Nothing cozies up a living room for the holidays like a handmade crochet blanket. This roundup of 14 crochet Christmas blanket patterns covers every festive mood: classic plaid, star and tree motifs, playful Santa and reindeer designs, and even a blanket that doubles as an advent calendar. Start now and you’ll have a warm, heirloom-worthy throw ready before the holidays — or a gift nobody will want to give back.
What you’ll need
- A crochet hook (5–6 mm suits most of these; chunky throws may call for 8–10 mm)
- Yarn in Christmas shades: red, green, white, cream, plus black and gold for accents
- Scissors and a yarn needle for weaving in ends
- Optional: faux fur yarn for trim, stitch markers for colorwork, a pom-pom maker
14 Crochet Christmas Blanket Patterns
Save1. Plaid Christmas Crochet Blanket
The tartan look without the colorwork headache. This Yarnspirations design starts with a crocheted mesh base in horizontal stripes, then vertical chains are woven through to build the plaid — the red, green, white, and black combo is pure Christmas, and the fringe finishes it off.
Tip: weave your loose ends in as you go — woven plaid blankets create a mountain of them.
Save2. Crochet Christmas Star Throw
Learn how to make this super comfy throw from Yarnspirations — rich burgundy and green star motifs on cream make it a real eye-catcher. It’s a handcrafted keepsake whether you keep it on your own couch or gift it to a loved one.
Tip: a scrappy version in leftover red, green, and cream yarn looks gorgeous and costs almost nothing.
Save3. Crochet Christmas Tree Throw
This X-mas tree-themed design from Yarnspirations is the festive centerpiece a holiday living room needs. Green tree motifs pop against the red background, and the simple repeating stitches make it a relaxing project.
Tip: go up a hook size or two for a looser fabric with a beautiful drape.
Save4. Holiday Balls Throw
New to crochet? Don’t worry — this amazing Yarnspirations blanket is just what you need to make the festive season special. The big, cheerful ornament motifs are large in size but easy to customize, and the pattern is forgiving enough for beginners.
Tip: the chunky motifs work up fast, so this makes a great last-minute Christmas gift.
Save5. Holiday Stripes Throw
Love stripes? This festive Yarnspirations pattern is for you. Cheerful red, green, and white stripes are pure nostalgia — the kind of blanket that comes out every December and instantly makes the house feel like the holidays.
Tip: carry your yarn up the sides instead of cutting it at every stripe to save hours of weaving ends.
Save6. Christmas Eve Wishes Crochet Blanket
Take a look at this lovely project by the talented Anita. The detailed stitch work is the star here — snowflakes, Santa hats, gingerbread people, and rows of fluffy bobbles and pom-poms — all the key festive elements in one blanket. It makes a perfect Christmas Eve gift.
Tip: block the textured sections lightly before seaming — bobbles and appliques lay much flatter afterward.
Save7. Festive Christmas Blanket
Make this fun blanket for your kids — and customize it with their favorite colors and characters. Passionate Crafter’s design is a playful mix of smiling reindeer faces, green Christmas trees, and rows of white bobbles on bright red and green stripes.
Tip: applique the reindeer faces on before assembling so you can work on a flat surface.
Save8. Lovely Poinsettia Blanket
You will surely love this gorgeous crochet throw by Yarnspirations. Color-blocked panels in red, cream, and green are decorated with big three-dimensional poinsettia appliques, and a pom-pom border finishes it off — a real statement piece for the couch.
Tip: keep one accent color consistent across every motif for a pulled-together look.
Save9. Christmas Tree Print Blanket
Kylee’s Christmas tree blanket works up a pixel-style tree on a cream background with the corner-to-corner technique — like coloring by numbers, but with yarn. Written instructions cover everything you need, and the red garland swirl and star on top add extra cheer.
Tip: practice C2C on a small swatch first — the color changes click fast once you’ve done a few rows.
Save10. Crochet Santa Blanket
Make a bold festive statement with this Santa blanket by Left in Knots. The bright red body gets a black belt with a gold buckle and a fluffy white faux fur trim — Santa’s suit, as a throw. Kids absolutely love cuddling under it.
Tip: use surface crochet for the belt buckle — it sits flatter and neater than sewn-on applique.
Save11. Christmas Advent Calendar Blanket
This Christmas, make a unique blanket that doubles as an advent calendar. Lisa Hooper’s design features intricate motif squares — snowflakes, reindeer, a snowman, a stocking, a Christmas tree, a gift, and Santa in his sleigh — each one a little treat for the eyes in December.
Tip: number the motifs with small embroidered numerals so the calendar reading starts at the right corner.
Save12. Crochet Christmas Granny’s Blanket
Decorate your couch with this colorful Christmas granny’s blanket from Yarnspirations — endless green, red, and white granny stripes make a cheerful, customizable throw. Make one for yourself or gift it to loved ones; either way, it’s a stash-buster’s dream.
Tip: join stripes with the slip-stitch method as you finish them to avoid one giant seaming session.
Save13. Merry Bright Crocheted Throw
Make this vibrant, merry throw with Unravelled Mitten. Red, white, and green yarn work up into cheerful chevron-style stripes with an open, lacy feel — a festive make that brightens any corner of the room.
Tip: a simple shell or picot edging in cream frames the bright colors beautifully.
Save14. Granny Noel Throw
Crochet this stunning granny square blanket and bring festive cheer to your couch. Yarnspirations’ Noel throw uses classic granny squares in deep green, burgundy, and cream — super comfy and cozy, and a perfect wrap for chilly winter nights.
Tip: weave in ends as you finish each square — with granny squares, the ends multiply fast.
Caring for your Christmas crochet blankets
- Wash gently: Machine wash on cold/delicate inside a laundry bag, or hand wash — acrylic yarn is durable, wool blends need more care.
- Dry flat: Heavy wet blankets stretch — reshape and dry flat, never hang.
- De-fuzz: A fabric shaver or lint roller keeps red and green blankets looking crisp after storage.
- Store smart: Fold with a lavender sachet or cedar block; avoid plastic bags that trap moisture.
- Spot-clean appliques: Reindeer faces, buckles, and faux fur trim last longer with targeted spot cleaning.
That’s all fourteen — whether you want a quick weekend throw or a showpiece to savor all season, there’s a Christmas blanket here with your name on it. Happy crocheting, and happy holidays!
Pattern roundup inspired by Hello Lidy’s “14 Crochet Christmas Blanket Free Patterns”; each design credited to its original creator above.
