50 Best Crochet Christmas Ornament Patterns

If you want to take your Christmas decor to the next level, use these crochet patterns for beautiful hanging ornaments.

You can never have too many crochet Christmas decorations in your house, because those holidays are a magical time of the year. Sadly, the festive mood doesn’t last for very long, so cherish this time as much as you can. These adorable Christmas decorations will help you to do so, and they will lift everybody’s spirit.

You can adjust the colors to your personal preferences, but most importantly, these ornaments will make a thoughtful gift. Take a look at the examples below and search for links to free Christmas crochet patterns under the pictures.

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Sweater and Mittens Ornaments – Free Crochet Patterns

1. Ugly Sweater Ornament

Christmas is the best and certainly the most magical time of the year. It’s that time when everything looks so cozy, magical, and sparkly!

And the best part is decorating your tree, right? Well, these cute sweater ornaments will help you make it unique and original. Below you can see adorable crochet beauties made by the author of this pattern, Raffaella.

• DESIGNED by Raffaella Tassoni
• PROJECT TYPE ornament
• CRAFT crochet
• SKILL LEVEL beginner

PHOTOS by Raffaella Tassoni / Ravelry.com

Find this free pattern on raffamusadesigns.com, and read more about it on Ravelry.

2. Tiny Christmas Jumper Garland

PHOTOS by Sarah-Jane Hicks / Ravelry.com

Find this free pattern on floanddot.blogspot.com, and read more about it on Ravelry.

3. Mittens Hanging Ornament

Here is the second pattern of Christmas Ornament Mini CAL, and this time it’s a pattern for a crochet mittens ornament. This easy project employs basic techniques, as well as simple embroidery, so every beginner will be able to do it. Erangi went with the classic white and red combination, but you can be sure to succeed with any palette you like.

• DESIGNED by Erangi Udeshika
• PROJECT TYPE ornament
• CRAFT crochet
• SKILL LEVEL beginner

PHOTOS by Erangi Udeshika / Ravelry.com

Find this free pattern on crochetforyoublog.com, and read more about it on Ravelry.

Amigurumi Christmas Ornaments – Free Crochet Patterns

4. Rustic Tree Ornament 2

These adorable crochet Christmas tree ornaments in the pictures below will make a beautiful addition to your Christmas tree! What’s more, you can easily make them with yarn scraps, finally putting them to use. You’ll be surprised how easy it is to make these decorations, even if you’re a beginner.

• DESIGNED by Regina P Designs
• PROJECT TYPE ornament
• CRAFT crochet
• SKILL LEVEL beginner

PHOTOS by Regina P Designs / Ravelry.com

Find this PAID pattern on reginapdesigns.com, and read more about it on Ravelry.

5. K-Christmas tree

How lovely is this crochet Christmas tree in the pictures below? It’s made by knots square and you can use as many different colors to make it, as you want! But be warned, making these is quite addicting! They work up super fast and make the most beautiful decoration for your tree!

• DESIGNED by knotsosquare
• PROJECT TYPE ornament
• CRAFT crochet
• SKILL LEVEL beginner

PHOTOS by knotsosquare / Instagram.com

Find this free pattern on knotsosquare.com, the top photo is here.

6. Mini Bear in Stocking

They are snuggled up in their own, adorable stockings, that are made in the most festive colors ever – red and green. Each of the bears is about 5 inches tall, so they are perfect for a quick project. Take a look at the pictures below to see how cute they look.

• DESIGNED by Loops and Love Crochet
• PROJECT TYPE ornament
• CRAFT crochet
• SKILL LEVEL beginner

PHOTOS by Loops and Love Crochet / Ravelry.com

Find this free pattern on loopsandlovecrochet.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.

7. Rudolph Ornament

This cute Rudolph ornament will bring a smile to everyone’s face because it’s the cutest. The simple shape is easy enough to make for beginners, but you must be familiar with the basics of tapestry crochet. It’s a perfect last-minute decoration, so be sure to try it! Below you can see the original version by Spin a Yarn Crochet – isn’t it the sweetest?

