Incredible dads come in all forms. In this post, you’ll find wonderful gifts for dad, uncles, grandpas, and friends who occupy those special places in your heart. Take a look at these gifts for the crafty dad and some stylish gift ideas to make for the incredible men in your life that they will enjoy.
Quick and Easy DIY Gifts for Dad
Receiving handmade gifts are always appreciated and really show that your loved one took the time and thought about you while making a gift. However, in our busy lives, sometimes we are looking for a handmade feel in less time. If the person you’re buying for enjoys working on projects, you may find some quick gift ideas here as well. Try these Quick and Easy DIY Gifts for Dad.
Free Top-Down Ribbed Socks Pattern
Warm hand-knit socks are great for any quick gift but often an under-rated luxury. If you have a loved one who is on their feet a lot or enjoys outdoor activities, then they appreciate a good sock that will protect their tootsies. Check out 5 Reasons Knitting Socks is better than Buying Socks. If you love knitting socks or are just starting your journey into the world of sock knitting, these ribbed top-down socks should reach it’s way to your “to make” list. Socks are a great quick knit often worked up in a day or two.
To knit the Free Top-Down Ribbed Socks pattern, you will need 1 ball of your favorite Mary Maxim sock yarn at least 430 yards in length, and set of 4 size 2 (2.75 mm) double-pointed needles, or size needed to achieve gauge.
Customizable Mug
A wonderful DIY project for kids to make for dad, this Customizable project becomes a functional piece of art for your little one to decorate for dad.
Dude Crafts by Mike Warren
From repurposing tools to impressive life hacks, this book is not only wonderful for the men in your life but packed full of clever gift ideas to make for dad. This book, written by Mike Warren, makes a wonderful gift by itself or use it to find your next gift idea for him.
20-Minute Whittling Projects
As fiber artists, we love small projects that can tag along with us on our daily errands. Odds are if you were gifted a hat, socks, or mittens, at least part of your item was made in a waiting room, which is why this 20-minute Whittling Project is a perfect craft for the dad on the go. Whittling can be enjoyed just about anywhere. Author Tom Hines shares his easy-to-learn, quick-cut method for whittling in just 20 minutes or less.
Free Top-Down Ribbed Socks Pattern
This Beginner Leather Making Set is a wonderful inclusive set to use to add your own leather embellishments to your handmade projects or to make smaller leather goods for your loved ones.
Knit Gifts For Dad
Hand Knit items give the wearer a classic and dapper feel. If you are looking to make a gift for someone who values traditional craftsmanship and the effort to make such an item then a knit gift for dad might just be what you are looking for.
Geo Jacket
Handmade Sweater
The Geo Jacket is a perfect handmade gift for the men in your life. This vintage style jacket is a modern take on the classic Mary Maxim Jacket that was all the rage in the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s. Designed with Mary Maxim Titan Yarn this Jacket comes in sizes 30/32 to 42/44 and uses needles in sizes 8 (5 mm), and 10 (6 mm).
Escape to the Woods Pullover
Handmade Sweater
The Escape to the Woods Pullover will be the handmade gift you’re going to want to “borrow.” This gorgeous pullover is designed with Mary Maxim Woodlands yarn, which is a lovely Alpaca Blend and incredibly soft.
Soft Waves Throw Handmade Blanket
Mosaic Afghan
Handmade Afghan
Football Hat
Crochet Gifts for Dad
There are so many possibilities in the world of crochet that we are certain you will find a perfect gift for dad.
Mosaic Blanket
Handmade Blanket
Knit this gorgeous lacy wrap. This classy fashion accessory is the perfect accent to drape over your shoulders at brunch or while dancing away those summer nights. This wrap measures 18 by 72 inches when finished.
To knit this beautiful wrap, we used 2 balls of Seasons Mohair and size 8 (5.0 mm) needles or size needed to achieve gauge.
Plaid Stag Blanket Handmade Blanket
Is there anything cozier than a warm, classic Buffalo Plaid for snuggling? The Black, Red, and darker Cardinal Red squares bring back memories of being a child and warming up under a comforting blanket after skating or playing in the snow. These colors are a natural for anyone who loves to decorate with a country or cabin look. When the weather changes, just bringing out a blanket like this can change your décor to the look of a cabin in the north woods
To crochet this beautiful afghan, you’ll need the Plaid Stag Blanket kit as well as an H-8 (5.0mm) hook or hook needed to achieve gauge.
Brickwork Afghan Handmade Blanket
Crochet the Brickwork Afghan designed with Mary Maxim Best Value Yarn. The Brickwork afghan adds an interesting texture to your decor
To crochet this beautiful afghan, you’ll need the Brickwork Afghan Kit or Pattern and Mary Maxim Best Value Yarn in amounts needed, and the colors desired as well as an H-8 (5.0mm) hook or hook needed to achieve gauge.
Reversible Geometric Blanket
Handmade Blanket
Interlocking stitches create this interesting geometric pattern. Kit includes Caron Simply Soft Yarn, shown in Charcoal Heather and Off White.
To Crochet this beautiful afghan, you’ll need the Reversible Geometric Blanket and an I-9 (5.5 mm) hook or hook needed to achieve gauge.
