With the holidays just around the corner I bet you're scurrying to get your shopping done, yet some of us have been making homemade gifts since the beginning of the year. Homemade gifts really speak a thousand words and help save you money. Although we make gifts for our friends and family, let's not forget about one of the most important influences in your children's lives; teachers! You can find some affordable teacher Christmas gifts to crochet this year. Whether you're just learning to crochet or you've been doing so for years, you can find cute gift ideas for teachers and they'll love it! The best part about getting creative instead of buying something is the cheap Christmas gifts for teachers can be more personal as you can choose their favorite colors or make their favorite design. It's so fun to walk into a store and see all the different colors of yarn to choose from. Maybe you know a teacher who loves to crochet herself and you can give her free crochet basket patterns with a few skeins of yarn; it would be so cute! Because Christmas is on its way, although you can start crafting early in the year, let's dive into some affordable teacher Christmas gifts to crochet before it's too late!

Affordable Teacher Christmas Gifts to Crochet

Keep in mind that just because you're giving xmas teacher gifts, it doesn't mean they necessarily have to be Christmas related or use Christmas colors. Teachers love little school crafts too; it's what they do for a living. Make some cute coasters or classroom decor.
 

1. Back to School Coaster
2. Beaded Crochet Apple
3. Classroom Kleenex Box Cover
   

Cute Gift Ideas for Teachers

Cheap Christmas gifts for teachers can include something as small as a pencil topper to something as big as a blanket. Depending on how close you are with your child's teacher you can put all your heart and love into a beautiful afghan. I really like the crayon blanket listed below.

1. Crayon Blanket
2. Elf Hat Pencil Topper
    

Free Crochet Basket Patterns

As stated earlier you can use free crochet basket patterns to make some adorable baskets. Teachers can either keep the baskets in the classroom and fill them with toys or supplies, or they can bring the baskets home to fill with towels or any other necessity she may need them for.

1. Beaded Jute Basket
2. Crochet Basket Pattern
3. Crochet Scrap Basket
4. Crochet Work Basket
5. Fabric Basket
6. Spa Basket

Free Crochet Scarf Patterns

Let's not forget about one of the easiest and thrifty crochet patterns you can make; scarves! Scarves are awesome cheap Christmas gifts for teachers! Scarves can be worn just about any time of year these days, indoors or out; even classrooms can be cold.
 

1. 90-Minute Scarves
2. Beautiful Scarf with Fringe
3. Braided Crochet Scarf
4. Crochet Ruffle Scarf
5. Diamond Duo Scarf

Buying something for friends and family is great, but making something is even better and it doesn't have to be costly. Affordable teacher Christmas gifts can already be in your home, you just have to work it up with a free crochet pattern. If you don't have time to make these cheap Christmas gifts for teachers this year you can always save the idea and start early next year.