37 Patterns for Christmas Crochet Ornaments (Easy + Free)
Making a crochet ornament for Christmas is a fun way to show someone that you love them during the holidays. I think there’s always something meaningful about a handmade gift that makes giving one extra special.
I promise you can easily make a beautiful decoration for a Christmas tree for your friends, family and yourself using one of the free crochet pattern options I found. Keep on scrolling to find some of the cutest crochet ornaments you can decorate your tree with this holiday season. Enjoy!
Why You’ll Love These Easy Crochet Ornaments
Over the years, I have designed a couple of different ornament patterns that my kids loved, and they still do even now.
My two favorites are the gingerbread man crochet ornament and the star ornament! These easy patterns are a great way to give your tree a fun and cozy feel, as well as a handmade touch.
When the weather gets chilly, and I’m stuck inside, my go to is always crochet blankets to keep myself busy. But occasionally, I like to crochet a fun project like these ornaments that takes less time during the holidays.
Small crochet ornament patterns are great for making Christmas tree decorations or gifts quickly. You may also enjoy crocheting snowflakes too to use as ornaments, since they are a smaller crochet project to make.
Materials for Crochet Ornaments
To make these crochet Christmas decorations, you will need to have some crochet tools on hand. The most common tools for making amigurumi ornaments as well as flat crochet ornaments are listed below.
- Yarn: The weight of yarn needed for each of these ornaments will vary, but the most commonly used worsted weight yarn. I’ve listed a few of my favorites yarns for making crochet ornaments below.
- Crochet Hook: Each of the ornament patterns will have the crochet hook size listed that it requires. You will find that some ornaments will ask to use two sizes of crochet hooks for different parts of the ornament.
- Other Notions: You may need some other supplies as well when making ornaments, such as a yarn needle (aka tapestry needle), yarn scissors, safety eyes, stitch markers and measuring tape.
Be sure to look through each pattern to determine exactly what you’ll need before you start crocheting an ornament from this list.
Easy Crochet Holiday & Christmas Ornaments
You will find some of the cutest crochet ornaments below, most of which are perfect for any skill level of crocheter to try.
These easy crochet Christmas ornaments all use basic crochet stitches, so you’ll have a handmade decorated home in no time because they’ll be easy to crochet.
Keep on reading to learn to explore the collection of cute free Christmas ornament crochet patterns that I handpicked for you.
The first collection of free crochet ornament designs listed are my designs, and I’ve rounded up a handful of Christmas tree decorations from some of my other favorite crochet designers.
All of these crocheted ornaments are beautiful and work up quick. If you are looking for a quick Christmas gift, a few of these Christmas crochet patterns would be perfect!
Free Crochet Christmas Ornament Patterns
You can use this collection of Christmas ornaments to crochet decorations for your tree this year. These crochet Christmas ornaments patterns are all free crochet patterns, too!
Flower Star Snowflake Ornament
Skill Level: Easy
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Glitter
Scheepjes Maxi Sweet Treat
You'll love crocheting a snowflake for your tree this year with this free pattern PDF!
Crochet Heart Gnome Christmas Ornament
Skill Level: Easy
Yarn: Dishie
This adorable crocheted gnome is perfect for your holiday tree or even to give as a gift this year.
Crochet Bobble Christmas Tree Ornament
Skill Level: Easy
Yarn: Any four weight yarn
You'll love crocheting these modern crochet ornaments featuring the bobble stitch.
Yarn Basket Ornament
Skill Level: Easy
Yarn: Any Four Weight Yarn
This yarn basket ornament is a perfect gift for anyone who crochets or knits. It is easy to make and looks fantastic on the Christmas tree.
Rustic Tree Ornament Pattern
Skill Level: Easy
Yarn: Caron One Pound
You'll love crocheting this cute tree ornaments that go well with many decors!
