100 Handmade Gift Ideas

If you're new to knitting or just crunched for time, churn out a few pairs of these Vegas armwarmers from Sarah E. White.

They're made from a flat piece of knitting, which is them stitched up into a tube. They're not only easy, but thumbless so you can decide how much room to leave for your friend's ninja dexterity.

This cable knit cuff from Sarah E. White is a good gift for family and friends who are avid about walking and exercise. When you make these yourself, you can choose their favorite colors and yarn.

Figure out how to knit stripes that flow end-to-end with this easy tutorial from Sarah E. White. For this gift, choose a few favorite colors or variegated yarn.

I love this one as a gift for the guys. They're not always up for fun knit fashion, but a checkerboard in their favorite colors always seems to get the green light. Use this free pattern from Sarah E. White to keep his ears warm this season.

Someone in the family is always headed back to school after the holidays. This knit pencil from Sarah E. White will have them thinking of you every time the bell rings.

Use one of the most basic knitting stitches to create this fuzzy scarf from Sarah E. White. These are the soft and fluffy scarves that everyone in the room will want to touch before the wrapping paper hits the floor.

As if keeping warm weren't enough, this scarf from Sarah E. White will also hold a pair of gloves. Pick a friend's favorite colors and get stitching on this double-duty gift.

I know a few people who acquired new phones this year, and they all love to hear about how cool you think their phone is. Show them just how much you don't want that $200 glass screen to crack with those knit phone cozy from Sarah E. White.

Get a friend ready for Spring with these flip-flops that you can customize with their favorite color. Sarah E. White will show you how to wrap the top of the flops with a soft, fuzzy yarn.

Capes and capelets are a trendy way to stay warm this winter. Since they are so simple, they can add a layer of warmth and color to any outfit. This cape uses an easy crochet shell stitch.