The holidays are often one of the most popular times to travel around the country. Do you ever find yourself sitting on an airplane waiting for your long flight to be over when you just took off 10 minutes ago? When you're traveling anywhere, especially on long flights, you're going to want something to do to keep you busy. Why not bring some free easy crochet patterns to work on? With Christmas and New Year's Eve so close together, families might decide to stay an entire week or two to visit. With that stay you can have a joyous time and think of fun xmas party game ideas to keep you busy for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. But before you leave town you'll want to find some free easy crochet patterns to take along with you. It's so fun and easy to waste time working up a pattern while flying; you'll get to your destination in no time. Not to worry, you're allowed to bring crochet hooks with you on the plane. To Grandmother's house we go!

Free Easy Crochet Patterns to Take Along on Your Holiday Visit:

While you're thinking of xmas party game ideas to play on Christmas you can also be making free easy crochet patterns to keep you busy. Whether you're flying in a plane or driving in a car, time will always go faster when you're doing something. A skein of yarn and a crochet hook are easy to bring with you and don't take up much space.
 

90-Minute Scarves - A great free Christmas crochet pattern are these 90-minute scarves; you can work them up quickly and even wrap them just in time for gift giving.


Quick and Easy Crochet Scarf - This scarf is such an easy pattern to put together. If you make a few using different colors you can then nicely display them in a free crochet basket pattern as a fun gift basket.


Covered Button Scarf - Dress yourself up in a light white scarf with buttons this chilly season. The white color allows you to wear it with any outfit, especially a nice Christmas outfit. This is a beautiful pattern that would make a lovely gift.


Simple Speedy Cowl - This fast and easy crochet pattern will make a quick cowl for yourself in the color of your choosing. Make a whole host of them to give out as presents if you'd like! It's up to you how to take advantage of our free crochet patterns.


Purple Convertible Cowl - Again, while you're trying to come up with some xmas party game ideas you can certainly work up this convertible cowl in just over an hour; it's such an easy crochet pattern!


Soft Comfy Poncho for Fall - It's the perfect time to make a Soft Comfy Poncho for Fall or winter. Use this free crochet pattern from Berta Gilholm. She uses a Gala yarn in an Olive/Yellow color and the basic crochet stitches; this is an easy to intermediate crochet pattern.


Celebrity Poncho - As you're on your holiday visit you can easily make this celebrity poncho for yourself. Although you'll probably be receiving gifts, you can still make a little something for yourself.


Basic Chunky Hat Crochet Pattern - A free easy crochet pattern like this can sometimes take a bit of time to work up. Hats take some skill to perfect, but if you follow the instructions you should have a hat to wear in no time.


Mesh Bobble Hat - Free Christmas crochet patterns anyone? Make this cute Mesh Bobble Hat to give to a friend or family member this holiday season.


Turquoise Slouch Beanie with Buttons - Make this free easy crochet pattern while flying and wrap it up just in time to put under the tree. This is a great pattern to work up while traveling.


Ball Stitch Dishcloth - Dishcloths are a great fee easy crochet pattern to work up for the holidays. You can make many in just one sitting, including on an airplan or in the car!

Bethany Steiners from Jimmy Beans Wool has some great tips for traveling with crochet materials this holiday season:

Traveling season is upon us and I’ve just spent some time reviewing the TSA regulations before I hop on the plane! We crocheters are a creative bunch, so I’ve compiled a list of my favorite tips for working around those regulations so that I can finish all my holiday projects on time!

1. Need a handy container for your crochet hooks? I like to use a traveling toothbrush holder! I find the ones with the smallest drainage hole, and you can find them for little money at most places (Just double check for length!). You can toss the container in your bag when not in use!
2. Scissors are no longer allowed, even my tiny ones, so I just take dental floss for cutting yarn.
3. To fasten off your project, use a yarn needle instead of a hook to weave the ends back through. This secures them better and reduces the chances of raveling during those turbulent flights!

We hope you have safe and happy travels this holiday season.

 

How do you travel during the holidays and which of these projects would you consider making?