I’ve teamed up with 27 other bloggers for the third annual Christmas in July Make Along! We’re bringing you a month full of free patterns to kick start the handmade holiday season — including crochet, knitting, sewing, and craft projects. There’s something new to make every day in July, and you can also enter to win great prizes from some of our favorite companies!

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This is the main post for 2021 Christmas in July Make Along. Read on for more details including:
- How the 2021 Christmas in July Make Along Works,
- How To Join the 2021 Christmas in July Make along,
- 2021 Christmas in July Make Along Schedule,
- 2021 Christmas in July Make Along Giveaway Prizes, and
- Enter the 2021 Christmas in July Make Along Giveaway.
How the 2021 Christmas in July Make Along Works

Every day in July, a participating blogger will release a new and free crochet, knitting, or sewing pattern, or craft tutorial. Each week will have a theme.
- Week 1 (July 1-7): Gifts for Babies, Kids, and Teens
- Week 2 (July 8-14): Gifts for Women
- Week 3 (July 15-21): Gifts for Anyone
- Week 4 (July 22-28): Gifts for Home
- Week 5 (July 29-31): Gifts for Pets
Every Thursday, I’ll share a roundup of the previous week’s projects with even more handmade gift ideas.
We’ve also partnered with eight of our favorite companies — AndeanSun Yarns, Clover USA, Crosscut Sewing Co., Eucalan, Hooked for Life, Hummingbird Lane Fabrics, Knitter’s Pride, and Kraemer Yarns — to bring together some amazing prizes for you! (Because surely after making all of these gifts for others, you deserve something for yourself, right??) Find out more about participating bloggers, the schedule, and how to enter to win the prizes by scrolling down in this blog post. The deadline for entering the giveaway is Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.
How To Join the 2021 Christmas in July Make Along
- Sign up for the Underground Crafter newsletter to get updates with included patterns throughout the Make Along.
- You can join in by crocheting, knitting, sewing, or making the projects as you have time.
- Share your progress and post pictures of your finished projects. Tag your projects and posts #CIJMakeAlong2021 on all social media.
- If you’d like to chat with other crafters, join the Underground Crafters Facebook group
- By the end of the Make Along, you’ll have up to 31 awesome projects. Get ready for the handmade holiday season while having fun with us!
- Use this button below on your Ravelry project pages or elsewhere on social media. Right click (on desktop) or tap and hold (on mobile) to save.