Crochet Gingerbread Man Pattern
Skill Level: Easy
Yarn: Vanna's Choice by Lion Brand
These super cute gingerbread men ornaments would be perfect on a Christmas tree, or anywhere you'd prefer to hang them. Use a four weight yarn to like Vanna's Choice by Lion Brand to make these ornaments.
Swirl Lollipop Amigurumi Crochet Christmas Ornament
Skill Level: Intermediate
Yarn: Schechenmayr Catania
This swirl lollipop crochet Amigurumi is a cute little addition to your Christmas tree ornaments collection, especially if you're looking for something different from the typical, store-bought ornaments.
Crochet Mini Santa Hat Ornament Pattern
Make this adorable and easy to make Santa hat ornament for your Christmas tree this year!
Fair Isle Crochet Bauble Pattern: Festive Trees
Skill Level: Easy
Yarn: Color Theory
You'll love making this fair isle ornament topper with this free crochet pattern!
Crochet Gnome Ornament
Skill Level: Intermediate
Yarn: Any worsted weight yarn
This adorable crochet gnome is perfect for your Christmas tree or holiday decorations!
Crochet Star Ornament
Skill Level: Easy
Yarn: Brava Worsted
Learn to crochet these simple stars with this pattern, then add a string of leather to the top and hang from your Christmas tree!
You can make these easy stars all in one yarn color or in different colors to create a colorful holiday ornament tree.
Crochet Tree Gift Cardholder
Skill Level: Easy
Yarn: Vanna's Choice
This adorable tree gift cardholder doubles as a gift and a decoration for your tree! Attach a thread or hook to the top of the star to hang it up in your home. This is one of my favorite Christmas crochet patterns to make during the holidays!
Elf Ornament Crochet Pattern - Free Pattern
Make it a crochet Christmas with this little elf ornament crochet pattern! Get the detailed instructions on how to crochet an elf ornament and get started decorating your tree with these mini christmas ornaments!
Red Heart Chocolate Chunk Cookie Ornament
Make a whole dozen of these cookies as your next crochet project for your tree! This free crochet cookie pattern is available as a free PDF download.
Easy Crochet Paw Print Christmas Ornament
Skill Level: Easy
Yarn: Heartland
Calling all dog and cat lovers! You are going to love these paw ornaments for decorating your tree this year!
Easy Crochet Wreath Ornament
Learn how to crochet a wreath ornament with just a ring and one crochet stitch; the single crochet! Great for new crocheters to try!
Reindeer Christmas Ornament Free Crochet Pattern
This super cute Rudolph Reindeer Crochet Pattern is adorable as an ornament! Get the free pattern and make one for your tree today.
Happy Hamburger Ornament
This free crochet amigurumi ornament PDF is perfect for foodies and those who want to add a little humor to their holiday tree!
Crochet Snowflake
These crochet snowflakes are quick to work up since they are done in only three rounds! Be sure to block these star ornaments for the best look when on your Christmas tree!
Mittens Ornament Free Crochet Pattern
These lovely crochet mittens are adorable and would look great on a tree for Christmas! Get the free pattern for these cuties and make a pair or two today.
Glory! Festive Christmas Ornament Cover
This ornament cover is easy to crochet and would be perfect to cover up any of your old Christmas baubles to reuse them. This is one of those crochet projects you can use scrap yarn with and really customize how your tree will be decorated.
Crochet Mini Stockings Christmas Ornament
These mini crochet stockings are so adorable and uses just ONE beginner-friendly stitch; the single crochet.
Crochet Snow Globe Ornaments
These simple to crochet snow globe ornaments are made with just a simple basic stitch. You then add the embellishments after such as Santa Claus, Snowman or Reindeer, all of which can be found at most local craft stores.
Crochet Ribbon Christmas Tree Ornament
With just beginner-friendly crochet stitches, you can make a couple of these crochet Christmas trees ornaments and add a handmade touch to your home. These would also look adorable strung up as garland and hung over a mantel.
