20 craft gift ideas perfect for Christmas

What do you buy for someone that can make everything themselves? One of our top Christmas craft gifts of course!

In a year where many of us have turned to crafts for comfort and to keep us occupied, these craft gift ideas are bound to please your family and friends this Christmas.

Whether a seasoned crafter or a newbie keen to try out new crafts such as diamond painting and macramé, we've picked our favourite craft kits and buys that make the perfect craft.

Our Christmas craft gifts round-up includes ideas for all budgets and levels of expertise. Find a gift perfect for your loved one who wants to start a sewing empire, create gorgeous candles for their home or brush up on their paper crafting or crochet skills, we've got brilliant gifts for the craft lover on your list – from just £9...

BUY NOW £24.99, Create & Craft

This gorgeous crochet kit comes with everything you need to make a sweet Toft unicorn. The perfect gift for soon-to-be-grandmas or crafty mums-to-be.

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BUY NOW £130, John Lewis

With 14 stitch options, 4-step automatic buttonhole facility, darning plate and free arm for sewing cuffs or trouser legs, this nifty sewing machine is perfect for stitch newbies and sewing experts.

BUY NOW £30, Hobbycraft

Diamond painting has been a popular craft this year and is a brilliant craft gift idea for Christmas.

Create a sparkling version of Van Gogh's starry night by carefully placing glittering facets on the template to give a gem-like appearance that will impress.

BUY NOW £34.99, Etsy

Etsy is a treasure trove for unique crafty gift ideas. Paper lover in your life? They'll love to find this paper cutting kit, complete with everything they need to indulge their passion (including tools, card and a cutting mat), under their tree on Christmas Day.

BUY NOW £35, We Are Knitters

We Are Knitters is our go-to for Insta-worthy knitting kits. Think cool cushions, snuggly cardis, cosy blankets and everything in between for all abilities.

BUY NOW £5, Hobbycraft

This kit makes a sweet craft gift that lets the recipient make an adorable piece of home decor. With a board, instructions, pins and strings to create an on-trend flamingo, it's a bargain gift that'd make a great stocking filler.

BUY NOW £10, Amazon

An adorable felt kit with an illustrated book containing easy-to-follow steps for 10 projects, this is cutest way to bring Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia and Yoda into your world.

BUY NOW £16.95, Not On The High Street

Containing enough beads to make 10 rainbow and flower power bracelets, this kit is sure to be a hit with budding jewellery-makers. It's also handmade in Britain and eco-friendly.

BUY NOW £30, Not On The High Street

Or maybe they're into designing their own clothes. This beautifully packaged kit contains everything kids need to make their very own customised top.

BUY NOW £17.99, John Lewis

Burning beeswax candles is a natural air purifier and this fabulous kit contains all the materials needed to create them, including two candle glasses and embellishments.

BUY NOW £29.95, Not On The High Street

GBBO-obsessives will be straight in the kitchen to whip up some treats with this mixing bowl, spoon and baking mix gift set.

BUY NOW £13.99, Amazon

Instead of shelling out £100s for a calligraphy course, this kit is the perfect self-teaching guide. Master the art of modern handwriting in the comfort of your own home with Kirsten Burke, the leading contemporary calligrapher in the UK.