Subtle Ripple Afghan Handmade Afghan
This classic ripple designed with Mary Maxim Natural Alpaca Tweed yarn is a wonderful piece to elevate any living space.
To crochet this gorgeous afghan, you’ll need the Subtle Ripple Kit which includes your choice of Alpaca Tweed yarn and pattern or simply downloading the Free Pattern and choosing your favorite Mary Maxim Yarn to make the Subtle Ripple Afghan
Crafty Gifts for Dad
Brilliant Crafters come in all forms. If the man you are buying for enjoys tinkering around with crafts, then buying a crafty gift for dad might be just the thing for his next gift.
Deer 2021 Felt Calendar
Mary Maxim’s exclusive calendar kits are quick and easy to stitch or to glue if you prefer. This Deer Calendar kit includes this high quality printed felt a dowel with finals and all of the embellishments like sequins, beads and floss to complete this calendar.
Stag Head Beaded Banner
Darth Vader Camelot Dotz Kit
Help the ultimate futuristic villain come to life with this beautifully detailed craft kit. The perfect gift to create for that Star Wars fan! Paint with beautiful faceted ‘diamonds’ onto a high-quality color printed adhesive fabric to create colorful wall art. Kit includes pre-adhesive canvas, stylus with comfort grip, craft tray, wax caddy and Camelot Dotz®
Take your model building to the next level with this innovative piece that comes to life through moving mechanical elements controlled by simple hand cranks or levers. Made with eco-friendly materials and has a pleasant wooden scent. Includes all pieces and instructions to create the model, as shown. No additional tools required.
Delicate and beautiful, the Antique Box from Ugears is designed to keep your treasures safe – and to become a treasure of your collection. The Antique box is a small handsome chest for storing small miscellanea or jewellery.
Web-Slinger Camelot Dotz Kit
Puzzle Gifts for Dad
I have fond memories of watching my grandfather contemplate his latest puzzle often beside his children and grandchildren. Puzzles are a wonderful past time and a wonderful gift for dad.
House Near the Lake
Do you have fond memories of a favorite getaway? Puzzle together this gorgeous house near the lake in a serene setting. This puzzle is 1000 pieces and was proudly made in the USA.
Fannie Mae’s
General Store
Stop by Fannie Mae’s General Store for a strawberry phosphate and some nickel candy. Piece together a bit of nostalgia as you piece together this 1000 piece puzzle.
Snowy Owl Shaped
Jigsaw Puzzle
Spend some quality time putting together this lovely shaped puzzle showing many Snowy owls and other woodland creatures in their environment. 650 pieces. If the dad you are buying for has a favorite animal then you’ll want to check out our other Animal Shape Puzzles!
Taking Flight Jigsaw Puzzle
Ice Cream Barn
Stop by for a scoop and enjoy puzzling together one of our favorite past times on a hot day, the local ice cream place.
Artisan Made Gifts for Dad
Does the dad you are buying for love handcrafted things but you are out of time and there is nothing in your FO (finished objects) pile that you want to gift? Then try one of these handmade artisan gifts for dad.
Hidden Passage Wooden Puzzle
Give this wooden puzzle with a luxurious feel and delicately hued toned, handcrafted by the finest master craftsmen using only time-honored traditional methods and techniques.
Bewell Wooden Watch
Made of 100% natural wood from Africa. Each one is handcrafted,lightweight ,Fashion,and eco-friendly. retro and classic.Non-toxic and hypo-allergenic. It is very lightweight you can’t even feel it on your wrist. with a classic wooden strap which is smooth and comfortable to wear.
BenShot Hand-Sculpted Drinking Glass – Golfball
Gift this 16oz pint glass from the father and son team at BenShot, a family-run team of artisan glassmakers. BenShot employs a full team of glassmakers in Wisconsin. Search google for “BenShot Reviews” to see our reviews and learn more about how we give back to our community.
Purchase the BenShot Hand-Sculpted
Golf Ball Drinking Glass.
Family Tree Chart
Enjoy artistic illustration prints featuring design elements such as an oak tree, branches, leaves, acorns, sun, clouds, butterfly, squirrel, birds, boy and dog running in a meadow for your genealogy enthusiasts.
This chart holds up to 6 generations with blank spaces ready to finish by filling in name, maiden name (listed on the maternal side only), born, died, married (listed on the fraternal side only), resided (listed on the fraternal side only), and extra space to add miscellaneous tidbits of information.
O Naturals 6-Piece Black Bar Soap Collection
Let his skin relax, hydrate and be deeply cleansed with the choice of African Black Soap, Mud & Green Clay, Activated Charcoal, Black Tea & Tea Tree, Dead Sea Mud & Salt and Black Coffee Soap. Beneficial for all skin types; dry, oily, sensitive, ageing, teenage and normal. Ideal for damaged skin with its soothing and healing properties.
Designed to give your skin an indulgent and clarifying at-home spa experience. Filled with authentic, all-natural and organic ingredients, our triple milled soaps will leave your face and body feeling cleansed, hydrated, moisturized and lux.
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