• DESIGNED by Spin a Yarn Crochet
• PROJECT TYPE hanging ornament
• CRAFT crochet
• SKILL LEVEL upper beginner

PHOTOS by Spin a Yarn Crochet / Ravelry.com

Find this free pattern on spinayarncrochet.com, and read more about it on Ravelry.

8. Reindeer Ornament

Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer is one of the most known Christmas symbols, so invite him to your home. Beginners should be able to make these amigurumi ornaments with ease. Maria’s project, which you can see in the photo, is a good place to start for amigurumi beginners.

• DESIGNED by: Maria’s Blue Crayon
• PROJECT TYPE: hanging ornament
• CRAFT: crochet
• SKILL LEVEL: beginner

PHOTOS by Maria’s Blue Crayon / Ravelry.com

Find this free pattern on mariasbluecrayon.com, and read more about it on Ravelry.

9. Penguin Ornament

Every child will be delighted to have such a lovely ornament on their Christmas tree. This adorable pal is a very easy project, but you must be familiar with basic tapestry crochet methods. As you can see in the pictures, it fits right into the festive mood, so be sure to try it!

• DESIGNED by: Spin a Yarn Crochet
• PROJECT TYPE: hanging ornament
• CRAFT: crochet
• SKILL LEVEL: beginner

PHOTOS by Spin a Yarn Crochet / Ravelry.com

Find this free pattern on spinayarncrochet.com, and read more about it on Ravelry.

10. Christmas Ornaments

These adorable baubles will put everyone (especially kids) in a great, festive mood because they look more like toys than ornaments. You can change the look of these decorations by simply adding some details so that the characters differ from one another. Below you can see Mariya’s baubles featuring a crochet snowman, a reindeer, and Santa, among others.

• DESIGNED by: Mariya Kozlova
• PROJECT TYPE: hanging ornament
• CRAFT: crochet
• SKILL LEVEL: beginner

PHOTOS by Amigurushki by Mariya Kozlova / Ravelry.com

Download this free pattern directly from Ravelry.

Flat Hanging Free Crochet Christmas Ornament Patterns

11. Winter Ornaments

What I love most about crochet ornaments, is how quickly you can make them and how stunning they look. For instance, these beautiful pieces by Golden Lucy Crafts are in the pictures below. 

• DESIGNED by Golden Lucy Crafts
• PROJECT TYPE hanging ornament
• CRAFT crochet
• SKILL LEVEL beginner

PHOTOS by Golden Lucy Crafts / Ravelry.com

Find this free pattern on goldenlucycrafts.com, and read more about it on Ravelry.

12. Heart Snowman Ornament

Crochet Christmas ornaments should be fun, colorful, and creative, so check out this example. These cute snowman ornaments in the pictures below fit the description perfectly, don’t you think? What’s more, they work up fast and you can easily make them using only yarn scraps.

• DESIGNED by Golden Lucy Crafts
• PROJECT TYPE hanging ornament
• CRAFT crochet
• SKILL LEVEL beginner

PHOTOS by Golden Lucy Crafts / Ravelry.com

Find this free pattern on goldenlucycrafts.com, and read more about it on Ravelry.

13. Elf Christmas Ornament

Christmas wouldn’t be complete without elf ornaments – those little Santa’s helpers, because they are always around. They will most certainly watch over your Christmas gifts and will bring everyone in a festive mood! This easy project by Golden Lucy Crafts can be hung on the tree, but also become an applique – sewn onto garments or accessories.

• DESIGNED by Golden Lucy Crafts
• PROJECT TYPE hanging ornament
• CRAFT crochet
• SKILL LEVEL beginner

PHOTOS by Golden Lucy Crafts / Ravelry.com

Find this free pattern on goldenlucycrafts.com, and read more about it on Ravelry.

