Christmas Gifts for Children 2020

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Baby Blanket Lilly
a magical gift



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A wonderful gift—not just for Christmas—for newborns and toddlers.

The pattern describes all the steps in detail with lots of photos so you can crochet the blanket.
Only basic knowledge of crochet is required. For advanced crocheters, there are also crochet charts for the blanket and all appliqués.

For the blanket, I used approx. 550 g of gradient yarn cake (4-ply, yardage 190 m/50 g).
The blanket measures 95 cm x 95 cm.

Nico the Rhino
a cuddly friend to dream with



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Little Nico, a tiny rhino, loves to cuddle and is happy to join you on any dream adventure.

The pattern is, as always, richly illustrated and explains step by step how you can crochet Nico. Since it uses more than just "normal", evenly rounded shapes, you should already have some experience with amigurumi crochet.

Nico was crocheted with just under 100 g of cotton yarn, e.g. Gründl Cotton Fun (LL 115m/50g), and is approx. 21 cm long.

Giraffe Gina
for playing and cuddling



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As always, the pattern is richly illustrated and describes step by step how you can crochet Giraffe Gina yourself.
Only the basics of amigurumi crochet are needed.

Gina was crocheted from just under 40 g of cotton yarn, e.g. Gründl Cotton Fun (yardage 115 m/50 g), and is approx. 19 cm tall (incl. ears/horns).

Mini Cuddle Cloth Duck Mia
a small gift



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The Mini Cuddle Cloth Duck Mia is a faithful companion for every little one—to cuddle, soothe, love, play with, and snuggle...

As always, the pattern is richly illustrated and explains step by step in detail how you can crochet this cuddle cloth yourself, even as an ambitious beginner.

The crocheted duck is 13.5 cm wide and 11 cm long. I used just under 30 g of cotton yarn (yardage 115 m/50 g, e.g., Gründl Cotton Fun).

Owl Bag Enni
popular with little and grown-up owl fans



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The shoulder bag is quick to crochet and makes a lovely gift for any owl enthusiast.

As always, the pattern is richly illustrated and describes step by step how you can crochet this great bag yourself with basic crochet skills.

The bag is approx. 16 cm wide and 19 cm tall. About 100 g of leftover cotton yarn was used (e.g., Gründl Cotton Fun, yardage 115 m/50 g)

Children also sometimes want to be undisturbed in their room. These two door hangers that guard the room are very popular. It works even without a key. With this gift, you can certainly surprise your children or grandchildren for Christmas and make them very happy. After all, not everyone has something like this! :)

The door guards are very easy to crochet from leftover yarn. Basic crochet skills are enough.

To the crochet pattern for the value set - Door Guard Owl and Bear 
(Note: both patterns are also available separately.)

 


These little gnomes can gather wonderfully to make an Advent calendar, and then move into a gnome house at Christmas. 

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A cuddly bear for a baby that you can knit very easily—even as a beginner. The baby or toddler will love it!

To the knitting pattern for the bear

To the knitting pattern for the matching clothes for the bear - sleeping bag and sweater





Here you’ll find delicious food for dolls and favorite stuffed animals—food children will like, too. You can crochet a selection for them, and then the play kitchen will be perfectly stocked—with toast, butter, a fried egg, vegetables, and noodles. Very easy, even for beginners.

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A shopping bag like this for the pretend grocery store is fun, too. It can then be filled right away with lemons and carrots. Easy to make, even for beginners.

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This crossbody bag can also go along to kindergarten. It has a double base and an adjustable strap. On walks, lots of treasures for crafting can be carried in it.

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Little girls often like hair accessories. How about a few headbands with a pretty lace pattern in different colors? You only need a few scraps of leftover yarn for them.

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Toddlers who are out and about on a balance bike, tricycle, or Puky will definitely be delighted with a bag that fits right onto it. I fulfilled a wish for my granddaughter with this. This bag also has a double base.

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Sweet little ghosts are sure to be a welcome companion on a bag (or as a keychain). They’re also lovely as gift tags. Very easy to crochet, even for beginners.

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Doll clothes are always popular with children, especially if they have a baby doll. The following outfits fit dolls that are about 43–50 cm tall. For the most part, teddy bears will fit in them, too. The clothes look just as cute as real baby clothes. So you’re spoiled for choice—or you could simply knit the whole collection. What a joy that would be at Christmas! Children’s eyes are absolutely guaranteed to light up!

