If you celebrate Hanukkah and love adding handmade touches to your holiday decor, this crochet Hanukkah garland is going to be your new favorite December project. Eight numbered pouches strung together on a blue and white garland — perfect for tucking small gifts inside each pouch for the eight nights, or simply hanging on the mantel as a beautiful Festival of Lights centerpiece.

The full free pattern is below — eight pouches, ties, garland assembly, and tassels. If you’d rather skip the ads and work from a clean printable PDF with the number color charts in one easy-to-print file, the polished pattern is available on Etsy with code SEELOVE15 for 15% off.

Why you’ll love this crochet Hanukkah garland

• Sweet treat-tucking tradition — slip a small gift, candy, or note inside each pouch for the eight nights of Hanukkah.
• Reusable year after year — handmade decor that becomes a treasured holiday tradition.
• Modern Hanukkah decor — beautiful textured numbered pouches in classic blue and white that elevate any mantel or wall.
• Beginner-intermediate friendly — uses just single crochet and the waistcoat (crochet knit) stitch with simple color changes.
• Gift-worthy handmade present — the perfect Hanukkah gift for friends, family, or hostesses.
• Customizable in any color combo — try silver and white, gold and navy, or rainbow pouches for a playful spin.
• Worsted weight yarn — works up faster than fingering or DK weight projects.

Pattern details

• Skill level: Intermediate — comfortable with single crochet, working in the round, the waistcoat stitch, and simple color changes.
• Pouch size: Each pouch is approximately 7″ tall by 5″ wide
• Garland length: Approximately 60″ (adjustable — make a longer foundation chain for a wider mantel)
• Stitches used: Chain, single crochet, slip stitch, waistcoat stitch (also known as the crochet knit stitch)

Materials for the crochet Hanukkah garland

• 🧶 2 balls of Red Heart Super Saver in White
• 🧶 1 ball of Red Heart Super Saver in Royal (Blue)
• 🪝 6.5 mm crochet hook
• 🪡 Tapestry needle
• ✂️ Scissors
• 📦 A small box (approximately 6″ wide) for making tassels

I love Red Heart Super Saver for projects like this — it’s a great price, durable, and comes in tons of colors so you can easily customize the palette.

Gauge

4″ × 4″ (10 cm × 10 cm) = 10 sc and 13 rows with a 6.5 mm crochet hook.

Abbreviations

Written in standard American crochet terms.

• ch — chain
• sc — single crochet
• sl st — slip stitch
• st(s) — stitch(es)
• rnd — round
• * * — repeat instructions between asterisks

Pattern notes before you start the crochet Hanukkah garland

Each pouch is worked in rounds from the bottom up to the top of the pouch.

Reading the number graph: The number graph shows when to swap colors to create the desired pattern. Start at the bottom of the number and work your way up to the top.

Changing colors seamlessly: Work the last stitch before the color change to the last 2 loops on the hook. Draw the loop of the next color through the 2 loops on the hook to complete the stitch. Continue working colors according to the number graph, remembering to swap to the new color when you’re on the last stitches with 2 loops remaining on the hook.

Waistcoat stitch (crochet knit stitch): This is the textured stitch used throughout the pouches. Need a refresher? Check out the Spotlight Stitch tutorial for the waistcoat stitch.

The crochet Hanukkah garland pattern

Pouches for numbers 1–7

With white, ch 15.

Round 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, continue to work the next stitches on the opposite side of the chain, sc in each ch across — 28 sts.

Rounds 2–5: Work waistcoat stitch (28 sts).

Rounds 6–14: Begin working numbers 1–7 according to the number graph (see PDF on Etsy for printable color charts).

Example for #1: Work waistcoat stitch in white over the first 5 sts, change to blue (see seamless color change note above), work 4 waistcoat sts in blue, change back to white, and continue in the round.

Rounds 15–25: Work waistcoat stitch (28 sts).

Fasten off.

Repeat for pouches 2 through 7, working each number’s color graph in the appropriate rounds.

Pouch for number 8 (the larger pouch)

With white, ch 21.

Round 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, continue to work the next stitches on the opposite side of the chain, sc in each ch across — 40 sts.

Rounds 2–8: Work waistcoat stitch (40 sts).