Free Crochet Snowman Baubles
Crochet some adorable Snowman for your Christmas tree this year. These ornaments are quick to make and use only a small amount of yarn.
Christmas Pickle Ornament
A crocheted pickle is perfect for your Christmas tree, especially if you are from Pittsburgh! Crochet this easy Christmas pickle ornament for your tree with this free pattern for beginners.
Little Christmas Mouse Ornament
This adorable little mouse with a striped crochet sweater is an adorable addition to your Christmas Tree.
Crochet Owl Ornament Free Pattern
This Baby Owl Ornament is an adorable crochet ornament that is perfect for a winter themed tree! To crochet this ornament, you'll need faux fur yarn, safety eyes and stuffing as well as the free ornament pattern.
Easy Crochet Candy Canes
These crocheted candy cane ornaments are easy to make and are a great way to use up leftover yarn from other projects too! They also make great additions to gifts as well.
Penguin Ornament Free Crochet Pattern
These adorable crocheted penguins make a perfect Christmas tree ornament. Follow along with detailed instructions to make a cute penguin ornament!
Crochet Santa Claus Ornament
This free pattern will help you crochet a cute Santa Claus ornament for your tree this year.
Winter Hearts Snowflake
Follow along with this detailed ornament pattern to create a stunning snowflake design that features hearts.
Simple Crochet Christmas Ball Ornaments
These easy to make ball Christmas ornaments are great for beginner crocheters to make! These Christmas bauble ornaments are an easy way to add a homemade touch to your Christmas tree.
Christmas Bell Ornament Free Crochet Pattern
Crochet a bell ornament for your tree with this free pattern. It also has a video tutorial as well to help with each step of the pattern.
Rustic Tree Ornaments Crochet Pattern
These rustic tree ornaments are an easy way to add some farmhouse style to your Christmas Tree. The project takes less than an hour to make and is great for Christmas gifts.
Christmas Angel Free Crochet Pattern
These crochet angels are a great addition to any Christmas tree! Attach a ribbon to the back of her wings to make an ornamanet for a tree.
Crochet Gingerbread Heart Ornaments
These beautiful crochet Gingerbread Heart ornaments would make perfect decorations for your tree. They could also be strung together to make a crochet garland for your Christmas tree as well.
Ugly Christmas Sweater Crochet Ornament
These extra "ugly" sweater ornaments are the perfect decoration for your tree! They also would make adorable gift tags for gifts this Holiday season too!
I hope you enjoyed this roundup of free crochet ornament patterns! If you’d like more crochet Christmas decorations or more free crochet patterns, explore the list below.
More Free Crochet Christmas Patterns from Easy Crochet
Here are a handful of other popular crochet patterns from Easy Crochet for the holidays. They are taken directly from our category archive of free Christmas crochet patterns.
- Best Easy Crochet Patterns for the Holidays
- Easy Crochet Christmas Stocking Pattern
- 4 Easy Crochet Christmas Stocking Patterns for Beginners
- Easy and Free Christmas Crochet Patterns for Beginners
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- Get Cozy with Our Pine Tree Crochet Pattern Collection
- 12 Fun Crochet Christmas Decorations To Make for Your Home
- 13 Simple DIY Ornaments for Christmas Using Yarn
- Mountain Pine Crochet Tree Blanket
Love these patterns! Can’t wait to try out the ‘Snowflake Ornament’ and ‘Candy Cane Ornament’ – they’re so cute and festive. Perfect for adding a personal touch to my Christmas decorations this year. ❤️
Hi Krista! Thank you for all the wonderful crochet Christmas ornament patterns! It’s been a few years since I’ve made any crocheted ones… I’ve been making felt Ugly Sweaters! Time to change it up, and it’s never too early in the year to get started.
You are very welcome!! And Yes, I agree it’s always a great time to crochet Christmas items.
Happy Crocheting!
Krista