Snowman Mug Hug from Yarnspirations
• Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver

Crochet Christmas Slippers

These cute Christmas slippers will keep your loved ones stay cozy and warm as they relax on holidays. The pattern is simple and easy to follow, so you can make them very quickly.

• Pattern: Crochet Christmas Slippers from Crochet Ideas
• Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver

Crochet Christmas Tote Bags (Santa and Snowman)

Cute Christmas tote bags with Santa and Snowman motifs are easy to crochet. The pattern is essentially the same for both, and you just have to change the yarns to make the motifs.

• Pattern: Crochet Christmas Tote Bags (Santa and Snowman) from Repeat Crafter Me
• Yarn: Bernat Super Value

Chic Crochet Boho Belt

A quick stash buster beginner-friendly pattern that you can make easily! Although it looks complicated, it isn’t, and you can make it in the afternoon.

• Pattern: Chic Crochet Boho Belt from OneDutchStitch
• Yarn: Scheepjes Catona Yarn

French Mini Peacock Feather Crochet Free Pattern

Another easy and quick pattern that is beginner-friendly! These earrings look nice, and everybody’s gonna love them as their Christmas gift.

• Pattern: French Mini Peacock Feather Crochet Free Pattern from TheCurioCraftsRoom
• Yarn: Scheepjes Catona Yarn

Thank Scrunchie it’s Friday!

We all need more scrunchies, always! So, this simple pattern will help you make some for your friends and family! It uses only a small amount of yarn, and you can use any left-over yarn in your collection.

• Pattern: Thank Scrunchie it’s Friday! from DoraDoes
• Yarn: Medium worsted weight yarn like Red Heart Super Saver, Bernat Super Value, Caron One Pound

Santa Boot Cuffs

Another crochet gift idea that you can never go wrong with! Make these cute Santa Boot Cuffs that’s a festive fashion accessory perfect for winters! You can work them up in different sizes easily by following the pattern.

• Pattern: Santa Boot Cuffs from Cuppa & Stitches
• Yarn: Medium worsted weight yarn like Red Heart Super Saver, Bernat Super Value, Caron One Pound

Frosty the Bookman Bookmark

A cute Frosty the Bookman bookmark for all the book lovers in your life! This is one handmade gift that they will appreciate the most above everything else!

• Pattern: Frosty the Bookman from DROPS Design
• Yarn: Drops Alpaca Yarn

Gift Card Cup Cozy

In case you find the above patterns too lengthy and are unable to make them before Christmas, then you can make this Gift Card Cup Cozy. It’s still something handmade and unique but with a gift card 🙂

• Pattern: Gift Card Cup Cozy from caab crochet
• Yarn: I Love This Cotton Yarn

Gingerbread Hugs Gift Card Holder

Another simple gift card holder pattern that you can make quickly. This one features the Christmas classic cookie, the Gingerbread man! It’s a quick project that will help you dress up your basic last-minute gift card into something fancy and unique.

• Pattern: Gingerbread Hugs Gift Card Holder from Salty Pearl Crochet
• Yarn: Caron Simply Soft

These are our favorite 15+ last-minute gift ideas and their free crochet patterns! Which of these did you like the most and are gonna try making for your loved ones this holiday season?

If you are looking for more free crochet patterns to try, check out these posts:

• Christmas Flower Crochet Coasters – Free Crochet Pattern
• Santa Face Mask for Kids
• Crochet Face Scrubbie Pattern
• Dreamsicle Spa Set – Free Crochet Pattern 4-in-1 Bundle

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