You know how it goes. You put an event or holiday on the calendar months in advance and then forget about it. By the time that reminder pops up on your phone, you only have a few hours to go and you don’t have a gift! Luckily, we’ve rounded up 17 quick crochet gift ideas that you can whip up in no time. The next time that unexpected invitation arrives, you’ll be ready!

Pin this Round-up for Later.

What crochet projects work best for Quick Gifts?

Obviously, quick crochet gift ideas tend to be small items. But you have so many options within that category! From a simple square or rectangle, you can make an ear warmer, a pot holder, or a pouch. If you’re looking to make a larger gift, using thick yarns or holding two strands together makes the process even quicker!

The patterns in this collection work up quickly, many of them in an hour or less. But that doesn’t make them any less meaningful! Creating items your recipient can use in their favorite colors shows that you care. Arranging them in a pre-made basket or gift box, along with some complementary store-bought items, makes a quick and thoughtful handmade gift.

You can also bookmark this list or pin it on Pinterest as a reference. When you have spare yarn and spare minutes, work up a quick gift or two. Over time, you will build a stash of thoughtful crochet gifts so you’ll never be caught off guard!

17 Amazing Last-Minute Crochet Gift Ideas

These small crochet gift ideas use very little yarn, which makes them excellent stash-buster crochet projects. To help you find the perfect pattern to use up a particular skein from your stash, we’ve listed the yarn weight and hook size required for each one.

Cozy Cabled Ear Warmer

Cables add such a cozy touch to this comfy crochet ear warmer, plus they’re a fun stitch pattern to learn. Practice a new technique and make a thoughtful gift at the same time.

If you love crochet cables, the Cozy Cabled Bookmark and the Cozy Cabled Beanie would also make fantastic last-minute gifts.

Yarn weight: Worsted/medium weight (4) | Hook size: J/6.00 mm

Get the free cabled ear warmer crochet pattern here.

Mobius Haylee Ear Warmer

This beginner-friendly crochet ear warmer uses basic half-double crochet stitches to form a rectangle. A simple seaming technique creates the twist—an easy way to add visual interest. The adult small size works up in about an hour!

Yarn weight: Worsted/medium weight (4) | Hook size: H/5.00 mm

You’ll find the free twisted ear warmer pattern here.

Granny Stitch Clutch

If you need a quick gift for a fashionista, this colorful crochet clutch is a great option! It uses the classic but trendy granny stitch with an interesting colorwork pattern that creates a striking diamond design. Pre-made faux leather buckles elevate this bag and give it a stylish finish.

Yarn weight: Worsted/medium weight (4)| Hook size: G/6.00 mm

Get the granny stitch crochet clutch pattern here.

Granny’s Gift Card Holder

Gift cards are a great way to allow the recipient to choose a gift they will use and love. But at the same time, they can feel a little impersonal. A handmade gift card holder strikes the perfect balance by adding personal touch to a practical gift.

It’s super easy to make, with just one granny square and some simple folding and seaming. You can customize these in endless ways, changing up the colors and buttons to suit any taste or occasion.

Yarn weight: Worsted/medium weight (4) | Hook size: H/5.00 mm

Get the free pattern for the gift card holder from this page.

Moss Stitch Zipper Pouch

This cute crochet zipper pouch can stand alone as a gift. OR you can use it as creative gift packaging. Fill it with lip balm, candies, or other small trinkets. If you have a crocheter on your list, you could also throw in a high-end crochet hook (like these wooden ones from Furls) or some special stitch markers.

Work it in a one solid color or alternate between three (or more) colors. Either way, it looks fantastic.

Yarn weight: Worsted/medium weight (4)| Hook size: G/4.5 mm

The free crochet zipper pouch pattern is available here.

Needle Book Case

Speaking of gifts for crocheters (or knitters), we all know how frustrating it can be to constantly lose your yarn needles. Help your yarnie friends keep it together with this handy little case, which has spaces for tapestry needles and stitch markers.

Yarn weight: Worsted/medium weight (4) | Hook size: G/4.00 mm

You’ll find the free pattern for the needle book case here.

Easy Crochet Keychain

People use their keys just about every day. That means not only is this crochet keychain super practical, but every time your loved one grabs their keys and heads out the door, they’ll be reminded of you.

This is one of the quicker crochet gifts in this list. You can make one in as little as 30 minutes!

Yarn weight: Worsted/medium weight (4)| Hook size: H/5.00 mm

Get the free pattern for the easy crochet keychain here.

Crumpled Dishcloth Pattern

Most of us probably have that person on our list who “doesn’t want anything.” In situations like this, useful crochet items are the perfect solution! Everyone can use dishcloths, like these beautifully textured ones, created with the crumpled griddle stitch.

