17 Hostess Gift Ideas for the Holidays
Mom was right: never go to someone's house empty handed, especially during the holidays. This year, break away from tradition and give something besides wine and flowers; try your hand at something homemade. Your host will appreciate the thought -- and will definitely invite you back next year.
If you're at a loss of what to make for that special friend, family member, coworker, or neighbor, you're sure to find the perfect gift idea in our collection of 18 Hostess Gift Ideas for the Holidays. Choose from a wide variety of quick and easy crochet patterns, including wine bottle cozies, crocheted coasters, crochet gift bags, and more. Plus, most of these great gift ideas work up quickly, so you won't be scrambling at the last minute. There's no better way to show your gratitude for the host than with one of these homemade tokens.
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Crocheted Coasters and Trivets
The host has likely just spent all day in the kitchen. Show your appreciation for their hard work with one of these festive coasters or trivets. Each one of these holiday themed crocheted coasters would add the perfect finishing touch to any holiday spread. Plus, their small size means these free crochet patterns are all super quick to crochet. (They're also a great way to use up leftover yarn!)
Although not very Christmasy, there's nothing to brighten up a home like a thoughtful and colorful trivet like this one!
Need some stockings for your mantel? You already have everything you need! Check out out our lovely list of40+ Free Crochet Christmas Stocking Patterns
Crocheted Gift Bags
Gift wrap can get expensive. Why spend all that money on something that's just going to get ripped apart and thrown away? Instead, kick your wrapping up a notch this year without spending a dime. Wrap your hostess gift in any one of these crocheted gift bags. It's a great way to make your hostess gift stand apart from all the others. Plus, it's like two gifts in one! Who wouldn't love a homemade holiday bag that you can use again and again?
It only takes--you guessed it--one hour to get this hostess gift ready! All you need then is a bottle of wine.
If you already have a gift but need a little something extra, crochet this cute gift topper.
Got a small gift you want to give? Tuck it into this little gift bag to make it more special.
This intricate pouch almost doesn't need a gift inside of it--that's how many uses it could have!
This is the perfect gift--a cute, reusable bag filled with some sweet treats.
Miscellaneous Crochet Holiday Gift Ideas
No idea what to give the chef that has everything, or the new neighbors that just moved in? Don't worry, no matter whose house you're headed to this holiday season, you're sure to find something for everyone on this list. Most of these are quick to work up, which is especially helpful if you've waited to the last minute - again!
Dressed to Party Winter Bottle Accessories
So adorable! If you don't want to make another cozy, try this craft instead.
Make your hostess a gift she'll be excited to take out year after year around the holidays.
A cute play on a coaster, give this gift to someone who doesn't care much for winter.
Another decoration, this garland is a gift your host can use right away if they want to.
Instead of buying or making crackers that just create trash, make these reusable crackers. Or just use them as decor!
Christmas Sweater Gift Card Holder Ornament
There's no better gift than a little Starbucks gift card, and you can make it extra sweet with these little gift card holder sweaters.
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JaneEK
Nov 18, 2018
This might sound strange, but I like to keep a selection of hostess gifts wrapped and ready in a little basket by my front door. Chalk it up to the days when my school aged kids would inevitably tell me at the last minute that they needed to bring something to donate or give to someone. I try for generic items, and this collection has a number of clever ideas. Ive already worked some up and will be making more in the future.
bvrlycomo 9202279
Dec 03, 2012
I AM LOOKING FOR A PATTERN FOR KITCHEN TOWELS THAT HANG FROM CABINET DRAWERS, I'M NEW AT THIS SO WANT SOMETHING EASY.
KatherineElaineMin ton 1313518
Dec 20, 2012
Here is a pattern for the towel if you don't already have one. http://www.allfreecrochet.com/Kitchen-and-Dining/Easy-Towel-Topper/ml/1
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