2021 Christmas in July Make Along Schedule
This list will be updated during the Make Along to include links to each pattern and roundup as it is released.
- July 1: Announcement and Giveaway Information (you are here)
- Week 1: Gifts for Babies, Kids, and Teens
- July 1: Project 1 by Underground Crafter. Show your support by following Marie on Newsletter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Ravelry | YouTube
- Get the Bobblehead Gingerbread Lovey crochet pattern
- July 2: Project 2 by The Lindsey Life. Show your support by following Lindsey on Facebook | Instagram | YouTube
- Get the Teen Spa Day Soap Sack crochet pattern
- July 3: Project 3 by Underground Crafter
- Get the Gingerbread Pal crochet pattern
- July 4: Project 4 by Creations by Courtney. Show your support by following Courtney on Etsy | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Ravelry
- Get the Quentin Tunisian Scarf Set crochet pattern
- July 5: Project 5 by Rich Textures Crochet. Show your support by following Sarah on Etsy | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Ravelry | TikTok | Twitter | YouTube
- Get the Baby Crew Socks crochet pattern
- July 6: Project 6 by Edie Eckman. Show your support by following Edie on Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Ravelry | YouTube
- Get the 3-Stitch Baby Hat crochet pattern
- July 7: Project 7 by ChristaCoDesign. Show your support by following Crystal on Etsy | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Ravelry | Twitter | YouTube
- Get the Bella Bonnet crochet pattern
- Week 1 Roundup: 38+ Free Crochet and Knitting Patterns for Gift Ideas for Babies, Kids, and Teens
- July 1: Project 1 by Underground Crafter. Show your support by following Marie on Newsletter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Ravelry | YouTube
- Week 2: Gifts for Women
- July 8: Project 8 by Hooked for Life Publishing. Show your support by following Mary Beth on Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Ravelry | YouTube
- Get the Melodeon Cowl knitting pattern
- July 9: Project 9 by The Stitchin’ Mommy. Show your support by following Amy on Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Ravelry | Twitter
- Get the Savannah Fashion Headband crochet pattern
- July 10: Project 10 by Knitter Knotter. Show your support by following Arunima on Etsy | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Ravelry | YouTube
- Get the Kritika Slippers Tunisian crochet pattern
- July 11: Project 11 by Ned & Mimi. Show your support by following Sarah on Etsy | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Ravelry
- Get the Diamond Ladder Cowl tapestry crochet pattern
- July 12: Project 12 by Through the Loop Yarn Craft. Show your support by following Ashley on Etsy | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Ravelry | YouTube
- Get the Linley Ear Warmer crochet pattern
- July 13: Project 13 by Stitches n Scraps. Show your support by following Pia on Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Ravelry | Twitter | YouTube
- Get the Date Night Clutch knitting pattern
- July 14: Project 14 by Moogly. Show your support by following Tamara on Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Ravelry | Twitter | YouTube
- Get the Artfully Simple Angled Wrap crochet pattern
- Week 2 Roundup: 39+ Handmade Gift Ideas for Women
- July 8: Project 8 by Hooked for Life Publishing. Show your support by following Mary Beth on Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Ravelry | YouTube
- Week 3: Gifts for Anyone
- July 15: Project 15 by The Loopy Lamb. Show your support by following Ashley on Etsy | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Ravelry | YouTube
- Get the Parker Penguin crochet pattern
- July 16: Project 16 by 5 Little Monsters. Show your support by following Erica on Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Ravelry | Twitter | YouTube
- Get the Mossy Path Hat crochet pattern
- July 17: Project 17 by Yarn Craftee. Show your support by following Rose on Etsy | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Ravelry | YouTube
- Get the V-Stitch Gender Neutral Hat crochet pattern
- July 18: Project 18 by Blue Star Crochet. Show your support by following Veronika on Etsy | Facebook | Instagram | LoveCrafts | Pinterest | Ravelry | YouTube
- Get the Men’s Bandana Ribbed Scarf crochet pattern
- July 19: Project 19 by You Should Craft. Show your support by following Alex on Instagram | Pinterest
- Get the Corner-to-Corner Pillow crochet pattern
- July 20: Project 20 by Mamas2Hands. Show your support by following Andee on Facebook | Instagram | Ravelry | YouTube
- Get the Braided Ribs Neck Cozy crochet pattern
- July 21: Project 21 by CrochetWizzard. Show your support by following Cydnee on Etsy | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Ravelry
- Get the Nutcracker crochet pattern
- Week 3 Roundup: 13+ Handmade Ideas for Anyone
- July 15: Project 15 by The Loopy Lamb. Show your support by following Ashley on Etsy | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Ravelry | YouTube
- Week 4: Gifts for Home
- July 22: Project 22 by Oombawka Design. Show your support by following Rhondda on Etsy | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Ravelry | Twitter | YouTube
- Get the Holly Christmas Angel crochet pattern
- July 23: Project 23 by A Box of Twine. Show your support by following Susan on Etsy | Facebook | Instagram | Ravelry
- Get the Snowflake Candle Cozy knit pattern
- July 24: Project 24 by Creatively Beth. Show your support by following Beth on Etsy | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter
- Get the Easy Bean Bag Tablet Holder sewing pattern
- July 25: Project 25 by Raffamusa Designs. Show your support by following Raffaella on Etsy | Facebook | Instagram | LoveCrafts | Pinterest | Ravelry
- Get the Reindeer Potholder crochet pattern
- July 26: Project 26 by Nana’s Crafty Home. Show your support by following Tonya on Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Ravelry | Twitter | YouTube
- Get the Christmas Tree crochet pattern
- July 27: Project 27 by Bella Crafts Publishing. Show your support by following Ann on Etsy | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter | YouTube
- Get the Faux Quilted Stenciled Pin Cushion sewing pattern
- July 28: Project 28 by Fosbas Designs. Show your support by following Susana on Etsy | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Ravelry
- Get the Rose Pillow Cover crochet pattern
- Week 4 Roundup: 20+ Homemade Gift Ideas for Home
- July 22: Project 22 by Oombawka Design. Show your support by following Rhondda on Etsy | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Ravelry | Twitter | YouTube
- Week 5: Gifts for Pets
- July 29: Project 29 by Blue Star Crochet.
- Get the Roxy’s Dog Bandana crochet pattern
- July 30: Project 30 by Pine Tree Crochet. Show your support by following Whitney | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Ravelry
- Get the Star Cat Toy crochet pattern
- July 31: Project 31 by Stitches n Scraps.
- Get the Little Red Doggie Snood crochet pattern
- Week 5 Roundup: 12+ Crochet Patterns for Pet Gifts
- July 29: Project 29 by Blue Star Crochet.
- Make at your own pace
- August 4: Deadline for entering the giveaways (see below for more details and to enter).
2021 Christmas in July Make Along Giveaway Prizes
We’ve partnered with eight of my favorite companies to get seven great prizes for participants in this Make Along. Read on for more details about the prizes and how to enter for your chance to win one of these prizes!
AndeanSun Yarns will provide one lucky winner with a 3-pack of Umayo Fingering yarn in the winner’s choice of colors. Umayo Fingering is a luxurious alpaca/wool/acrylic blend yarn that is soft and perfect for socks, baby gifts, and more. Show your support by following AndeanSun Yarns on Website | Facebook | Instagram.

