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66 Free Knit and Crochet Santa Claus Patterns -Elves, Too!

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Prepare for Christmas with these free projects from Yarnspirations featuring Santa Claus and his elves! You can make lots of toys and treats for children this holiday season using these patterns. After all, Santa Claus is the quintessential symbol of Christmas. Anything decorated with his likeness emanates joy, giving, surprise, excitement, and fun. Add in his elves, and you’ve got a party atmosphere! Enjoy over five dozen free knit and crochet Santa Claus patterns (and elves, too, of course) here:

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Knit and Crochet Santa Claus Patterns for the Home

Make sure that you dress up your home for the season with these knit and crochet Santa Claus patterns. They include Christmas stockings, ornaments, and more. Most of these feature Santa. However, we haven’t forgotten to include his elves.

Knit and Crochet Santa Clause Christmas Stockings Patterns

Santa Claus will be thrilled to see his face when he comes down the chimney! Moreover, you’ll enjoy the daily delight of seeing those Santa stockings hanging up in your home. It really brings the Christmas season to light.

Santa stocking free knitting pattern with text. Knit and crochet santa claus patterns - Marly Bird

Crochet and Knit Santa Ornament Patterns

Add a single Santa ornament to find among the branches, or go wild and make an entire tree of Santa ornaments! Either way, you’ll find that these patterns add delight to the home. Ornaments can also be fun little gifts to give to others. Therefore, you might want to use these knit and crochet Santa Claus patterns to make little gifts.

Jolly Santa Crochet Ornament Free Crochet Pattern - knit and crochet Santa Claus patterns - Marly Bird

Other Knit and Crochet Santa Claus Patterns for Decor

Bring Santa Claus into your decorating with baskets, pillows, bottle toppers, and more with his face and outfit on them. Like with the ornaments, these also make great holiday gifts for others. It’s always wonderful to receive a handmade gift that you can use over and over. A Santa basket or candy jar filled with small items can be a great gift that the recipient can use again the following year.

Santa's Gift Basket Free Crochet Pattern - Santa's belly and arms crocheted into a basket, filled with yarn and gift card box wsith bow. knit and crochet Santa Claus patterns - Marly Bird

As you can see, there are so many different knit and crochet Santa Claus patterns for decorating the home and the items in it. In fact, we’re not done with this category yet! Here are even more:

Santa's Mug Cozy Free Knitting Pattern - white mug surrounded by Santa's jacket and mittens, with buttons.

Santa Toys and Figures

These soft Santas look great grouped on a mantel. Alternatively, let kids play with them! Either way, they’ll bring delight into the home:

Huggable Santa Pillow Free Crochet Pattern - bowling pin style Santa pillow standing with blue gift under right arm, brown paper-wrapped with presents in background.

Santa Patterns To Wear

Santa hats are a classic for a reason! With or without a beard, with adult and infant sizes, there’s a Santa outfit for everyone — even your furry friend! As a result, these are among the most popular knit and crochet Santa Claus patterns.

Knit and Crochet Santa Patterns for Adults and Dogs

Make a hat for everyone in your house, then wear them for a picture! Don’t forget the family’s furry friends; we’ve included a Santa doggie hat pattern here as well!

Santa's Aprons Free Crochet Pattern - red with white stripe down center front, black crocheted belt with yellow buckle.

Santa Patterns for Babies and Children

Little ones are adorable in these Santa suits and hats! The bearded hats always look super cute on kids. Plus, they delight so much in wearing them! However, we’ve also included slippers, sweaters, and more to keep kids of all ages dressed up this holiday season.

Baby Santa Hat with Beard Free Crochet Pattern - baby lying on grey crochet blanket, touchikng white beard on its face.

Free Elf Patterns

These elvish projects are perfect for Santa’s helpers to wear or decorate with! Elves are the magic glue that brings Christmas together. Santa wouldn’t be the same without these helpers in the background. So, let’s celebrate them with patterns ranging from toys and stockings to home cleaning supplies!

