55 Free Easy Crochet Gift Ideas for Friends to Make

Looking for some DIY gift ideas for your friends? Why not try your hand at crochet? With a hook, some yarn, and a little bit of patience, you can create handmade gifts that are as unique and special as the people in your life.

From soft scarves and cozy throws to warm scarves and ear warmers, we’ve compiled a list of 55 easy crochet gift ideas for friends. These projects are perfect for beginners and advanced crocheters alike, so grab your hook and get ready to create something wonderful!

Any of these crochet patterns will make great handmade gifts for the holidays. You can pick the perfect yarn color to go with anyone’s style.

There are hats, dishcloths, potholders, scarves, blankets, ear warmers, and more. You should be able to find a gift for mom and dad or anybody on your list.

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Easy & Quick Crochet Gift Ideas

1. Crochet Dishcloth Patterns – Easy Gift Ideas

Even Berry Crochet Dishcloth Pattern

Potholders and dishcloths work up fast. You could make a color coordinated set and pair with some cookies or other treat.

More Free Easy Dishcloths Gift Ideas

• Corner-to-Corner Crochet Dishcloth Free Pattern
• Scrubby Crochet Dishcloth Pattern
• Breast Cancer Dishcloth Pattern
• Super Scrubby Crochet Dishcloth Free Pattern
• Bobble Crochet Phrases Dishcloth Patterns
• Mesh Crochet Dishcloth Pattern
• Kitchen Towel Set Crochet Pattern

• Cotton Cloths and Crochet Basket Pattern
• Tunisian Crochet Dishcloth Free Pattern
• Donut Dishcloth Free Crochet Pattern
• Rainbow Crochet Dishcloth Free Pattern
• Hanging Dishcloth Free Crochet Pattern
• Wide Double Crochet Dishcloth Pattern
• Spider Stitch Dishcloth Pattern
• Even Moss Stitch Dishcloth Pattern
• Mesh Stitch Dishcloth Pattern

• Half Double Cluster Stitch Dishcloth Pattern
• Half Herringbone Stitch Dishcloth Pattern
• Half Double Herringbone Dishcloth Crochet Pattern
• Crunch Stitch Dishcloth Crochet Pattern
• Half double crochet dishcloth pattern
• 123 Sedge Stitch Dishcloth Pattern
• Creamsicle Dishcloth
• Herringbone Dishcloth
• Even Berry Dishcloth

2. Kitchen Towel Crochet Patterns – Easy Crochet Gift Ideas

Blue Wave Dishtowel

Make a pretty chevron striped towel in their favorite colors or neutral to go with anyone’s décor.

You could make matching dishcloths and potholders too.

More Kitchen Towel Patterns

• Springtide Dish Towel
• Textured Stripe Crochet Dish Towel Pattern
• Crochet Towel Pattern – Easy Waffle Stitch

3. Easy Cotton Potholder Crochet Patterns Gift Ideas

Half Herringbone Potholder

Make a pretty textured double thick potholder. There is a matching free dishcloth pattern too.

More Free Potholder Patterns

• Simple Double Thick Potholder
• Half Herringbone Potholder
• Half Double Potholder pattern
• Springtide Potholder
• Crunch Stitch Potholder Crochet Pattern

4. Easy Ear Warmer Patterns – Crochet Gift Ideas

Two Tone Ear Warmer Crochet Pattern

Ear warmers or winter headbands are a really fast project. They usually only take one skein of yarn or less. They are great to keep your ear’s warm and don’t get in the way of having your hair up.

More Free Ear Warmer Crochet Patterns

• Black Tweed Ear Warmer
• Chunky Herringbone Ear Warmer
• Textured Headband – Free Crochet Pattern
• Katuna Crochet Ear Warmer
• Prym Ear Warmer
• Poppi Ear Warmer

• Rysca Ear Warmer
• Simple Ear Warmer
• Beginner Ear Warmer
• Faux Knit Ear Warmer
• No Sweat Headband
• Messy Bun Ear Warmer
• Cable Ear Warmer

• Ana Ear Warmer
• Mainstream Ear Warmer
• Km Ear Warmer
• Braided Ear Warmer
• Camel Ear Warmer
• Heart to Hear Ear Warmer

