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Home » 10 Quick Crochet Projects for Gifts

Crochet · September 5, 2024

10 Quick Crochet Projects for Gifts

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Here are 10 Easy Last Minute Crochet Projects for Quick Gifts.

quick crochet projects for gifts

Even for a crochet enthusiast like me, sometimes making crochet gifts can feel super time-consuming, especially when we are on a deadline to prepare gifts for our loved ones.

In this article, I prepared 10 last minute crochet gift ideas so you can prepare meaningful crochet gifts for friends and family. I have personally managed to complete all 10 in a single afternoon. 

If I can do it, so can you!

This article highlights 10 easy & quick crochet projects for gifts.

Abbreviations Used

Here are the abbreviations I will use throughout the patterns:

CHChain
SCSingle Crochet
SL STSlip Stitch
VIncrease
ADecrease
DCDouble Crochet
TRTreble Crochet
HDCHalf Double Crochet
BLOBack Loop Only
FLOFront Loop Only
TVDo 2 HDC in 1 chain
FVDo 2 DC in 1 chain
WDo 3 SC in 1 chain
FADouble Crochet Decrease
TAHalf Double Crochet Decrease
FWDO 3 DC in 1 chain

Materials Used

  • Crochet Yarns
  • Crochet Kit (Hooks + Yarn Needle + Yarn Snips)
  • Safety Eyes
  • Stuffings
  • Glue Gun
  • Keychain Ring

Crochet Gift Idea 1: Diamond Ring

Whip up a crochet ring in just 10 minutes! This tiny ring is perfect for your lover, and you can easily change up the colours to suit their taste. It’s super simple but really sweet – the perfect last minute crochet gift.

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Diamond

1: MR, 4 SC

2: 4 V

3: (SC, V) x2

4: BLO (2 SC, V)  x2

5: (3 SC, V) x2

6: BLO (3 SC, A) x2

7: (2 SC, A) x2

8: (1 SC, A) x2 + add stuffings

9: 4A

Cut out the yarn and leave a tail for sewing.

Ring:

Do as many chains as you like to fit your finger side, then go back 2 stitches and do slip stitch for all the chains.



Crochet Gift Idea 2: Four Leaf Clover

Need a little luck? This four-leaf clover is a lucky charm you can crochet in no time. It’s a thoughtful gift to wish someone well, and it’s small enough to tuck into a card or pop onto a keychain!

four leaf clover crochet pattern

1: MR, 3 SC

2: (3 TR, 3 CH, SL ST) → 1st leaf

3: 3 CH, 3 TR, 3 CH, SL ST → 2nd leaf

Repeat 3 for 2 more leaves

4: 7 CH, go back 2 chains, 1 SC, 5 SL ST, SL ST in MR
Cut string and close MR.


Crochet Gift Idea 3: Sunny Side Up

Crochet a breakfast favourite! The sunny-side-up egg is a fun, quirky little project with a bright yellow yolk – perfect for egg lovers. It makes a cute accessory or a playful decoration. Great for anyone who loves a good fry-up!

crochet gifts

Egg Yolk:

1: MR, 6 SC

2: 6 V

3: (SC, V) x6

4: (2 SC, V) x6

5: 24 SC

Egg White:

1: MR, 6X

2: 6V

3: (SC, V) x6

4: (2 SC, V) x6

5: Add the egg yolk and sew together with egg white, 24 SC, and add stuffing

6: (3 SC, V) x6

7: 2 SC, V, (4 SC, V) x5, 2 SC

8: 4FV, 4 SC, 4 FV, 3 SC, 3 FV, 3 SC, 5 FV, 3 SC, 3 FV, 4 SC

Cut out the yarn and leave a tail for sewing.


Crochet Gift Idea 4: Jellyfish Keychain

This jellyfish keychain is as adorable as it is quick to make. The wiggly tentacles add a fun touch, and you can use any colour combo you like. It’s perfect for brightening up bags and keys.

crochet quick gifts

Tentacles: (do 8)

Do 4: 8 CH

Do 4: 12 CH

Jellyfish:

1: MR, 6 SC

2: 6 V

3: 6 (SC, V)

4: 18 SC

5: 18 SC

6: BLO 9 A, SL ST

Join all 8 tentacles using the long yarn tail and pull through

Add stuffings.

Then, sew and close the opening 

Frill:

On round 6, join yarn, SL ST in next ST

[(CH, SL ST), 2 SL ST] x8



Crochet Gift Idea 5: Calcifier

This flame character is sure to light up someone’s day! Inspired by a popular animated movie, Calcifier is a simple but striking crochet gift. It is a fun project, especially if your friend is a fan of quirky gifts.

quick crochet gift ideas

Fire:

Start with yellow

1: 6 CH, go back 2 chains, 4 SC, W, 3 SC, V

2: V, 3 SC, 3 V, 3 SC, 2 V

Change string to orange

3: HDC, TV, 3 HDC, 3 (TV, HDC), 3 HDC, 2 (HDC, TV)

Change string to red

4: 2 SC, [HDC, DC (CH, SC), HDC], SC, HDC, DC, TR (CH, SC), DC, HDC, SC, [HDC, DC (CH, SC), HDC], 15 SC

Cut out the yarn and leave a tail for sewing.

Eyes: (Do 2)

R1: MR, 6 SC

Glue the eyes to the fire and use super glue to glue the safety eyes.


Crochet Gift Idea 6: Star Keychain

Give someone a little piece of the sky! This easy crochet star keychain holds a hidden meaning – “You are a star!” Plus, you can switch up the colours to make it even more personal. It’s quick to crochet and a lovely way to show someone they shine!

quick gifts to crochet

1: 61 CH

2: Go back 2 chains, 11 SC, W, (11 SC, W) x 4

Cut the string, adjust the shape and sew it together.


Crochet Gift Idea 7: Daisy Granny Square Coaster

Who doesn’t love a bright daisy? This daisy granny square is perfect for people who love floral designs. It can be used as a coaster, making it a great gift for coffee or tea lovers. It’s simple to make and brings a bit of sunshine to any room.

easy quick crochet projects

First colour

1: MR, 8 SC, SL ST

Change colour

2: (3 CH, 4 DC in the same stitch, pull through all 4, 2 CH) x8

Change colour

3: [CH 5, FW, FW, (FW, 2 CH, 3 SC)] x 4

Do 6 squares and sew them together for a cute coaster.



Crochet Gift Idea 8: Cloud

This cloud is an easy-peasy project that only takes a few stitches. You can turn it into a keychain too – perfect for someone who loves dreamy, whimsical gifts!

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Cloud:

1: MR, 6 SC

2: 6 V

3: 6 (SC, V)

4 to 6: 18 SC

7: 6 V, 12 SC

8: 6 (SC, V), 12 SC

9 to 14: 30 SC

15: 6 (SC, A), 12 SC

16: 6A, 12 SC

17 to 19: 18 SC

20: 6 (SC, A)

21: 6 A

Legs: (do 2)

1: 5 CH, go back 2 chains, 3 SC, W, 3SC

2: 3 SC, 3 V, 3 SC

3: 3 SC, 3 FA, 3 SC

4: SC, TA, 2 FA, TA, SC

5 to 10: 6 SC

Sew the legs to the cloud and add safety eyes.


Crochet Gift Idea 9: Globe Keychain

Bring the world into your hands! This globe keychain is a quick, creative gift for anyone who loves to travel or is leaving for a period of time. It’s fun to make and adds a bit of adventure to their keys or bags.

crochet gift ideas for friends

Bold – green

1: MR, 7 SC

2: 4 V, (SC, SC), 2 V

3: 4 (SC, V), SC, V, 2 (SC, V)

4: 8 SC, SC, 3 SC, 4 SC, 5 SC

5: 2 SC, 5 SC, 2 SC, 3 SC, 3 SC, SC, 2 SC, 3 SC

6: 2 SC, 5 SC, 4 SC, 6 SC, 2 SC, 2 SC

7: 4 SC, 2 SC, SC, 4 SC, 5 SC, 5 SC

8: 2 (SC, A), SC, A, SC, A, SC, A, 2 (SC, A)

9: 4A, 3A

Cut out the yarn and leave a short tail for sewing.


Crochet Gift Idea 10: Planet Keychain

Give the universe as a gift! This planet keychain is a simple but eye-catching project. Perfect for someone who is spiritual, as it symbolises that the universe is always with them, having their back. You can make different planets with just a few colour changes!

crochet gifts for her

1: MR, 6 SC, SL ST

2: 1 CH, 6 V, SL ST

3: (SC, V) x6

4: (2 SC, V) x6

5: (3 SC, V) x6

6 to 8: 30 SC

9: BLO 30 SC

10: 30 SC

11: (3 SC, A) x6

12: (2 SC, A) x6

13: (SC, A) x6

14: 6A

Cut out the yarn and leave a tail for sewing.

On round 9, use another colour: FLO 30 SC x 3

And there you have it – 10 quick and easy crochet projects that make perfect gifts! Which one will you try first?

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