This is the ninth in a series of 12 weeks of roundups for the handmade holidays! I’m sharing 21 free patterns and tutorials for ornaments, including crochet, knitting, embroidery, and other crafts projects! This roundup includes ornaments with classic, modern, and kawaii looks! Each project would make a great gift, a handmade touch to a store-bought gift, or even a wonderful decoration for your own home.
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21 Handmade Ornament Ideas to Make Great Gifts
Roundup by Underground Crafter
Ornaments are fun projects for adding a festive touch to a Christmas tree, but they can be used for so much more! Add your ornaments to ribbon as a bit of decorative gift wrap. Several of these patterns make great additions to the home all year round. And, of course, some of the cuter ones make wonderful “stocking stuffer” gifts for children.
7 Free Crochet Patterns
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- Plaid Ornament Baubles by Whistle and Ivy: This crochet pattern is one of many free patterns in Bethany’s annual Plaid Week celebration.
- Gingerbread Family Ornaments by Red Heart for AllFreeChristmasCrafts: This crochet ornament set includes a gingerbread man, a gingerbread lady, a gingerbread baby, and a gingerbread house.
- Lion Rag Doll Pal by Underground Crafter: This cute crochet ornament pattern includes rounded and boxy versions.
- Little Stocking Ornaments by Red Heart for AllFreeChristmasCrafts: This crochet ornament set includes two variations on a little Christmas stockings.
- Stocking Ornament by Stitches n Scraps: This crochet pattern makes a vintage-style Christmas stocking as an ornament.
- Christmas Pickle by Posh Pooch Designs: This crochet pattern shares the Christmas pickle tradition and also includes a video tutorial.
- Snowman Ornament by Crochet for You: This crochet pattern is part of a mini ornament crochet along.
4 Free Knitting Patterns
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- Christmas Mousey by Phoenixknits: This adorable knit ornament is 3” tall.
- Mini Sweater Ornament by Hands Occupied: This knit ornament is one in a set of three free patterns for winter wear ornaments.
- Little Christmas Tree Ornament by Marianna’s Lazy Daisy Days: The cute little knit ornaments are embellished with beads or sequins.
- Mini Christmas Tree by Handy Little Me: This knit ornament has a decorative embroidered edging.
3 Free Embroidery Projects
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- Merry and Bright Wreath Ornament by Swoodson Says: This embroidered wreath ornament has a modern feel.
- Mini Felt Camper Hoop Ornament by Flamingo Toes: This embroidered hoop ornament is a great gift for your favorite RV lover.
- Snowflake Ornament by Swoodson Says: This embroidered hoop ornament has a classic look.
8 More Handmade Ornament Ideas
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- Yarn with Knitting Needles Ornament by Underground Crafter: This quick hot glue project is a great way to use up yarn scraps.
- Vintage-Inspired Photo Transfer Wood Slice Ornament by Crafting Chicks: This simple project uses photo transfer medium to personalize ornaments with photos.
- Easy Alcohol Ink Ornaments by Fiber Artsy: Create ornaments with a marbled look using alcohol ink.
- Paint Marbled Ornaments by 30 Minute Crafts: This quick project includes a video tutorial.
- Snowman Wine Cork Ornament by Confessions of a Mommyaholic: Find a new life for a discarded wine cork. Project includes detailed photos.
- Fa La La Llama Ornament by Mad in Crafts: This project combines vinyl and glitter to make a super cute ornament and includes a video tutorial.
- Hot Chocolate Snowman Ornament by Down Redbud Drive: This project combines a sweet treat with an ornament!
- (Not pictured) Host a DIY Ornament Party by Lydi Out Loud: If you love crafting with friends, check out Lydia’s ideas for hosting your own DIY ornament party!
Need more inspiration for handmade ornaments? Check out this roundup with 25 more free patterns and tutorials for ornaments!
