CHEAP & QUICK Crochet Christmas Projects [People Will ACTUALLY Want]

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Looking for cheap & quick crochet Christmas projects to add a handmade touch to your holiday celebrations? From charming gift bags to festive granny square coasters, these easy-to-make ideas are perfect for last-minute gifts or holiday decor!

Every year I vow to be the type of person who meticulously plans out my holiday handmade gifts. I envision myself starting in July and having everything done the week before Thanksgiving.

And then reality smacks me upside the head, lol.

It’s the beginning of December and I have just started my Christmas crochet projects. This year I need them to be quick, but they also need to be budget friendly!

CHEAP & QUICK Crochet Christmas Projects

Each one of these projects was made with Dollar Tree yarns. I have found them to great bang for the buck.

I only use the brands that are made by Premier Yarns. For these projects I used:

• Just Yarn Worsted
• Just Chenille
• Just Chenille Medley
• Just Cotton
• Just Yarn Teddy
• Just Yarn Plush

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But if your local Dollar Tree doesn’t carry many (or any) of these yarns you can purchase the same yarns in larger amounts straight from the Premier Yarns website.

• Just Yarn Worsted Value
• Just Yarn Worsted Value Ombre
• Just Chenille
• Premier Basix

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Key

• ch = chain
• sts(s) = stitch(es)
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• dc = double crochet
• inc = increase = 2 sc in one space
• dec = decrease = sc2tog
• BLO = back loop only

Crochet Gift Bags

These crochet gift bags are such a fun little project to whip up! I used Dollar Tree Just Chenille in two solid colors and the Medley variation. They work up super quick and are extremely budget friendly!

Crochet Gift Bag Pattern

Ch 2

Round 1: in 2nd ch from hook (1st ch) make 10 dc [10]

Round 2: join to top of 1st st with slst, ch 3 (counts as a st & throughout) dc once more in same st, dc inc each st [20]

Round 3: join to top of ch 3 from previous round, ch 3, in next st dc inc, (1 dc, inc) x 9 [30]

Round 4: join to top of ch 3 from previous round BLO, ch 3, dc in each st BLO [30]

Rounds 4 – 11: join to top of ch 3 from previous round, ch 3, dc in each st [30]

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Add a draw string by using a smooth yarn (use a cotton or acrylic yarn as the chenille yarn will shred). Thread the yarn through a yarn needle. Weave the yarn in and out of Round 10, skipping every other st. Draw the ends together to make a bow and cinch the bag closed.

Optional: Add a decorative bow.

Price Breakdown:

• $1.25 for the yarn (for one gift bag)
• $1.25 for the little ribbon (comes in packs of 6)

Total for one gift bag = $2.50

Bubble the Catster

For Bubble the Catster I used Dollar Tree Just Yarn Teddy and Just Yarn Plush. I have the full pattern and video tutorial available here:

Get the Free Pattern & Video Tutorial for Bubble the Catster Here

Price Breakdown:

• $1.25 x 2 for the yarn
• $1.25 for the gift bag (comes in packs of 2)

Total for Bubble the Catster = $3.75

For Bubble the Catster you are also going to need stuffing and safety eyes (or you could embroidery your own eyes or use buttons). The cost will be slightly higher.

Find Polyfil Stuffing Here

Find Safety Eyes Here

Crochet Face Scrubbies

These are the simplest, easiest project of them all! I used Dollar Tree Just Cotton in the colors Dusty Rose and Cream.

Make 6 in total, 3 of each in the colors:

• Dusty Rose
• Cream

Crochet Face Scrubbies Pattern

Make a Magic Ring

Round 1: ch 2 (counts as a st & throughout), make 9 dc in magic ring, join with a slst to top of ch 2 [10]

Round 2: ch 2, dc in same st (1 dc, inc) x 9, join with a slst to top of ch 2 [20]

Round 3: ch 2, in next st make 2 dc inc, (1 dc, inc) x 9, join with a slst to top of ch 2 [30]

Round 4: ch 2, in next st dc, in next st make 2 dc inc, (2 dc, inc) x 9, join with a slst to top of ch 2 [40]

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Price Breakdown:

• $1.25 x 2 for the yarn = $2.50
• $1.25 for the little gift tag (comes in packs of 6)
• $1.25 for butcher twine (comes in packs of 3)

Total for pack of crochet face scrubbies = $5.00

Christmas Granny Square Coasters

For the Granny Squares I used Just Yarn Worsted in the colors:

• Ruby
• Moss
• Pale Pink
• Cream

I made basic granny squares and you can find a free video tutorial and written instructions here:

Find How to Crochet Granny Squares for Beginners Here

Price Breakdown:

• $1.25 x 4 for yarn = $5.00
• $1.25 for ribbon

Total cost for Granny Square Coasters = $6.25

But I could have made way more coasters than just 4! I have loads of yarn and ribbon left over!

Crochet Scrunchies

For the crochet scrunchies I used the pattern/tutorial from CJ Design:

Find How to Crochet Scrunchies Here

I used the yarns Just Chenille and Just Chenille Medley in the colors:

• Cocoa (Solid)
• Crimson (Solid)
• Black (Medley)

Price Breakdown:

• $1.25 x 3 for the yarn
• $1.25 for the hair ties
• $1.25 for the butcher twine
• $1.25 for the gift tag (came in a pack of 6)

Total price = $7.25. I could have made loads of scrunchies for the total price! I have so much yarn and lots of hair ties left over.

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