Diwali, the festival of lights, is a time when our homes come alive with color, sparkle, and warmth. Traditionally, oil diyas and lanterns brighten the night, but what if this year you added a handmade twist? If your yarn stash is overflowing (guilty here!), these crochet patterns are the perfect way to craft your own festive glow.
The beauty of crocheting for Diwali is that it combines two of our favorite things—tradition and creativity. You can whip up tealight holders that make your dinner table shimmer, garlands that bring joy to your doorway, or even lanterns that become heirloom pieces you’ll pull out year after year. Many of these projects are quick enough for a weekend, and they’re a wonderful way to involve kids or friends in the celebrations.
I’ve gathered together 15 free crochet patterns for Diwali—everything from sparkling diyas to colorful torans. Each one is beginner-friendly, stash-busting, and guaranteed to bring a handmade glow to your festival décor.
Crochet Diyas & Tealight Holders
Nothing says Diwali quite like the warm glow of diyas. These crochet patterns let you keep the tradition alive while adding a creative twist.
Festival Starburst Crochet Ornament – Free Diwali Crochet Pattern
Ravelry: Tealight Lotus pattern by Daniela Herbertz
Ravelry: Autumn Glow Tealight jar cosy pattern by Lucy Duffy
Ravelry: Tealight Rose pattern by Daniela Herbertz
Ravelry: Rainbow tealight holders pattern by Crazyfox Design
My Blooming Lantern – Crochet Pattern – Clover Needlecraft
Crochet Toran Pattern #58#bhandhanvar#newtorandesign#simpletorandesign
Happy Days Mandala Crochet pattern by Knothing Usual | LoveCrafts
Brighter Daze Mandala Crochet pattern by Alexandra Lund | LoveCrafts
Ravelry: Diwali Lamp Filet pattern by Swaroopa
Ravelry: Diwali Diya pattern by Preeti Palorkar
A Handmade Glow for Diwali
There’s something so magical about lighting a handmade diya or hanging a crochet toran you stitched yourself. These patterns not only add charm to your festival décor but also connect us to the tradition of slowing down, making things with our hands, and sharing them with loved ones.
Whether you’re working up a quick tealight holder for the dining table, a lantern to hang on your balcony, or a garland for your front door, these patterns let you celebrate the festival of lights in a way that’s truly personal.
So gather your yarn, pick a pattern (or three!), and let your hooks bring the glow this Diwali. Handmade, heartfelt, and filled with joy—that’s the real light of the season.
Festive Diwali Diya: Free Crochet Pattern
Happy Diwali Diya light Pattern
Christmas flower tealight holder
Ravelry: A Burst Of Light Tealight Cosy pattern by Eminent Knits
Ravelry: Scrap-Buster Holiday Light Garland pattern by Carla D. T. Fisher
Ravelry: Diwali Tea Light Diya pattern by Pan Perkins
Trending Products
