Welcome to the magical world of crochet Christmas garland patterns, where festive creativity intertwines with the cozy art of crafting. Dive into the holiday spirit as we explore a delightful array of fun and easy patterns, each capturing the essence of Christmas through charming themes.
From jolly snowmen, twinkling stars, majestic trees, to classic ornaments, these free crochet garland patterns are a quick and easy way to add a finishing touch of handmade warmth to your seasonal decor. Discover the diversity in design as we explore the different types of crochet Christmas garland patterns. Whether you’re enchanted by the whimsical allure of 3D amigurumi-style creations or prefer the simplicity of 2D various crochet appliques worked flat, there’s a fun project here for every taste.
The best part about these beautiful garland patterns is that the majority of them utilize basic crochet stitches, making them the perfect project for beginners and seasoned crafters alike. So even if you’ve only just started learning crochet this year, there’s certain to be a few designs within your ability level in this curated list. It’s the ideal opportunity to hone your skills and create something special for the holiday season that reflects your unique touch.
Now that you’ve crafted your festive garlands, the question arises: where to display these handmade treasures? Whether draped over the fireplace mantel, adorning a window sill, framing an entryway, or nestled within the branches of the Christmas tree decorations, these Christmas decorations are the perfect addition and there are so many different ways they can be displayed.
Get ready to transform your space into a winter wonderland with these 25 free crochet Christmas garland patterns!
Snowman Garland
Bring on the nostalgia with this lovely snowman bunting. It is sure to bring back fond memories of playing in the snow! The pattern calls for single, half double, and double crochet stitches. The idea of using a string of wooden beads instead of a plain length of crochet chain stitches is so much fun.
Designer: Maria’s Blue Crayon
Yarn: Worsted Weight Yarn
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Festive Grannies Garland
A simple granny square motif gets a festive upgrade with a bright red, green, and white color palette (you can get creative with your color combinations!). These 3-color squares look great and they’re super easy to make using just double crochet stitches. String them on a length of chain stitches at a jaunty angle, add a couple wooden beads and a yarn tassel to the bottom, and you’ve got a fabulous addition to your decor.
Designer: Fiber Flux
Yarn: Hobbii Friends Wool (DK Weight #3)
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Tiny Star Garland
Using a neutral color palette for this star garland gives the design a stunning vintage vibe. The timeless design is sure to mesh well with a variety of decor schemes and is sure to stay relevant and stylish for years to come. You can make a string of stars for yourself using just single, half double, and double crochet stitches.
Designer: Flax and Twine
Yarn: Flax & Twine Daytime Linen (Fingering Weight #1)
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Christmas Woods Garland
The Christmas tree is the centerpiece of your holiday home, so why not extend that theme to your holiday garlands as well? These festive 3-dimensional little trees are crocheted in the round using double crochet stitches. They are stuffed inside before they are closed up to give them a bit of form and dimension.
Designer: DROPS Design
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Merino Extra Fine (DK Weight #3)
Click here for the free Christmas tree garland crochet pattern!
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Christmas Lights Amigurumi
Crochet Christmas garland patterns are the gift that keeps on giving. Where normal string lights would eventually burn out, this smiling strand can light up your home year after year. The lights are crocheted in the traditional amigurumi style using just the single crochet stitch. They are strung up on a piece of twine versus a long chain so you can adjust the length between them at will.
Designer: Raffamusa Designs
Yarn: Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK (DK Weight #3)
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Snowflake Ornament & Garland
Have you been dreaming of a white Christmas? Even folks in the warmest of climates can enjoy a bit of winter magic with this cute garland. Individual snowflake motifs are crocheted using just basic stitches: single and double crochet. The placement of the stitches makes this design a little more complicated but the step-by-step photos are sure to help clear things up.
Designer: See Love Share
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Metallic (Aran Weight #4)
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Mini Stocking Garland
Everything is cuter in miniature form, so these mini stockings are sure to make you saw “aww!”. They are easy to make using just single crochet stitches and they look great in a solid color, in color block, and even in stripes. A strand of these little socks would be a welcome sight in any home.
Designer: Cosy Rosie UK
Yarn: The Women’s Institute Premium Acrylic Yarn (DK Weight #3)
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Christmas Lights Garland
A saturated color palette gives this interesting garland a timeless air. Bright reds and neon greens are eschewed in favor of more sophisticated shades of maroon, navy, and green for a more grown up take on the classic holiday decoration. This garland would look great in so many different colors and, like most of these patterns, is a great way to use up some stash yarn. Both star and light motifs are crocheted using just single crochet stitches.
Designer: Off the Beaten Hook
Yarn: Stylecraft Organic Cotton DK (DK Weight #3)
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Buffalo Plaid Christmas Garland
I don’t know about you, but I’m obsessed with anything plaid, so this Christmas tree garland is right up my alley. The bold black and white design along with the stunning strand of wooden beads gives this decor piece a sort of modern farmhouse vibe. Each finished tree is made using just single crochet stitches and there are plenty of helpful photos to help guide you along the way.
Designer: The Knotted Nest
Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted (Worsted Weight #4)
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Blue Christmas Garland
Who says that crochet Christmas garland patterns have to be red and green? These snowflakes and ornaments are here to slay in shades of blue, white, and silver. The pattern calls for single, half double, and double crochet stitches along with picot stitches.
Designer: Adriana R Baiocco
Yarn: Circulo Amigurumi (Light Fingering #0)
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Christmas Tree and Star Garland
Did you know that you can create a 3-dimensional crochet garland without working in the round? These tree and star ornaments are made by crocheted two flat pieces and sandwiching them together with a bit of stuffing in between. You can make them using just basic stitches: single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, and treble crochet.