If you like making crochet applique, check out this post: Crochet Applique Ideas for Beginners

• DESIGNED by Irene Esaulova
• PROJECT TYPE hanging ornament
• CRAFT crochet
• SKILL LEVEL easy

PHOTOS by Irene Esaulova / Ravelry.com

Find this free pattern on Ravelry.com.

16. Gingerbread Man

This gingerbread man can be used as a Christmas tree ornament, a table placeholder, or a children’s toy. Use your imagination and conjure up even more uses for this cutie. Remember to change up plastic safety eyes for embroidery if you are going to gift it to babies and toddlers.

• DESIGNED by Sarah Zimmerman
• PROJECT TYPE banging ornament
• CRAFT crochet
• SKILL LEVEL upper beginner

PHOTOS by Sarah Zimmerman / Ravelry.com

Find this free pattern on repeatcrafterme.com, and read more about it on Ravelry.

17. Christmas Ornament Coasters

Vibrant green and red always remind me of Christmas and puts everyone in a festive mood. These crocheted coasters will never break, or get old. They’ll only need a little wash from time to time, so it’s a great addition to any household. Below you can see how Ashlea did it.

• DESIGNED by Ashlea Konecny
• PROJECT TYPE hanging ornament
• CRAFT crochet
• SKILL LEVEL beginner

PHOTOS by Ashlea Konecny / hearthookhome.com

Find this free pattern on hearthookhome.com.

18. Buffalo Plaid Ornament

Are you familiar with tapestry crochet? Great, because you will make this ornament in no time! It is perfect to add to your Christmas home decor, especially because it can be a last-minute project.

It works up fast and, as you can see, looks very festive, so try it this year! Crocheter behind Spin a Yarn Crochet created a simple, but impressive ornament.

• DESIGNED by Spin a Yarn Crochet
• PROJECT TYPE hanging ornament
• CRAFT crochet
• SKILL LEVEL beginner

PHOTOS by Spin a Yarn Crochet / Ravelry.com

Find this free pattern on spinayarncrochet.com, and read more about it on Ravelry.

19. Gingerbread Heart Ornaments

These charming ornaments are so beautifully detailed that you must watch out not to mistake them for actual gingerbread. Brown yarn and simple embroidery are enough to conjure up these beauties, and every beginner will be able to do it. Decorate your Christmas tree with them and enjoy that magical time!

• DESIGNED by Golden Lucy Crafts 
• PROJECT TYPE hanging ornament
• CRAFT crochet
• SKILL LEVEL beginner

PHOTOS by Golden Lucy Crafts / Ravelry.com

Find this free pattern on goldenlucycrafts.com, and read more about it on Ravelry.

20. Christmas Hearts

Show your loved ones how much you care about them, by adding these beautifully detailed heart ornaments to your gifts. They will think of you every time they will decorate their Christmas tree! As you can see, such applique is very easy to make, and you can easily change the color of the border.

• DESIGNED by Golden Lucy Crafts 
• PROJECT TYPE blanket
• CRAFT crochet
• SKILL LEVEL upper beginner

PHOTOS by Golden Lucy Crafts / Ravelry.com

Find this free pattern on goldenlucycrafts.com, and read more about it on Ravelry.

21. Christmas Ornament Candy Corn Heart

Those cute heart-shaped ornaments will make your Christmas tree look like taken out of “The Nutcracker” tale. You can decorate them with glitter, little shiny snowflakes, and gingerbread men. Seems like a fun afternoon for all family with a creative plan.

• DESIGNED by Golden Lucy Crafts 
• PROJECT TYPE hanging ornament
• CRAFT crochet
• SKILL LEVEL beginner

PHOTOS by Golden Lucy Crafts  / Ravelry.com

Find this free pattern on goldenlucycrafts.com, and read more about it on Ravelry.

Crochet Gift Card Holders – Free Patterns

22. Holly Jolly Christmas Ornament Gift Card Holder

This cute ornament will not only look stunning on your Christmas tree but also hold gift cards. It’s fast and easy to make, and the result is amazing. Who wouldn’t want to receive their gift in such cute packaging?