Little Holiday Elf Knit Set - Red booties with white pompoms, white romper bottoms with red shoulder straps.

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9 Free Llama Patterns to Crochet and Knit

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Did you know…National Llama Day is December 9th? What better way to celebrate this beautiful animal than with these fun llama patterns to crochet and knit from Yarnspirations? They’re so darn cute, they’re begging you to make them!

Llama-No-Drama

A crochet knit llama with accessories, Llama-No-Drama is the crochet version of a toy for slightly older kids.

Download the Llama-No-Drama free crochet pattern

Llama-No-Drama free crochet pattern

Save the Drama Llama

Save the Drama Llama is the knit version of a toy for slightly older kids, or for anyone who wants a stylish llama stuffie!

Download the Save the Drama Llama free knitting pattern

Save the Drama Llama free knitting pattern

Lluna the Llama Crochet Toy

This sturdy stuffie is great for little kids because it’s made of soft cotton.

Download the Lluna the Llama free crochet pattern

Lluna the Llama free crochet pattern

No Problem-ma Llama Applique

Show off your love of llamas with an applique for your jean jacket or tote bag. You can whip up these little guys in no time!

Download the No Problem-ma Llama Applique

No Problem-ma Llama Applique

Larry and Linda Crochet Llama

These mini llamas make great desk accessories. They’re sure to make you smile!

Download the Larry and Linda Crochet Llama free crochet pattern

Larry and Linda Crochet Llama free crochet pattern

Loopy Llama Crochet Blanket

A baby blanket lets you continue a llama or animal theme into a baby’s nursery!

Download the Loopy Llama Crochet Blanket free crochet pattern

Loopy Llama Crochet Blanket free crochet pattern

Llama Ornament

Decorate your tree with this easy craft pattern to make llama ornaments!

Download the Llama Ornament free craft pattern

Llama Ornament free craft pattern

Festive Llama Knit Pillow

This unusual pillow makes a statement in your living room! Such a cute face!

Download the Festive Llama Knit Pillow free craft pattern

Festive Llama Knit Pillow free craft pattern

Llama Love Crochet Block

Add this crochet block to a pillow or blanket!

Download the Llama Love Crochet Block free crochet pattern

Llama Love Crochet Block

We hope you’ve loved these llama patterns to crochet and knit! Let us know if you’ve made any – show us in the Facebook group!

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15 Free Hanukkah Patterns to Crochet and Knit

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Celebrate Hanukkah with these free knit and crochet patterns! There are all kinds of home decor projects of different styles and sizes, and even 3 child-friendly menorahs! Check out these super cute Menorah Tops patterns in both knit and crochet. Kids will flip over these Hanukkah dinosaur patterns with their own safe knit or crocheted candles.

Hanukkah patterns to crochet and knit - Marly Bird

Menorah Tops

These two triceratops menorahs, one knit, and one crochet, are available here on the blog. I know, I know…dinosaurs and Hanukkah aren’t normally mentioned in the same sentence. But, these cuties definitely bring added fun to the whole celebration. And, did you catch where you store the candles? Genius!

Knit Menorah Tops

Menorah Tops - Hanukkah patterns to crochet and knit - Marly Bird

Crochet Menorah Tops

Look at that little face! The kiddos are going to be begging to ‘light’ the candles every day! And, check out the cute dino egg that holds the menorah candles! The knitting pattern has one too. Fantastic!

Crochet Menorah Tops pattern - Marly Bird

Hanukkah Patterns To Crochet And Knit (from Yarnspirations)

Yarnspirations also brought together Hanukkah patterns in their collection “Celebrating the Festival of Lights.” Click on the links below to find more Hanukkah patterns to knit and crochet. Dreidels, banners, pillows, table runners, and more. Wrap yourself in Hanukkah when you make your own blue and white throw or blanket. Make yourself comfortable and fill your home with joy as you celebrate the special season!

