25 Crochet Christmas Appliques

Elle Grospe

Written by: Elle Grospe

Published on: April 30, 2023

Updated on: November 19, 2023

These festive and cute crochet Christmas appliques are the perfect accents to the holiday season. How cute would these be as ornaments, parts of gift wrapping, or even on your very own DIY ugly sweater? The possibilities are endless!

Crochet Christmas Appliques

And great news—these little appliqués work up extremely quickly! So, if you’re like me and you have a ton of last-minute items on your to-do list for the holidays, then no problem! You can still make a whole bunch of these little cuties in one sitting while watching your favorite Christmas movie!

25 Crochet Christmas Applique Patterns


1. Crochet Christmas Tree Applique Pattern by Sweet Bee Crochet Shop

This set of Christmas tree appliqué is super fun, quick to make and has a lot of creative flexibility. You can choose to decorate your tree or keep it simple with a minimalist appearance. Crochet it in traditional colors or in more modern colors—both options look fab!

Crochet Christmas Tree Applique Pattern by Sweet Bee Crochet Shop

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2. Heart Gnome Ornament Crochet Christmas Applique Pattern by Golden Lucy Crafts

If you want to add some Nordic magic to your holiday home decor, make your own Christmas gnome! This Crochet Heart Gnome will make a cute ornament for your Christmas tree or can be used to embellish a handmade Christmas card. You can also crochet a bunch of them and make a Gnome Christmas garland.

Heart Gnome Ornament Crochet Christmas Applique Pattern by Golden Lucy Crafts

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3. Crochet Christmas Light Appliques by Repeat Crafter Me

Light up your holidays with these adorable Christmas Light Appliques! They are fun, fast, and easy to make, and can be used to adorn all kinds of fabrics. They are also fun to use as handmade ornaments, accents for gift wrap, etc. — the possibilities are endless!

Crochet Christmas Light Appliques by Repeat Crafter Me

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4. Crochet Christmas Dinosaur Applique Pattern by Wilky Wooly Designs

This Dino sure is festive and ready for the holidays with it’s Santa hat and scarf!

Crochet Christmas Dinosaur Applique Pattern by Wilky Wooly Designs

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5. Crochet Christmas Candy Cane Appliques by Raffamusa Designs

These Christmas Candy Cane Appliques are cute, quick, and easy crochet embellishments that are ideal for making Christmas tree ornaments, gift tags, magnets, and DIY Christmas cards. You could also use them to embellish blanket squares, crochet pillows, and so much more.

Crochet Christmas Candy Cane Appliques by Raffamusa Designs

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6. Rudolph Reindeer Crochet Christmas Applique Pattern by Nella’s Cottage

A cute reindeer is definitely a super good item for the Christmas season. You can use this appliqué to personalize your bags, hats, t-shirts, blankets and anything that comes to your mind. You can also make a lot of them to decorate your Christmas tree or make a beautiful bunting hanging up on the wall.

Rudolph Reindeer Crochet Christmas Applique Pattern by Nella's Cottage

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7. Crochet Wreath Applique Pattern by HCK Crafts

This Crochet Wreath Applique is a quick and easy crochet make. Make dozens of these little wreaths to hang on your tree or make them as fun additions to your Christmas gifts! You could also alter the yarn colors to make wreaths for different holidays!

Crochet Wreath Applique Pattern by HCK Crafts

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8. Holly Leaf And Berries Crochet Christmas Appliques Pattern by Raffamusa Designs

This pretty Holly Leaf and Berries Applique Pattern is perfect for holiday decorating. You can use them on wreaths and holiday cards or add them to gifts. They make incredible decorations for your Christmas tree, as well!

The size of this appliqué will vary based on the yarns used, and the hook size used. These crochet appliqués are perfect for decorating jackets, hats, gloves, ornaments, and more at Christmas. Crochet them as garland to hand across your mantel. They would even look great on a holiday door hanger!

Holly Leaf And Berries Crochet Christmas Appliques Pattern by Raffamusa Designs

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9. Santa’s Got His Tree Crochet Applique Pattern by Wilky Wooly Designs

This crochet appliqué calls up warm memories of bringing home the tree on a wintry afternoon! Feel free to customize a treasured piece to match your holiday theme! The pattern doesn’t use up a lot of yarn, so this is a great project for whittling down your stash.

Santa's Got His Tree Crochet Applique Pattern by Wilky Wooly Designs

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10. Crochet Santa Claus Applique Pattern by Natalina Craft

He’s made his list, he’s checked it twice, and I’ve got a Christmas crochet motif that is really nice – This adorable Crochet Santa Claus Applique Pattern. It’s super quick and easy, and is a great project to hook up on Christmas eve while you’re waiting for the big man to arrive.

It’s a great Christmas crochet motif for embellishing a plain jumper, or you could always use it on a Christmas card or as Christmas tree decorations. 

Crochet Santa Claus Applique Pattern by Natalina Craft

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11. Crochet Snowman Applique Pattern by Bohemian Cat

Welcome the chilly weather with this insanely cute Crochet Snowman Applique. This free crochet pattern is quick and easy to work up and can be used for so many different things.

Add this cute snowman applique to accessories including hats, scarves, and bags, or turn this mini Frosty into an ornament for your tree. He would even make a pretty cute gift topper for any of your holiday gifts this year.