A cute summer outfit (RVO sweater) – to the knitting pattern




A clothing set for girl dolls – to the knitting pattern




A colorful cardigan with a hat – to the knitting pattern




Matching leggings – to the knitting pattern




A warm, cozy sleeping bag – to the knitting pattern




A sweater with a side button placket – to the knitting pattern




A Schlüttli cardigan with a hat – to the knitting pattern




Matching pants, 2 variations – to the knitting pattern

More doll and teddy clothing in various sizes - even the smallest ones get something to wear here and don’t have to be cold.


A sleeping bag - 2 versions - for mini dolls and stuffed animals 20 cm tall - to the knitting pattern




A sweater for the teddy (25-30 cm) (raglan from the bottom up) - to the knitting pattern




Sporty summer clothing for the teddy (25-30 cm) - to the knitting pattern




Striped pants with an opening - for the 40 cm teddy - to the knitting pattern




A cute jacket for the little floppy teddy 20-25 cm - to the crochet pattern

These patterns are also great for beginners to make, and the 
finished results will make children's eyes light up 

Triceratops "Nelly"



Unicorn "Fiona"



Little Doll "Lilly"



Rocker "Pauli"

Sweet clothing for babies and toddlers shouldn’t be missing here either. Here are a few gifts that my two granddaughters received for Christmas or on other occasions.


A warm baby blanket made from cuddly-soft merino wool, with lots of heart - to the knitting pattern




A baby pinafore dress with a perfect fit, fits from 6-18 months - to the knitting pattern




A hat with a scarf collar that is easy to put on and take off thanks to the front buttons - to the knitting pattern




A set consisting of a baby jacket with hat and harem pants - in a pretty knit pattern (from 3-12 months) - to the knitting pattern


 


A convertible pinafore dress with a heart pattern (from 6 months to 3 years) - to the knitting pattern




A sweater with a button placket - beautifully colorful with embroidery (1.5 to 3 years) - to the knitting pattern




Summer pants for baby (3 - 18 months) -  to the knitting pattern




A baby dream in pink - little dress with a lace pattern (3-18 months) - to the knitting pattern




Matching baby shoes with hearts - to the crochet pattern




A cuddly warm sleeping bag for baby - to the knitting pattern




A sweater made from sock yarn (size 92-104) - to the knitting pattern




A newborn jacket for a birth gift in traditional costume style with heart lace pattern and hood - to the knitting pattern




A baby winter set - made from leftovers - hat, socks, scarf and mittens - to the knitting pattern




Baby leggings made from sock yarn (6 - 24 months) - to the knitting pattern




Baby jacket with hood (4-18 months) - to the knitting pattern



Cardigan made from gradient cake cotton with hat (1.5 to 3 years) - to the knitting pattern




Colorful skirt for toddlers (3-4 years) - to the knitting pattern





Pattern-mix socks with the easy mowi heel - to the knitting pattern




Leggings for 3- to 5-year-olds made from sock yarn - to the knitting pattern




Comfortable button-up collar/balaclava hat - to the knitting pattern




Grow-with-me leggings from 1.5 - 3 years - to the knitting pattern




And here is another pinafore dress that has already made many people happy - it fits from 1.5 to 5 years
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Crochet pattern for a balloon cover

Indoor ball - Well protected inside the crocheted cover, the balloon is safe from bursting. Individual granny squares are crocheted and then sewn together at the end.



Crochet pattern for a cuddly bunny

Two pieces are crocheted and then crocheted together at the end with a round of single crochet. Only the little bobtail needs to be sewn on. 



Crochet pattern for a dinosaur

Go exploring with dinosaurs. Two pieces are crocheted and joined together with single crochet, so there are no body parts that can come loose again—making Dino Pauli baby-safe. 



Knitting pattern for doll shoes

Does the doll mommy need a new outfit for the baby? Here is the pattern for matching shoes.

Knitted with a set of double-pointed needles, there are two options for the finishing edge.

But children also love clothing made by Mom / Grandma herself



Knitting pattern for a jacket in 3 sizes (0 - 12 months)



Knitting pattern for a hat in 3 sizes (0 - 24 months)

The tips are the absolute eye-catcher, playfully pointing in all directions.