Knit dreidel pattern - Hanukkah patterns to crochet and knit - Marly Bird

Don’t forget to let us know what you made by posting in the Facebook group! Happy Hanukkah!

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23 Free Knit and Crochet Reindeer Patterns

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Reindeer are a common symbol for winter and Christmas! These majestic creatures are the inspiration for stories, songs, movies, and more — including patterns! So we’ve collected a fabulous selection of patterns in this blog post. Get ready! Make reindeer items to wear and for your home with the free knit and crochet reindeer patterns included here.

Knit and crochet reindeer patterns - Marly Bird

Reindeer Patterns For Things To Wear

Get in the Christmas spirit by knitting or crocheting reindeer-themed accessories! Hats are a popular choice – you’ll find lots of reindeer hat patterns right here. Whether for kids or adults – they’re all here! If you don’t want your kiddos to dress like a reindeer in public, maybe try the slipper pattern. There’s even a festive pattern for your pooch!

Reindeer hat patterns

Wrap Yourself In Reindeer Blankets

There’s nothing better in the cold winter months than wrapping yourself up in a cozy handmade blanket! Here are some great choices for snuggling up. Grab your popcorn and a mug of hot chocolate then watch your favorite Christmas movie!

Knit And Crochet Reindeer Patterns For Your Home

Sometimes you just want a hint of the season. Here are some smaller projects to brighten up your rooms. Try a dishcloth for the kitchen, a wall plaque for the living room, and a stocking for the fireplace. A reindeer crochet basket can go anywhere. Maybe it’s a great place for your tv controller or your candy supply.

Make A Gift Of A Reindeer!

Maybe you just want a quick gift for a work buddy, or something for a gift exchange. Here are some awesome knit and crochet reindeer patterns that shouldn’t take you too long to make.

The cutest crochet reindeer stuffie pattern ever! Marly Bird

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44 Holiday Season FREE Crochet Christmas Stockings Patterns

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Collage of 5 Crochet Christmas Stockings Patterns: Granny squares, Santa Stocking, Stocking in 3 shades of pink, Striped Ripple Stitch Stocking (in white, red, green, gold yarn), Striped Stocking with pompoms (in black, white, and 2 shades of grey).

There are so many wonderful things to crochet for Christmas. Sometimes, though, we overlook the obvious things – like crochet Christmas stockings. They’re quick to make, can serve as both decor and gifts and add festive fun to your holiday crafting. You can even make crochet Christmas stockings for the pets in the family. Here are 44 fabulous FREE crochet Christmas stocking patterns for Xmas stockings that you can make today.

Marly’s Crochet Christmas Stocking Patterns

You can begin finding FREE crochet Christmas stocking patterns right here on the website. 

Easy Crochet Stocking Granny Square Pattern

Granny Square Stocking - free crochet pattern.

The granny square stocking is a quintessential crochet design. People have used granny squares to make crochet Christmas stockings for decades. However, that doesn’t mean that this kind of crochet stocking pattern always has a retro look. Instead, this crochet stocking pattern uses contemporary colors and a smart toe shape to give you a modern stocking granny design that you’ll love to make, use, and gift.

Quick Holiday Mini Stocking Free Crochet Pattern

Mini Stocking Crochet Christmas Pattern (in 2 shades of green, and red yarn).

This mini stocking crochets up super fast. You can make them to hang as ornaments on your tree. They also make great gifts. You can put a few candies in them or add a tiny little stuffed animal popping its head out from the inside. This crochet Christmas stocking is worked in the round.

Collaborative Crochet Christmas Stockings Patterns

In addition to Marly’s crochet Christmas stockings patterns, there are a few available on the site in which she has collaborated with other crochet designers in one way or another. If you especially love video tutorials for making crochet projects, then these patterns are for you.

