I’m sharing the first of five weekly roundups including free patterns for gift ideas as part of the seventh annual Christmas in July Make Along! Last week’s theme was gift ideas for kids — from babies through teens — and this collection includes 20 crochet, knitting, and sewing patterns for accessories, toys, blankets, garments, and more for the kids on your handmade holiday list, along with over 100 more ideas to inspire you!
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This post is part of the 7th Annual Christmas in July Make Along with Underground Crafter. To follow the make along…
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20+ Free Patterns for Gift Ideas for Babies, Kids, and Teens
Kids are some of my favorite folks to make handmade gifts for. In this pattern collection, you can find crochet, knitting, and sewing patterns for hats, toys, blankets, and other projects that make great gifts for kids from babies through teens.
10 Crochet Patterns for Gift Ideas for Kids
These free patterns include hats, blankets and loveys, toys, and a bag charm.
- Polar Bear Stocking Cap by Underground Crafter: This pattern is available in 10 sizes from newborn through adult large.
- Jamie Moss Stitch Baby Blanket by Exquisite Crochet UK: This beginner-friendly baby blanket has a gentle texture.
- Cattitude Bag Charm by Green Fox Farms Designs: This quick and easy project makes a great gift for teens and tweens.
- Christmas Bloom Bonnet by The Mother Lode: This adorable bonnet pattern is available in 4 infant and child sizes.
- Baby Bear Lovey by The Stitchin’ Mommy: This cute comfort blanket makes a delightful gift for a baby or small child.
- Slouchy Santa Stocking Cap by Underground Crafter: This slouchy twist on the classic stocking cap is perfect for the whole family and is available in 10 sizes from newborn through adult large.
- Little Llama Bag by Sweet Sharna: This fun little bag is perfect for a child.
- Pajama Teddy by All About Ami: This cute softie is perfect for a sleepy-time friend.
- Bear Glasses Holder by Amy’s DIY Frugal Life: This adorable glasses holder makes a fun accessory for any child or teen with glasses.
- Bear Lovey Bee Flower Pot by Nicki’s Homemade Crafts: This convertible pattern transforms from a lovey into a flower pot. The pattern includes written instructions and a video.
6 Knitting Patterns for Gift Ideas for Kids
These free patterns include toys, a onesie, a pullover, a blanket, and doll dresses.
- Sweetest Baby Blanket by Fiber Flux: This textured, eyelet baby blanket pattern includes written instructions and a video tutorial.
- Polar Bear by Love Life Yarn: This cute little bear is knit with a faux fur yarn.
- Baby League Onesie by Two of Wands: This adorable onesie pattern is available in 6 infant and toddler sizes.
- Finnegan Easy Fox by Mama in a Stitch: This simple softie is knit flat and seamed.
- Fun-damental Pullover by Yarn Citizen: This pattern is available in 3 infant and toddler sizes and can be downloaded as a free PDF pattern with sign up.
- Sunny Seamless Dress for 14 Inch Dolls by ABC Knitting Patterns: This adorable doll’s dress is worked seamlessly.
4 Sewing Patterns for Gift Ideas for Kids
These free patterns include a blanket, a pencil pouch, a hat, and a lip balm holder.
- Chesapeake Bay Quilt by Sew Can She: This sailboat throw pattern includes step-by-step instructions.
- DIY Pencil Pouch by Heather Handmade: This simple pattern includes written instructions, step-by-step photos, and a video tutorial.
- Viking Fleece Hat with Horns by Fleece Fun: This pattern is available in 10 sizes from 0-3 Months to Adult Extra Large and includes written instructions, step-by-step photos, a video tutorial, and a free PDF download with sign up.
- DIY Chapstick Holder by AppleGreen Cottage: This makes a great stocking stuffer and the pattern includes written instructions, step-by-step photos, and a video tutorial.
Still looking for gift idea inspiration for babies, children, and teens? Find 100+ more ideas in these roundups: