Father’s Day is coming up again! It’s the perfect day to show your dad just how much he means to you. Do you remember how he beamed when he used to unwrap your school crafts from the wrapping paper? Homemade gifts are the most fun to give—and to receive! So grab your needle and yarn and crochet or knit your dad a handmade gift that’s bursting with love and appreciation. We’re also sharing some Inspiration for making a cool bracelet using the Rico Ponii Beads collection.
Gifts for the Fashion-Conscious Dad
Is your dad a fashion-conscious man who likes to dress in the latest styles? Then you know what to do: crochet or knit a unique piece of clothing or accessory for Father’s Day. For example, one of the beautiful sweaters or cardigans from Stylecraft. Or get started with the Yarn and Colors Slouchy Stripes Shawl Crochet Kit. Your dad will definitely appreciate it when he steps out the door on a chilly morning.
Making a Bracelet for Father's Day
For those who want to try something different from crocheting or knitting, we have the perfect solution: making a bracelet! With the Rico Ponii Beads collection, you can quickly create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind bracelet, where you get to choose all the colors, details, and other embellishments yourself. It’s also a great gift to make with the kids for Dad!
How it works:
1. Choose a color for your bracelet cord; we used the glittering black and gray cords.
2. Choose your bead collection; we went with the matte, dark, earthy colors.
3. Choose your decorative beads. We used the little gold rings, but there are also other shapes available in Silver and Gold.
4. Customize with letters! All the letters of the alphabet are available in Silver and Gold, so you can put any word on your bracelet.
5. Choose your fastener. We chose the gold fasteners, but they’re also available in silver, neon colors, and transparent colors.
And here’s the result: A beautiful, rugged bracelet for Dad! Want to know more about these Beads? In a previous blog post, we highlighted the Ponii Beads collection and shared all about these Beads and bracelets.
Gifts for Dad's Office or Man Cave
Give your dad’s office or man cave a makeover with homemade accessories—items that add just that little bit of extra atmosphere and coziness to the space. Plants are a must-have in an office or man cave; they purify the air and reduce stress. With our new Pink Label Cotton Tube yarn, you can crochet a plant basket that easily holds a large houseplant. For smaller, sturdy, and low-maintenance plants like cacti and succulents, crocheting or making a macramé plant hanger is an excellent idea. For example, use this free macramé pattern made with Hoooked Jute or the Homedeco Plant Hanger Crochet Kit. You can make a nice, big Cushion that your dad can sink into comfortably on the couch using the Acrylic Ribbon Cushion Knitting Kit or the Yarn and Colors Basketweave Comfy Cushion Crochet Kit. If you have time for a large, ambitious project, take a look at the Yarn and Colors Basic Blanket.
Gifts for the sports-crazy dad
If your dad is a die-hard sports fan, he’s probably talking nonstop about the dream summer ahead. The European Soccer Championship, the Olympic Games, the Grand Prix at Zandvoort… and we haven’t even mentioned the Tour de France and Wimbledon yet. If your dad is cheering from the stands for “our boys” and has decked out his man cave (or maybe even the whole house!) in orange, then crocheting the Dutch flag or a “Hup Holland Hup” garland would make a fun gift.
A Gift for the Creative Dad
Maybe you’re not very good with Knitting Needles yourself, but your dad is. A cool book to give him for Father’s Day is, of course, a great idea. Take, for example, *Knitting with Mr. Knitbear*, which features simple knitting projects for beginners. If your dad is the nostalgic type—or if he just enjoys it—he can also try *Crocheting Heroes from Your Childhood*, which includes Pikachu, Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Winnie the Pooh, and more. For more practical projects, there’s also *Dishcloths and Other Kitchen Knits*, which lets your dad knit all kinds of kitchen accessories.
Once you’ve gathered enough inspiration, it’s time to get started. Shop online or stop by our Inspiration Center. Of course, we’d love it if you shared your Father’s Day gift with us on Facebook or Instagram using #Yarnplaza.
On behalf of Yarnplaza, Happy Father's Day!
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