Rattle the Stars Crochet Christmas Stocking

Rattle The Stars Crochet Christmas Stocking - free pattern - stripes with star stitch. Marly Bird

Over the summer, Marly and Brianna K collaborated on a Christmas-themed make-a-long. This resulted in a free crochet Christmas stocking pattern called Rattle the Stars. This is a cuff-down striped crochet Christmas stocking that allows you to practice some fun stitch patterns.

Fur Top Christmas Crochet Stocking Pattern

White Fur Top Crochet Christmas Stocking Free Pattern - 2 stockings (1 blue with red toe and heel, 1 red with blue toe & heel).

Jessie Rayot designed this special crochet Christmas stockings patterns topped with beautiful faux fur around the edge. It’s warm and cozy, looks perfectly wintry on any mantle, and is enjoyable to crochet. And Marly’s done a two-part video to show you exactly how to work this toe-up crochet stockings pattern.

More Yarnspirations Crochet Christmas Stockings

Yarnspirations has all of these other FREE crochet Christmas stockings patterns for you to download as well!

Zig Zag Crochet Christmas Stockings Pattern - Striped in white, yellow, red, and green, hanging on wood mantel with white brick fireplace.

Other Fabulous Crochet Christmas Stockings Patterns

Of course, there are lots of other great crochet Christmas stockings patterns out there besides what’s featured here on the website. Here are 11 favorites; click on the image to go to the pattern:

1. Polka Dot Crochet Stocking by Brianna K

Model holding Polka Dot Crochet Stocking standing in front of white mesh curtain.

This free crochet Christmas stocking pattern uses a fun cluster stitch to create textured polka dots. For those of you who are bi-crafty, it comes in both a knit and crochet version. Have fun making both so that everyone in the family has a unique stocking this year.

2. Luxe Leopard Stocking by Crafting for Weeks

Luxe Leopard Stocking free crochet pattern, stocking partially completed and complete, on white background with hook, yarn, and Christmas decor.

Do something different this year. Make a leopard print crochet Christmas stocking. You’ve probably never had one, so it will be really special. It’s a terrific design for gifting to other chic people in your life, too. This pattern uses the waistcoat stitch, a variation on single crochet that’s fun to try.

3. Fireside Cottage stocking by Sunflower Cottage Crochet

Fireseide Cottage Christmas Stockings pattern with textured vertical stripes. Red with white toe, heel, and cuff, hanginf against white wall.

If you’re seeking a classic Christmas crochet stockings pattern then this might be the one that you’re looking for. The body is red while the toe, heel, and cuff are white. It’s a timeless design.

4. Velvet and Fur Stocking by Moogly

Velvet and Fur Crochet Christmas Stockings pattern by Moogly, with Red Heart hygge fur and Bernat Baby Velvet yarns. (Pink and white).

This crochet pattern uses two fabulous, luxurious yarn options: Bernat Baby Velvet and Red Heart Hygge Fur. Wintertime makes us all want to cozy up. These yarns are exactly what you need. Try this free pattern for a cozy Christmas.

5. Diamonds and Fur Christmas Stocking by A Crocheted Simplicity

Diamonds and Fur Christmas stocking pattern with fur top - white diamonds pattern with grey top cuff and pompoms.

Fur really does add a special touch to crochet Christmas stocking patterns, doesn’t it? This one has that special touch. It also has a fun repeating body pattern, worked in a spiral in the back loop only, resulting in a textured diamond design.

6. Gingham Stocking Crochet Pattern by Divine Debris

Gingham Stocking Crochet Pattern in green and white. Houndstooth style check stocking agaisn grey barnwood woth Christmas decorations.

Divine Debris has a series of gingham-inspired crochet designs. They are country chic with contemporary flair. This crochet Christmas stocking pattern is part of that series, and it will add a nice touch to your holiday display.

7. Spider Stitch Crochet Stocking Pattern by Stitching Together

Spider Stitch Striped Crochet Christmas Stocking (grey and white) against dark wood mantel and light brick fireplace.

