🎄 Free Christmas Mistletoe Crochet Pattern – A Quick 10-Minute Holiday DIY Project
- Lucy ♡
- 2 days ago
- 5 min read
The holidays are the perfect time to fill your home with handmade decorations, and what could be more festive (and romantic!) than a classic mistletoe? Whether you want to hang it on your tree, turn it into a keychain, or add it to a Christmas wreath, this free mistletoe crochet pattern will be your favorite quick project this season.
In this post, I’ll show you exactly how to crochet your own mistletoe accessory in under 10 minutes. It’s beginner-friendly, uses very little yarn, and looks absolutely adorable as part of your Christmas home décor or as a gift topper.
So grab your hook, some green yarn, and let’s get started!
🌿 Why You’ll Love This Crochet Mistletoe Pattern
This pattern is simple, sweet, and works up incredibly fast. If you’re like me and love making small crochet decorations for the holidays, you’ll adore this project because:
🧶 It’s perfect for beginners — no complex stitches, no shaping, and no counting stress.
💚 It takes only about 10 minutes to complete one mistletoe branch.
🎁 You can use it in multiple ways: as a keychain, tree ornament, hair clip, brooch, or even attach it to a gift tag!
🌸 It’s great for scrap yarn — a fantastic way to use leftover green and red yarn from other projects.
💌 It’s easy to customize with your own colors and decorations.
The best part? You can make several in one sitting and give them out as little handmade Christmas gifts.
If you enjoy small, detailed projects like this one, make sure to check out my Etsy shop idrawyoursmile, where I share more crochet flower patterns, amigurumi bouquets, and seasonal projects.
🎅 Materials You’ll Need
Here’s what you’ll need to crochet your own mistletoe accessory:
Yarn: Cotton yarn, 5 ply (you can also use acrylic or sport-weight yarn) Check my recommendations on how to choose the best yarn.
Hook size: 2.0–2.5 mm crochet hook
Thin wire: Around 0.5 mm (optional, used to shape leaves or petals)
Hot glue (or sewing needle and thread) to assemble
Keychain ring or ornament string (optional)
Scissors and yarn needle
Red yarn for the berries
Green yarn for the leaves
If you want to make your mistletoe keychain extra cute, you can also add small charms or bells — they give it that extra Christmas sparkle!
🧵 Important Notes Before You Start
Each crocheter has their own way of writing patterns, but since this is a beginner-friendly mistletoe crochet pattern, I’ve written every step clearly and with explanations.
If you ever get confused or need help with a specific stitch, don’t hesitate to reach out — I constantly update my patterns based on your feedback to make them even better. ❣️
If you are a beginner crocheter and have trouble understanding crochet patterns, check this blog of how to read crochet patterns to help you out.
👉 You can message me directly through my Etsy shop if you need help, or even if you want a personalized pattern made just for you (for example, a flower bouquet or a specific amigurumi).
🌿 Free Crochet Pattern – Christmas Mistletoe Accessory
This pattern is made up of three leaves and three berries, which you’ll later assemble together.
🍃 Leaf (Make 3)
We’ll use the row stitch method, ending each round with ch 1 and turn your work.
1️⃣ Start by chaining 13.
2️⃣ Skip 2 stitches backwards, and in the next stitches crochet:
1 sc, 1 hdc,
[1 dc, chain 3 picot, 1 dc] (all in the same stitch),
1 hdc, 1 dc,
[1 tr, chain 3 picot, 1 tr],
2 dc, [1 tr, chain 3 picot, 1 tr],
1 dc, 1 hdc,
[1 sc, chain 3 picot, 1 sc]
3️⃣ Now, crochet along the other side of the chain (the “right side”):
1 hdc, 1 dc, [1 tr, chain 3 picot, 1 tr],
2 dc, [1 tr, chain 3 picot, 1 tr],
1 dc, 1 hdc, [1 dc, chain 3 picot, 1 dc],
1 hdc, 1 sc, and sl st to close.
4️⃣ Fasten off and hide the yarn.Leave about 4 inches of yarn tail if you plan to sew it together.
🔴 Berries (Make 3)
1️⃣ Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
2️⃣ Round 2: 6 increases (12)
3️⃣ Round 3: 6 decreases (6)
Fasten off and hide the yarn.
These little berries should look like tiny red balls. You can also add a bit of stuffing if you want them to be puffier!
✨ Assemble the Mistletoe
Now that you’ve finished all the pieces, it’s time to assemble your mistletoe!
You can either sew them together using your yarn needle or use hot glue for faster assembly.
Arrange the three leaves in a fan or cluster shape, then attach the three berries in the center where the leaves meet.
If you want to make it a keychain or ornament, attach a keyring or a small ribbon at the top.
And that’s it! You now have your very own handmade mistletoe crochet accessory ready to hang, gift, or decorate.
💡 Customization Ideas
Once you make one mistletoe, you’ll realize how easy it is to experiment with colors and shapes. Here are some ideas to make yours unique:
🌸 Frosted look: Use light green and white yarn to create a snow-dusted mistletoe.
✨ Sparkly version: Add metallic or glitter yarn for a festive shine.
💖 Romantic twist: Crochet a pink or white version as a Valentine’s Day decoration.
🧷 Wearable version: Turn it into a brooch by gluing a pin on the back.
🎄 Gift topper: Attach it to your Christmas gift wrapping for a personal touch.
🎁 How to Use Your Crochet Mistletoe
Your mistletoe accessory can be used in countless creative ways:
Christmas tree ornament – Add a ribbon and hang it from the tree. Check on my etsy other christmas ornaments crochet patterns.
Keychain – Keep a bit of holiday cheer with you everywhere you go.
Car mirror charm – Cute and festive!
Gift tag or decoration – Attach it to wrapped presents.
Wreath accent – Combine with pinecones or crochet flowers for a fuller Christmas wreath.
Hairpin - to elevate your christmas looks
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⚠️ Important Notice
Distribution or resale of this pattern is strictly prohibited.This is the intellectual property of IDRAWYOURSMILE.
If you see this pattern being sold elsewhere, please report it.
You are, however, more than welcome to sell the finished products made with my patterns — just please credit IDRAWYOURSMILE as the original designer.
✨ Final Thoughts
This free Christmas mistletoe crochet pattern is one of those small projects that truly bring joy during the holiday season. It’s simple enough for beginners, quick enough for last-minute gifts, and elegant enough to use as decoration anywhere in your home.
In just 10 minutes, you can turn a few scraps of yarn into something meaningful — something handmade that carries your personal touch.
Whether you make one or twenty, your crocheted mistletoe will be a little reminder of love, creativity, and the cozy spirit of Christmas.
Thank you for being here, for supporting small creators like me, and for sharing your love for crochet. 💚
Merry Christmas and happy crocheting! 🎄
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