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Looking for more Christmas crochet ideas beyond the classics? This second collection has five patterns with a different twist: a gnome shaped like a Christmas tree, a penguin that carries its own gift bag, a big cuddly turtle, and two crocheted holiday pieces you can fill with treats. All five come as PDF patterns, so you can start stitching gifts and decor well before the holidays. Missed the first collection? Browse the gingerbread couple, reindeer, Santa gnome, snowman and ornament set too.
Photos are illustrations of each design. The finished toy can differ slightly in colors and details, so check the product page for the exact item before you buy.
Pattern details in each card come from the product pages as of October 2026. Sizes, languages and prices can change, so check the product page before you buy.
1. Christmas Tree Gnome
A gnome that doubles as a mini Christmas tree: a tall pointed green hat decorated with small beads, tiny snowflakes and little stars, a dark grey body and a fluffy milky-white beard. It is simple, cute and quick to display on a mantel or windowsill. Stitch the hat in a textured green yarn and sew the beads on last so they sit neatly.
- Format: Step-by-step PDF in English (US terms).
- Yarn: The designer used YarnArt Jeans (55% cotton, 45% acrylic, 50 g / 160 m) in dark grey, green, milky white and beige.
- Hook and extras: 2 mm hook, fiberfill, a piece of plastic to strengthen the bottom, beads, snowflakes and stars for the hat, and a hot glue gun.
The plastic base helps the gnome stand, and the beads and stars on the hat are where you can personalize it. Because it uses a glue gun and small decorations, treat it as a decoration for shelves and tables rather than a toy for small children.
2. Christmas Penguin with a Gift Bag
A chubby penguin about 7 in (18 cm) tall in festive green, red and white yarn, with a white belly, a small yellow beak and a little crocheted gift bag that you can fill with candy or tiny presents. The 12-page PDF includes photos. Make the bag in a contrasting color and tie it with a ribbon to turn the penguin into a handmade gift topper.
- Finished size: About 18 cm (7 in). It varies with your hook and yarn.
- In the PDF: 12 pages with step-by-step instructions and photos.
- Skills listed: Magic ring, chain, single crochet, slip stitch, increases and decreases.
- Materials: Roughly 60 g green, 35 g red, 35 g white and 25 g brown yarn, plus yellow and black scraps, a 2.5 mm hook, stuffing and plastic eyes.
The penguin comes with a gift bag you can fill with sweets or a small present, so it doubles as gift wrap. Change the colors freely to match your decor. For very young children, embroider the eyes instead of using plastic ones.
3. Christmas Turtle
A plump Christmas turtle about 30 cm (12 in) long in festive red and green. It is a big, huggable holiday toy that stands out from the usual gnomes and snowmen. Soft, plush-style yarn makes it extra cuddly, and a small bow or a tiny wrapped gift beside it turns it into a ready-made present.
- Finished size: About 11.8 in (30 cm), using a 6 mm hook.
- Level: Easy.
- In the PDF: Detailed step-by-step instructions, delivered as a digital download.
A big, huggable toy worked with a thick hook, so it grows quickly. Choose soft yarn for a cuddly result and stuff firmly so the shell keeps its shape.
4. Christmas Tree House Candy Box
Not a toy this time: a crocheted candy box shaped like a cozy little Christmas tree house, made for candy, chocolates and tiny gifts. Fill it with wrapped sweets and set it on the holiday table, or give it as a handmade present that can be used again every December.
- What you make: A crocheted tree-house-shaped box for candies, chocolates or tiny gifts.
- Use: Gift, table centerpiece or Christmas decoration.
- Before you buy: The listing does not give sizes, yarn or a skill level, so check the product page.
A box is a useful change from toys: it holds a gift and then stays on as decoration. Choose a firm yarn so the walls keep their shape, and line it with paper or fabric if you fill it with food.
5. Gingerbread House Basket
A gingerbread house basket and organizer, about 20 x 18 x 20 cm (8 x 7 x 8 in), worked in beige and red cord and decorated with beads, with a magnetic button closure. The PDF has row-by-row instructions with photos and a link to a video tutorial of about 1 hour 18 minutes in English. Use it for cookies, small gifts or craft supplies, and keep the stitches tight so the walls stay sturdy.
- Size: About 20 cm (8 in) long and 18 cm (7 in) wide.
- Materials: 4 mm polyester cord (about 120 m beige and 70 m red) plus small amounts of other colors, a 5 mm hook, a magnetic button, beads and a glue gun.
- In the PDF: Row-by-row written instructions with photos and a link to a 1 hour 18 minute video, in English (US terms).
- Skills listed: Chain, slip stitch, decrease, single, half double and double crochet.
- Use: Christmas decoration, organizer, basket or gift package.
This one is useful because the finished piece holds things. The pattern uses polyester cord, which makes a stiffer fabric than regular yarn, and the video helps with the parts that are hard to explain in writing. Check your gauge (10 rows and 9-10 stitches in 10 cm) before you start.
Tips for Crocheting Your Christmas Projects
- Start with the tree gnome or the penguin. They are small, quick projects that make a great first Christmas make.
- Work the box and the basket firmly. The candy box and the gingerbread house basket need to hold their shape, so use a slightly smaller hook and keep your stitches tight.
- Add beads and details last. Sew on beads, buttons and embroidered details after stuffing so they stay clean and sit neatly.
- Making gifts? The penguin with its bag and the candy box are ready-made presents once you fill them with sweets.
Happy crocheting, and have a warm, cozy holiday season! 🎄🧶