The spider stitch gives this crochet Christmas stocking a beautiful texture. It’s meditative to crochet. The pattern comes in the fun striped version but also has instructions for a solid color (with a second color for heel, toe, and cuff). Mix and match!

8. The Husky Christmas Stocking by Ginger Knots

Husky Christmas Stocking - white fur with smooth grey cuff on white background.

This is another crochet Christmas stocking pattern that uses faux fur. However, instead of using it as a cuff topper, it’s used for the body of the crochet stocking. Since the faux fur doesn’t show stitches, you can’t even tell by the body that it’s crocheted. However, the cuff, worked in a different yarn, reveals crochet stitch detail. It’s a fun twist on a classic design.

9. Gift Card Stockings by Jen Hayes Creations

Gift Card Crochet Stockings - free pattern in browns and cream yarn.

Make giving a gift card a lot more special when you gift it inside of a little handmade crochet stocking. The pattern shows how to vary up the design easily by adding a tassel or reversing the colors. And speaking of the colors, the designer has gone with a woodsy colorway that brings winter into your home in a refreshing new way.

10. Velvet Stocking Pattern by Lullaby Lodge

Velvet Crochet Stocking in pink and white with heart gift tag.

Originally designed for a crochet-along, this velvet yarn crochet stocking is also perfect for a baby’s first Christmas. Or any Christmas. You can make one each year in a different color and have a whole collection of them marking the passing holidays. It’s cozy soft and luxurious to craft.

11. Bobble Stocking by Hooked on Homemade Happiness

Bobble Crochet Stocking - free pattern (Red with grey heel, toe, and cuff against lighted Christmas tree background.

Bobbles add a fun texture that delights the eyes and makes holding this Christmas stocking even more fun. Before you even get excited about what’s inside the stocking, you’ll enjoy the stocking itself. It has that classic design that’s red for the body, then another color for the heel, toe, and cuff. However, the second color is grey, instead of traditional white, which provides a contemporary touch.

What to Put Inside Your Crochet Christmas Stockingsknit and crochet gifts

Once you’ve used these crochet Christmas stockings patterns to make a stocking for everyone that you know, it’s time to fill them up. If you have knitters and crocheters in your life, then be sure not to miss our annual roundup of knit and crochet gift ideas. This Stocking Stuffer roundup includes stitch markers, crochet hooks, craft-inspired jewelry, and more.

What would you want inside your own crochet Christmas stocking this year? Share in the comments!

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27 Free Knit Christmas Stocking Patterns!

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Christmas stockings are a time-honored tradition, and hand-knit Christmas stockings make the holiday that much more special. You can make a single stocking for a friend or family member, or make a set of coordinating ones for a family. Use the same stockings for decades, or change them up when you feel like it. Hang them up by the fire, or on your bedposts. Whatever your tradition, there are free knit Christmas stocking patterns here for you to make.

Bonus: If you crochet, check out the free crochet Christmas stockings round-up!

27 Free Knit Christmas Stocking Patterns for a Holiday Feel

Marly’s Knit Christmas Stockings

I’ve designed two different free knit Christmas stocking patterns! Check them out below…

Uptown Chic Christmas Stocking Free Knitting Pattern

Uptown Chic Christmas stocking pattern by Marly Bird

This free colorwork stocking pattern uses worsted-weight yarn held double, so it’s quick to knit. Knitting with the yarn held double helps make the fabric thicker, so you can stuff them even more!

Love Light Gleams Christmas Stocking Free Knitting Pattern

Love Light Gleams Christmas stocking by Marly Bird

The Love Light Gleams pattern was a free Christmas in July make-along this summer! My friend Briana K did a crochet stocking and I did this knit stocking for our free make-along. All the clues are still on the site, so you can still follow along.

More Free Knit Christmas Stockings

Yarnspirations has all of these free knit Christmas stocking patterns for you to make. Expand your imagination with all of the choices!

Fair Isle Stockings Free Knitting Pattern

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