Designer: The Knotted Nest
Yarn: Lion Brand Basic Stitch Anti-Pilling (Aran Weight #4)
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Flat Christmas Trees
These 2-dimensional Christmas trees stand out from the crowd with their textured stitch work. A combination of bean stitch and puff stitch give these trees their pleasing texture. The festive garland is complemented by dried orange slices and gold star beads.
Designer: Stitching Together
Yarn: Premier Yarns Everyday Worsted Solids, Marls & Heathers (Aran Weight #4)
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Christmas Mitten Garland
How cute is this mini mitten garland strung up with little clothespins? I love all the different designs but my favorite one has to be the ones with little hearts on them. The mittens are made using single, half double, double, and treble crochet stitches along with front and back post half double crochet stitches.
Designer: Crochet to Play
Yarn: Hobby Lobby I Love This Cotton! (Aran Weight #4)
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Antique Style Christmas Garland
You don’t have to use lots of crazy colors to make a good impression. Stun your guests with the simplicity of this striking snowflake garland. You can really make it stand out by layering it over an evergreen wreath. The snowflake motifs are made using just double crochet and picot stitches.
Designer: Outstanding Crochet
Yarn: Scheepjes Softfun (DK Weight #3)
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Crochet Paper Chain Christmas Garland
Do you remember making decorative paper chains as a child? This fun and colorful Christmas decoration is a blast from the blast. Who knew that crochet Christmas garland patterns could be packed with so much nostalgia? You can make one of these darling garlands for yourself using just double crochet stitches. The best part is that it won’t rip or crumple like the paper kind does!
Designer: My Poppet
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Stripes (Aran Weight #4)
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Christmas Bells
Ding dong, it’s time those ubiquitous Christmas bells to make an appearance. Every Christmas themed cookie cutter pack seems to come with this bell shape, so it just makes sense to create a garland of bells as well. You can make a whole rainbow of bells using single, half double, double, and treble crochet stitches.
Designer: Atty’s
Yarn: Yarn and Colors Must Have (Sport Weight #2)
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Upcycled Star Garland
Do you know those little plastic rings on water bottles and milk jugs that are nestled between the bottle and the cap? You can crochet around those little rings to create these stunning star motifs! The pattern calls for just single, double, and treble crochet stitches. A neutral color palette of white, beige, and brown gives this design a timeless, farmhouse feel.
Designer: Highland Hickory Designs
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (Aran Weight #4)
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Vintage Christmas Ornament
Let’s get a little vintage with the next one of our crochet Christmas garland patterns. Ornaments and appliques are a great place to look for inspiration for holiday bunting designs. Simply string a few of them up to create your very own garland. You can make these colorful and uniquely shaped ornaments using single, half double, and double crochet stitches.
Designer: Atty’s
Yarn: Scheepjes Catona (Sport Weight #2)
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Christmas Light Appliques
Tiny Christmas light appliques work up quickly and are fun to string into garlands. The appliques are free to move around on the string so you can change the amount of space in between each motif depending on where you decide to hang them. You can make them using just basic stitches: single, half double, and double crochet.
Designer: Repeat Crafter Me
Yarn: Worsted Weight #4
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Holiday Ripple Garland
Now here’s an idea for crochet Christmas garland patterns that we haven’t seen before: a long continuous length of 3 rows of double crochet stitches in a ripple pattern. This project looks absolutely stunning all wrapped around a Christmas tree and it’s the perfect way to add a bit of handmade charm to this year’s holiday display.
Designer: Jessie Rayot for Yarnspirations
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (Aran Weight #4)
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Holiday Light Bulb Garland
Big and bold light bulbs are crocheted are strung together to make this brightly colored garland. The motifs themselves are crocheted in the ragdoll style with 2 layers of crochet sandwiched together around a bit of stuffing. The little gold part at the top of the ornament is a folded over rectangle. You can make them using just single and half double crochet stitches.
Designer: Kristen Stoltzfus for Yarnspirations
Yarn: Red Heart Celebration (Aran Weight #4)
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Popcorn Christmas Garland
This next Christmas tree garland is making me hungry! The classic popcorn garland gets a handmade upgrade with this festive design that will never crumble or be eaten by passing birds. You can make this tantalizingly textured strand for yourself using just UK double treble crochet clusters.
Designer: Nicole Clegg Crochet
Yarn: Stylecraft Special Double Knit (DK Weight #3)
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Merry Berry Garland
I love it when garlands have multiple motifs. This design combines simple solid colored circles with larger multicolored motifs that resemble little bursts of festive starlight. The larger motifs would also work well as coasters for the Christmas table. You can make this colorful garland using single, half double, and double crochet stitches.
Designer: Fiber Flux
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (Aran Weight #4)
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Chocolate Heart House Bunting
Simple house shapes are given the holiday treatment with a bit of white yarn “frosting” along the roof. Complete with little pink hearts, this house bunting is sure to warm your heart and your home. The design calls them chocolate houses but you could also call them gingerbread houses! You can make them using single, double, and treble crochet stitches.
Designer: Fly the Coop Crafts
Yarn: Knit Picks Dishie (Worsted Weight #4)
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Pleated Angel
Hark the herald angels sing that these little ornaments are super adorable. String them together and you’ll have a whole choir of angels for your Christmas garland. This project is perfect for stash-busting and working your way through all the little odds and ends of yarn you have leftover from other projects. The pattern calls for single, half double, and double crochet stitches.
Designer: Atty’s
Yarn: Scheepjes Catona (Fingering Weight #1)
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Final Thoughts on Crochet Christmas Garland Patterns
As you adorn your home with these handmade crocheted garland treasures, may the joy of crafting and the spirit of the season intertwine, adding a festive touch that truly captures the magic of Christmas season.
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