Explore these 35+ free crochet patterns for Christmas stocking stuffers and get ready to make something special and unique for each family member, friend, or coworker!
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The crochet Holiday season is always very busy, especially when you’re planning handmade gifts for everyone you love and care about.
The list can be quite long and you might find yourself crushed on time while finishing up all the last-minute gifts.
This is why I thought of sharing these quick and easy projects to crochet handmade gifts that you can use as stand-alone gifts or as Christmas stocking fillers!
What do You Fill Christmas stocking With?
Normally, Christmas stockings are filled with small, non-expensive gifts like Chocolate, sweets, socks, small toys, books, etc.
Of course, when you crochet, there are so many wonderfu ideas and quick patterns for making your Christmas stocking extra full and fluffy!
Here are few ideas in a list:
- Christmas ornaments and small Amigurumis
- Hats and headband
- Scarves
- Mittens
- Slippers
- Little bags and purses
- Bookmarks
- Kitchen accessories, including potholders and dishcloths
and many more, which you’ll find below!
To make it easier for you to navigate through this post, I organized the patterns in the following groups:
- Crochet Christmas Stocking Stuffers for Everyone
- Stocking Stuffers for Him
- Stocking Stuffers for Her
- Christmas Stocking Stuffers to use around the Kitchen
- Spa & Self Care Stocking Stuffers
Christmas Stocking Stuffers to Crochet – Free Patterns for Everyone
With the Holidays just behind the corner, I’m definitely hitchy for all things festive and Christmas. That’s why I’m so happy to share with you these free crochet patterns for some amazing Christmas stocking stuffers for everyone!
1. Christmas Baubles
Crocheted Christmas baubles are one of the cutest ways to stuff a stocking! Everyone will love a cute bauble and you could even think about making a personalized bauble for each family member.
- Get the free pattern HERE
- Yarn DK (3, Light), such as Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK
- Hook 2.75 mm (C/2 US, 12 UK)
2. Small Amigurumi Toys
Another fun way to fill Christmas stockings to the top is by adding a few small Amigurumis. You can crochet any sort of Amigurumi. Here are a few Christmas-themed ones that you can use as Christmas ornaments as well:
- Christmas Wreath Amigurumi
- Candy Cane Amigurumi
- Cocoa Mug Amigurumi
- Get the free patterns HERE
- Yarn DK (3, Light), such as Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK
- Hook 2.75 mm (C/2 US, 12 UK)
3. Christmas Gift Card Holder
Gift cards are always an amazing gift but they can feel a bit impersonal. That’s why you might want to dress up your gift card with this super cute Christmas Gift Card Holder by Jo to the World Creations!
- Get the free pattern HERE
- Yarn Aran (4, Medium), such as Loops & Threads Impeccable Bernat Pipsqueak
- Hook 4.25 mm (G/6 US, 8 UK)
4. Candy Cane Lip Balm Holder
A standard lip balm can become extra festive and fun with this Candy Cane Lip Balm Holder by The Crafter Life. Moreover, you could also use this pattern as a cheerful money gift holder.
- Find the free pattern HERE
- Yarn Aran (4, Medium), such as Red Heart Super Saver (Solids)
- Hook 3.0 mm (11 UK)
5. Gingerbread Cup Cozy
A cute cup cozy can make your day better from the very first coffee, and I’m sure that this Gingerbread Cup Cozy by Okie Girl Bling’n’things will bring a smile to your face throughout the Holiday season!
- Get the free pattern HERE
- Yarn Aran (4, Medium), such as Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn! Solids
- Hook 5.5 mm (I/9 US, 5 UK)
6. Earbud Holder
Want to make a small gift that is also practical? This Earbud Holder by A Crocheted Simplicity is just perfect for holding earbuds, chapsticks, chargers, fidget spinners, etc…
- Get the free pattern HERE
- Yarn Aran (4, Medium), such as Lily Sugar’n Cream Solids & Denim
- Hook 4.0 mm (G/6 US, 8 UK)
7. Little Star Amigurumi Keychain
Keychains are fun to crochet and always appreciated as gifts. You could make a Christmas-themed keychain holder, such as this Little Star Amigurumi Keychain, or explore many more ideas HERE!
