There is something about a wind spinner turning slowly by a window that makes the whole room feel like Christmas. This roundup of 11 crochet Christmas wind spinner free patterns gathers the best of them — a Santa, snowmen, little spiral trees, a Boho ornament and even the Grinch — all free, all quick to work up, and all using very little yarn. Hang one anywhere that catches a draft and watch it twirl.
What you’ll need
- A crochet hook (2.5–4 mm covers most of these designs)
- Yarn in Christmas colors: red, green, white, cream, plus small amounts of accent colors
- Scissors and a yarn needle
- Optional: stuffing, safety eyes, wooden beads, a tassel, fishing line or clear cord for hanging
11 Crochet Christmas Wind Spinner Free Patterns
Save1. Santa Christmas Wind Spinner
This Santa spinner from Startcrochet is a real last-minute hero — a white Santa head with a red hat riding above a red, white and black spiral, finished off with a round red “belly” weight with a tiny belt buckle at the bottom. Hang him by your windows to let the festive vibes roll in.
Tip: place him where a regular draft reaches, so he twirls on his own all day long.
Save2. Christmas Tree Wind Spinner
Sian Maloney’s tiny tree spinners (shared on Ravelry) are worked with a delicate 2.5 mm hook and fingering-weight yarn, with a pretty white snowy edging on every spiral tier. Crochet a whole batch in different greens and hang them from real tree branches for a matched forest effect.
Tip: at this gauge the spinners are genuinely mini — make a dozen; the first three teach you the rhythm and the rest fly.
Save3. Crochet Snowman Wind Spinner
Crafty Crochet Castle’s snowman spinners come as a happy pair — one wearing a black top hat, the other a red bobble hat, both with red scarves and their arms raised above white zig-zag spiral bodies. The pattern sticks to basic stitches only (chain, slip stitch, half double, double and single crochet, plus front-loop and back-loop work), which makes them satisfying gift makes.
Video tutorial: Crafty Crochet Castle’s snowman wind spinner tutorial
Tip: embroider the smiles before attaching any stuffing parts — a few black stitches turn a plain white head into a character.
Save4. Mini Wind Spinner Christmas Tree Ornament
These sparkly mini spinners from Knit-Crochet-Christmas hang straight on the tree: two red-and-gold versions flanking a white-and-silver one, all in classic Christmas colors with a touch of glittery yarn. The pattern suggests making them in any of your favorite colors to match your own home decorations.
Tip: a metallic-edged yarn makes the whole spiral catch the tree lights — one skein does a whole set.
Save5. Crochet Pattern for Christmas Wind Spinner
Ciara at The Fairy Thorn keeps this pretty design wonderfully simple: a soft ruffled spiral in red, white and green variegated shades with a fringed tassel at the bottom. She works it in colorful, lightweight cotton yarn with a 4 mm hook, so it drapes and spins beautifully in the slightest breeze.
Tip: cotton is the right call here — it keeps the spiral open and airy where a heavier wool blend would slump.
Save6. Crochet Christmas Tree Wind Spinner
Papari (Make It Yourself By Papari) made this easy little tree spinner for one job: welcoming people in. The dark green spiral tiers with white edging and little gold star charms look festive from the street, so it is perfect hanging in an entryway or by a front door.
Video tutorial: Make It Yourself By Papari’s Christmas tree wind spinner tutorial
Tip: clip a small clip-on star charm or bead to each tier — the extra sparkle sells the twinkle effect.
Save7. Wind Spinner Crochet Christmas Tree
Fosbas Designs’ take is a standing spinner: a deep-green spiral tree covered in textured bobbles that read like baubles, so no separate decorating is needed. The tree-like shape and bobble texture make it the perfect option for decorating shelves or a desk rather than hanging from above.
Tip: keep your bobbles in the same stitch of every repeat so the “bauble” rows line up evenly around the tree.
Save8. Crochet Dual-Toned Christmas Tree Wind Spinner
Crochet Anywhere’s two-tone tree is the showstopper of the list: a green spiral with white ruffled edges and a yellow star topper, so every twist of the spiral pops against the white. Learn it once and it becomes the spinner relatives ask you to make again.
Video tutorial: Crochet Anywhere’s dual-toned Christmas tree wind spinner tutorial
Tip: keep tension loose on the white edging round — tight stitches make the ruffles pull and the spiral stop hanging straight.
Save9. Boho Wind Spinner Ornament Crochet Pattern
Rich Textures Crochet keeps this one laid-back and lovely: spiral ornaments in grey, beige and blush with beads and long white tassels, worked in basic stitches. They suit a calm, earthy Christmas — and the design doubles as a pretty key charm or zip puller so you can carry the festive vibe on your bag.
Tip: stick to soft neutrals and natural wood beads for that Boho look — save the bright reds and greens for the classic spinners.
Save10. Christmas Crochet Wind Spinners
Why pick one motif when you can make four? Esther at Crochet Cuties Creations builds four spinners on the same basic spiral method — Santa, a gingerbread house, a snowflake and a candy-cane-and-lollipop design — each with its own fun character charm at the bottom. A full set in coordinating yarns makes a ready-made gift.
Video tutorial: Crochet Cuties Creations by Esther’s Christmas wind spinners tutorial
Tip: crochet all four spirals first, assembly-line style, then add the motifs — the matching set looks far more polished.
Save11. Crochet Grinch Wind Spinners
Mary L. Wise’s Grinch spinners hang long and bold: green Grinch faces with sly yellow eyes above open spiral columns — one red-accented, one all-green-and-white — finished with green tassels. Decorate your little one’s room with them; the fun, familiar character design is the one kids will point at first.
Tip: embroidering the grin and eyes takes minutes and is the whole personality — don’t rush that part.
Caring for your Christmas wind spinners
- Hang indoors or on a covered porch: Spinners hold their twist longest out of rain and hard wind.
- Store flat or loosely rolled: Never fold a spinner sharply — a hard crease kills the spiral.
- Dust with a lint roller: Quicker and gentler than washing.
- Spot clean only: Dab with a damp cloth and mild soap, then air dry flat and reshape the spiral by hand.
- Restring yearly: Fishing line and clear cord weaken with sunlight — swap the hanging loop before each season.
- Keep away from heat: Dry winter air from radiators and fireplaces makes yarn brittle, so hang spinners well clear of heat sources.
Eleven spinners, eleven little bursts of Christmas — choose one tonight and it will be twirling by the weekend. Happy crocheting, and happy holidays!
Pattern roundup inspiration from crocht.com’s “11 Crochet Christmas Wind Spinner Free Patterns”; each design credited to its original creator above.
