28+ Free Handmade Gift Ideas for Babies, Kids, and Teens

28+ Free Handmade Gift Ideas for Babies, Kids, and Teens via Underground Crafter

Welcome to the first roundup of the Christmas in July Make Along! This week’s theme is gifts for babies, kids, and teens, and I’ve searched the web to find you 28 handmade gift ideas, including 12 free crochet patterns, 9 free knitting patterns, and 7 free sewing patterns. If you still need more inspiration, I’ve included links to several more roundups with over 150 more ideas! Most of these patterns make great gifts year round, but I’ve also included some that are just for the winter holidays.

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28 Handmade Gift Ideas for Babies, Kids, and Teens

Roundup by Underground Crafter

28+ Free Handmade Gift Ideas for Babies, Kids, and Teens via Underground Crafter

12 Free Crochet Patterns

These patterns include softies, garments, and accessories for babies through teens. Shown clockwise from top left corner.

28+ Free Handmade Gift Ideas for Babies, Kids, and Teens via Underground Crafter - crochet collage

9 Free Knitting Patterns

These patterns include blankets, garments, accessories, and doll clothes for babies through teens.

28+ Free Handmade Gift Ideas for Babies, Kids, and Teens via Underground Crafter - knitting collage

Left column, from top to bottom:

Center column, from top to bottom:

Right column, from top to bottom:

  • Team Colors by Stitches n Scraps: Customize this scarf with a teen’s favorite team’s colors.
  • Stocking Hat by Posh Patterns: This makes a great hat for baby’s first winter!
  • Peace Hat by Two of Wands: This hat is embellished with the duplicate stitch and embroidery and makes a great gift for teens.

7 Free Sewing Patterns

These patterns include accessories, toys, and room decor for babies, children, and teams. Shown clockwise from top left corner:

28+ Free Handmade Gift Ideas for Babies, Kids, and Teens via Underground Crafter - sewing collage

Still need more inspiration for handmade gifts for kids? Get 152 more ideas from these roundups!

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