November 10th, 2026
Hanukkah Crochet Patterns: 12 Handmade Makes for the Festival of Lights
Hanukkah 2026 starts at sundown on Friday, December 4. Here are all of my Hanukkah crochet patterns in one place, plus one knit: bobble stitch pillows, garlands, a menorah wall hanging, stars for the table and soft dreidels for little hands. Three of them are free right here on the blog. 💙
If you want handmade pieces out on the first night, start the bigger makes (the pillows and garlands) this month and leave the quick ones (the stars and dreidels) for the last week.
Hanukkah pillow bundle
The menorah, dreidel and Star of David pillows in one printable PDF
All three bobble stitch pillow patterns together, clean and ad-free.
See the pillow bundle →Free Hanukkah patterns
Three full patterns are free on the blog: the crochet dreidel pillow, the knit gift pocket garland, and the crochet cable placemats further down.
Hanukkah bobble stitch pillows
Three crochet pillows worked in bobble stitch, so the menorah, dreidel and star stand out in texture you can feel. They look best as a set on the couch.
- Menorah Pillow: see the pattern
- Dreidel Pillow: free pattern on the blog
- Star of David Pillow: see the pattern
- All three pillows: the Hanukkah pillow bundle
Hanukkah garlands and wall hangings
Something to hang: the Festival of Lights gift pocket garland, with eight numbered pockets for gelt or small gifts (in crochet or knit), a mini menorah and dreidel garland, and a menorah wall hanging.
- Mini Menorah & Dreidel Garland: see the pattern
- Gift Pocket Garland (crochet): see the pattern
- Interactive Menorah: see the pattern
- Gift Pocket Garland (knit): free pattern on the blog
For the Hanukkah table
For the table: sparkly stars for each place setting, a simple Star of David, a brioche six-point star, soft dreidels the kids can actually play with, and free cable placemats in sparkle yarn.
- 6-Point Star Place Setting: see the pattern
- Simple Star of David: see the pattern
- Crochet Dreidels: see the pattern
- Brioche Six-Point Star: see the pattern
- Cable Placemats: free pattern on the blog
Materials for Hanukkah crochet
Most of these patterns use worsted weight acrylic yarn, which comes in the blues, whites and silvers that suit Hanukkah decor. The Simple Star of David and Interactive Menorah use Bernat Softee Baby, and the place setting stars use Lion Brand Sparkle. Each pattern lists its exact yarn and hook size.
- Yarn: worsted weight acrylic such as Red Heart Super Saver, in royal blue, light blue, white and gray
- Hooks: 4.0 mm to 6.5 mm depending on the pattern; the pillows use 5.5 mm (US I/9)
- Knitting needles: 6 mm (US 10) for the knit gift pocket garland
- Fibrefill for the dreidels and pillows, and a tapestry needle for weaving in ends
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Hanukkah crochet patterns FAQ
When does Hanukkah start in 2026?
Hanukkah 2026 begins at sundown on Friday, December 4, and ends at sundown on Saturday, December 12. Start the bigger makes, like the pillows and garlands, in November so they are ready for the first night.
Are there free Hanukkah crochet patterns?
Yes. The Dreidel Bobble Pillow (crochet), the Gift Pocket Garland (knit) and the Cable Placemats (crochet) are free on the blog. Each pattern post explains how to get the rest.
What yarn should I use for Hanukkah crochet?
Most of these patterns use worsted weight acrylic such as Red Heart Super Saver, which comes in plenty of blues, whites and grays. The Simple Star of David and Interactive Menorah use Bernat Softee Baby, and the place setting stars use Lion Brand Sparkle.
Which Hanukkah crochet projects are quickest to make?
The Simple Star of David, the 6-point star place settings and the crochet dreidels are the smaller makes. The bobble stitch pillows and the garlands take longer, so start those first.
What is bobble stitch?
A bobble is several unfinished double crochets worked into one stitch and closed together, which makes a raised dot. The Hanukkah pillows use rows of bobbles to draw the menorah, dreidel and Star of David in texture.
More holiday patterns
Making for Christmas too? See my crochet Christmas patterns collection, or the full set of bobble stitch pillow patterns for Christmas, Hanukkah and fall.
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If you make any of these, I’d love to see them! Tag me on Instagram @SeeLoveShare. Happy Hanukkah and happy stitching! 💙