- Get the free pattern HERE
- Yarn DK (3, Light), such as Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK
- Hook 2.75 mm (C/2 US, 12 UK)
Or make these other crochet keychains…
8. Rainbow Bookmark
If your stocking has a book, you’ll want to add an adorable bookmark too! This Rainbow Bookmark by Yum Yarn is just perfect for everyone in your family.
- Get the free pattern HERE
- Yarn Sport (2, Fine), such as Schachenmayr Catania
- Hook 2.5 mm (12 UK)
9. Christmas Finger Puppets
These adorable Christmas Finger Puppets by Elisa’s Crochet will be so much fun to play with! The elf and the reindeer finger puppets are free on Elisa’s Crochet, the other ones are only available as a paid pattern.
- Get the free pattern HERE
- Yarn DK (3, Light), such as Lion Brand Coboo
- Hook 2.5 mm (12 UK)
10. Santa Cell Phone Case
This Santa Cell Phone Case by Naztazia is easy to crochet and makes a nice gift for the Holiday season! The pattern is written for an average-sized cell phone, but you can easily modify it to fit any device.
- Get the free pattern HERE
- Yarn Worsted (4, Medium), including Patons North America Classic Wool Worsted and Bernat Pipsqueak
- Hook 5.0 mm (H/8 US, 6 UK)
11. Coin Purse
Another elegant way to gift a gift card or money is to put them inside a cute, little bag, such as this Rainy Sunny Coin Purse!
- Get the free pattern HERE
- Yarn Sport (2, Fine), such as Schachenmayr Catania
- Hook 3.0 mm (11 UK)
Crochet Christmas Stocking Stuffers for Him
Finding small things to crochet for him is always difficult. That’s why I searched for a few basic patterns that you can crochet for any boy or man in your life.
12. Scarves and Cowls
Double-wrap cowls are my boyfriend’s favorite kind of scarf, and he loved his Saloniki Double Wrap Scarf!
- Get the free pattern HERE
- Yarn Worsted (4, Medium), such as Knit Picks Mighty Stitch
- Hook 8.0 mm (L/11 USA, 0 UK) Tunisian Crochet Hook
13. Man Mitts
These Free Digits wrist warmers were designed by The Crochet Dude so that he could finger his sax more easily, chop wood, haul brush, etc. I think they’re lovely and men will actually wear them!
- Get the free pattern HERE
- Yarn Bulky (5), such as Red Heart Casual Cot’n Blend
- Hook 6.0 mm (J/10 US, 4 UK)
14. Hyland Men’s Hat
Finally, a beanie is always a nice idea but finding a good, manly pattern is not easy. I love this Hyland Men’s Hat by Yarn + Chai. Make sure to choose some manly colors for the best result!
- Get the free pattern HERE
- Yarn Worsted (4, Medium), such as Lion Brand Jeans
- Hook 6.0 mm (J/10 US, 4 UK)
Crochet Christmas Stocking Stuffers for Her
Of course, it is much easier to find things to crochet for women and girls. Here, I collected my favorite free pattern ideas for things that you can stick in a Christmas stocking and make your Christmas present extra full and rich!
15. Gloves and Mittens
Fingerless gloves or mittens are pretty small and will fit in any small hole you have in your stocking! With these Hygge Arrows Gloves, you can choose to make fingerless gloves or mittens.
- Get the free pattern HERE
- Yarn DK (3, Light), such as Simply Alpaca Aran by Knit Picks
- Hook 4.0 mm (G/6 US, 8 UK)
16. Crocheted Boot Cuffs
If you like boots, you’ll simply love boot cuffs! These crocheted Boot Cuffs by Sam Bartley Designs are very easy to crochet and will be perfect to wear during the Holidays!
