The Ultimate Handmade Gift Guide!
Handmade gifts are such a special way to share craft and show our love for close friends and family. Whether you’re searching for the perfect Christmas, birthday, anniversary or anything, this guide will show you the perfect gift!
Some things to consider when picking what to make:
time: pick projects that are quick or use bulky yarn to ensure you will finish them in time
function: create gifts that will be well loved and appreciated to make sure that they are worth your time and effort
personal taste: customising gifts is a great way to personalise your gifting and make sure the reciever loves it
Knitting Projects:
For the Explorer:
Campfire Cowl
Whether your loved one enjoys hitting the slopes or just going out for dinner on chilly nights, this cowl is perfect! It’s a beginner level pattern that will look chic with any Winter outfit.
This pattern is super easy and a great stashbuster, and DK weight yarn and a simple cable stitch pattern makes it a modern and sleek take on a classic design. The customisable, unisex design means it will be worn by any loved one!
For the Baker: Sweater Weather Tea Cosy
This simple knitting pattern is the perfect gift for someone who loves to keep their kitchen cosy. The simple design and adorable pompom makes this pattern a gorgeous and practical addition to the modern home.
The bulky weight yarn means you can knit one of these up in an afternoon, and the tweed gives a rustic feel to the design.
For the Homebody: Currents Socks
Inspired by the twists and flow of waves in the deep sea, the Currents Socks are a snuggly pair of cabled socks that reminds me of ocean swells. The socks are knitted from the top down with a beautiful twisted cable and lace panel on the front.
Socks are great gifts for the beginning of Winter, and this pattern is a stylish cabled take on a classic design. The recycled fingering weight yarn is soft and makes you feel good doing your part for the environment and the looser gauge creates a more relaxed cosy feel.
You can grab the kit from The Fibre Co here.
For the Winter Lover: Zephyr Earwarmer
For the friend who is always on the slopes or in the snow, this earwarmer is a practical and cute gift. This fluffy, squishy earwarmer is the perfect project to keep anyone warm in cold climates!
With 7 sizes and instructions for any yarn, you can customise this pattern for any friend or family member!
For the Reader: Sagebrush Socks
For the friend who is forever watching historical dramas and dreaming of going to a Jane Austen ball, the Sagebrush Socks are perfect. The adorable lace pattern and hardwearing design make them perfect for snuggling up on a Spring morning with a good book.
Made with just one skein of fingering yarn, this adorable pair can be knitted in less than a week for a quick gift.
Crochet Projects:
For the Eco Conscious Friend: Reusable Face Scrubbie
This practical gift will be well used and appreciated by someone who loves the planet!
Plus, this simple design works up in 10 minutes so you can create a set of 7 in just over an hour. The ultimate last minute creation!
For the Little Ones: Ocean Waves Skirt
Reminiscent of waves crashing against the shore and family trips to the beach, this skirt is a simple but elegant design. Crocheted from the top down in one piece (which means no seaming, yay!) in an addictive texture, this skirt will be flying off your hook in the warmer months!
Perfect for those in the Southern Hemisphere like me, the Ocean Waves Skirt pattern is a simple, lightweight crochet design. Have a young one in your life? This skirt pattern comes in 13 sizes and is quick to crochet up.
With a sport weight yarn and engaging texture, these skirts will be flying off your hook and making for adorable easy gifts.
For the Cosy Style Icon: Wheat Vest
The Wheat Vest is a one-piece seamless vest worked flat in the puffy harvest stitch. The vest is mid-thigh length for extra coziness and an optional button at the top keeps it together. A single crochet edging is crocheted last to finish off the design.
This modern crochet pattern was featured in WeCrochet’s 12 Weeks of Gifting, and is a quick cosy garment perfect for cold days! It’s interesting texture and tweed yarn make it a stunning piece you’ll want to show off to all of your friends!
This versatile vest can be worn with anything and is an amazing gift idea!
Find out more and grab the free pattern on WeCrochet here.
For the Girl who Loves a Pamper: Edelweiss Earwarmer
A simple crochet earwarmer pattern perfect as a stocking stuffer or gift in a hamper. The Edelweiss Earwarmer is a cosy design using the whimsical jasmine stitch for beautiful texture.
A rhythmic, relaxation piece, this earwarmer is designed to help you unwind and is covered in delicate flowers for a hint of luxury.
The Edelweiss Earwarmer is a long rectangular headband, just wide enough to cover and warm your ears with a simple jasmine stitch pattern that repeats throughout the piece, and a single crochet edging added at the end.
It uses soft merino fingering yarn that is just as fun to work with as to wear, and will make any close friend feel appreciated!
You can grab the design for free from We Crochet!
For a close friend: The Sassafras Cardigan
This stylish cardigan is a luxurious gift for a (very close) friend or family member! It’s stylish knit-look elements and size inclusive design make it easily fit into your gifting plans.
The bulky weight yarn means it can be crafted in the weeks leading up to Christmas and is a beautiful garment to bless a someone with.
For the Summer Lover: Bayside Bralette
Perfect for the friends who live by the beach or are always on vacation, this adorable top is light, Summery and cute. This modern crochet crop top will get lots of wear from your beachside friends and family!
Its made in a small amount of DK weight cotton and is fully customisable for any body. It works up in less than a week so is perfect for a last minute occasion!
For the Romantic: Esme Hair Bow
For the friend who is always daydreaming, this whimsical hair accessory is a delightful gift. The ethereal fluffy yarn, simple stitch and oversized design make this bow perfect for girls of all ages!
It can be made using any yarn and there is a video tutorial to teach you step by step how to do tunisian crochet if it’s your first time!