35+ Easy & Quick Crochet Gift Ideas (All Free!) (2024)

This chunky crochet hat makes a perfect gift, yet it’s very beginner friendly. The stretchy ribbing stitch pattern gives it a knit look even though this hat requires no special stitches. If you can single crochet and half double crochet, you can make this beanie!

Yarn weight: Bulky

Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Hue + Me

These eco-friendly face scrubbies are washable, reusable, and gentle on the skin. They’re quick to make and great for using up leftover yarn. Face scrubbies make a unique gift for friends and family who might want to replace their makeup wipes with a safer, more sustainable option.

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Lily Sugar ‘N Cream

Everyone can use a handmade, durable potholder! These beautiful potholders are easy to crochet and make perfect gifts for Mother’s Day, Christmas, birthdays, or housewarming parties. They’re made double thick to stand up well to hot temperatures.

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Lily Sugar ‘N Cream

This quick and easy can cozy is perfect for keeping drinks cool. Pair this cozy with a favorite beverage, and you’ve got a complete gift on your hands! The fun texture is made by using the moss stitch (instructions included!).

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Lily Sugar ‘N Cream

An easy crochet hair scrunchie pattern that's perfect to make for handmade gifts or to sell at craft fairs.

Make it as shown with worsted yarn, or choose velvet yarn for a different fun texture.

Yarn weight: Worsted

Scarves make great gifts, especially because they're "one size fits all".

This free pattern is a perfect choice - especially for beginners. It's a simple and easy ribbed scarf pattern that will teach you all the basics of crocheting.

Yarn weight: Super Bulky

Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Thick & Quick

Here's another quick gift idea that works up fast! Use your favorite bulky yarn to make a super cozy headband design with a knitted look and a front twist.

Yarn weight: Bulky

Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Color Made Easy

Learn how to crochet a cute cotton bandana that's perfect for summer.

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton

Learn how to crochet a cute, macrame-inspired plant hanger that will add a boho vibe to any room. It’s a simple yet sturdy design that will fit a 5-inch tapered plant pot.

Yarn Weight: Worsted

Suggested Yarn: WeCrochet Dishie

Learn how to crochet this sophisticated cowl neck scarf with just one skein of cozy, chunky yarn.

Yarn Weight: Bulky

Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Color Made Easy

Check out this quick pattern to crochet a DIY velvet scrunchie or ponytail holder.

Yarn Weight: Worsted

Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Vel-Luxe Yarn

Learn how to crochet an easy cotton crochet bucket hat with this beginner-friendly pattern and step-by-step tutorial.

Yarn Weight: Worsted

Suggested Yarn: Lily Sugar 'n Cream

Learn how to crochet an easy water bottle holder with this beginner-friendly pattern.

Yarn Weight: Worsted

Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton

These straightforward mittens are made using the single crochet stitch. This mitten pattern is available in three different sizes. Embellish them with designs or keep them simple. Either way, you can make sure that your loved ones’ hands stay warm with this cozy pattern!

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash

These sturdy nesting baskets are perfect for organization. You’ll need a few pieces of plastic canvas to layer the sides and keep these baskets standing up nice and tall. I love that these are so pretty for decorating but also so practical!

Yarn weight: Bulky

Suggested yarn: Bernat Maker Home Dec

These cozies are perfect for small candle jars or succulents. When finished, they measure about 4” x 3.5”. If your cozy seems small as you’re making it, don’t worry. You’ll be surprised at how much stretch this cotton yarn offers!

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Dishie

These sunburst coasters are perfect for adding joy and sunshine to any room! Coasters make wonderful gifts, and when you make your own, you can choose the best colors to match the receiver’s home.

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Color Theory

Here’s a unique crochet gift that will add a vintage, homey touch to any table. You can make these granny square placemats in light, summer tones, or in winter colors. The suggested Pima cotton is durable and machine washable.