- Get the free pattern HERE
- Yarn Worsted (4, Medium), including Hobbii Starlight and Hobbii Peacock
- Hook 5.0 mm (H/8 US, 6 UK)
17. Honeycomb Textured Beanie
The pompom of this Honeycomb Textured Beanie might steal some space inside your stocking but you could also place it at the very top, a bit like a bunny tail, to save some space. The double-brim and the texture of this beanie are really worth it!
- Get the free pattern HERE
- Yarn DK (3, Light), such as Hobbii Amigo
- Hook 3.5 mm (E/4 US, 9 UK) and 4.5 mm (7 US, 7 UK)
18. Pumpkin Spice Scarf
This Pumpkin Spice Moss Stitch Scarf is simple and has a fresh look that the young girls in your family will love! Just pick three skeins of yarn and enjoy this quick pattern.
- Get the free pattern HERE
- Yarn Worsted (4, Medium), such as Stylecraft Special Aran
- Hook 6.5-mm (K/10.5 US, 3 UK)
Find more scarf patterns here on the blog…
19. Hygge Arrow Headband
If you’d like to make matching headbands for all the ladies, take a look at this Hygge Arrow Headband, which comes in 4 sizes!
- Get the free pattern HERE
- Yarn DK (3, Light), such as Simply Alpaca Aran by Knit Picks
- Hook 4.0 mm (G/6 US, 8 UK)
20. Hint of Mint Slippers
The festive colors of these Hint of Mint Slippers by Pattern Paradise only add extra points to these super comfortable slipper socks. They are also great to wear inside boots for super warm feet.
- Get the free pattern HERE
- Yarn Aran (4, Medium), such as Red Heart Soft (Solids & Heathers)
- Hook 5.0 mm (H/8 US, 6 UK)
21. Velvet Scrunchies
Scrunchies are always a hot wishlist item and these Hyperbolic Velvet Scrunchies by Moogly are easy and fashionable. All the girls will love them!
- Get the free pattern HERE
- Yarn Aran (4, Medium), such as Bernat Velvet
- Hook 5.0 mm (H/8 US, 6 UK)
22. Drops Earrings
When you’re really crushed on time, I suggest you make something small and quick, like earrings. These Drops Earrings for example work up in less than 10 minutes and will make a nice handmade gift!
- Get the free pattern HERE
- Yarn Thread
- Hook 1.25 mm
23. Christmas Ponytail Holders
Or how about some Christmas Ponytail Holders? These patterns by Nana’s Crafty Home work up quickly and easily with scrap amounts of yarn. These hair ties are the perfect quick gift for stocking stuffers or kid’s Secret Santas.
- Get the free pattern HERE
- Yarn Aran (4, Medium), such as Red Heart Super Saver (Solids)
- Hook 5.5 mm (I/9 US, 5 UK)
Crochet Stocking Stuffers for the Kitchen
Crocheting kitchen accessories is by far one of my favorite things, and each Christmas, I make something new for each lady in my family, at least for the ones who are old enough to own a kitchen! There are so many things that you can crochet for someone who loves cooking… Here are a few ideas!
24. Santa Scrubby Mitt
Crochet this Santa Scrubby Mitt pattern by Michele Wilcox for Yarnspirations. It is great for protecting your holiday manicure!
- Get the free pattern HERE
- Yarn Aran (4, Medium), such as Red Heart Scrubby
- Hook 5.0 mm (H/8 US, 6 UK)
25. Christmas Tree Potholder
Potholders are always a cute idea. This tapestry crochet Christmas Tree Potholder is super Christmassy and always a hit!
- Get the free pattern HERE
- Yarn DK (3, Light), such as Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK
- Hook 2.75 mm (C/2 US, 12 UK)
But you can also try these other Christmas potholders…
- Round Christmas Potholders
- Snowy Winter Potholder
- Nordic Christmas Potholder
- Gingerbread House Potholder
26. Nordic Reindeer Dishcloth
Dishcloths always come in handy, especially after large meals with the entire family! This Nordic Reindeer Dishcloth will give you all the Holiday cheers needed to stay festive even in front of a pile of dishes!