Clover USA will provide one lucky winner with a prize package of tools for crochet or knitting including a Quick Locking Stitch Markers Set and the winner’s choice of in-stock sizes for 2 Amour crochet hooks or 2 pairs of Takumi Bamboo knitting needles. Show your support by following Clover USA on Website | Facebook | Instagram.

Crosscut Sewing Co. will provide one lucky winner with the Beginner Sewing Workshop online class and the Beginner Sewing Workshop Supply Kit Bundle including fabric and instructions for four beginner sewing projects, a ruler, and thread. Show your support by following Crosscut Sewing Co. on Website | Facebook | Instagram.

Eucalan will provide one lucky winner with $25 prize package of their delicate wash products for your handmade items. Show your support by following Eucalan on Website | Facebook | Instagram.

Hooked for Life is providing one lucky winner with a Hookers Rule sticker. Show the world how much you love to crochet! Show your support by following Hooked for Life on Website | Facebook | Instagram.

Hummingbird Lane Fabrics will provide one lucky winner with the Deck the Halls Christmas Tree Activity Panel. This cut-and-sew fabric panel includes 25 festive ornaments and a big beautiful tree. You can turn it into a decoration, and advent calendar, or a quilt! Show your support by following Hummingbird Lane Fabrics on Website | Facebook | Instagram.

Knitter’s Pride will provide one lucky winner with a Ginger Interchangeable Circular Knitting Needles Set including needles in 13 sizes. These are the knitting needles I use, and I love them! You can see my unboxing video here. Show your support by following Knitter’s Pride on Website | Facebook | Instagram.

Kraemer Yarns will provide one lucky winner with the Chesnut Hill Shawl Kit including the knit pattern and four balls of Perfection Sport yarn. Get a jump start on your fall accessories with this beautiful kit! Show your support by following Kraemer Yarns on Website | Facebook | Instagram.

Continue on to learn how to enter the giveaway for your chance to win one of these fabulous prizes!
Enter the 2021 Christmas in July Make Along Giveaway
- This is the giveaway for the 2021 Christmas in July Make Along hosted and organized by Underground Crafter.
- Enter the giveaway using any of the options on the Rafflecopter widget below by 11:59 p.m. Eastern on Wednesday, August 4, 2021.
- Eight winners will be chosen from the entries at random to win a prize from AndeanSun Yarns, Clover USA, Crosscut Sewing Co., Eucalan, Hooked for Life, Hummingbird Lane Fabrics, Knitter’s Pride, and Kraemer Yarns. Each will win one of the prizes listed above.
- Winners will be contacted approximately one week after the entries close. Winners will have three (3) days to claim their prizes. If winners do not respond within three days, prizes will be awarded to alternates.
- By entering this giveaway, you are agreeing to share your contact information with Rafflecopter and/or Underground Crafter. You can read the Rafflecopter Privacy Policy here and the Underground Crafter Privacy Policy here to understand how this information is used.
- The names of winners will be made available in list form by request from Underground Crafter.
- This giveaway is open worldwide, except where prohibited by law.
- Don’t forget to join the fun in the Underground Crafters Facebook group, too!
I’m excited to work with your patterns…they are so creative
Thanks to those that are willing to do free patterns. Maybe of them look interesting. I hope to try some when I have time