All you want for Christmas! 7 perfect DIY Gifts to Make

1. Make your own Nativity Scene!

There’s something special about creating your own Nativity Scene — a timeless Christmas tradition that celebrates love and togetherness.

With the DIY Crochet Kit Belém, you can crochet the Holy Family, the manger, and all the little details that bring this sacred story to life. It’s a calm and heartfelt project you’ll treasure for years.

Crochet it for your home or as a gift for someone dear — it’s more than decoration, it’s a piece of Christmas love handmade by you.

2. Crochet a Christmas Garland!

Christmas garlands are beautiful festive decorations for home decor and if you can make one yourself: even better! 

Decorate your home with a gorgeous crochet Christmas garland filled with traditional details, such as the ginger bread man, mistletoe and red crochet berries. This fantastic Christmas garland project ticks all our boxes and was designed by our crochet friend Samantha from Follow the Crochet. This Christmas project is easy to complete for everybody with an intermediate level of experience in crochet.

So make sure to start your Christmas garland project now!

3. Make the cuteste reindeer on the planet!

So, what is another great Christmas gift? We think this cute amigurumi reindeer Rue is a wonderful cuddly toy for under the Christmas tree. A nice, snuggly friend for any kid to play with on Christmas morning!

The best thing of all: crocheting this reindeer is the most fun part of this gift. This is a delightful project guaranteeing you a few hours of pure crochet bliss and mindfulness. 

Not in the habit of crocheting amigurumi? The reindeer also comes in a very nice and affordable DIY kit to gift a crafty friend.

4. Christmas bling to decorate your dinner table!

We love a bit of bling and Christmas season is just the right time to go a bit overboard with glam. So why not throw in some crochet sparkles?

These Tunisian placemats are the perfect plate sized crochet coasters to glam up your Christmas table. The RibbonXL Lurex yarn give this project just the right amount of sparkle and shine. We love it!

Our Dutch crochet friend StudioHedwig made this free pattern for a sparkly set of Christmas placemats. Get it now!

5. Macramé Christmas Tree Wallhanger

This macramé Christmas project is great for anyone that wants to learn how to macramé.

With this project, you will learn how to make a super-cute and oh-so-simple DIY macramé Christmas ornament using basic macramé knots. This Christmas project is designed by macramé artisan Elma Pluim and is truly great for beginners. 

Make sure to check out this macramé set when looking for fun and easy macramé projects to make with children!

6. Knitted Plaid for a Cosy Night In

In the dark days before and after Christmas, sometimes all you want to do is crawl on the sofa and have a cosy night in. We sure feel like this by the time we hit Boxing Day. It is time to release all the tensions of preparing the holidays.

This knitted plaid is very textured and serves as the perfect weighted blanket to reduce any stress. Just snooze away and decompress.

7. Perfect Gift for Cosy Home Lovers

Looking for a handmade Christmas gift that’s both beautiful and practical?

The Panama Basket DIY Kit lets you create a sturdy, stylish basket in a festive red color. Perfect for storing blankets, toys, or holiday decorations, it’s a gift that anyone can use and enjoy.

Every stitch is a moment of care and love, turning this basket into a gift that truly comes from the heart.