It’s getting colder and that means it’s time to start making handmade winter holiday gifts and decorations! I’m sharing 30 free crocheting, knitting, and sewing patterns and tutorials that are perfect for adding some holiday cheer to your home. Each of these makes a great gift, too!
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24 Pillows To Fit Square Pillow Forms
These 3 crocheted and sewn patterns cover Poly-Fil Premier, Soft Touch, or Crafter’s Choice 12” square pillow forms. Shown from left to right.
- Norman Buttons the Snowman Pillow, free crochet tutorial by Underground Crafter for Fairfield World
- Fleece Deer Pillow, free sewing tutorial by Fleece Fun
- Christmas Tree Pillow, free crochet tutorial by Underground Crafter for Fairfield World
These 2 crochet and knit pillows are just right for Home Elegance, Poly-Fil Premier, or Crafter’s Choice 14” square pillow forms. Shown from left to right.
- Santa Pillow, free crochet pattern via Yarnspirations
- Christmas Bow Pillow, free knitting pattern via Yarnspirations
These 6 pillows include crochet, knitting, sewing, and fabric painting projects to fit Nature-Fil, Home Elegance, Poly-Fil Premier, Soft Touch, Decorator’s Choice, or Crafter’s Choice 16” square pillow forms. Shown clockwise from upper left corner.
- Holiday Chevron Pillows, free crochet pattern by Jessie At Home for Red Heart
- Scandinavian Snowflake Pillow, free crochet pattern by 5 Little Monsters for Fairfield World
- Vintage Style Hexagon Pillow, free sewing tutorial by Flamingo Toes
- Snowman Pillow, free knitting pattern by Brenda K.B. Anderson for Red Heart
- Flannel Deer Christmas Pillow, free sewing and fabric painting tutorial by Flamingo Toes
- Snowflake Christmas Pillow, free crochet pattern by KMT Creations
These 9 crochet and knitting patterns are designed to fit Home Elegance, Soft Touch, Decorator’s Choice, Poly-Fil Premier, or Crafter’s Choice 18” square pillow forms.
Left column, from top to bottom:
- Santa Pillow Sham, free crochet pattern by Salty Pearl Crochet
- Merry and Bright Pillow, free crochet pattern by B.Hooked Crochet (with videos)
- Perfect Christmas Pillows, free knitting pattern by Yarnspirations
Center column, from top to bottom:
- Holly Jolly Christmas Pillow, free crochet pattern by The Stitchin’ Mommy
- Holiday Striped Pillow, free crochet pattern by The Stitchin’ Mommy
- Holiday Pillow with Stockings, free knitting pattern by Julie Farmer for Red Heart
Right column, from top to bottom:
- Snowman Pillow Sham, free crochet pattern by Salty Pearl Crochet
- Christmas Ripple Pillows, free crochet pattern by Marianne Forrestal for Red Heart
- Nordic Holiday Pillow, free knitting pattern by Yarnspirations
The 4 crocheted and sewn pillows are designed to fit Home Elegance, Feather-Fil, Poly-Fil Premier, Soft Touch, or Crafter’s Choice 20” square pillow forms. Shown clockwise from upper left corner.
- Buffalo Check Pillow, free crochet pattern by Stitching Together
- Noel Pillow, free crochet pattern by Stitching Together
- Thanksgiving & Christmas Pillows, free sewing tutorial by Crazy Little Projects (with iron-on cut file)
- Christmas Tree Pillow, free crochet pattern by Stitching Together
1 Pillow To Fit Rectangular Pillow Forms
Use a Home Elegance, Poly-Fil Premier, Decorator’s Choice, Soft Touch, or Crafter’s Choice 12” x 16” rectangular pillow form for this knitting pattern.
- Holiday JOY Pillow, free knitting pattern by Lorna Miser for Red Heart
5 Pillows Stuffed with Poly-Fil
These crocheted and sewn pillows have unconventional shapes, so instead of using a pillow form as an insert, each is stuffed with Poly-Fil. Shown from left to right.
- Christmas Tree Pillow, free sewing tutorial by Fleece Fun (with video)
- Giant Candy Cane Pillow, free sewing pattern by Pieces by Polly for Fairfield World
- Sparkles the Snowman, free crochet pattern by Pattern Paradise
- Berry Kissmas Pillow, free by sewing tutorial by Crafting Chicks
- Gingerbread House Throw Pillow, free crochet pattern by Fiber Flux
I hope you found some handmade holiday inspiration in these 30 free crochet, knitting, and sewing patterns and tutorials!