• DESIGNED by Megan Meyer
• PROJECT TYPE hanging ornament
• CRAFT crochet
• SKILL LEVEL beginner

PHOTOS by Megan Meyer / Ravelry.com

Find this free pattern on leftinknots.com, and read more about it on Ravelry.

23. Penguin Gift Card Pouch

Sheila came up with an adorable handmade package, which will add character to a rather practical gift. Just look at the photo and see how sweet it is!

• DESIGNED by Sheila Houle
• PROJECT TYPE hanging ornament
• CRAFT crochet
• SKILL LEVEL beginner

PHOTOS by Sheila Houle / Ravelry.com

Download this free pattern directly from Ravelry.

24. Nordic Star Christmas Ornament Pouch

This pouch will make a great Christmas tree embellishment and will hold small gifts. Gift cards are great gifts, especially if you are not sure what the receiver likes. Everybody like nicely wrapped presents, right? Tamara came up with a fantastic tapestry crochet pouch, which you can see in the pictures below.

• DESIGNED by Tamara Kelly
• PROJECT TYPE hanging ornament
• CRAFT crochet
• SKILL LEVEL beginner

PHOTOS by Tamara Kelly / Ravelry.com

Find this free pattern on mooglyblog.com, and read more about it on Ravelry.

If you like this, check out this post: Cute Tapestry Crochet Pouches

25. Easy Candy Cane

Candy canes are one of the most popular Christmas symbols. They are sweet, and cute and will take your festive decor to the next level. They also like to disappear pretty quickly, because… well, the such sweetness cannot last long. Make your own crocheted candy cane decor by following Naztazia’s pattern, so that you never have to worry about missing sweets.

• DESIGNED by Naztazia
• PROJECT TYPE hanging ornament/embellishment
• CRAFT crochet
• SKILL LEVEL beginner

PHOTOS by Naztazia / Ravelry.com

Find this free pattern on naztazia.com, and read more about it on Ravelry.

Angel Crochet Ornaments – Free Patterns

26. Christmas Angel

Angels are one of the most adorable Christmas decorations you can go for! What’s more, these patterns are super easy to follow, so make sure to make a bunch of these for upcoming holidays. You can hang them on your tree or just gift them to your family and friends. Each angle is about 3” (7.5 sqm).

• DESIGNED by Tatiana Gokus
• PROJECT TYPE ornament
• CRAFT crochet
• SKILL LEVEL beginner

PHOTOS by Tatiana Gokus / Ravelry.com

Find original free patterns on Ravelry.com

27. Angel

Angels are one of the most important Christmas symbols. They are believed to be our guardians, that is always by our side. Sadly we can’t see them – change that by crocheting those adorable little angels. They will bring real magic to your home.

• DESIGNED by Atty van Norel
• PROJECT TYPE hanging ornament
• CRAFT crochet
• SKILL LEVEL beginner

PHOTOS by Atty van Norel / Ravelry.com

Find this free pattern on atty-s.com, and read more about it on Ravelry.

28. Angel Ornament

You can crochet this angel and hang it on your tree, or gift them to your loved ones. If you have little girls in your family, they will most definitely love these dolls. Ragnhild made it easy for us to change up colors, so try using different hues for the skirts and hair.

• DESIGNED by: Ragnhild Hynne Uebler/Yarnhild
• PROJECT TYPE: hanging ornament
• CRAFT: crochet
• SKILL LEVEL: beginner

PHOTOS by Ragnhild Hynne Uebler/Yarnhild / Ravelry.com

Find this free pattern on yarnhild.com, and read more about it on Ravelry.

29. Quick and Easy Christmas Ornament

Angels are one of the most important Christmas symbols because they are believed to be guardians of all people. These little amigurumi angels would make a nice nursery decoration, too. You can attach them to a mobile or make a bunting. Roswitha chose different colors of yarn for the skirts, and I must say that it was a great decision.

