Best Christmas knitting & crochet kits
The weather outside may be getting just a little more frightful, but that just means staying indoors to knit or crochet is even more delightful. Whether you’re a knitter, a crocheter, or a keen dabbler in both crafts, we’ve got plenty of Christmas crochet kits and Christmas knitting kits for you to try.
These kits come jam-packed with yarn and supplies so that you can whip up your own DIY delights for the holiday season, and they also make great gifts for yarny newbies (although it's always worth checking if crochet hooks or needles are included as these will sometimes be optional).
If you've already got plenty of supplies in your stash, then check out our pick of the best free Christmas knitting patterns or the best free Christmas crochet patterns and start your Christmas crafting today!
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The best Christmas knitting and crochet kits for 2024
There are lots of brilliant festive projects out there to get your hooks and needles into, from fun festive crochet toys to lovely Christmas knits!
Amigurumi reindeer crochet kit
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Now, Dasher, aren’t you just dashing? Whether you hook this little cutie up as a gift for someone special this Christmas or keep him all to yourself (honestly, we wouldn’t blame you), one thing’s for sure… he’s an absolute joy to make.
Hooked using the amigurumi method of working in a continuous spiral, his simple stitches make him a great introduction to the technique if you’ve never tried it before. Plus, as this is a Hoooked kit, all the yarns are made from recycled materials – so you’d be giving the gift of cuteness and eco-friendliness this year.
Each kit comes with all the Eco Barbante yarn you'll need, oddments of black and red yarn, one bell and one crochet hook (please be aware that it doesn't come with any toy stuffing though).
- Buy the Amigurumi reindeer crochet kit from Amazon
Adult knitted Santa hat kit
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Would it really be Christmas without classic red and white Santa hats to don while trimming the tree? This fabulous knitting kit from Wool Couture comes with 2 balls of the lovely Cheeky Chunky merino yarn, and is knitted with super-size 15mm knitting needles (which can be included as an optional extra).
It's a great pattern for beginner knitters who've got the hang of the basics and fancy a fun and festive challenge!
- Buy the Adult Santa hat knitting kit from Not on the High Street
Crochet crown kit
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We all love pulling a cracker at Christmas! As well as the joke and little gift, the paper crown hat is an iconic part of the Christmas dinner... but they never last for long.
This year, give the gift of your own handmade crochet crowns with this fun kit. The pattern is for teens and adults but also comes with child instructions too, and as well as a fun Christmas hat it'll also keep your head warm on that chilly Christmas walk.
- Buy this Christmas crown crochet kit from Not on the High Street
Personalised stockings Christmas knitting kit
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Nothing says classic Christmas than handmade stockings hanging from your mantelpiece. You can treat your whole family with this fabulous Christmas knitting kit from Wool Couture.
The kit comes with enough yarn to make five of these mini stockings, which can also be personalised with embroidered initials. As they're mini-stockings, they make a great little extra treat for the whole family come Christmas day – the perfect size for some festive choccies, or maybe even that iconic Christmas satsuma!
P.S. If you prefer the idea of a full size stocking, you could always try their Personalised Christmas stocking knitting kit.
- Buy this mini stocking garland Christmas knitting kit from Not on the high Street
Show off your stocking!
There's loads of different sorts of stockings you can make yourself, take a look at our list of Christmas stocking knitting patterns and find your favourite!
Christmas Baubles Crochet Kit
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Add some crochet colour to your Christmas tree with the help of this fabulous Christmas Baubles crochet kit.
This kit includes all the yarn you'll need as well as a hook and instructions, but also includes clear baubles too – so you can get hooking straight away!
- Buy this Christmas baubles crochet kit from Not on the High Street
Christmas tree knitting kit
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We absolutely love the cute little faces on these knitted mini Christmas trees, and as this Christmas knitting kit with the option of a set of all three we'd happily make one for every room in our home!
Catered for intermediate knitters that already know the basics, this fab kit comes with everything you need to make and decorate these adorable trees, including pompoms and tinsel yarn.
- Buy this set of three trees Christmas knitting kit from Etsy
Rico Ricorumi Christmas CAL kit
If you're looking for a fun and festive amigurumi crochet kit, you could always try the Rico Ricorumi CAL kit. Inside you'll get enough yarn to make seven super-cute amigurumi characters complete with festive candy canes. The CAL starts on the 18th October and runs for seven weeks, and you'll find the weekly patterns to download online.
- Get your Rico Ricorumi Christmas CAL kit from Laughing Hens
Christmas pudding and garland knitting kit
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Whether you're a fan of real Christmas puddings or not, you're bound to love making this Christmas pudding and garland knitting kit from Wool Couture.
It includes all the yarn you'll need to make the big and chunky Christmas pudding (approx 9in tall) as well as a cute garland featuring bells, holly leaves and Christmas trees! There's also the options to include toy stuffing or 8mm wooden knitting needles.
Nightmare Before Christmas crochet kit
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If you're after a more alternative Christmas crochet kit, then how about this fabulous Nightmare Before Christmas kit? It includes an 88-page pattern book with full instructions and all the yarn and materials needed to make the Jack Skellington and Sally characters from this classic film.
You'll also find 10 more character patterns that you'll need your own yarn and materials for, including Jack with a Santa hat and beard; Oogie Boogie and a Spiral Hill wall hanging.
This would make a wonderful Christmas gift for fans of the film!
- Buy this Nightmare Before Christmas crochet kit from Amazon
Brussels sprout knitting kit
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Love them or hate them, you can't deny that this sprout is totally adorable! Knit your own cruciferous cutie with the kit from Sincerely Louise, which features Stylecraft Special XL yarn, the pattern, and all the tools you require (including stuffing).
You'll need to know your knit and purl stitches, plus how to increase and decrease, making this a great project for knitters who've already mastered the basics.
- Buy the Giant Sprout Knitting Kit from Not on the High Street
Festive robin crochet kit
Get everything you need to make an adorable festive robin in this Christmas crochet kit from Cute Crochet By Sarah B. It's easy to make using double crochet and treble crochet, so even beginners can give it a try.
If you like this you might also like her duck and chicken crochet kits. They'd be perfect Christmas gifts for crafty birdwatchers!
- Buy the robin crochet kit from Etsy
Deck the halls with crochet!
Love the idea of filling your home with Christmas crochet ornaments? You'll find loads in our list of Free Christmas crochet patterns.
How to decide on the best Christmas crochet kit or Christmas knitting kit?
If you're planning on buying one of these kits for yourself, or thinking of buying one for a gift, there's a few things to keep in mind.
If you're a complete beginner, it's best to start with something small. Many of these kits come with full instructions and will tell you if they're appropriate for beginners. This is especially important for if you're giving a kit as a gift – the last thing you want is to buy a kit that is too complicated and puts your recipient off that particular craft.
Also, make sure you look closely at what is included in the kit. Many kits don't include knitting needles or crochet hooks, so if you're planning on giving it as a gift you'll probably want to buy these separately. Similarly, if you're buying a kit for a more experienced knitter or crocheter, it's likely they already have plenty of yarn and needles, so try to pick a kit that has some really fancy yarn or a unique novelty factor.
Creative Christmas crafts to try today
Here at Gathered we want to encourage you to craft up a (snow) storm this Christmas, so check out our pick of Christmas crafts for adults and find a new project to get you feeling all festive!