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: Cascade Ultra Pima

Need a crochet gift idea for mom? Who can’t use new kitchen hand towels? These towels are also great for housewarming or new neighbor gifts. The sewn button keeps them hanging securely so they’re always ready for drying hands or dishes.

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Lily Sugar ‘N Cream

This cozy is perfect for using on the go to keep coffee warm. It’s easy to make it larger or smaller by adding or subtracting stitches. Bean stitches create a unique texture for this pattern.

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Color Theory

Keep jewelry safe and organized with these crocheted dishes. This project would make a lovely and thoughtful gift for gifting to a mom, sister, or friend who enjoys jewelry. You could also consider purchasing a necklace or bracelet to complete your gift! After crocheting, you’ll starch and block your tray to give it extra sturdiness.

Yarn weight: Lace

Suggested yarn: Habu Copper Bamboo

These quick crocheted bookmarks are the perfect gift for any book-lovers in your life! They can take as little as 20 minutes to make. Any DK or worsted yarn will work well for this project, which makes them excellent for using up scraps. Check the instructions to see how to block your bookmark in order to prevent curling.

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Dishie 100% Cotton

Here’s a practical crochet gift for yoga lovers! The lacy design allows the yoga mat to stay dry while also making it so much easier to carry around. If you want, you can add beads to make this bag even more unique.

Yarn weight: Lace

Suggested yarn: Curio #3

This French market bag is both sustainable and stylish. Take it to the market, to the beach, or even out to the garden. It packs and stores easily but expands to fit loads of goodies.

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton

Looking for the perfect crochet gift ideas for Christmas? Look no further! These fingerless mitts are ideal for keeping hands toasty warm while still allowing for finger dexterity. The ribbed stitching gives them a knit look and also allows them to be stretchy and comfortable.

Yarn weight: Sport

Suggested yarn: Cascade 220 Sport

This crochet doll makes a lovely, personal gift for a little one in your life. This doll stands about 8.5”-9” tall depending on your yarn and hook size (see pattern for details). Get as creative as you want with this little doll - you can even crochet or sew her a wardrobe!

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton

This soft cat is perfect for hugging. It’s great for children or for any cat lovers you know. This pattern is worked mostly with single crochets.

Yarn weight: Light Fingering

Suggested yarn: Ski Yarn Fingering

These oversize stuffies are so soft! They’re worked in continuous rounds. Because fluffy yarn can be more difficult to work with, this pattern is best for intermediates.

Yarn weight: Jumbo

Suggested yarn: Go For Fleece Sherpa Yarn

Reusable water balloons? Yes, please! These colorful balloons are fun for kids and adults alike. Simply soak, throw, wash, and repeat! No more picking up balloon scraps all over the yard every time the water balloons come out.

Yarn weight: Super Bulky

Suggested yarn: Bernat Blanket Brights

This pattern makes an enjoyable puzzle for adults and kids, but even babies love to roll around with the colorful ball. This puzzle ball comes apart in three segments. This pattern is best for intermediate crocheters.

Yarn weight: Sport

Suggested yarn: Scheepjes Stonewashed

This adorable set of little washcloths also comes with a basket pattern to hold them all! Everyone can use washcloths, but this set would especially make a great gift for a new baby.

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Bernat Handicrafter Cotton

Crochet gift ideas for him aren’t always easy to find, but these golf club covers make a super thoughtful gift for the men in your life! Choose his favorite colors and start crocheting. These covers are best for intermediate crocheters.

Yarn weight: Super Bulky

Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Hometown

Looking for a crochet gift idea for your crafty friends? This crochet hook roll is both practical and stylish. This pattern contains 12 “pockets” for holding crochet hooks, but the instructions explain how to easily adjust for more or less if you so choose.

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: Devon Sun Yarns Sprightly DK

Here’s a modern crochet gift duo that’s perfect for adventurous friends or family. The water bottle bag is a perfect way to help remind your loved ones to stay hydrated! And the fashionable, larger bag, while lightweight, is roomy enough to hold all kinds of goodies, whether at the beach, the park, or the grocery store.

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton