List of 10 Last Minute Crochet Projects for Quick 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.
Abbreviations Used
Here are the abbreviations I will use throughout the patterns:
| CH | Chain |
| SC | Single Crochet |
| SL ST | Slip Stitch |
| V | Increase |
| A | Decrease |
| DC | Double Crochet |
| TR | Treble Crochet |
| HDC | Half Double Crochet |
| BLO | Back Loop Only |
| FLO | Front Loop Only |
| TV | Half Double Crochet Increase |
| FV | Double Crochet Increase |
| W | Do 3 SC in 1 chain |
| FA | Double Crochet Decrease |
| TA | Half Double Crochet Decrease |
| FW | DO 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 partner, and you can easily change up the colours to suit their taste. This made a perfect last-minute crochet gift.
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 a 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 is a thoughtful gift to wish someone well, and it is small enough to tuck into a card or pop onto a keychain!
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 the 3rd and 4th leaf.
4: 7 CH, go back 2 chains, 1 SC, 5 SL ST, SL ST in MR
Cut string and close MR.
If you learn best by seeing each step in action or just want to crochet along together, watch the full crochet tutorial below.
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!
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.
If you learn best by seeing each step in action or just want to crochet along together, watch the full crochet tutorial below.
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 is perfect for brightening up bags and keys.
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
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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. This will make such a cute fridge magnet.
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.
If you learn best by seeing each step in action or just want to crochet along together, watch the full crochet tutorial below.
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 is quick to crochet and a lovely way to show someone how much they mean to you!
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 and granny squares. It can be used as a coaster, making it a great gift for coffee or tea lovers.
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.
If you learn best by seeing each step in action or just want to crochet along together, watch the full crochet tutorial below.
Crochet Gift Idea 8: Cloud
This cloud is an easy-peasy project that only takes a few stitches. This is perfect for someone who loves cute gifts that makes them go “AWWW”!
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 is fun to make and adds a bit of adventure to their keys or bags.
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 and has their back. You can make different planets with just a few colour changes!
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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