35+ Handmade Gift Ideas for Home

We’ve come to the end of the fourth week of our fourth annual Christmas in July Make Along, which means it must be time for a roundup! Today I’m sharing 35+ free handmade gift ideas for home. This roundup includes crochet, knitting, and sewing patterns for big projects like blankets and last-minute projects like mug rugs and wine bottle cozies.

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35+ Handmade Gift Ideas for Home

This collection has so much inspiration for handmade gift ideas for home. Today’s roundup includes 35+ free crochet, knitting, and sewing patterns for handmade gift ideas for home decor and utilitarian projects, including blankets, pillows, cozies and mug rugs, wall hangings, table runners, and more!

This roundup is part of the Christmas in July Make Along, with 31 days of free crochet, knitting, and sewing patterns by 28 bloggers, along with your chance to win a prize from one of our favorite companies — Baby Lock, Best Vinyl Cutters by Jolene, DMC, Eucalan, Fox and Pine Stitches, GlassEyesOnline, Knitter’s Pride, Kraemer Yarns, Shaggy Baggy, We Like Sewing, and Woodside Quilting. Get all the Christmas in July Make Along details here and don’t forget to enter the giveaway by Thursday, August 4, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.

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16 Crochet Patterns for Home

These 16 free crochet patterns for home include ornaments, coasters, a table runner, blankets, kitchen towels, holiday decorations, wall hangings, and more!

Left column, from top to bottom:

Second column, from top to bottom:

  • Santa Mermaid Blanket by Crafty Kitty Crochet: This fun, holiday-themed variation of a mermaid blanket pattern fits women’s sizes S-XL and includes instructions for adjusting the width and/or length to fit other sizes.
  • Buffalo Plaid Moose Kitchen Towel by A Crocheted Simplicity: This pattern is one of many for free holiday-themed kitchen towels.
  • Mini Stocking by Naztazia: This adorable pattern can be transformed into a pin, an ornament, or a gift tag and includes both written instructions and a video tutorial.
  • Snowman Gnome by Jen Hayes Creations: This adorable pattern includes options for a rounded or carrot nose.

Third column, from top to bottom:

  • Nordic Snowflake Stocking by The Unraveled Mitten: This single crochet Fair Isle pattern includes both written instructions and a video tutorial.
  • Granny Square Basket by Joy of Motion Crochet: This beginner-friendly pattern is a fun way to use up granny squares.
  • Buffalo Check Potholder by Yarn + Chai: This pattern includes written instructions and helpful photos, as well as a printable gift label for your finished potholders.
  • Harbor Mist Incredibly Easy Blanket by Pattern Princess: This easy peasy blanket pattern links to a helpful photo and video tutorials for the simple stitch pattern.

Right column, from top to bottom:

  • Best in Show Dog Blanket by Make and Do Crew: This corner-to-corner blanket crochet along pattern includes 9 different popular breeds of dogs. Make a blanket with all 9 patterns, or choose to make 9 squares in your favorite breed.
  • Lavender Wall Hanging by Winding Road Crochet: This lovely wall hanging pattern combines crochet and embroidery and is great for using up yarn scraps.
  • Cute Penguin Coaster by Divine Debris: The charted version of this tapestry crochet pattern is available for free.
  • Gingerbread House by Kouvarakia: This pattern for this adorable stuffed house is the perfect no-calorie holiday treat!

12 Knitting Patterns

These 12 free knitting patterns for home include dishcloths, towels, mug rugs and cup cozies, ornaments, blankets, and more!

Left column, from top to bottom:

  • Intertwined Dishcloth by Underground Crafter Design Team: This easy basketweave dishcloth makes a great spa gift when paired with handmade or luxury soaps.
  • Mura Towel by ChristaCoDesign: This easy pattern for a keyhole towel includes written instructions and a video tutorial.
  • Merry Mat Mug Rug by Handmade by Stacy J: This quick and easy pattern includes both written instructions and video tutorial.
  • Raising the Bar Blanket by Two of Wands: This color blocked blanket pattern is beginner-friendly.

Center column, from top to bottom:

  • Modern Kitchen Towels by Leelee Knits: This beginner-friendly pattern uses a lovely diamond lattice combination.
  • Arc en Ciel Dishcloth via Knit Picks: This lovely and colorful pattern uses a variation on the Bargello stitch.
  • Bulky Baubles via Knit Picks: One skein of bulky yarn can make four of these ornaments.
  • Cabled Mug Cozy via Knit Picks: Explore cables while making a great gift for a coffee or tea lover.

Right column, from top to bottom:

7 Sewing Patterns

These 7 free sewing patterns for home include Christmas stockings, pillow cases, and more!

Left column, from top to bottom:

  • Easy Christmas Stockings by Underground Crafter: This simple pattern includes 2 ways to sew the stocking along with lots of ways to customize your versions.
  • DIY Hooded Blanket by Fleece Fun: This pattern includes written instructions and a video tutorial.

Center column, from top to bottom:

  • Gnome Pillow by 5 Little Monsters: This pattern is part of the lumbar pillow party, including 17 other ideas for lumbar pillow covers. 
  • Patchwork Christmas Pillows by Flamingo Toes: These patterns include written instructions and a video tutorial for both the Patchwork Tree and Patchwork Present pillow covers.
  • Easy Pillowcase by Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom: This simple, 10-minute sewing pattern makes decorative cases with enclosed seams for standard-sized bed pillows.

Right column, from top to bottom:

  • Fabric Scrap Tea Towel by the Country Chic Cottage: This quick, last-minute gift idea is a great way to use up fabric scraps while customizing a store-bought gift.
  • DIY Christmas Fabric Bucket by Heather Handmade: This pattern can be used to transport gifts or can be the gift itself.

Still looking for more handmade gift idea inspiration? Check out these roundups for 52+ more handmade gift ideas for home!

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