Handmade Christmas gifts: browse the how‑tos and delight your loved ones
Handmade Christmas gifts are sure to delight! We’ve gathered fun ideas whether you want to crochet, knit, or craft.
1. A gift for the homebody
Warm wool socks are a classic Christmas gift—and for good reason. Take a look at our charming wool‑sock ideas, whether you’re after an easy basic pattern or eye‑catching colorwork socks. Faster than socks: super-easy knitted slippers. Or crochet the slippers instead—try the playful granny-square slippers—they’ll make any homebody smile!
When you’re short on time but still want to gift something handmade, candle makeovers are a great option. Try speckled candles or dip-dyed candles, both come together in no time!
2. Delight the bookworm
A handmade bookmark will make any bookworm smile. If you love to knit, see the cute tiny sock bookmark tutorial. Even faster: crochet the bookmark.
3. Pamper someone who needs a little TLC
Foot bath salts are a dream gift for anyone craving self-care, and they take just a few ingredients to make. Scent lovers will be delighted by homemade potpourri with dried orange, pinecones, herbs, and cinnamon sticks. Find the how-to for potpourri and more dried orange ideas here.
4. A Christmas gift for the plant lover
Have you heard of a bottle garden? Making one takes a bit of fiddling, but it’s wonderfully easy for the recipient: the garden inside the bottle needs almost no care—no watering, either.
Craft a macramé hanging planter [in Finnish] with yarn in the recipient’s favorite color. Add a matching pot and a new plant, and you’ve got a wish‑come‑true gift.
5. For next Christmas
Star-shaped ornaments that look like real ceramics are made from air‑dry clay. You'll also need a cookie cutter and some pretty napkins for decorating the stars. Handmade Christmas tree ornaments make a lovely gift—take a look at our ideas!
6. Delight the playful at heart
A tiny Christmas world assembled in a glass jar sets the recipient’s imagination free. Build your holiday scene out of gingerbread or, for example, old toys and ornaments. Find jar scene ideas here.
Is there anything more delightfully silly to make than knitted candies? The little treats are super easy: you knit them in fine yarn using only knit stitches. Our step-by-step photos will see you through.
+ Get creative with gift wrapping!
This year’s gift packaging is all about repurposing what’s on hand—and turning it into something thoughtful. Find clever wrapping ideas here.
