12 Christmas Granny Square Free Patterns
If you love granny squares and you love Christmas, this list is for you. These free patterns cover everything from simple two-color stars to picture squares with Santa, a snowman and a gingerbread man, plus a few squares that fold into tree ornaments or turn into a stocking.
Every pattern below is free to read on the designer’s site, and we checked each page before adding it. Make one square for an ornament or gift tag, or make a stack and join them into a holiday blanket, pillow or table runner.
Christmas Granny Square Free Patterns
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What You’ll Need
- Worsted weight (#4) acrylic yarn in red, green and white
- DK weight (#3) cotton yarn for smaller, detailed squares
- A crochet hook set (2.75 mm to 6 mm covers every pattern here)
- A blunt yarn needle for weaving in ends and sewing appliques
- Locking stitch markers
- A blocking mat and pins
- Small wooden beads and ribbon for ornaments
1. Poinsettia Granny Square
Photo: Janne Kleivset / Joy of Motion Crochet
This square has a yellow center, eight red petals, green leaves and a white outer border, so it looks like a poinsettia in full bloom. It uses a mix of stitches, from half double crochet to double treble crochet, plus some back loop work for texture. The designer notes it can be a little challenging for beginners, so it is a good next step once you are comfortable with taller stitches.
- Designer: Janne Kleivset / Joy of Motion Crochet
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Yarn: Any yarn you like, 4 colors (DK or worsted suggested)
- Hook: see pattern (a size that suits your yarn)
- Price: Free (paid ad-free bundle also available)
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
2. Star Granny Square
Photo: Janne Kleivset / Joy of Motion Crochet
A star made in one color sits in the middle, framed by a granny-style border in a second color. It is only five rounds and uses basic stitches plus a treble cluster (tr3tog) for the star points. In gold and white or red and green, it makes a lovely Christmas square, and it has fewer gaps than a classic granny square.
- Designer: Janne Kleivset / Joy of Motion Crochet
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Any yarn you like, 2 colors (DK or worsted suggested)
- Hook: see pattern (a size that suits your yarn)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
3. Christmas Granny Square by Maria’s Blue Crayon
Photo: Maria Weaber / Maria’s Blue Crayon
This four-round square uses front and back post double crochet to raise a textured design in the center, then finishes with a round of plain double crochet to square it off. It changes color every round, and the designer suggests red, green and ivory. At about 5 inches, it is quick to repeat for a festive blanket or pillow. A video tutorial is included.
- Designer: Maria Weaber / Maria’s Blue Crayon
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 6 mm
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
4. Snowman Christmas Granny Square
Photo: Caitie / Thoresby Cottage
A sweet white snowman with a scarf, button eyes, an orange nose and embroidered arms sits on a white center with light blue outer rounds. It is worked in cotton DK with a small hook, so the details stay crisp. The finished square is about 13 cm, and the designer suggests using it in a shadow box or as a tea towel topper.
- Designer: Caitie / Thoresby Cottage
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: DK (#3) cotton
- Hook: 2.75 mm (C)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
5. Christmas Wreath Granny Square
Photo: Caitie / Thoresby Cottage
A dark green wreath with red popcorn-stitch berries and little light green holly leaves sits on a cream background. Puff stitches and picots give it a 3D look. Each square uses less than one ball of each color, so it is a good stash project, and it measures about 13 cm. Make four and you have a beautiful holiday cushion front.
- Designer: Caitie / Thoresby Cottage
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: DK (#3) cotton
- Hook: 2.75 mm (C2)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
6. Snowflake Granny Square
Photo: Fiona / Cosy Rosie Crochet
This two-color square uses a spike stitch cluster to “draw” a snowflake as you work in the round. It is mostly single crochet, worked in turned rounds, so it feels dense and cozy. It measures about 8 x 8 inches, which makes it a great size for a winter blanket. There is a video tutorial, and the square is part of the designer’s Hodgepodge Blanket.
