Your kids will say OMG when you make them a special gift this Christmas. From toys to tents, you are sure to find an awesome gift to make for your special kid (or kids) in Nana’s list of 10 gifts to make for kids.
A handmade gift comes from the heart and what better way to share your love with your special little one! Create an heirloom or a fun toy and watch their faces shine when they open their awesome gift!
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Nana has been collecting FREE patterns on our sister site, Nana’s Favorites and the first four of our gift recommendations come from this site. You can find more FREE crocheting, quilting and sewing patterns in Nana’s FREE pattern index.
1. Move over unicorns and mermaids, the most popular animal in 2019 is the llama. Make a cute and cuddly crocheted llama for everyone on your Christmas list with this FREE pattern. And this llama toy is the cutest! He’s super huggable and is ready to brighten up everyone’s day.
2.Give them a “cool” place to play by making them one of these boy or girl play tents!
These are nothing like you will see at a toy store, and nobody else on the block has one like it.
3. Nana’s Favorites also has a wide variety of quilt patterns including this Truck Quilt that would be perfect for an older boy.
Although the pattern makes a quilt approximately 41″ x 46″ you can easily add more truck blocks to create a quilt in any size.
4. If it’s clothes you want to make, there is also a wide range of FREE patterns for dresses, sweaters, even PJ’s.
I absolutely love these cute, little skirts!!
5. Last year Nana created these Cutie Patootie sock dolls and my granddaughters LOVE them!! They snuggle up with them every night in bed.
Safe for young babies and toddlers because there are no harmful parts!
6. Little ones will feel safe and tucked in tight with this crib-sized quilt from Annie’s.
This crib-size baby quilt shows a sweet family of teddy bears, all tucked under a patchwork quilt and dreaming the night away. Kit includes pattern and fabric for top and binding. Easy to make because the fabric is all precut, including bear shapes.
7. Lions, and Tigers and Bears – Oh my! And zebras, monkeys and giraffes..And Cows, chickens and pigs.. and….
If you enjoy Amigurumi, LovelyBabyGift has tons of patterns for almost everything you can imagine in their Etsy store!!
8. This site has over 30 different patterns for hooded towels! These cute hooded towels are so much fun to sew and perfect for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and even older kids. From a basic hooded towel pattern to fun animals like frogs and puppies and favorite kid’s characters like Minions and Ninja Turtles. The kids will love them!!
9. This year reading pillows have been all the rage! Easy to make, add your favorite book and you have a great gift. Choose fabric to fit the age of the child or teen, add their name, get creative to customize. Perfect even for adults!!
10.
Make a stuffy that sings! Nana shows you how in this detailed tutorial.
What will you make for your little one? I hope this list of gifts for kids will help you decide! I would love to see your creations posted on Instagram. tag them with #whatsnanamaking @whatsnanamaking2019. Leave me a comment and don’t forget to Share!!