5. Crochet Scarves or Cowls – Easy Gift Ideas

Barcelona Chunky Scarf Crochet Pattern

More Scarf Crochet Patterns

• Autumn Sunset Scarf
• Moss Stitch Scarf – Easy beginner pattern
• Free Herringbone Chunky Infinity Scarf Crochet Pattern
• Golden Brown Scarf Pattern
• Easy Infinity Scarf Crochet Pattern 
• Beginner Unicorn Dreams Scarf 

• V Stitch Scarf 
• Blue Waves Scarf
• Free Chunky Twisted Textured Scarf
• Aspen Infinity Scarf
• Crochet Shawl With Pockets Free Pattern
• Ombre Crochet Neck Warmer Cowl Pattern
• Williams Puff Cowl Crochet Pattern

• Beginner Chunky Infinity Scarf
• Nordic Super Scarf
• Half Double Crochet Infinity Scarf Pattern
• Hygge Cloud Super Scarf
• Diamond in the Rough Scarf
• Andie Scarf
• Snow Puff Ribbed Scarf
• Storybook Hood and Pocket Scarf

5. Quick Crochet Hat Patterns

Free Harper Pine Beanie Bulky Crochet Hat Pattern

More Crochet Hat Patterns

• Beginner Ribbed Hat
• Free Blue Waves Hat
• 99 Easy Free Crochet Hat Patterns
• Twisted Cable Hat Pattern
• Chunky Berry Hat
• Candy Lane Chunky Hat Pattern Free
• Poppy Textured Pattern for Crochet Hat
• Colorful Tweed Crochet Hat

• Color Tour Slouchy Hat Crochet Pattern
• Simply Scrumptious Slouch
• Cookies and Cream Slouch Free Bulky Hat Crochet Pattern
• Bead Stitch Hat Free Crochet Pattern
• Seed Stitch Beanie Free Crochet Pattern
• Owl Hat Free Crochet Pattern
• One-Hour Hat Free Crochet Pattern

6. Ocean Crochet Blanket Pattern

More Crochet Blanket Patterns

• Gray Stripe Chunky Throw Blanket Crochet Pattern
• Gray & Green Easy Striped Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern
• Gray Modern Chunky Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern
• Herringbone Chunky Throw Crochet Pattern – Tutorial
• Color Block Beginner Crochet Blanket Pattern
• Jane Crochet Blanket Pattern
• Cozy & Quick Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern
• One Day Crochet Blanket
• Rippled Fast Crochet Blanket Pattern

7. Crochet Mitten Patterns

3 Hour Chunky Crochet Mittens

More Mitten Crochet Patterns

• Cozy Mittens
• Warm Wool-ish Mittens
• Perfect Fit Mitten

8. Market Bags

 Friendship Market Tote Free Crochet Pattern

More Tote Bags

• Free Mini Market Bag by Left in Knots
• The Farmer’s Market Bag by Megmade with Love
• Illusions Tote Bag by Left in Knots
• Free Market Tote by Little Monkeys Crochet
• Star Pop Bag by Left in Knots
• The Roxy Bag by Maria’s Blue Crayon

• Free Finger Crochet Market Tote by Make and Do Crew
• Manhattan Market Tote by Mama in a Stitch
• Braided Bubble Bag Left in Knots
• 2 Hour Market Bag
• Vegetable Market Bag
• Lacy Crochet Market Bag Pattern
• Weekend Wanderer Mesh Bento Bag

• Secret Garden Crochet Tote Bag Pattern
• Wildrose Crochet Market Bag Pattern
• Caribe Big Crocheted Bag Pattern
• How to Finger Crochet Market Bag
• Crochet Open-Air Market Bag
• Crochet French Market Bag

Other Easy & Quick Crochet Gift Ideas

• Crochet Spice Market Coasters – Free Pattern 
• Crochet Flower Coaster by Maria’s Blue Crayon
• Crochet Coffee Cozy Pattern
• Beginner Crochet Coffee Cozy Pattern
• 29 Easy 1 Hour Crochet Projects – Quick Crochet Patterns & Ideas
• Easy Crochet Patterns – 13 Quick Projects to Create Now

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