24+ Handmade Gift Ideas for Kids

I’m sharing the first of five weekly roundups including handmade gift ideas as part of the sixth annual Christmas in July Make Along! Last week’s theme was handmade gift ideas for kids — from babies through teens — and this collection includes 24 crochet, knitting, and sewing patterns for toys, accessories, garments, and home decor projects that are perfect for the kiddos, along with 50 more ideas to get your creative juices flowing!

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24+ Free Handmade Gift Ideas for Kids

Last week’s theme for the Christmas in July Make Along was Babies, Kids, and Teens. It’s never too early to get a jump start on the handmade holidays! Today’s roundup includes 24+ free crochet, knitting, and sewing patterns for handmade gift ideas for kids. Find your next project in this collection of toys, accessories, garments, and home decor items for babies, kids, and teens!

8 Free Crochet Patterns

These 8 free crochet patterns for handmade gift ideas for kids include hats, blankets, dolls and softies, mittens, and a dice bag for table-top games.

  • Lemon Zest Blanket by Knitting with Chopsticks: This simple 2-color blanket pattern is available in 11 sizes from Lovey through King, including 6 baby and toddler sizes.
  • Reversible Flower Doll by Nicki’s Homemade Crafts: This beautiful 2-in-1 doll pattern will entertain a kiddo for hours! The pattern includes progress photos and video tutorials.
  • Dice Bag of Tricks by Green Fox Farms Designs: This bag for table-top role playing game dice has multiple variations so you can easily customize.
  • Sloth Hat by Lovable Loops: This adorable beanie is available in 4 sizes including 3 child sizes.
  • Randall the Reindeer by Nicole Chase: This cute reindeer softie is adorned with an adorable pom pom scarf.

8 Free Knitting Patterns

These 8 free knitting patterns for handmade gift ideas for kids include hats, blankets, a hair ribbon, a sweater, and a pillow.

  • Beginner Squares Christmas Stocking by Easy on the Tongue: This is a fun sampler project that can be customized in the favorite colors of the kiddo you plan to gift this to!
  • Bernadette Blanket by Exquisite Crochet UK: This cozy baby blanket knits up quickly in super bulky yarn.
  • Fuzzy Heart Pillow by Our Daily Craft: The sample for this intarsia colorwork pattern is made with a fuzzy yarn, but you could use smooth yarn for a different effect.
  • Little Narwhal Hat by Little Red Window: The 0-3 months version of this adorable beanie is available as a free pattern.
  • Wednesday’s Ribbon by Craftopia Collective: Your favorite Addams Family fan can wear this simple ribbon woven into braids or as a headband.

8 Free Sewing Patterns

These 8 free sewing patterns for handmade gift ideas for kids include blankets, a stick horse, a gnome doll, key chains, mittens, and bath mitts.

  • Red and Green Yuletide Quilt by Pattern Princess: This throw blanket using the Chandelier Quilt Block (also known as the String of Beads Quilt Block) can be made with scraps, fat quarters, or yardage.
  • DIY Stick Horse from a Sock by The Country Chic Cottage: This simple craft project uses hand sewing and is a perfect gift for the little cowboy or cowgirl in your life!
  • GI Gnome by Sew What Alicia: This simple gnome pattern is made with repurposed military clothing but could be made using scout clothes, t-shirts, or school uniforms, too.
  • DIY Wearable Blanket with Hood by Life Sew Savory: This wearable blanket pattern includes a hood and cuffs to keep the arms in place and is available in child and adult sizes.
  • Lip Balm Holder Key Chain by Heather Handmade: This quick sewing project makes a perfect stocking stuffer for tweens and teens.
  • Fleece Mittens by Sweet Red Poppy: This pattern is available in 7 sizes including 6 child sizes and makes a pair of flip-top mittens.
  • Characters of Christmas Bath Mitts via AllFree Sewing: These adorable bath mitts include a snowman, reindeer, and Christmas tree and can be sewn from bath towels or terrycloth yardage.

Still looking for more handmade gift idea inspiration? Check out these roundups for 50 more handmade gift ideas for kids!

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