Rounds 9–18: *Work 3 sts in waistcoat stitch, then proceed according to the number 8 graph, work 3 sts in waistcoat stitch*, repeat from * to * around.

Rounds 19–31: Work waistcoat stitch (40 sts).

Fasten off.

Adding the ties

Create ties for each of the pouches. These will be used both to attach each pouch to the garland and to close the pouch. The natural curl of the tie will hold the pouch closed tight with a single knot.

To start: With blue, ch 20, attach to each pouch with a sl st on the left side of the pouch approximately 5 rows from the top, ch 21, turn.

Row 1: 2 sc in each st across. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Repeat for all 8 pouches.

Garland

To start: With blue, ch 250. Fasten off.

Row 1: With white, starting at the beginning of the chain, sc across, fasten off.

Row 2: With blue, starting at the beginning of the work, sc across, fasten off.

Tassels

Make tassels using one strand of each color. I used a small box (approximately 6″ wide) and wrapped the yarn around it until there was about 1″ of yarn pile. Gently pull the yarn off the box, tie off both ends approximately 1″ from either end, then cut down the middle to split the tassels into two.

Attach a tassel to each end of the garland for a polished finishing touch.

Final assembly of the crochet Hanukkah garland

Attach each pouch to the garland by tying the blue tie around the garland chain at evenly spaced intervals — approximately 6–7″ apart for a 60″ garland. Use the tie to close the pouch with a single knot, leaving the curl to act as a pretty closure.

Weave in any remaining ends and your garland is ready to hang.

Tips for success

• Practice the waistcoat stitch first. If you’ve never worked the crochet knit stitch, make a small practice swatch before starting your first pouch. The stitch creates a beautifully knit-look texture that’s worth the small learning curve.
• Use stitch markers. Place a marker at the start of each round so you can keep track of where the round begins, especially during the color change rounds.
• Don’t pull color changes too tight. Loose color changes give the cleanest, most professional look. If you cinch the yarn too tight, the back of your work will pucker.
• Block your finished pouches. A quick wet block evens out the waistcoat stitch and makes the numbers crisp and readable.
• Tuck small surprises inside. Wrapped chocolates, small toys, handwritten notes, or tiny gifts all fit beautifully inside the 7×5″ pouches.

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Frequently asked questions about the crochet Hanukkah garland

How long does this Hanukkah garland take to make?

Most crocheters finish all 8 pouches plus the garland and tassels in 15–20 hours of working time. Each small pouch takes about 1.5–2 hours, the larger pouch (#8) takes about 2.5–3 hours, and the garland and tassels add another 2–3 hours combined. Start in early November to have it ready for Hanukkah.

What is the waistcoat stitch?

The waistcoat stitch (also called the crochet knit stitch) is a single crochet variation worked into the V at the front of the previous row’s stitch instead of under both loops. The result is a stretchy, knit-look fabric that’s perfect for colorwork like this garland. Check out the Spotlight Stitch tutorial for a full walkthrough.

Can I make this in different colors?

Absolutely. While blue and white are the classic Hanukkah palette, the pattern works beautifully in silver and white, gold and navy, or even rainbow pouches for a playful kid-friendly version. Any worsted weight yarn will work.

Can I use this as an Advent garland too?

Yes! While this version is designed for the 8 nights of Hanukkah, you can absolutely make additional pouches numbered 9 through 25 to use it as a Christmas Advent calendar garland. Same pattern, same construction — just more pouches and a longer garland chain.

What can I tuck inside the pouches?

The pouches are perfect for wrapped chocolates, gelt (chocolate coins), small toys, handwritten notes, hair accessories, mini ornaments, jewelry, gift cards, or any small treat. The 7″×5″ size fits a surprising amount.

More free crochet holiday patterns to love

If you loved this Hanukkah garland, here are more free crochet patterns from the SeeLoveShare holiday collection:

• Waistcoat Stitch Tutorial — master the crochet knit stitch used in this pattern
• Crochet Flower Blossom Afghan — a beautiful granny square throw for any season
• Starburst Crochet Baby Blanket — textured fan stitches in soft cotton
• Crochet Mixed Cluster Blanket — modern textured cluster pattern
• Crochet Flower Coaster & Trivet Set — a quick free pattern for everyday gifting

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