- Designer: Fiona / Cosy Rosie Crochet
- Skill level: Easy (advanced beginner)
- Yarn: Aran / worsted (#4)
- Hook: 5 mm
- Price: Free (paid blanket PDF available)
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
7. Santa Granny Square
Photo: Nana’s Crafty Home
Santa’s face, worked in cream, red, black, white and a touch of pink, fills the center of this large 14-inch square, with aqua blue as the other main color. The beard uses a fuzzy bulky yarn for a soft, fluffy look, while the rest is made in worsted. Because each square is so big, a few of these joined together make a quick holiday throw, or one square makes a fun pillow front.
- Designer: Nana’s Crafty Home
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Worsted (#4), plus a little bulky (#5) fuzzy yarn for the beard
- Hook: 5.5 mm (I)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
8. Gingerbread Man Granny Square
Photo: Nana’s Crafty Home
A brown gingerbread man with white, black and red details is the star of this square, with soft aqua blue as the other main color. It is part of the same large-square series as the Santa square, so it is also 14 inches and uses worsted weight yarn with a 5.5 mm hook. It uses only small amounts of the accent colors, which makes it a nice way to use up holiday scraps.
- Designer: Nana’s Crafty Home
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 5.5 mm (I)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
9. Peppermint Candy Man Granny Square
Photo: Nana’s Crafty Home
A red and white peppermint candy with a cheerful face, wrapper ends and little stuffed legs makes this 14-inch square full of personality. The designer says it is a good workout for your color work skills, since you carry yarn as you go. The eyes, legs and wrappers are made separately and sewn on, so it is a fun step up for confident beginners.
- Designer: Nana’s Crafty Home
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 5.5 mm (I)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
10. Granny Square Christmas Tree Decoration
Photo: Veronika Cromwell / Blue Star Crochet
One simple granny square folds into a triangle tree with a hanging loop, a wooden bead and a little twig or cinnamon stick trunk. The sample is blue and white for a frosty Scandinavian feel. The square is about 13 cm and the tree is about 6 inches tall. The designer calls it beginner friendly, and there is a video tutorial too.
- Designer: Veronika Cromwell / Blue Star Crochet
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 6 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
11. Granny Square Christmas Tree Ornament
Photo: Jessica Underwood / Stitching Together
This small 4.5-inch square has puff stitches that look like ornaments once it is folded into an evergreen tree shape and stitched closed. You can add a ribbon and a wooden bead at the base. It is a lovely gift topper or tree decoration, and a few in different greens look great on a garland.
- Designer: Jessica Underwood / Stitching Together
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 5.5 mm (I-9)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
12. Granny Square Christmas Stocking
Photo: Rebecca / Sweet Bee Crochet
This vintage-style stocking is made from about 4-inch granny squares in red, green and white, with a rounded toe, a single crochet cuff and a hanging loop. It finishes at about 13 inches tall. If you can make a basic granny square, you can make this, and the designer notes that a single color works too.
- Designer: Rebecca / Sweet Bee Crochet
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 5 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
Which One Should You Make?
- New to granny squares? Start with #10, the beginner-friendly tree decoration, or #2, the easy star square.
- Want a quick holiday blanket? The big 14-inch squares in #7, #8 and #9 cover a lot of space fast.
- Love fine detail? Try the cotton DK snowman (#4) and wreath (#5).
- Need last-minute gifts? The tree ornaments (#10 and #11) are small, fast and look great on a package.
- Decorating the mantel? Make the granny square stocking (#12) in classic red, green and white.
FAQ
What colors are best for Christmas granny squares?
Red, green and white are the classic choice, often with a touch of gold. For a softer look, try cream with sage green and dusty red, or go icy with blue, white and silver like the Blue Star Crochet tree. A white or cream joining color ties mixed holiday squares together nicely.
Can I join different Christmas squares into one blanket?
Yes, but check sizes first. The squares on this list range from about 4.5 inches to 14 inches. Pick squares close in size, or add plain rounds to smaller ones until they match. Block every square to the same measurement before joining.
How long does it take to make a Christmas granny square?
Small, simple squares like the star or the tree ornaments can be finished in a single evening. Picture squares with appliques, like Santa or the peppermint candy man, take longer because of the extra pieces and sewing. Start in early fall if you want a full blanket by Christmas.
Pick your favorite, grab your red and green yarn, and start stitching your way to a cozy handmade Christmas.