I’m sharing the second 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 women and this collection includes 24 crochet, knitting, and sewing patterns for cowls and scarves, hats, bags, shawls and wraps, socks, a pullover, a skirt, and an apron, along with 36 more ideas to get your creative juices flowing!
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24+ Free Handmade Gift Ideas for Women
Last week’s theme for the Christmas in July Make Along was Women. 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 women. Find your next project in this collection of accessories and garments for women!
9 Free Crochet Patterns
These 9 free crochet patterns for gift ideas for women include cowls and scarves, hats, bags, and a shawl.
- Market Bag by Fosbas Designs: This functional project is a great gift for your favorite eco-friendly shopper or farmers market lover.
- Linked Double Crochet Scarf with Pom Pom Edging by Raji’s Craft Hobby: This pattern includes step-by-step photos for the special stitches and edging.
- Gentle Embrace Infinity Scarf by Remington Lane Crochet: This 3-color infinity scarf pattern includes a video tutorial.
- Colbie Chunky Cowl by Keep Calm and Crochet On UK: This pattern includes a photo tutorial for the Jacob’s Ladder detail.
- Velveteen Scarf by Noor’s Knits: This textured scarf pattern uses several Tunisian crochet stitch combinations and includes video tutorials.
- Buffalo Plaid Hat by Lovable Loops: This pattern is available in toddler, child, and adult sizes.
- Just a Rectangle Danbury Bag by Briana K. Designs: This pattern is easier than it looks, which makes it a great gift! Also includes a video tutorial.
- Crystal Snowflakes Shawl by Divine Debris: This cozy shawl is adorned with beautiful snowflake appliques.
- Enchanted Infinity Slouch Hat by Oombawka Design Crochet: This stretchy slouch hat pattern is adorned by a lovely flower.
10 Free Knitting Patterns
These 10 free knitting patterns for gift ideas for women include cowls and scarves, hats, socks, and a pullover.
- Mura Beanie by ChristaCoDesign: This simple pattern works up quickly in super bulky yarn.
- Something in Return by Padma R: This stunning illusion knit cowl includes a video tutorial and a free PDF download.
- Braided Cable Socks by Stitches n Scraps: The pattern for these lovely toe-up socks is available in 3 women’s sizes.
- Scrappy Shawl by Handy Little Me: This asymmetrical triangle scarf is a perfect mindless garter stitch knit.
- Landscape Wrap by Two of Wands: A lovely, striped triangular shawl pattern! There is also a crochet version of this pattern called the Vista Wrap.
- Butte Infinity Scarf by Make and Do Crew: This easy infinity scarf is knit flat and seamed.
- Harmony Hues by Marly Bird: This beautiful hat is knit using stranded colorwork and includes video tutorials. It is available in 3 adult sizes.
- Side Cable Pullover by Knit A Bit, Crochet Away: This raglan yoke sweater with textured cable knit sleeves is available in 9 sizes from XS through 5XL.
- Tiled Infinity Scarf by Handmade by Stacy J: This pattern includes a video tutorial.
- Split Neck Cowl by Stitch & Hustle: This chunky cowl can also be worn as a hood.
5 Free Sewing Patterns
These 5 free sewing for gift ideas for women include bags, a hat, a skirt, and an apron.
- Messenger Bag by Patchwork Patterns: This denim messenger bag is great for saving old jeans from the landfill.
- Vintage Style Apron by Fleece Fun: This classic apron is inspired by the movie, Christmas in Connecticut with Barbara Stanwyck.
- Winter Hat by Sweet Red Poppy: This pattern includes a step-by-step tutorial and a PDF pattern in 8 sizes from 0-3 months through adult large.
- Elastic Waist Skirt by Heather Handmade: This pattern allows you to customize the size and includes a video tutorial.
- Nylon Webbing Tote Bag by Life Sew Savory: This pattern includes step-by-step photos for creating a woven style tote using nylon webbing.
Still looking for more handmade gift idea inspiration? Check out these roundups for 36 more handmade gift ideas for women!
- 12 Handmade Gift Ideas for Women including crochet, knitting, and sewing patterns,
- 12 Free Knitted Hat Patterns, and
- 12 Lacy Crochet Scarf Patterns.