Last Minute Crochet Gifts

Crochet Patterns in a Hurry

Has an important occasion sprung up on you suddenly? Do you need a gift for a forgotten birthday or colleague’s leaving party? Don’t panic! I’ve been in this situation for all sorts of last minute presents, and I’ve got a lot of crochet patterns ideas to share!

Keep Calm – Should You Crochet Now?

Speed vs Gift Choice

Before we begin, I just wanted to remind you that if you don’t have time, then you don’t have time. A quick crochet gift, that you can realistically make it the hours available, is a lovely thing. But the number of times I’ve decided to crochet something only to realise a few hours later that I should have just gone to the florist and the gift recipient would have been just as happy…

my daughter wearing the multiple flower necklace

vintage crochet coasters with the yarn and crochet hook

Crochet A Last Minute Gift If

You know you have the right yarn in the correct quantities
You have enough time to pop to the shops if things go awry
The project is within your current skillset – don’t try to learn something new last minute
The recipient likes crocheted items and has expressed an interest in them in the past!

Under An Hour

For the truly last minute project, you need something that is going to take less than an hour to make. But this is actually possible! And hey, if your friend isn’t a crafter they might not even know how fast you put it together….

a mix of vintage style and round crochet coasters

Crochet Coasters – 4 Different Styles

How To Crochet Scrunchies

Daisy Crochet Flower Bracelet

Crochet Keychains

Everyone has keys, so this makes a lot of sense! And they’re quick, i made all of these keychains in far less than an hour.

Cat Keychain

waffle stitch Keychain

Easy Plushies

Crocheting toys for kids is one of my absolute favorite things, but a lot of my patterns for amigurumi are quite complicated or detailed. However, I was delighted to be able to publish a number of simple plush toy patterns by my friend Sarah a little while ago. Not only are they beginner friendly, but they are really fast to work up. Perfect if you want to crochet a toy by tomorrow!

Who Are You Creating It For?

I have fallen into the trap a few times of making a gift for someone because I feel like they should like it, not because they will actually like it. Beware of the practical gift, if you’ve never seen them use anything like it before!

Last Minute Crochet Accessories

Home Decor

If your friend has a favorite color or a home full of hand crafted items, then this is a great opportunity for you to whip up a last minute crochet gift that will slot perfectly into their lives.