Christmas dinner deserves a dressed-up table, and nothing does it quite like a handmade cutlery holder. These ten free patterns turn ordinary forks and knives into little festive characters — Santas, elves, gingerbread friends, gnomes and trees — and most of them work up quickly enough to make a whole set before the big meal.
10 Crochet Christmas Cutlery Holder Free Patterns
Save1. Elf Stockings Pattern
These cheerful elf stockings by Michele Wilcox measure about 7½ inches high by 4½ inches wide and use a gauge of 16 stitches and 16 rows. The stitches range from beginner to intermediate, and you can easily swap in your own color combinations to match your table.
Free pattern: Michele Wilcox Elf Stockings
Tip: make them in classic red and green for a traditional look, or try icy blues and whites for a winter-wonderland table.
Save2. Santa Belly Flatware Holder
Blackstone designed this Santa belly holder in two different looks, so you can pick the one that fits your table best. The supply list stays the same for both versions, with only small changes in the yarn parts.
Free pattern: Santa Belly Flatware Holder by Blackstone
Save3. Gingerbread Belly Flatware Holder
Time to add some whimsy to your dining table with this gingerbread-inspired holder. The stitching is easy once you know how to work chain, double crochet, decrease, single crochet and slip stitch. By Blackstone-Designs.
Free pattern: Gingerbread Belly Flatware Holder
Save4. Dinner At The Kringles
How about this hat-shaped cutlery holder? It has plenty of room to hold a whole cutlery set together, and it gives your table a cool Christmas vibe right away. Shared by Garnstudio.
Free pattern: Dinner At The Kringles by Garnstudio
Save5. Santa Claus Cutlery Cozy Pattern
This Santa Claus cutlery cozy comes with arms, a body and a belt, all worked in rounds using a combination of chain, single crochet, half double crochet and decrease stitches. Designed by Popsdemilk.
Free pattern: Santa Claus Cutlery Cozy by Popsdemilk
Save6. Christmas Tree Cutlery Holder
How about this one? Stitching it lets you work in an inverted V design that gives the holder its lovely texture. If you want to try this unique piece, you can follow the steps from Njeniehandmade.
Video tutorial: Njeniehandmade’s Christmas tree cutlery holder tutorial
Save7. Gonk Gnome Cutlery Holder
This little gonk gnome measures about 25 cm. SquibberlyRose uses marriner cotton yarn to give it a knit-like look. Visit the listing for more details and sizing information.
Free pattern: Gonk Gnome Cutlery Holder by SquibberlyRose
Save8. Snowflake Mitten Ornaments
Mary Jane Protus’s Snowflake Mitten is a clever two-in-one: a cutlery holder and an ornament at the same time. Work it with the written gauge and hook size given in the pattern for the best fit.
Free pattern: Snowflake Mitten Ornament
Save9. Xmas Cutlery Holder
The three holders shown here are simple to work on — you only need to design them a little differently to change how they look, since the base stays the same. From Njenie Handmade.
Video tutorial: Njenie Handmade’s Xmas cutlery holder tutorial
Save10. Santa Cutlery Holder
Emily’s beginner-friendly cutlery holder is a must-have for your holiday table decor. It also works beautifully as a last-minute gift idea for the Christmas season.
Free pattern: Santa Cutlery Holder by Armchaircrafts
A festive table, ten free patterns, and holders cute enough to double as decor — everything you need for a handmade holiday. The cutlery holder ideas are inspired by crocht.com. Happy holiday crocheting!
Sources: project inspiration from crocht.com. All descriptions are original; pattern and video credit belongs to the linked creators.
