40+ Crochet Gift Ideas for Friends (2024)

Find the best crochet gift ideas for friends with this collection of free crochet patterns. They include quick and easy crochet patterns and they make such thoughtful crochet gifts for friends!

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Crochet Gifts for Friends

I have had the Golden Girls theme song stuck in my head for weeks! “Thank you for being a friend…(sorry if it’s now stuck in yours!)…and you will see the biggest gift will be from me and the card attached will say, thank you for being a friend.”

It made me start thinking about crochet gifts for friends and as I searched for patterns, I thought it would be helpful to put all these amazing free patterns together in a round-up so you can find the perfect crochet gift idea for friends.

Whether you are looking for easy crochet gifts for friends or quick things to crochet for friends, you’ll find lots of great ideas in the list below.

What Can I Crochet for a Friend?

Useful items such as mug cozies, scrubies, purses and bookmarks make great crochet gifts for a friend. You could also crochet items for your friend’s home such pillows, baskets and wall hangers. You’ll find a ton of inspiration for what you can crochet for a friend below!

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Thank you to all the incredible designers who created these truly fantastic patterns that make wonderful crochet gifts for friends and for allowing me to feature their patterns on this list.

Here are over 40 crochet gifts for friends (in no particular order).

40+ Crochet Gift Ideas for Friends

1) Crochet Hanging Basket by Made by Gootie

2) Friendship Hat by Two Brothers Blankets

3) Unique Boho Crochet Coaster Set by Simply Hooked by Janet

4) Crochet Wine Bottle Holder by Jo to the World Creations

5) Fruit Slices Keychains by Raffamusa Designs

6) Heart Shaped Basket by Hooked On Patterns

7) Grab and Go Clutch by Pine Tree Crochet

8) Crochet Coffee Cozy by Jo to the World Creations

9) Easy Round Scrubby by Desert Blossom Crafts

10) Bruges Lace Crochet Bookmark by GoldenLucyCrafts

Wondering what to crochet as a gift for the friend who has everything? I can almost guarantee they don’t have a homemade Lumberjack Crochet Can Cozy!

11) Star Flap Purse by Jo to the World Creations

12) Koala Keychain by The Loopy Lamb

13) Bobble Ear Warmer by Avery Lane Creations

14) Iridescent Cowl by Banana Moon Studio

15) Water Bottle Holderby Jo to the World Creations

16) Crochet Earrings by The Loopy Lamb

17) Iris Table Runner by Hooks, Books, & Wanderlust

18) Herringbone Plant Cozy by Briana K Designs

19) Tea Spa Mug Rug by My Crochet Space

20) Air Plant Wall Hanger by Nana’s Crafty Home

This easy Crochet Keychain Buddy (free pattern with a video tutorial) holds credit cards, hand sanitizer, earphones and so much more. It can be made in approx. 30 minutes, making it the ultimate quick crochet gift idea for friends!