Packaged in a cute basket, they make a thoughtful gift that will brighten your recipient’s day by making the chore of washing dishes a little more fun.

Yarn weight: DK weight (3) | Hook size: F/4.00 mm

Get the free easy crochet washcloth pattern here.

Carolina Dishcloth

If you’re putting together a kitchen gift basket, perhaps you’d like to include more than one washcloth design. Working different patterns keeps you interested and gives your recipient a variety to choose from.

This cotton crochet dishcloth is not too dense and has just the right amount of gorgeous texture for scrubbing. Mix and match these with the ones above (or another favorite dishcloth pattern) for a well-rounded gift.

Yarn weight: Worsted/medium weight (4) | Hook size: H/5.00 mm

Get the free textured dishcloth pattern here.

Mosaic medley Pot Holder

This double-thick crochet potholder is so easy to make! You’ll just crochet one large square, then fold and seam it. Alternating a self-striping yarn with a solid color really makes the simple mosaic crochet stitch pattern pop.

The great thing about this pattern is because the “wrong side” is hidden inside, you can simply carry your yarns, picking them up and dropping them as needed. That means no additional ends to weave in!

Yarn weight: Worsted/medium weight (4) | Hook size: H/5.00 mm

You will find the free mosaic crochet pot holder pattern here.

Double Stranded Cotton Coasters

Holding two strands of cotton yarn together gives these easy crochet coasters an eye-catching, tweedy look. It also makes them extra thick to protect your table top.

These coasters are excellent stash busters and would look beautiful in any number of color combinations.

Yarn weight: Worsted/medium weight (4), 2 strands held together | Hook size: J/6.00 mm

Get the easy crochet coasters pattern from this post.

Crochet Christmas Baubles (12 Patterns)

Most of these gifts can work for any season. But if you need a last-minute Christmas gift, you can’t go wrong with a keepsake ornament!

Each of these 12 patterns features a different beautiful stitch pattern. Choose your favorite to make one special ornament. Or whip up the whole set in the evenings over a couple weeks and you’ll have basket full of baubles to share with everyone!

Yarn weight: Worsted/medium weight (4) | Hook size: H/5.00 mm

You’ll find links to all the crochet Christmas baubles on this page.

Barley Buttoned Basket

This hanging basket has a buttoned loop that makes it easy to attach to a headboard, towel bar, or pretty much anywhere! It works up in just an hour or two and will add rustic charm to any room.

Tuck in a pretty bouquet or some spa essentials for a gift anyone will love!

Yarn weight: Bulky weight (6) | Hook size: M/N/9.00 mm

Find the free hanging basket pattern here.

Cozy Alpine Plant Pot Cover

If you’re gifting a plant, give it a cozy, handmade feel with this beautifully-textured plant pot cover. That way, even if the recipient forgets to water it (it happens) and the leaves start wilting and turning brown, they’ll still have something pretty to look at.

You may also like the Mosaic Squares Plant Pot Cover or the Striped Moss Plant Pot Cover.

Yarn weight: Worsted/medium weight (4) | Hook size: H/5.00 mm

Get the free plant pot cover pattern here.

Heart Bookmark

The readers in your life will adore this crochet heart bookmark, which makes a sweet and loving gift for all sorts of occasions—Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day gift, a stocking stuffer for Christmas, or just because.

It works up in less than 30 minutes and would be a great small crochet gift to mail inside a card.

Yarn weight: DK (3) | Hook size: F/3.75

You’ll find the crochet heart bookmark pattern here.

Hibiscus Bookmark

Topped with a cheerful flower and finished off with a bright green leaf, this bookmark brings an element of natural beauty to your reading experience all year round. Make one for a friend to brighten their day.

Yarn weight: Worsted/medium weight (4) | Hook size: F/3.75 mm

Find the free flower bookmark pattern on this site.

C2C Crochet Corner Bookmark

This corner to corner bookmark is a popular favorite on the blog, and for good reason. It’s quick, easy, and fun to make. Plus, it comes with a full video tutorial. Pair it with a special book for a heartfelt gift.

For even more bookmark ideas, you can also purchase this pattern as part of a bundle, along with 11 other fun and interesting crochet bookmark designs.

Yarn weight: DK weight (3) | Hook size: E/3.50 mm

Find the free C2C bookmark pattern here.

---

I hope you have enjoyed this collection of quick crochet gift ideas and have found your perfect last-minute make!

Do you have another favorite quick and easy mosaic crochet pattern? Drop a link in the comments!