I’m sharing the first of five weekly roundups including free patterns for gift ideas as part of the eighth annual Christmas in July Make Along! Last week’s theme was gift ideas for kids, from babies through teens, so this collection includes 18 crochet and knitting patterns for hats, toys and games, blankets, garments, and more for the babies, kids, and teens on your handmade holiday list, along with over 35 more ideas to inspire you!
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18+ Free Crochet and Knit Patterns for Gift Ideas for Babies, Kids, and Teens
There’s something really fun about making handmade gifts for kids. Today’s collection includes projects you can make for newborns through teenagers on your handmade holiday gift list!
12 Crochet Patterns for Gift Ideas for Babies, Kids, and Teens
These free crochet patterns include a purse, baby blankets, toys, a hat, a game, and more!
- Flower Hexagon Child’s Purse by Underground Crafter: This adorable purse is a great quick gift for a special kiddo in your life, and it’s also great for busting through stash yarn!
- Olive Lattice Baby Blanket by Dana Nield Designs: This stunning heirloom quality blanket is made with just one skein of yarn!
- Bitty Melted Crayons Baby Blanket by Make It Crochet: This eye-catching baby blanket uses a dense and cozy stitch pattern.
- Penguin Plush by 5 Little Monsters: This big and plush penguin was inspired by the Pint-Sized Penguin from the Bitty Amigurumi Mini Amigurumi Crochet Along.
- Fox Amigurumi by Maria’s Blue Crayon: This adorable plushie is crocheted in bulky yarn with the head and body as one piece.
- Urbana the Unicorn by Underground Crafter: This whimsical softie is 12” tall, perfect for hugging and bringing along on adventures.
- Crab Bucket Hat by Nana’s Crafty Home: This is one in a series of children’s hats made using the same base as the Essential Basic Bucket Hat pattern. It’s available in three sizes: Newborn, Toddler, and Child.
- Ollie the Otter by Nicole Chase: This beginner-friendly amigurumi pattern includes plenty of photos to guide you through assembly.
- Puppy Squish by Moogly: This is one of over 20 patterns in the Squish series.
- Cocoa Bear Blanket by Hookfully: This adorable blanket pattern is available in 5 sizes from baby through twin size.
- Memory Game by Heart Hook Home: Make learning and playtime fun with this pattern that is part of the 2026 Toy and Game Crochet Series.
- Snowman Lovey by Nicki’s Homemade Crafts: This lovey is one of eight patterns from the 2025 Advent Calendar Mystery Crochet Along.
6 Knit Patterns for Gift Ideas for Babies, Kids, and Teens
These free knit patterns include beanies, a vest, toys, and doll clothes!
- Mitered Square Doll Lovey by Easy on the Tongue: Combine two unfinished mitered squares to create a beautiful lovey topped with a peaceful, sleepy doll. Perfect for baby’s first Christmas!
- Acorn Street Beanie by Wool & Wyrd: This pattern is available in four sizes from Baby through Adult 2 so you can make a matching set for the family!
- Farafelle Fields Vest by The Fairythorne: This colorful vest is available in 8 sizes from 2 years to 14 years old.
- Bene Beanie by ChristaCoDesign: This beanie is perfect for showcasing special yarn and the pattern is available in 11 sizes from 0-3 Months to Adult Large.
- Easy Little Teddy by Marianna’s Lazy Daisy Days: This simple knit teddy is made in one piece.
- Cable Cardigan for Doll by ABC Knitting Patterns: This top-down, one-piece cardigan is seamless and is perfect for 18” dolls.
Still looking for gift idea inspiration for babies, children, and teens? Find 35+ more ideas in these roundups:
- 20+ Free Patterns for Gift Ideas for Babies, Teens, & Kids with crochet, knitting, and sewing patterns
- 15 Free Crochet Doll Patterns