Crochet Snowman Applique Pattern by Bohemian Cat

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12. Crochet Christmas Emoji Pattern by Golden Lucy Crafts

These Christmas Emojis will make cute ornaments for your christmas tree, adorable appliques for various embellishments, small gifts for your family and friends, or simple and fun home decoration.

Crochet Christmas Emoji Pattern by Golden Lucy Crafts

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13. Crochet Nativity Scene Applique Pattern by Home Artist

 If you want something traditional and yet still holiday-themed enough to work on for a fun project, you’ll love this Crochet Nativity Scene Applique. It’s a recreation of an oh so holy night and features crocheted versions of all the main characters including wise men, shepherds, and of course, a miraculous manger.

Crochet Nativity Scene Applique Pattern by Home Artist

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14. Christmas Stocking Crochet Applique Pattern by Wilky Wooly Designs

Here’s a cute Crochet Christmas Stocking Applique that you can add to your holiday decor! Spruce up a crochet hat, add it to a stocking, string them around a tree or mantel, decorate your office, and more!

Christmas Stocking Crochet Applique Pattern by Wilky Wooly Designs

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15. Crochet Little Holiday Appliqués Pattern by Doriyumi

These Little Holiday Appliqués can be made flat or 3D! They are worked in the round similar to the form of amigurumi and can be stuffed for a 3D effect or flattened as a regular appliqué.

The possibilities are endless with these appliqués – use for a baby blanket, hats/beanies, string a bunch together for Christmas decor and many more!

Crochet Little Holiday Appliqués Pattern by Doriyumi

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16. Crochet Christmas Pudding Applique Pattern by Hookfully

Bring this scrumptious accessory to life as part of your festive holiday projects. If Christmas pudding is not yet part of your Christmas tradition, perhaps this appliqué will begin it for you!

Crochet Christmas Pudding Applique Pattern by Hookfully

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17. Crochet Christmas Penguin Applique Pattern by Home Artist

This set of cute little penguins is one of my favorite appliqué of the bunch! It would be the perfect embellishment on any crochet winter projects or strung as bunting for some fun winter decor.

Crochet Christmas Penguin Applique Pattern by Home Artist

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18. Crochet Christmas Llama Applique Pattern by Nella’s Cottage

Dull Christmas project? No prob-llama! This fun mini project is super cute and has plenty of glitzy accessories to stitch. It’s a fab little gift to make for all your llama-loving friends, too. Get in on the Christmas llama trend with this cutie.

Crochet Christmas Llama Applique Pattern by Nella's Cottage

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19. Crochet Poinsettia Applique Pattern by Happy Patty Crochet

Hook up a festive flower with this beautiful Crochet Poinsettia Applique – perfect for Christmas time. This versatile crocheted Poinsettia is ideal for anything from table decor to a brooch to a bag or pillow appliqué.

Crochet Poinsettia Applique Pattern by Happy Patty Crochet

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20. Crochet Applique Christmas Package Garland Pattern by Joy Of Motion Crochet

This crochet Christmas bunting features tiny crochet presents using a combination of crochet thread and yarn. Make as many as you’d like to use them as a Christmas gift garland.

You can also use them as appliqués, to decorate your gift wrapping or add a hanging loop and hang them on the Christmas tree.

Crochet Christmas Package Garland Pattern by Joy Of Motion Crochet

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21. Crochet Gingerbread House Ornament Applique Pattern by Raffamusa Designs

Make these versatile Gingerbread Houses in fun festive colors, or choose some brown tones for a neutral style gingerbread house! This appliqué can be used on a granny square blanket, as gift tags or even as home decor.

Crochet Gingerbread House Ornament Applique Pattern by Raffamusa Designs

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22. Crochet Star Ornament Pattern by One Dog Woof

I love these festive stars! This free Christmas crochet pattern would also make fab gifts tags, brilliant bunting, or how about using them as an appliqué motif to make your very own Christmas jumper?

Crochet Star Ornament Pattern by One Dog Woof

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23. Crochet Elf Applique Pattern by Little Bamboo Handmade

This list of Christmas appliqués wouldn’t be complete without Santa’s little helper, elf. Make one to hang as a tree decor or to use as an appliqué on another project. This little helper will surely help bring the holiday spirit to any Christmas projects.

Crochet Elf Applique Pattern by Little Bamboo Handmade

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24. Crochet Gingerbread Applique Pattern by Home Artist

No need to worry about putting on extra weight during the holidays with these crocheted gingerbread man. Great as an appliqué, ornament, or holiday decoration. String them together for some gingerbread garland!

Crochet Gingerbread Applique Pattern by Home Artist

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25. Crochet Christmas Applique Bell Pattern by Emma Crochet Design 4 U

Christmas decor adds sparkle and shine to the holidays. I love to add this decorative Crochet Christmas Bell Applique to table toppers, tree skirts, and wall hanging.

Crochet Christmas Applique Bell Pattern by Emma Crochet Design 4 U

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THESE CROCHET CHRISTMAS APPLIQUE PATTERNS ARE A GREAT STASH BUSTER, TOO! GRAB YOUR SCRAP FABRICS, POP MARIAH CAREY ON, AND HOOK YOUR WAY THROUGH THE HOLIDAY SEASON.

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Give this holiday season a handmade touch with these crochet Christmas appliqués! Whatever your vibe, you’re bound to find one that’s perfect for you.

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