• DESIGNED by: Roswitha Mueller
• PROJECT TYPE: hanging ornament
• CRAFT: crochet
• SKILL LEVEL: beginner

PHOTOS by rfm / Ravelry.com

Download this free pattern directly from Ravelry.

Santa Crochet Ornaments – Free Patterns

• DESIGNED by Crafty Bunny Bun
• PROJECT TYPE hanging ornament
• CRAFT crochet
• SKILL LEVEL easy

PHOTOS by Crafty Bunny Bun / Ravelry.com

Find this free pattern on craftybunnybun.com, and read more about it on Ravelry.

If you like this, check out this post: The Best Tiny Amigurumi Pattern Ideas

31. Santa Gnome Christmas Ornament

Are you the one waiting impatiently for Santa to finally arrive on Christmas? Encourage him to visit your home by crocheting that lovely Santa Christmas gnome!

They will make an adorable Christmas tree decoration. Below you can see different color versions by Tonya.

• DESIGNED by Tonya Bush
• PROJECT TYPE hanging ornament
• CRAFT crochet
• SKILL LEVEL beginner

PHOTOS by Tonya Bush / Ravelry.com

Find this free pattern on nanascraftyhome.com, and read more about it on Ravelry.

32. Heart Shaped Santa Ornament

• DESIGNED by Golden Lucy Crafts 
• PROJECT TYPE ornament
• CRAFT crochet
• SKILL LEVEL beginner

PHOTOS by Golden Lucy Crafts / goldenlucycrafts.com

Find this free pattern on goldenlucycrafts.com, and read more about it on Ravelry.

33. Santa Bear

This cute bear will make a great toy for children, a Christmas tree ornament, or a fun key chain. It is very festive and just adorable, so give it a try!

Take a look below and see how the crocheter behind Yum Yarn used embroidery to give it character. You can see simple stitching on the face and the belt buckle. You could even add a Santa hat.

• DESIGNED by: Yum Yarn
• PROJECT TYPE: hanging ornament/amigurumi
• CRAFT: crochet
• SKILL LEVEL: upper beginner

PHOTOS by Yum Yarn / Ravelry.com

Find this free pattern on yumyarn.wordpress.com, and read more about it on Ravelry.

If you like this, check out this post: 25+ Best Crochet Bear Patterns

34. Gnome Christmas Tree Ornaments

Gnomes are magical little creatures, that can hide all over the place! You can find them in your garden, basement, and every little nook in your house. These gnomes were made by Ashley Parker and have vibrant hats and fluffy, colorful beards.

• DESIGNED by Ashley Parker
• PROJECT TYPE ornament
• CRAFT crochet
• SKILL LEVEL beginner

PHOTOS by Ashley Parker / Ravelry.com

Find this free pattern on theloopylamb.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.

Bauble Crochet Ornaments – Free Patterns

35. Mini Christmas Bauble Bunting

Your Christmas tree will look amazing with these cute baubles hanging on its branches. Crocheted baubles are not only perfectly safe for kids but also have zero waste and are very original. You can use leftover yarn ends to make them because they look best when bulbs are different colors. This fun bunting will last you for ages.

• DESIGNED by Kelly Wilson Moore
• PROJECT TYPE hanging ornament
• CRAFT crochet
• SKILL LEVEL beginner

PHOTOS by Kelly Wilson Moore / Ravelry.com

Find this free pattern on lovedotty.blogspot.com, and read more about it on Ravelry.

36. Christmas Welcome Pineapple Ornament

This pineapple ornament looks very sophisticated and complex, but don’t worry – every beginner will be able to handle it. This crocheted beauty will look lovely on your Christmas tree and will add a vintage vibe to it. You can also make a garland out of it, so take a look at the photos and get inspired.

• DESIGNED by: 2Kmama
• PROJECT TYPE: hanging ornament
• CRAFT: crochet
• SKILL LEVEL: beginner

PHOTOS by 2Kmama / Ravelry.com

Find this free pattern on Ravelry.

