Christmas crafts to bring seasonal joy.
There’s something so essentially festive about the idea of crafting at Christmas isn’t there? Even if you don’t find the time – or inclination – to get hands-on creative during the rest of the year, at Christmas many more of us manage to find both. And the seasonal joy that always seems to follow.
So, with that in mind I thought I’d share a few of the favourite ideas I’ve been saving up for my own Christmas crafts list in case they appeal to you.
Christmas crafts – knitting
Tiny reindeer knitting pattern by Claire Garland
How about this tiny knitted reindeer pattern by Claire Garland of Dot Pebbles Knits?
It’s available to buy as an instant download on Etsy and is quick and easy to knit. Perfect for using up browns/whites stash and a great decoration or gift idea.
Christmas Woodland House pattern by Mary Jane’s Tearoom
There’s a Hansel and Gretel-like magic feeling to this pattern that I love. Would make a wonderful decoration to be displayed year after year. It’s available to buy as an instant download PDF on Etsy.
Mini fairisle jumper decorations knitting pattern
How cute are these fairisle jumper decorations (pattern by Northwind Knits)?
This is such a sweet little pattern for making mini Christmas jumper decorations for your tree. Also perfect for using up bits and pieces of yarn in festive colours.
Christmas crafts – embroidery
Vintage image embroidery cards kit
This is such a beautiful kit. Two sweet vintage style Christmas scenes have been printed on white cotton with embroidery stabiliser added for extra support, so an embroidery hoop is not needed. It’s adding the embroidery stitches on top that brings the magic.
Only two stitches are used, straight stitch and a few French knots; subtle highlights are added by embellishing with sequins, beads and metallic thread so it’s suitable for beginners upwards.
Through the Woods embroidery pattern by Georgie Emery
This is such a gorgeous design – and suitable for beginners upwards. The pattern is available to buy on Etsy as a PDF Download that will show you how to embroider this pretty winter scene using various different embroidery stitches.
Poppy Treffry Christmas embroidery club
At the time of writing, there’s still time to sign up for Poppy’s 2024 Christmas embroidery club (it closes September 16th). Poppy offers one of these festive clubs every year and they are always really popular. If you miss this year’s don’t despair – why not make a note in your diary for 2026?! Each club consists of a 6-week online course with festive freehand embroidery projects to try your hand at, live weekly sessions with Poppy herself in Cornwall and a supportive Facebook group. You might enjoy reading about the day we spent learning freehand embroidery with Poppy: Freehand machine embroidery with Poppy Treffry
There’s more Poppy Treffry Christmas loveliness here.
Make your own embroidered Christmas cards
If you fancy having a go at embroidering your own Christmas cards, this embroidery project with Poppy Treffry is for you! It contains PDF downloads with printable instructions and templates to make your own Patch Perfect Christmas Cards. The instruction sheet also contains links to Poppy’s video instructions and the fabric packs are also available to buy separately.
Christmas craft ideas
Seaglass Christmas tree DIY kit
I’ve always loved seaglass – like jewels washed up by the sea. So adding tiny string lights to bring out the colour is a great way to bring an extra dimension of beauty. This kit is really popular on Etsy for good reason – it contains all you need to make this magical light up Christmas tree decoration. Such a fun craft and the perfect way to bring seasonal sparkle.
Vintage baubles needle felt kit
Bergin and Bath are always a great source of needle felt craft ideas and kits. How gorgeous are these vintage baubles inspired by decorations of the 50s and 60s? The kit contains everything you need to make them and is suitable for beginners upwards.
Dried flower baubles by Olga Prinku
I love Olga’s work and these pretty baubles are genius. Connect with Olga on Instagram and browse other inspiring ideas she has shared with us previously at FBWL: Free tutorial how to make dried flower embroidery hoop art
The video below takes you through the simple steps to make dried flower baubles like the ones above:
For more info on this ideas and others, why not treat yourself to her book Dried Flower Embroidery
Felted robin decoration by Lincolnshire Fenn Crafts
This cheery little robin is easy to make with this free step by step tutorial by Sandy of Lincolnshire Fenn Crafts.
Make a fresh wreath for your door
As Christmas crafts go, this is one I never miss. See what I’ve made over the last few years here: Make a Contemporary Christmas Wreath and get all the simple step by steps you need to make one yourself.
When I’ve made this year’s effort, I’ll post a photo here too so you can see what you think.
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Find more creative ideas in the MAKE section of my blog
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