Knitting pattern for a sweater in 2 sizes

This design is offered in sizes 6 and 9 months. With the rolled edge, it buttons in the back to make it easy to put on and take off. 

Handmade toys are always something very special for children, because they are always one-of-a-kind pieces that no one else has. That’s why they are usually loved and kept well into adulthood. In my shop you’ll find lots of things that make great Christmas gifts for children.
Would you like to go window-shopping with me?

For babies:

Cuddly Bunny Hoppel
Cuddly Cat Mauzi
These cuddly animals have embroidered eyes and are crocheted with three types of yarn (chenille, cotton, and teddy yarn). The body is not stuffed, so the baby can easily grasp it like a cuddle cloth.

Lamb Music Box
The little lamb is very soft and cuddly and can also be crocheted as a stuffed animal without a music box.

Warm Bear Kuschel
Warm Monkey Bibo
Grain pillow covers as cuddly animals! The warmed-up animals pre-warm the bed or help with tummy aches.

And as decorations for the children’s room:

 Noah’s Ark Door Wreath


Sterntaler Door Wreath

Mouse in a Hot-Air Balloon

For crawling toddlers:

 crocheted train
Little dolls can ride along, because the cars have doors that can be opened. The cars are connected to each other with hook-and-loop fasteners.
Train car and Locomotive can also be purchased individually as patterns.

For crawling toddlers, finger puppets are better suited than hand puppets, since they are easier to play with even for little hands.
Value Set Finger Puppets Punch and Judy Theater
10 different little finger puppets for small children (Punch, grandmother, king, princess, witch, robber, policeman, crocodile, Seppel, and Gretel). Nothing is glued here and there are no loose small parts that could be swallowed.
Finger Puppets Snowman, Santa, Moose
Frosty the snowman, Santa Claus, and Rudi the moose fit especially well into the Christmas season—and they’re also a good idea as fillers for an Advent calendar!
You can find even more crochet patterns for finger puppets here!

At crawling age, children have new experiences every day, which they usually process at night. Many children are then afraid to fall asleep in the dark.

Guardian Angel Night Light
The little guardian angel gives off a gentle light, but it isn’t so bright that it disturbs healthy sleep. In this way, its presence is calming and it watches over your darling’s sleep.


For daycare and kindergarten children:

Older children can already play well with hand puppets, and they have lots of fun slipping into different roles:

6 Punch and Judy Theater Hand Puppets
In this value pack you get 6 crochet patterns at once: robber, Seppel, grandmother, Gretel, Punch, and crocodile.

 Angel and Devil
Or how about a little angel and little devil, especially at Christmas, so you can act out the conflicts between good and evil?

You can find even more crochet patterns for hand puppets here!


Kindergarten children need lots of movement!
 Hobby-Horse Unicorn Violetta
With the hobby-horse unicorn, that’s possible indoors even in winter! Violetta’s head is crocheted from cuddly-soft teddy yarn, and the stick is made from a soft pool noodle. That way no one can get hurt, even during wild romping, and Violetta can even come to bed in the evening if need be.

At kindergarten age, children like to imitate adults. Play kitchens and pretend grocery stores are then a very popular game that you can never have enough of. With these foods, the little shop is well stocked:

 Basket of Vegetables
Colorful Fruit Crate
Small Berry Basket


For schoolchildren:
Schoolchildren are very proud when they can already read a little. A beginning-reader book with a nice bookmark is a great gift then:
Frog Prince Bookmark
Dragon Bookmark
Fox Bookmark

You can find even more crochet patterns for bookmarks here!


Schoolchildren still love drawing terribly much, too. With these fun pencil toppers, writing and drawing are even more fun!
Pencil Toppers Dog, Cat, Mouse
Pencil Toppers Teacher and Schoolchildren


Little schoolgirls are already very fashion-conscious, so they love playing with dress-up dolls. And of course they constantly need new clothes. How about a new wardrobe for the little dolls?
Short Dirndl for Dress-Up Dolls
 Peacock Princess Evening Dress
Mermaid Outfit for Dress-Up Dolls

You can find even more clothing and accessories for dress-up dolls here!


And for every age:

Cuddly toys!
e.g.