If you like this, check out this post: Lacy Crochet Stitches

37. 15 minutes Snow Globe Crochet Ornament

This is happy December, so little time to the Eve. This pretty ornament will decorate your living room and the tree. You will crochet this super simple snow globe in 15 minutes. We wish you happiness and more time to realize all your plans and dreams.

• DESIGNED by: Sarah Zimmerman
• PROJECT TYPE: ornament
• CRAFT: crochet
• SKILL LEVEL: beginner

PHOTOS by Repeat Crafter Me / Ravelry.com

Find this free pattern on repeatcrafterme.com, and read more about it on Ravelry.

Tree-Shaped Christmas Ornaments – Free Crochet Patterns

39. Mini Advent Tree Calendar

If you’re still looking for a lovely gift for your loved ones, here’s the answer! This lovely advent calendar will be an everyday reminder of how much you love the people you’ve gifted it to. You can hang little cute toys on it, or add a bunch of caring notes to read every day.

• DESIGNED by Lindsey Dale
• PROJECT TYPE wall hanging
• CRAFT crochet
• SKILL LEVEL beginner

PHOTOS by Lindsey Dale / Ravelry.com

Find this free pattern on windingroadcrochet.com, and read more about it on Ravelry.

40. Rustic Trees

Keke decided to go for a simple design with ruffled edges, which you can see below. Make them in any color you want, because they will make your decor magical no matter what. Remember, that crochet ornaments can last very long, when stored properly – in case of dust, just give them a little bath!

• DESIGNED by Keke Grace
• PROJECT TYPE hanging ornament
• CRAFT crochet
• SKILL LEVEL upper beginner

PHOTOS by Keke Grace / Ravelry.com

Find this free pattern on yarnsociety.com, and read more about it on Ravelry.

41. Tree Shaped Ornament

This tree-shaped ornament will be a lovely addition to your seasonal decor because it’s simple and timeless. It is easy and very fun to make, so you can make a lot of them in no time. Use shades of green, like Bethany, or introduce white on the edges to make it look like a snow-covered pine.

• DESIGNED by: Bethany Dearden
• PROJECT TYPE: hanging ornament
• CRAFT: crochet
• SKILL LEVEL: beginner

PHOTOS by Bethany Dearden / Ravelry.com

Find this free pattern on whistleandivy.com, and read more about it on Ravelry.

42. Ragdoll Christmas Tree

These adorable smiling tree ornaments will put everyone in a good mood because they look more like toys than decor. Ragnhild used three shades of green to create fun characters. You can see them in the pictures below, wearing big yellow star ornament. If you like the kawaii style of amigurumi, these will be perfect.

• DESIGNED by: Ragnhild Hynne Uebler/Yarnhild
• PROJECT TYPE: hanging ornament
• CRAFT: crochet
• SKILL LEVEL: beginner

PHOTOS by Ragnhild Hynne Uebler/Yarnhild / Ravelry.com

Find this free pattern on yarnhild.com, and read more about it on Ravelry.

43. Bobble Christmas Tree Ornament

This bobble tree looks as if it is all covered in white, fluffy snowflakes, so it looks elegant and very classic. It will be a perfect addition to your Christmas decor. Anita decided to add a wooden bead, too, which adds an even more rustic vibe to it. In the pictures, you can see how soft and squishy it is.

• DESIGNED by: Anita Volkmann/Photomusen
• PROJECT TYPE: hanging ornament
• CRAFT: crochet
• SKILL LEVEL: beginner

PHOTOS by Anita Volkmann/Photomusen / Ravelry.com

Find this free pattern on photomusen.blogspot.com, and read more about it on Ravelry.

Premium Christmas Ornament Patterns

Frosty the Snowman and Christmas Tree Amigurumi – Paid Pattern

• DESIGNED by Sanda J. Dobrosavljev
• PROJECT TYPE amigurumi
• CRAFT crochet
• SKILL LEVEL easy

PHOTOS by Sanda J. Dobrosavljev / Ravelry.com

Purchase this pattern on Ravelry.

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