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17 Hostess Gift Ideas for the Holidays

By: Jeanette Benoit, Editor, AllFreeCrochet

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!)

Simply Cheerful Trivets

Although not very Christmasy, there's nothing to brighten up a home like a thoughtful and colorful trivet like this one!

Colorful Kitchen Trivet

If you don't care for the last trivet design, give this one a try.

Candied Coasters

Purchase yarn colors to match a Lifesaver, or get red and white to make mints.

Snowman Belly Pot Holder

Keep the hostess's hands cool and her heart warm with this lovely gift.

Quick Snowman Coaster

This wintry gift is quick to make if you're in a rush!

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?

One Hour Wine Bottle Cozy

It only takes--you guessed it--one hour to get this hostess gift ready! All you need then is a bottle of wine.

Floral Gift Topper

If you already have a gift but need a little something extra, crochet this cute gift topper.

Little Gift Bag

Got a small gift you want to give? Tuck it into this little gift bag to make it more special.

Pineapple Pouch

This intricate pouch almost doesn't need a gift inside of it--that's how many uses it could have!

Mini Santa Sack Gift Pouch

Wrap your gift in something Christmasy with this craft.

Christmas Candy Treat Bag

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.

Dainty Snowflake Table Runner

Make your hostess a gift she'll be excited to take out year after year around the holidays.

Flip Flop Holder for Glasses

A cute play on a coaster, give this gift to someone who doesn't care much for winter.

Christmas Tree Garland

Another decoration, this garland is a gift your host can use right away if they want to.

Crochet Christmas Crackers

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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