Have you heard about Christmas in July before? Since we’ve passed the mid-year mark, now is a great time to get your projects started for the holidays. And since some of us are still searching for inspiration at this point, an event like the Annual Christmas in July Make Along is perfect to get your creative wheels turning! Running all month long, with a fabulous giveaway at the end, it’ll make choosing much easier.
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This is the main post for the latest Christmas in July Make Along. Here, you can read about:
- How the 8th Annual Christmas in July Make Along Works,
- How To Join the 8th Annual Christmas in July Make Along,
- 8th Annual Christmas in July Make Along Schedule,
- 8th Annual Christmas in July Make Along Giveaway Prizes, and
- Enter the 8th Annual Christmas in July Make Along.
If you want to know about the patterns we’ve released in the past years of this event, all of them are still linked in their respective posts:
- 2025 Christmas in July Make Along
- 2024 Christmas in July Make Along
- 2023 Christmas in July Make Along
- 2022 Christmas in July Make Along
- 2021 Christmas in July Make Along
- 2020 Christmas in July Make Along
- 2019 Christmas in July Make Along
- 2018 Christmas in July Crochet Along
How the 8th Annual Christmas in July Make Along Works
For the 8th Annual Christmas in July Make Along, we’re bringing you thirty-one days of free crochet and knitting patterns for gift ideas. You’ll have plenty of options to make the perfect gift. Each week has its own theme:
Week 1 (July 1-7): Babies, Kids, and Teens
Week 2 (July 8-14): Women
Week 3 (July 15-21): Gifts for Anyone
Week 4 (July 22-28): Home
Week 5 (July 29-31): Pets
We’ve also partnered with some of our favorite companies including Brown Sheep Company, Inc., Denise, Forbidden Fiber Co., GlassEyesOnline, Knitter’s Relief Balm, LennyMudPottery, Storey, Underground Crafter, Unicorn, and WalnutFarmDesigns to get ten amazing prizes for the make along giveaway! The deadline for entering the giveaway is Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 11:59pm Eastern.
How To Join the 8th Annual Christmas in July Make Along
- Sign up for Christmas in July Make Along Along updates and the Underground Crafter newsletter to get regular updates, including an update as each make along pattern is released. When you sign up, you’ll also get access to my subscriber vault which includes exclusive free PDF patterns, a coupon code for your choice of any crochet or knitting pattern or ebook from my Ravelry shop, and coupon codes from other indie designers and crafts businesses.
- You can join in by crocheting or knitting the projects as you have time.
- Share your progress and post pictures of your finished projects. Tag your projects and posts #CIJMakeAlong2026 on all social media.
- If you’d like to chat with other crafters, join the Underground Crafters Facebook group or visit this thread in the Underground Crafter Ravelry group.
- If you need more handmade holiday inspiration, check out the weekly roundups with even more free patterns for gift ideas.
- 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.
8th Annual 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.
- June 30: Announcement and Giveaway Information (you are here)
Week 1: Gifts for Babies, Kids, and Teens
- July 1: Project 1 is the Flower Hexagon Child’s Purse crochet pattern by Underground Crafter
- July 2: Project 2 is the Olive Lattice Baby Blanket crochet pattern by Dana Nield Designs
- July 3: Project 3 is the Mitered Square Doll Lovey knitting pattern by Easy on the Tongue
- July 4: Project 4 is the Bitty Melted Crayons Baby Blanket crochet pattern by Make It Crochet
- July 5: Project 5 is the Acorn Street Beanie knitting pattern by Wool & Wyrd
- July 6: Project 6 is the Farafelle Fields Child’s Vest knitting pattern by The Fairythorn
- July 7: Project 7 is the Penguin Plush crochet pattern by 5 Little Monsters
Week 2: Gifts for Women
- July 8: Project 8 is the Puff Stitch Scarf crochet pattern by Smiling Colors
- July 9: Project 9 is the Zephyr Tunisian Crochet Tote crochet pattern by Creations by Courtney
- July 10: Project 10 is the Natalia Cowl knitting pattern by Underground Crafter
- July 11: Project 11 is the Like a Feather Scarf crochet pattern by Simply Hooked by Janet
- July 12: Project 12 is the Easy Bucket Hat crochet pattern by Yarn Craftee
- July 13: Project 13 is the Quick Earrings crochet pattern by Try It-Like It-Create It
- July 14: Project 14 is the Violet Patch Shawl knitting pattern by Fiber Flux
Week 3: Gifts for Anyone
- July 15: Project 15 is the Mini Christmas Money Envelopes by Joanita Theron Designs
- July 16: Project 16 is the Easy Baskets knitting pattern by Our Daily Craft
- July 17: Project 17 is the Bias Garter Scarf knitting pattern by Smiling Colors
- July 18: Project 18 is the Mini Gingerbread Stocking crochet pattern by GoldenLucyCrafts
- July 19: Project 19 is the Edged Wooden Mug Rug Set crochet pattern by Fosbas Designs
- July 20: Project 20 is the Cedar Lane Mosaic Crochet Cup Cozy crochet pattern by The Loopy Lamb
- July 21: Project 21 by Top of the World Knits
Week 4: Gifts for Home
- July 22: Project 22 by SandraStitches
- July 23: Project 23 by Pam’s Cozy Corner
- July 24: Project 24 by Oombawka Design Crochet
- July 25: Project 25 by Nana’s Crafty Home
- July 26: Project 26 by Hooked by Kati
- July 27: Project 27 by Simply Melanie Jane
- July 28: Project 28 by Moogly
Week 5: Gifts for Pets
- July 29: Project 29 by A Crocheted Simplicity
- July 30: Project 30 by Easy on the Tongue
- July 31: Project 31 by Crafty Kitty Crochet
- Make at your own pace
- August 4: Deadline for entering the giveaways (see below for more details and to enter).
