I’m sharing the second 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 women, so this collection includes 16 crochet and knitting patterns for bags, cowls and scarves, and more for the women on your handmade holiday list, along with over 38 more ideas to inspire you!
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16+ Free Crochet and Knit Patterns for Gift Ideas for Women
I love making gifts for the women on my handmade holiday list, and sometimes I even sneak in a few gifts for me! Today’s collection includes projects you can make for the ladies on your list.
10 Crochet Patterns for Women
These free crochet patterns include bags, a cowl and scarves, gloves, a cardigan, and earrings!
- Stashbusting Bucket Bag by Underground Crafter: This easy pattern is a yarn eater. Use up all your scraps while making it!
- Puff Stitch Scarf by Smiling Colors: This cozy scarf is made with a simple, repetitive stitch combination.
- Zephyr Tunisian Crochet Tote by Creations by Courtney: This pattern has a dense stitch pattern and windmill construction.
- Like a Feather Scarf by Simply Hooked by Janet: This vintage-look scarf is a one-skein project.
- Bucket Hat by Yarn Craftee: This seamless bucket hat pattern is a beginner-friendly design.
- Quick Earrings by Try It-Like It-Create It: These simple earrings are crocheted with embroidery floss. Includes video tutorial.
- Mum’s Granny Square Tote by Zeens and Roger: This vintage-inspired bag includes a video tutorial.
- Gloves with Fingers by Banana Moon Studio: This simple pattern is available in 3 adult sizes and includes a video tutorial.
- Ridgeline Stripes Cowl by Moogly: This pattern has a matching hat available in 2 sizes.
- Thicket Cardigan by Make and Do Crew: This cardigan pattern uses a variation on the granny stitch and is available in 8 sizes from XS/S through 4X/5X.
6 Knit Patterns for Gift Ideas for Babies, Kids, and Teens
These free knit patterns include cowls and a scarf, shawls, and a bag!
- Natalia Cowl by Underground Crafter: This pattern works up quickly in two colors of plush bulky weight polyester yarn.
- Violet Patch Shawl by Fiber Flux: This stunning triangle shawl is made with simple stitches and includes a video tutorial.
- Two-Color Cable Scarf by ABC Knitting Patterns: This dramatic scarf pattern is also available as a free PDF download with subscription.
- Iris Shawl by City Farmhouse Studio: This hand-knit scarf also has a companion machine knit pattern.
- Checkered Tote Bag by A Box of Twine: This chunky bag is finished with a purchased crossbody strap.
- Luna Cowl by ChristaCoDesign: This pattern combines hand dyed yarns for beautiful impact.
Still looking for gift idea inspiration for women? Find 38+ more ideas in these roundups:
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