 Heart Bear, for everyone who loves each other


You can find lots of patterns for cuddly animals here!

I hope you enjoyed window-shopping in my shop. If you’re interested in something, just click on the blue text!

A glittery, handmade gym bag with a unicorn on it - a dream for (almost) every girl 😀
The bottom of the gym bag is crocheted, and the motif is knitted in double knitting. This makes it really sturdy and lets it accompany the child receiving it for many years! 



Pattern for the "Life is magic" gym bag 


For the very little ones, you can knit a cuddly comfort cloth with a cute animal motif in double knitting. A child will enjoy this for a long time too - my 7-year-old daughter still likes using her Diggi Dino when washing her hair to keep her eyes dry. 



Pattern for the "Diggi Dino" comfort cloth 




Pattern for the "Elo Elefant" comfort cloth 

Cute hats or a cozy loop scarf also make great Christmas gifts for children. All the models shown are knitted in double knitting. 



Pattern for the "Hearts" beanie. 




Pattern for the "My first love" loop scarf 




Pattern for the "Mariposa" beanie 




Pattern for the "Dancing Ballerina" loop scarf 


Sonja wishes you lots of joy crafting and giving gifts 

This knitted firefighter is suitable for little and big firefighter fans alike.
Using the specified yarn (yardage 115 m/50 g), he will be approx. 40 cm tall.
He is really not that difficult to knit if you are comfortable knitting with a set of double-pointed needles. (See also the reviews for this). 
Also great for using up leftover yarn.

 Firefighter Pattern

How about a new cuddly friend for Christmas? Little Ursa Bear Child is perfect for that.
Pattern Ursa Bear Child


If you’d rather find a monstrously good friend, you should turn to Raffy Monster Tooth. Because of his big teeth, many are afraid of him, but he is actually a very sweet monster who is up for any fun,
Pattern Raffy Monster Tooth



For kids who love bathing, the little hippo sponge is great fun in the wet and splashy tub.
Pattern Hippo Sponge


 

What a lovely selection. I wouldn’t even know what to choose. And now I’m going to make the decision even harder for you. Because I also have a small selection of ideas you could use to treat your children and grandchildren.

I hope you enjoy window-shopping and making them yourself. You’ll find more pictures, information, and the pattern by clicking on the headings.

Warm greetings from Ina

Ball Gown with Tulle Underskirt
A dream dress for every doll mommy.



Mosaic Blanket Made from Squares
This colorful blanket, crocheted in the child’s favorite colors, will be a hit.



Christmas or Gift Bag
You can use it to give small gifts, and the bag itself can continue to be used later.



Ball Gown
This one is knitted, and it looks absolutely adorable, doesn’t it?



Candy Pillow
This is crocheted and very easy to make. It is filled with synthetic stuffing and can be put completely into the washing machine for washing.



One-Step Felted Shoes
They keep children’s feet nice and warm. You could even have 2 pairs: one for home and one to take along when visiting the grandparents.



Doll Clothes
You can crochet a skirt in a variable length and a matching top. That’s always a big hit with little girls.



Round Colorful Rug
It looks good in any child’s room ... and it’s fun to crochet.



Hanging Storage Basket
Little girls love it for their sparkly hair clips and ponytail holders. It’s made on a clothes hanger, making it easy to transport. That way you can give it as a gift already filled, or take it along to a friend’s house.



A “Board Game”
You probably all know this as a hard cardboard version. This one is made of wool and is washable.



Dreamy Princess Dress
You can crochet it in different versions. My favorite version is the one with rocailles beads.



African Flowers Heart Pillow
This is also a beautiful gift with lasting value. The heart as a symbol of love in itself, and on top of that crocheted by you by hand - a wonderful gift that any child would surely love to cuddle. It is filled with synthetic stuffing and can be washed in the washing machine if needed.



The Ice Princess’s Coat
It is knitted as a top-down raglan and looks simply magical. Maybe you could give it together with a doll or a matching fairy-tale movie on DVD. You could watch it together.



Knitting Nancy Rug
Every rug is one of a kind, because everyone uses different colors in a different order. We make lots of cords with a knitting nancy, which we then thread through a crocheted mesh grid. An eye-catcher in any child’s room.