8th Annual Christmas in July Make Along Giveaway Prizes
While you’re making all of these amazing gifts for your friends and family, you can also win something for yourself. Enter the giveaway by the deadline Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 11:59pm Eastern and get the chance to win a prize from Brown Sheep Company, Inc., Denise, Forbidden Fiber Co., GlassEyesOnline, Knitter’s Relief Balm, LennyMudPottery, Storey, Underground Crafter, Unicorn, and WalnutFarmDesigns.
Brown Sheep Company, Inc. is providing one lucky winner with 6 skeins of Lamb’s Pride in a surprise solid color. Lamb’s Pride has been a staple yarn since Brown Sheep Company started and is a unique blend of 85% wool and 15% mohair. It has a single-ply ease, silky finish, and extensive color selection. Show your support by following Brown Sheep Company, Inc. on Facebook and Instagram.
Denise is providing one winner with a Love2Crochet set in the K10.5/6.5mm-19/15mm size range. Each set is packaged in a durable vinyl case and includes six brightly colored crochet hooks, four red cords in 3″, 5″, 9″ and 14″ (7.5 to 35cm) lengths to make Tunisian crochet hooks from 8” to 19” (20 to 48cm) or up to 28” (71cm) with cords joined together; two end buttons; and one extender for cord-to-cord connections. Denise crochet hooks are my favorite hooks for traveling because I can have all the options with me for standard crochet, Tunisian, or double ended crochet when inspiration strikes! Show your support by following Denise on Facebook.
Forbidden Fiber Co. is providing one lucky winner with a $35 Gift Card that they can use to buy any in-stock item from their shop. There are so many wonderful goodies to choose from including patterns, yarn, and project bags! Show your support by following Forbidden Fiber Co. on Facebook and Instagram.
GlassEyesOnline will provide one lucky winner with a Sunny Daze Creative Gift Set with starburst eyes, triangle noses, and flock triangle noses (including washers) packaged In a plastic rectangle storage box. You can use these high quality eyes and noses for crochet, knit, sewn, and other amigurumi and critter makes. Show your support by following GlassEyesOnline on Etsy, Facebook, and Instagram.
Knitter’s Relief Balm will provide one lucky winner with their choice of Knitter’s Relief Balm or Crafter’s Relief Roll On. Knitter’s Relief Balm is all natural and chemical free. The no-mess tube and roll-on make both easy to apply so you can keep crocheting (or knitting). Show your support by following Knitter’s Relief Balm on Facebook and Instagram.
LennyMudPottery is providing one lucky winner with their choice of any in-stock yarn bowl. These ceramic yarn bowls are handmade by a third-generation potter. These are a long-lasting and absolutely gorgeous addition to your crochet or knitting corner. Show your support by following LennyMudPottery on Etsy and the family business on Instagram.
Storey Publishing is providing one lucky winner with my review copy of Knitting Cowlettes: Clever Techniques for Making Custom Mini-Cowls to Elevate Any Outfit by Safiyyah Talley (available online through independent booksellers or on Amazon) which includes 23 unique patterns to showcase the cowlette’s endless versatility with a wide range of sizes and styles. Show your support by following Storey on Facebook and Instagram.
Underground Crafter (that’s me!) is providing a lucky winner with their choice of crochet or knitting stickers. Now you can show your crafting love wherever stickers are allowed. Show your support by following Underground Crafter on Facebook and Instagram.
Unicorn is providing one lucky winner with a 4-Ounce Set with Plush which includes Fibre Wash, Fibre Rinse, Power Scour, and an adorable plush unicorn. If you’re new to Unicorn, you can see how easy it is to use to remove stains from a knitting project here. Show your support by following Unicorn on Facebook and Instagram.
WalnutFarmDesigns will provide one lucky winner with their choice of any in-stock merchandise up to $25 value. WalnutFarmDesigns sells all kinds of yarn-related goodies including stitch markers, point protectors, drop spindles, natural plant dyes, and more! Show your support by following WalnutFarmDesigns on Etsy, Facebook, and Instagram.
Continue on to learn how to enter the giveaway for your chance to win one of these fabulous prizes!
Enter the 8th Annual Christmas in July Make Along Giveaway
- This is the giveaway for the 8th Annual 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 Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 11:59pm Eastern.
- Ten winners will be chosen from the entries at random to win a prize. 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 KingSumo and/or Underground Crafter. You can read the KingSumo Privacy Policy here and the Underground Crafter Privacy Policy here to understand how this information is used.
- This giveaway is open worldwide, except where prohibited by law.
- Don’t forget to join the fun in the Underground Crafters Facebook group, too!
If you can’t enter using the widget above, visit the giveaway on KingSumo here.
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