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Ten Awesome Gifts to Make For Men

Now that Mother’s Day is over, it is time to set our site on DAD. Trying to decide what to get that special man in your life as a Father’s Day gift is not easy so why not make him something that will brighten his day. This list of ten awesome gifts for men provides ideas that are easy to make. All the links include instructions and tutorials to follow along.

Let’s start creating!!

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How do you repay your dad for all he’s done for you?  It’s not too late to make a special Father’s Day gift that your Dad will truly cherish.

1. Make him a quilt he will love

create a special Father's Day gift that your Dad will truly cherish.

Brittany Lloyd from Lo & Behold Stitchery designed this quilt for her husband. Whether a throw or bed sized, create something timeless in his favorite color. Check Brittany’s website for ideas on color combinations. Get the pattern here.

2. Not a Quilter. Crochet a Sweater

This men’s pullover is a classic piece that Dad can wear for years to come. Designed by Jennifer Pionk the pattern is available on Ravelry. Instructions are included for seven sizes from X-small to 3XL using Lion Brand Wool Ease yarn.

3. OR Crochet a Scarf with this FREE pattern

I know, I know it’s not winter in North America but it will come and Dad can appreciate his gift for a second time when the weather turns cold.
At just over 9 feet long, this crochet scarf can be wrapped multiple times, or even worn as a hooded scarf with some modifications. Designed by Kirsten Holloway Designs, the FREE pattern is available on her website.

4. Another FREE crochet cold weather pattern

If you want to crochet a cold-weather hat for a special guy, this men’s winter hat pattern is a great pattern for any beginner crocheter. The hat is a classic style with a stitch that resembles a rib knit. Thank you to Spruce Crafts for the FREE pattern

5. Something for Warm-Weather BBQ Season

If you would rather sew something for summer, why not make DAD a BBQ apron from his favorite TEAM Fabric! Fabric is available for Football Fans or Baseball enthusiasts

Another fabulous pattern from Sew4Home.

6. Oven Mitts Go Well with Aprons

Oven mitts are actually very easy to sew. Greenie from Greenie Dresses for Less has an easy to follow tutorial on how to make these. Dad will love them!

7. Crochet This Can Cozy in an Evening

Jamey from Dabbles and Babbles created this easy to crochet can cozy that is perfect for Dad. Sitting by the beach or patio with a cold beer or watching his favorite game, he’ll be thinking about you with this gift. I am thinking team colors?

8. Make it soft and comfy

Get the pattern from Sew4Home and the premium terry cloth from Fabric.com and make Dad this snuggly gift. (PS. There is also a ladies version in this link)

9. For the Golfing Dad – Part one

Sew Dad an awesome set of head covers for his golf clubs!
Add your creative touches through fabric selection, color combinations, etc., to match the personality of the golfer in your life. The Pattern is available from Simply Fun Club Covers

10. OR For the Golfing Dad – Part Two

Linda Wright of Lindaloo Enterprises has designed these awesome animal head covers.
A book of 25 easy-level patterns for Animal Golf Club Covers is available from Ravelry.

What are you making your Dad? Let me know in the comments! And don’t forget to share!

7 thoughts on “Ten Awesome Gifts to Make For Men”

  3. Pinned your post to my Tis better to give Pinterest board in case I learn to crochet!! Such darling ideas. Makes me want to pick up a crochet hook at Hobby Lobby and learn. I have knit in the distant past but to make a scarf or sweater would be beyond my abilities. Might be able to make a card!!

    1. Thank you so much. If you want to learn to crochet, head over to my sister site http://www.whatsnanamaking.com. I am hosting a Learn to Crochet series. We are learning 30 stitches over 10 months then stitching together to make an afghan for Christmas. Hope you join us!

  4. Lots of great ideas here, though I might need longer than we have to make some of these for this year (I’m pretty sure a crochet sweater would take me more than a month!)
    Dad’s can be difficult to think of handmade ideas for, over the years my dad has had a knitted hat and scarf, food things like cakes or fudge, or coaster so I definitely need more ideas!

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