Holiday Maker — 2026 Draft
Handmade Holiday Gifts
Vintage Patterns to Make and Give
Find beautiful vintage crochet, knitting, sewing and home décor patterns—perfect for meaningful handmade holiday gifts.
Who Are You Making For?
Maker’s Timing Guide
October is the time to begin substantial handmade gifts—garments, heirloom linens and detailed home projects. As the holidays approach, shift toward smaller accessories and quicker makes, or give a vintage pattern to the maker or collector on your list.
12 Vintage Gift Ideas to Make & Give
A hand-picked mix of quick gifts, family favorites, statement fashion and heirloom projects from the Dazespast archive.
Vintage 3-Piece Baby Set
An approachable three-piece infant set and a sweet handmade welcome for a little one.
3 Toddler Sweater Patterns
Three cozy vintage choices, including a hooded parka made for cold-weather gifting.
Boy’s Car Pullover
A playful automobile-motif sweater that turns a practical knit into a memorable gift.
Girl’s Coat & Matching Hat
A polished vintage ensemble for a dressier handmade gift with head-to-toe charm.
Tunisian Crochet V-Neck Sweater
A classic men’s pullover and a substantial handmade gift for the vintage-minded gentleman.
Doreen 2-Needle Mittens
Seventeen two-needle mitten designs for infants, children, women and men—ideal for family gifting.
1950s Beaded Cap & Bag
A glamorous metallic-yarn accessory set embellished with pearls and rhinestones for a gift with sparkle.
Evening Knit Shift Dress
A special-occasion knit with metallic accents for the maker ready to create something spectacular.
5214 Fashion Doll Wardrobe
A miniature wardrobe of vintage fashions for an 11½-inch fashion doll—part sewing project, part collector’s delight.
1930s Tablecloth Crochet Book
A rich collection of period tablecloths, runners and table pieces for a true heirloom gift.
Flower Bouquet Doily
An intricate floral thread-crochet piece with heirloom presence in a more compact project.
1970s Macramé Hanging Lamp
A statement home project that brings authentic 1970s texture and character to the holiday mix.
More Gift Ideas & Maker Resources
Need more choices—or help with a technique? Continue through the Dazespast archive.
More Baby Gifts
Browse a larger selection of vintage crochet and knitting patterns for babies.
More Gifts for Him
Explore vintage sweaters, socks and sporting knits selected with holiday giving in mind.
Learn Tunisian Crochet
Review the basic vintage Tunisian crochet technique before beginning a project.
More Doll Wardrobes
Discover vintage fashion-doll wardrobe ideas for knitting and collecting.
Beginner Macramé
Start with approachable vintage macramé projects before moving into statement décor.
Hairpin & Maltese Lace
Explore vintage lace projects for table linens, accessories and special handmade gifts.
Want a Bigger Project?
The five Dazespast curated collections bring complete vintage wardrobes, outerwear, resort style and home projects together in downloadable volumes.
Five Curated Collections to Start With
1950s Crochet Wardrobe — Volume I
A substantial mid-century crochet wardrobe project for the vintage-fashion maker.
1930s–1940s Suits & Dresses
Elegant tailored and dressier fashion from two defining decades.
Vintage Resort & Summer Style
Seven vintage looks for cruises, warm-weather travel and future getaways.
Coats & Outerwear Through the Decades
Statement coats, capes, ponchos and layers for a substantial winter make.
Home & Decor Vintage Favorites
Fourteen crochet, knitting and macramé designs for handmade surroundings and heirloom gifts.
Give the Maker a Pattern
Running short on making time? A vintage pattern can be the gift itself for a crocheter, knitter, sewer, macramé maker or collector who loves vintage design.
