8 Cozy Crochet Christmas Square Patterns
With the holiday season coming, many of us are thinking about decorations and gifts. If you enjoy crochet, try making granny squares to brighten up your home!
In this post, we’ll talk about the benefits of crocheting squares and show you how to make cute, colorful granny squares that are great for the Christmas season.
Why Crochet Granny Squares for Christmas?
Crocheting granny squares has so many benefits, especially during the holidays. Here are some reasons to try them:
- Granny Squares Have Many Uses: You can turn them into decorations or gifts. Or us them to make Christmas ornaments exactly how you want them.
- Crocheting Is Relaxing: It’s a calming activity, perfect for easing holiday stress. Taking time to crochet can help you feel more at ease.
- Granny Squares Save Money: They’re affordable and beautiful. Use leftover yarn or buy budget-friendly yarn in holiday colors to create meaningful gifts without overspending.
- Granny Squares Are Fun: They let you be creative! Pick patterns and colors you love and mix them for unique designs.
So basically, this means that you can use granny squares to create Christmas-themed items that are truly one-of-a-kind.
What Can I make with Christmas Granny Squares?
We’ve also listed out a few ideas for using granny squares to create unique Christmas gifts, such as coasters and potholders, below! You can use the free granny square patterns below to make any of these designs.
Christmas Gifts with Granny Squares
- Coasters: Create a set of coasters using granny squares in different Christmas-themed colors and patterns. For example, you could make a set of four coasters, with each one featuring a different holiday motif (such as a snowflake, a Christmas tree, a wreath, or a holly branch).
- Potholders: Make a set of potholders using granny squares in different Christmas-themed colors and patterns. You could make a set of two potholders, with each one featuring a different holiday motif (such as a snowman, a gingerbread man, a reindeer, or a Santa Claus).
- Blanket: Create a blanket or throw using granny squares in different Christmas-themed colors and patterns. You could make a large blanket by joining some granny squares in various holiday colors and motifs. This blanket would make a beautiful and cozy gift that would be perfect for snuggling up on the couch with during the cold winter months.
- Tree Ornaments: Make a set of Christmas tree ornaments using granny squares in different colors and patterns. You could make a set of six ornaments, with each one featuring a different holiday motif (such as a snowflake, a candy cane, a wreath, or a star).
- Scarf: Use granny squares in different colors and patterns to create a holiday scarf or shawl. You could make a long scarf or shawl by joining some granny squares in various holiday colors and motifs.
Christmas Granny Square Crochet Patterns
Granny squares are a great choice for crochet projects for the holidays. Regardless of your level of experience with crocheting, whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, you can enjoy the process of these stunning granny squares in vibrant and festive holiday shades and patterns.
Crochet Snowman Granny Square
This adorable snowman granny square features an orange carrot nose and scarf designed into the center of a solid granny square. This finished square size is 5″ x 5″ big.
Christmas Light Granny Square
Use these adorable granny square light designs to create a blanket, scarf, or even a jacket for the holidays! They are easy to work up and include a written tutorial with step-by-step photos.
Granny Square with a Snowflake
You’ll love crocheting this beautiful snowflake square because it uses easy stitches and has a free video tutorial to along with it as well.
This would be a wonderful option for making a Christmas granny throw or scarf.
Christmas Tree & Santa Hat Square
These two granny squares would be the perfect starting point for an adorable Christmas blanket. Since both the Santa hat and tree square only use basic crochet stitches, they work up fast and are easy to crochet.
A Granny Wreath Square
Make this festive holiday wreath granny square with this free PDF pattern! Great for joining with the other Christmas squares to make a blanket, scarf and more!
Santa Granny Square Pattern
This crochet pattern for a Santa granny square is fun and easy to make. It would be great as a blanket on its own or mixed with other squares to create a Christmas granny square blanket.
Winter Tree Square
Use this easy crochet pattern to add a winter pine tree to your holiday square collection. This free pattern is great for all skill levels, is simple and fun to work up in all kinds of different yarn colors.
Absolutely love the patterns…thx
Hi Laurel,
You are very welcome!
Krista