- Get the free pattern HERE
- Yarn Sport (2, Fine), such as Katia Fair Cotton
- Hook 3.5 mm (E/4 US, 9 UK)
27. Hexagon Pan Protectors
Pan protectors are very useful and not so common to find. Crochet a few with this Hexagon Pan Protectors pattern.
- Get the free pattern HERE
- Yarn Sport (2, Fine), such as Schachenmayr Catania
- Hook 3.0 mm (11 UK)
28. Gingerbread House Tissue Box Cover
Add a touch of fun and whimsy to your Christmas Holiday home decor with this Gingerbread House Tissue Box Cover by Nana’s Crafty Home.
- Get the free pattern HERE
- Yarn Aran (4, Medium), such as Red Heart With Love (Solids)
- Hook 6.0 mm (J/10 US, 4 UK)
29. Peppermint Coasters
These Peppermint Coasters by The Purple Poncho are fun and festive, and let’s face it, they’re great for using up the little scraps of white and red yarn from the larger Christmas projects!
- Get the free pattern HERE
- Yarn Aran (4, Meidum), such as Red Heart Super Saver (Solids)
- Hook 6.0 mm (J/10 US, 4 UK)
30. Holly Napkin Rings
Setting the table for Christmas has never been more elegant than with these Holly Napkin Rings by DROPS design.
- Get the free pattern HERE
- Yarn DK (3, Light), such as Garnstudio DROPS Muskat
- Hook 3.0 mm (11 UK)
31. Xmas chair socks
Did you ever think about dressing up your chairs for Christmas? I simply love these Santa Xmas chair socks by Laia B!
- Get the free pattern HERE
- Yarn Worsted (4, Medium)
- Hook 6.0 mm (J/10 US, 4 UK)
SPA & Self Care Stocking Stuffers
Finally, let’s take a look at a few spa & self-care items. These are not necessarily Christmas-themed but they’re small and perfect to fill the gaps in your Christmas stockings!
32. Bath Pouf
This Bath Pouf by Daisy Cottage Designs is super easy and relatively quick to make! Pair it with an aromatic body wash for a perfect gift.
- Get the free pattern HERE
- Yarn Worsted (4, Medium), such as Knit Picks Dishie
- Hook 5.5 mm (I/9 US, 5 UK)
33. Rudolph’s Soap Cozy
You can use this Rudolph’s Soap Cozy by Yarnspirations for wrapping your soap and also use it as a hard-working washcloth!
- Get the free pattern HERE
- Yarn Worsted (4, Medium), such as Lily Sugar’n Cream Solids & Denim
- Hook 5.5 mm (I/9 US, 5 UK)
34. Radiant Crochet Face Scrubby
Reusable face scrubbies are always a nice gift, and this Radiant Crochet Face Scrubby pattern by The Loophole Fox is simple gorgeous. You have the right amount of texture without compromising any softness on the skin.
- Get the free pattern HERE
- Yarn Aran (4, Medium), such as Hobby Lobby I Love This Cotton!
- Hook 5.0 mm (H/8 US, 6 UK)
35. Pyramid Lavender Bags
These Pyramid Lavender Bags by Ned & Mimi are quick and easy to make, and they’ll be much appreciated for scenting wardrobes and drawers.
- Get the free pattern HERE
- Yarn DK (3, Light), such as Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK
- Hook 3.5 mm (E/4 US, 9 UK)
36. Christmas Toilet Paper Holder
Finally, let’s deck the halls with all the festive spirit even in the batroom with this super fun Christmas Toilet Paper Holder by Jo to the World Creations!
- Find the free pattern HERE
- Yarn Aran (4, Medium), such as Loops & Threads Impeccable
- Hook 5.0 mm (H/8 US, 6 UK)
I hope you enjoyed this collection of free crochet patterns for Christmas stocking stuffers!
Find more quick and easy gifts to crochet here on the blog…
I was looking for the ugly christmas sweater ornament but I couldn’t find it
Hi, here’s the link
https://raffamusadesigns.com/ugly-christmas-sweater-crochet-ornament/