It’s week six of 12 weeks of roundups including free gift ideas for the handmade holidays! Today’s roundup includes gift ideas for your kids, including newborns, infants, toddlers, children, and teens. I’ve searched the web to bring you 17 free crochet patterns, 3 free knitting patterns, 10 free sewing patterns, and 3 free crafts tutorials for gifts for kids including garments, accessories, softies, bags, blankets, and more. I’ve also included links to several more roundups with over 75 more projects to choose from, so you’re sure to find your next handmade holiday project. Enjoy!
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I love gifting handmade projects to children. They are often more appreciative of handmade gifts than adults and making something is a great way to customize a gift so that it’s perfectly tailored to your young recipient. Whether you are looking for a gift idea for an infant or toddler, school-aged child, pre-teen, or teenager, you’re sure to find something perfect in this collection!
17 Free Crochet Patterns
These patterns include clothing and accessories, softies, bags, and a teether.
Left column, from top to bottom:
- Butterfly Net Shawl by Meladora’s Creations: This hooded, lacy shawl pattern includes video tutorials.
- Bunny Ears Wooden Teether by Malloo: This project includes details for choosing and preparing wooden teethers.
- Grizzly Mountain Bear Hat by Kirsten Holloway Designs: This pattern includes 4 child and adult sizes and video tutorials for the special stitch patterns.
- Super Stretchy Leg Warmers by Stitches n Scraps: This pattern is available in several sizes and is worked side to side so only one color is used at a time.
- Drawstring Mini Backpack by A Crocheted Simplicity: This trendy little bag can be gifted alone or with goodies inside.
- Beginner Winter Ski Mask by Oombawka Design Crochet: This simple, cold-weather staple is available in 7 child and adult sizes.
Center column, from top to bottom:
- Wilbur Pig Pillow Pal by Underground Crafter: This cute little piggy coordinates with Theodore Bear Pillow Pal and Spot Dog Pillow Pal.
- Triangle Trio Boho Vest by Nana’s Crafty Home: This pattern includes 3 child sizes and coordinates with the adult version.
- Purrsly Pillow by Stitch in Progress: This textured bobble pillow has a subtle cat theme that would be great for a teen or pre-teens room.
- Kimono Baby Booties by The Blue Elephants: This beginner-friendly pattern includes detailed photos to help with assembly.
- Falling Leaves Cardigan by Needle Klankers: This open cardi pattern is designed to fit a 4-year old.
- Dragon Scale Clutch by Hooked by Kati: These textured clutches make great gifts for any young fashionista!
Right column, from top to bottom:
- Cute Baby Bonnet by Joy of Motion Crochet: This knit-look bonnet is available in 5 sizes.
- Bryce Canyon Striped Cardigan by ChristaCoDesign: This classic-look cardigan is available in 8 sizes from 2-16 for toddlers through teens.
- Carry Bags from Fruit Nets by Cucicucicoo: This upcycled project makes great gift bags.
- Itty Bitty Kitty by Thoresby Cottage: These cute little amigurumi characters would be a great gift for a feline-lover.
- Baby Shoes by Try It – Like It – Create It: These beginner-friendly baby shoes include different options for straps.
3 Free Knitting Patterns
These patterns include a scarf, a baby blanket, and a decorative pillow. Shown from left to right.
- Team Colors Scarf by Stitches n Scraps: This mitered square scarf can easily be customized in your child’s favorite team colors.
- Chunky Chevron Fast Knit Blanket by Jessie At Home: This project works up in a flash using jumbo weight yarn.
- Diagonal Sand Stitch Pillow by Underground Crafter: This simple pattern knit on the bias makes a great decoration for a teen’s room.
10 Free Sewing Patterns
These patterns include softies, finger puppets, a wallet and cases, a weighted blanket, sachets, and a hooded towel.
Left column, from top to bottom:
- DIY Wallets for Kids by Life Sew Savory: This pattern is easy to customize for boys and girls.
- DIY Weighted Lap Pad by ChristaCoDesign: This simple sewing project for a weighted lap pad can easily be customized using different fabric and thread combinations.
- Pencil Shaped Pencil Case by Cucicucicoo: This sewing project includes detailed instructions and step-by-step photos to make it beginner friendly.
Center column, from top to bottom:
- Baby Shark Finger Puppets by Felt with Love Designs: This set of finger puppets would make a great gift for an animal lover.
- Sew a Sloth by Underground Crafter: This beginner-friendly envelope pillow makes a great gift for a sloth lover.
- Hooded Towel for Baby by Beginner Sewing Projects: This easy sewing project includes instructions for customizing store-bought towels.
Right column, from top to bottom
- Simple Penguin Softie by Coloured Buttons: This easy, hand-sewn felt stuffed animal pattern includes both video and photo tutorials.
- 12 Days of Christmas Finger Puppets by Felt with Love Designs: These adorable finger puppets inspired by the 12 Days of Christmas carol would also make great ornaments.
- Scented Sachets by Itchin’ for Some Stitchin’: These easy peasy sewn sachets make great gifts for teens, or gifts to involve your kids in making!
- Vinyl Glitter Bag by Jennie Masterson: This project can be paired with a small gift that is stuffed inside the bag!
3 Free Crafts Tutorials
These tutorials include Cricut iron-on/heat transfer vinyl (HTV) projects and a fabric paint project. Shown from left to right.
- HTV Knee Patch Leggings by How To Heat Press: This simple Cricut iron-on project is a great way to customize (and reinforce!) a set of store-bought or handmade leggings for kids.
- Glitter Shoes by Jennie Masterson: This simple fabric paint project include both photo and video tutorials.
- My First Christmas Onesie by How To Heat Press: This Cricut HTV/iron-on project makes an adorable gift for your favorite infant or newborn.
Still looking for more handmade gift idea inspiration? Check out these roundups for over 75 more project ideas!
- 28+ Free Handmade Gift Ideas for Babies, Kids, and Teens including crochet, knitting, and sewing patterns
- 52+ Free Patterns for Softies and Plushies including crochet, knitting, and sewing patterns