6 Free Crochet Patterns for Christmas Sweets, Cakes, and Cookies
If you’ve ever wished your Christmas decor looked sweet enough to eat, these crochet Christmas snacks are just the treat! From classic peppermint candies and candy canes to cozy gingerbread cookies, log cake rolls, and even a snowman ice cream cone — each pattern captures that festive dessert-table magic in yarn form.
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Uses for Crochet Christmas Treats
🎄 Festive Decor: Use these crochet treats to decorate your tree, mantel, or shelves.
🎁 Quick Gifts: Perfect as stocking stuffers or cute add-ons for wrapped presents.
🍬 Whimsical Accessories: Turn them into keychains, bag charms, or brooches.
🧸 Kid-Friendly Fun: Safe for pretend play or child-friendly tree ornaments.
✨ Beginner-Friendly: Simple stitches and endless color options for easy customization.
Materials used for Christmas Desserts Crochet
Here I will talk about all the recommended yarn, hook sizes, and other materials that work best for these patterns. As for the details on each particular section and how to select the right crochet supplies and narrow down your choices, I will link to an appropriate detailed article for each one when you explore the full pattern itself - I hope it helps!
Best Yarn for Christmas Treats Ornament Crochet
Yarn weight – sport Yarn (I used Scheepjes Catona) or DK Yarn, worsted yarn for bigger projects
Yarn colours – popular Halloween colours would include orange, black, purple, green
Yarn material – acrylic or cotton are popular choices for amigurumi
Read more here about ‘12-point Checklist to Select the Best Yarn for Amigurumi’
Crochet Hook Selection
Basic cheap metallic hooks to start
Ergonomic hooks recommended if crocheting for hours – Clover Soft Touch, Etimo Tulip, Furls Crochet Hooks
Right hook size for yarn size – 3.0mm in the examples below
Read more here about ‘Best Crochet Hook for Amigurumi and 12 ways for Choice Selection’
Crochet Tools and Accessories
Darning needles
Read more here about ‘My Crochet Tools and Accessories that are Super Simple to Start With’
Crochet Techniques for Christmas Snack Amigurumis
Below I have included the techniques needed to crochet all the Christmas snacks and treats crochet patterns below. They are great even for beginners, involving the 6 basic crochet stitches and starting with a magic ring. Read on more below for what techniques you need to know before starting, if you have no idea how to do them - go ahead and click through to learn.
Some of the more ambitious beginner patterns involve special crochet stitches to shape parts like bobbles for baubles, but they are mostly just single crochet. To see more of each special crochet stitch, click through to find out more.
Basic Crochet Stitches
Foundation chain = ch
Read more about 'How to Learn Basic Crochet Stitches step by step for Absolute Beginners - 6 Easy Steps!'
Magic ring
Magic circle
Chain 2 and single crochet
Read more about '24 Easy Peasy things you need to know about Magic Ring in Crochet'
Increase Crochet
Increase crochet stitches in a round
Increase crochet stitches in a row
Read more about '15 different detailed Ways on How to Increase in Crochet'
Decrease Crochet
Decrease crochet stitches in a round
Decrease crochet stitches in a row
Read more about '15 different detailed Ways on How to Decrease in Crochet'
FLO and BLO
Working in front loops only
Working in back loops only
Read more about 'Front Loop and Back Loop in Crochet - the easy way to know everything'
Easy Crochet Christmas Cakes and Treats Patterns
Here are some easy crochet Christmas dessrt patterns to try out, including peppermint candy, candy cane, log cake roll, gingerbread man cookie and christmas tree cookie! They are all free and work up in less than an hour and are totally free to click through to read. There are even accompanying videos in each post to show the steps. Also remember to grab the free Santa hat pattern below and join in a mini Christmas Ornament CAL!
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Peppermint Candy Crochet Pattern 🍭
Add a sweet touch to your holiday makes with this easy peppermint candy pattern! Perfect for beginners, it’s worked entirely in single crochet with simple colour changes — no tricky stitches required. Whip up a few in under 30 minutes to decorate your tree, gift packages, or garlands. A quick, satisfying project that looks deliciously festive!
Candy Cane Crochet Pattern 🍭
Crochet the perfect holiday candy cane — no wires needed! The classic bend is built right into the pattern using simple single crochet stitches, gentle increases, and decreases. With easy colour changes and beginner-friendly steps, this quick festive make is fun to whip up for ornaments, garlands, or gift toppers. A cheerful project that’s soft, safe, and full of Christmas charm!
Christmas Log Cake Roll Crochet Pattern 🍰
Stitch up a cozy slice of Christmas cheer with this adorable log cake roll! Made with simple half double crochet stitches and easy color changes, this pattern works up in no time — perfect for quick festive crafting sessions. Soft, sweet, and beginner-friendly, it’s a fun addition to your crochet dessert tray or holiday garland.
Gingerbread Man Crochet Pattern 🍪
This sweet little gingerbread man works up flat like a cookie — no sewing required! Using simple single crochet stitches and easy color changes, you’ll shape his cheerful outline in no time. Perfect for beginners and quick holiday makes, he’s ideal as an ornament, gift tag, or part of a crochet snack garland. A no-mess, no-bake treat that adds instant Christmas warmth!
Christmas Tree Cookie Crochet Pattern 🎄
This sweet Christmas tree cookie looks good enough to eat! The icing is worked in simple rounds, while the gingerbread base is crocheted in easy rows — then combined for a perfectly layered cookie look. Beginner-friendly and quick to make, it’s the ideal festive project for ornaments, garlands, or play sets. A fun, no-sew pattern that brings cozy holiday charm to your crochet treats!
Snowman Ice Cream Cone Crochet Pattern 🍦☃️
This frosty little treat is almost too cute to handle! Worked seamlessly with no sewing required, this quick pattern comes together fast — perfect for last-minute Christmas ornaments or playful gift toppers. The snowman scoop and cone are crocheted in one piece, creating a sweet and sturdy decoration that adds a fun twist to your holiday treats collection!
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Conclusion of Free Christmas Dessert Crochet Patterns
Have a go at crocheting the festive-themed patterns above to create your own charming Christmas set! Mix and match colors to give each piece a unique personality — whether it’s the Christmas Tree Cookie or even the Candy Cane!
These designs are part of my Pocket Yarnlings Christmas Ornament collection, perfect for seasonal decorating or playful gifting. You can check out the full bundle of all these patterns over here. Also remember to grab the free Santa hat pattern below and join in a mini Christmas Ornament CAL!
and join our Christmas Ornament Crochet-A-Long — 6 free festive patterns delivered straight to your inbox!
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