Nothing says “I love you” like something made by hand. The trick is choosing projects you can actually finish before the holidays. Here are our favourite quick crochet gifts.
Under 2 hours
- Christmas ornaments: mini stockings, stars, baubles and little gnomes for the tree.
- Mug cozy: pair it with a bag of good coffee or hot chocolate.
- Set of coasters: granny square or simple circles in cotton yarn.
- Bookmark: a perfect teacher gift.
- Gift card holder: a tiny pouch with a button.
An afternoon or two
- Beanie: chunky yarn and a big hook work up very fast.
- Cowl or neck warmer: quicker than a full scarf, just as cozy.
- Amigurumi friend: a gnome, reindeer or snowman for the little ones.
- Basket: T-shirt yarn or doubled cotton for a sturdy storage basket.
- Scrunchies: crocheted over a hair elastic, great as stocking stuffers.
Planning tips
- Make a list of people and match each to one project. Be realistic!
- Start with the biggest gift first.
- Choose one or two yarns for everything to save money.
- Add a handwritten care label: “Hand wash cold, lay flat to dry”.
Granny’s tip: Start now. Crochet time always runs faster than you expect in December.
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