Another Board Game
You may know this one too. This version is very soft and can be rolled up and taken along on an outing. The game pieces are included.



Doll Clothes
You can crochet a 3-piece set made up of a wide, swingy skirt, a top, and a bolero.



Two Small Colorful Buckets
These are also very practical and quick to crochet from leftover cotton yarn. The former yogurt buckets will have room for lots of colored pencils, brushes, scissors, etc. And the kids’ desk stays tidy.



Princess Bed
For the crafty ones among you, this would be a lovely handmade gift: a bed built from plywood, glued together, and painted. Plus sewn bedding and crocheted pillows. A dream for all doll mommies.



Doll Clothes Swing Series
Lots of lovely designs that can be wonderfully combined.



One More Board Game
This one is also in a portable and washable version - made entirely of wool. Of course with game pieces and a matching bag.



Doll Clothes
This 2-piece set consists of a close-fitting slim dress and a matching little jacket.

For doll parents and the doll child: lots of gift ideas

The shoes can easily be made from leftover yarn

for doll size 43 cm


Doll shoes for doll size 43 cm

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Toy hair dryer



Tools


Doll clothes


Doll car


small cheese


Sugar cubes

Below I’ll show you a few sweet pieces of jewelry from my shop - little and big girls will love them:

1) Choker or wrap bracelet - quick and easy to crochet. They are super comfortable to wear; lengthened or shortened accordingly, the bracelet or choker can also become a sweet anklet or belt.
Here’s the pattern



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2) Jewelry set "Star Magic" - set consisting of earrings and bracelet.
This sweet set is quick to crochet and, thanks to the light weight of the pieces, very comfortable to wear. You can very easily make the bracelet into a wrap bracelet or anklet by lengthening it accordingly. The bracelet is crocheted in one piece.
Here’s the pattern



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3) These sweet wing earrings are quick to make and wonderfully decorative - an eye-catcher, not just at Christmas time. 
Here’s the pattern



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4) This sweet anklet is quick to make.  Super comfortable to wear thanks to the elastic cord. Of course, instead of an anklet, you can also simply make a little bracelet by shortening it accordingly.
Here’s the pattern



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5) … and here’s something pretty for the hair: 
With these cool hair wraps you’ll bring good cheer to the cold winter days.
Here’s the pattern



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6) The sweet wrap bracelet is quick to crochet, looks enchanting, and is super comfortable to wear.
The bracelet can also be worn very sweetly as an anklet, and if lengthened accordingly, it becomes a chic, delicate belt. It is crocheted in one piece, so there’s no annoying weaving in of ends (only the starting and ending threads).
Here’s the pattern



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7) This sweet wrap bracelet is quick to crochet and an absolute eye-catcher.  The same applies here: if you simply lengthen the bracelet, it becomes a trendy anklet or a chic belt.
This bracelet is also crocheted in one piece, so there’s no annoying weaving in of ends (only the starting and ending threads).
Here’s the pattern

For toddlers ages 1 and up, warm clothing is always a great gift. These leggings made from sock yarn won’t slip down because they have straps. They also grow with the child—simply fold up the cuffs and unfold them later. Plus, the straps are adjustable. A narrow cable pattern is incorporated along the sides. Recommended for experienced knitters.

To the knitting pattern

This super cozy reversible beanie is a very special gift for little girls or boys. They’re sure not to have a hat like this already 😉 It is knitted in double-face and can easily be adjusted in size. 



Here is the knitting pattern for the reversible beanie “Cheeky Sheep” 

Do you have any other designs?

Exactly one month until Christmas Eve — that’s still plenty of time to knit a loop scarf. Or maybe even two? These two designs are something very special and are sure to bring sparkling eyes under the Christmas tree! Both loop scarves are knitted in double-face and can therefore be worn on both sides.



Knitting pattern for the "Zauberwiese" loop scarf in double-face




Knitting pattern for the "Wintertraum" loop scarf in double-face

Children are always delighted when we make clothing for their favorites—their teddy bears and dolls. A new model has just moved into my shop: overalls for teddy bears measuring 25–30 cm. 

The overalls have no buttons, so they are very easy to put on and take off. They are knitted top-down in the round, and every  step is explained clearly, making them a joy to recreate.

The pattern includes information for two different yarn weights.

To the knitting pattern