The Clothkits Christmas Gift Guide
Christmas Gifts for Craft Lovers
Colourful projects, creative discoveries and thoughtful gifts for the makers in your life.
Looking for a Christmas present for someone who loves making things?
There's nothing quite like unwrapping a new creative project at Christmas. Whether they love embroidery, crochet, knitting, tapestry or trying something completely different, we've gathered together some of our favourite gifts for crafty people.
From beautiful Japanese stitching kits and colourful beadwork to cosy crochet projects and unusual little makes, these are the gifts we'd love to find under our own Christmas trees!
Top Christmas Gifts for Craft Lovers
- COSMO 100 Ladies Embroidery Fabric Kit
- Sashiko Sampler Kit
- The Ultimate Sashiko Card Deck
- Beaded Embroidery & Craft Kit
- Emily Peacock Playing Card Tapestry Kit
- Peace By Piece Blanket Knitting Pattern
- Bright Stripe Cowl Crochet Kit
- Nutcracker Crochet Kit
- COSMO Tiny Crochet Zipped Pouch Kit
- Corinne Lapierre Folk Dove Felt Craft Mini Kit
- Pikkii Fold Your Own Paper Cats
✦ Japanese Stitching Magic ✦
COSMO 100 Ladies Embroidery Fabric
Possibly one of the most joyful embroidery ideas we've come across! Created in collaboration with Japanese textile artist Kazue Nakajima, COSMO 100 Ladies features a collection of charming illustrated figures just waiting to be dressed up with colourful embroidery stitches.
Think of it as a colouring book for needle and thread. Experiment with different stitches, colours and textures to give each little lady her own personality. There's also a Ladies & Gents version, plus other lovely projects in the collection.
Why we love it: Wonderfully quirky, endlessly creative and a lovely way to experiment with embroidery.
Shop Embroidery KitsBeautiful Sashiko Sampler Kits
If you haven't discovered sashiko yet, you're in for a treat. This traditional Japanese stitching technique uses simple running stitches to create beautiful geometric patterns. It's wonderfully rhythmic and relaxing, and the finished designs are lovely to admire.
Our sashiko sampler kits are a brilliant introduction, with a choice of patterns ranging from delicate flowers to striking geometric designs. They're also a lovely gift for an experienced stitcher looking for something a little different.
Why we love it: Beautiful patterns, satisfying stitches and the perfect excuse for a little quiet creative time.
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The Ultimate Sashiko Card Deck
For someone who's already fallen in love with sashiko, this beautiful Sashiko Card Deck by Susan Briscoe is packed with inspiration. With 52 cards exploring patterns and techniques, it's a lovely way to discover new designs and build a collection of stitching ideas.
Why we love it: A thoughtful little gift for a sashiko enthusiast, with plenty of inspiration to dip into throughout the year.
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The Beaded Garden Craft Kits
Bring a little sparkle to Christmas with these gorgeous beaded botanical kits. From delicate daisies and graceful grass stems to wonderfully festive mistletoe, The Beaded Garden makes it possible to create beautiful decorative pieces using beads and wire.
They're unusual, absorbing projects with finished results that look lovely displayed around the home. The mistletoe is an especially charming choice for Christmas, while the flowers make wonderful gifts all year round.
Why we love it: A lovely combination of crafting and beautiful botanical design, with something special to display when you're finished.
Shop Beading Craft KitsCraft Shop Online Beaded Embroidery Kits
If you love a little sparkle, these beaded embroidery kits are an absolute treat. With charming designs including a golden bee, a festive Christmas truck and a decorated tree, they're a lovely way to discover the art of stitching with beads.
The finished pieces can be worn as brooches or displayed as decorations, making them just as enjoyable to give once they're finished as they are to make.
Why we love it: Small, satisfying projects with wonderfully detailed results and plenty of personality.
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Emily Peacock Playing Card Tapestry Kits
For someone who loves a bold, colourful project, Emily Peacock's new playing card tapestry designs are rather fabulous. Inspired by traditional playing cards but with a distinctive mid-century feel, the collection includes the Queen of Hearts, King of Clubs, Jack of Diamonds and Ace of Spades.
Each counted tapestry kit includes a colour-printed canvas, British tapestry wool, needle, chart and instructions. The finished designs make striking framed pieces or cushions.
Why we love it: A substantial creative project with a wonderfully graphic finished design. Even better displayed as a collection!
Shop Emily Peacock Tapestry Kits✦ For the Love of Yarn ✦
Peace By Piece Blanket Knitting Pattern - Needle & Feather
Some knitting projects are made to be enjoyed slowly, and the Peace By Piece Blanket is a lovely example. This beautiful knitting pattern invites you to create a colourful blanket one piece at a time, making it a wonderfully satisfying project to settle into over the winter months.
It's a particularly thoughtful gift for someone who loves knitting and would enjoy starting a special new project in the new year.
Why we love it: A beautiful project to enjoy stitch by stitch, with a handmade blanket to treasure at the end.
Please note: this is a knitting pattern, not a kit. Yarn is purchased separately.
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Bright Stripe Cowl Crochet Kit - The Pigeon's Nest
For the crochet lover who isn't afraid of colour, this cheerful striped cowl is just the thing. Bold, bright and wonderfully wearable, it's a lovely project to enjoy during the colder months, with a cosy handmade accessory to show for it.
Why we love it: A burst of colour for grey winter days and a fabulous gift for someone who loves modern crochet.
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Nutcracker Crochet Kit - Hardicraft
Christmas crafting doesn't get much more charming than this! The Hardicraft Nutcracker Crochet Kit is a delightful seasonal project for someone who enjoys making their own festive decorations.
It's the sort of handmade character you'll want to bring out every December, making it a lovely addition to a collection of treasured Christmas decorations.
Why we love it: A festive project that's every bit as enjoyable to make as it is to display.
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COSMO Tiny Crochet Zipped Pouch Kit
Small projects can be just as satisfying as big ones, and this charming COSMO Tiny Crochet Zipped Pouch Kit is a perfect example. Using embroidery thread to create a tiny crocheted pouch, it's a lovely little project for someone who enjoys detailed, delicate makes.
Why we love it: Delightfully tiny, wonderfully unusual and a sweet gift for a crochet enthusiast.
Shop COSMO Embroidery & Craft Kits✦ Little Handmade Treasures ✦
Corinne Lapierre Folk Dove Felt Craft Mini Kit
There's something lovely about a little handmade Christmas decoration, especially one you can bring out year after year. This charming Folk Dove kit from Corinne Lapierre combines beautiful felt with delicate embroidery details to create a sweet handmade keepsake.
It's a thoughtful stocking filler or a lovely little project for a quiet afternoon during the festive holidays.
Why we love it: A small, satisfying make with all the charm of a treasured handmade Christmas decoration.
Shop Corinne Lapierre Kits✦ Something a Little Different ✦
Fold Your Own Paper Cats
Not every creative gift needs a needle or a crochet hook! These wonderfully playful Fold Your Own Paper Cats from Pikkii are a fun way to enjoy a little paper crafting, with charming feline characters to fold and assemble.
A brilliant gift for cat lovers, creative teenagers or anyone who enjoys making something a little unexpected.
Why we love it: Quirky, colourful and guaranteed to bring a smile to any cat lover's face.
Shop Unique Gift IdeasA Little Tip for Buying Crafty Gifts
If you're buying for someone who loves crafting but you're not sure exactly what they enjoy, a small project kit is a wonderful place to start. It's a chance to try something new without having to gather lots of separate materials. And who knows? You might introduce them to their next favourite hobby!
Have Yourself a Colourful Little Christmas!
With love from all of us at Clothkits
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