Gifts to Keep Warm

By Noreen Doll.

There are many kinds of gifts to keep warm, and many of them are made of fleece.

One of the nicest things about sewing with fleece is that you don’t have to finish edges to keep them from raveling – as fleece doesn’t ravel.

Fleece is not only easy to sew with, but it washes nicely and dries quickly. And it definitely makes gifts to keep warm in

Fleece is often on sale, and there are lots of smaller things you can make with fleece remnants – either your own remnants or those you buy.

Make lots of gifts to keep warm this winter.

Warm Covers for blankets, snuggles, cloaks, ponchos, and capes.

Great Ideas!

Ice/Snow Scraper Hand Mitt

Make this wonderful ice/snow scraper hand mitt for everyone who lives where it’s cold!

Knitted Ice Scraper Mitts

If you like to knit, here is another version of ice scraper mitts.

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Trim Ideas

For great ways to decorate your projects, stitch on colorful ribbons or appliques, or stencil a design.

You can use these trim ideas on mittens, hats, scarves, blankets, cloaks and many other projects.

Fleece Flower

This fleece flower would be a great idea as an embellishment for any of these projects.

Fleece Flower Pin

This fleece flower pin can be sewn onto a scarf or hat, or used as a pin.

Felted Wool

Some of these ideas talk about felted wool. I’ve added a couple of links about felted wool, in case you are interested in making it.

How to Felt Sweaters

To learn how to felt sweaters and other knitted items, see this article.

Feltmaker’s Links

For more information on felting items, see these feltmaker’s links.

A felt cowboy hat –  All You Need to Know about the perfect symbol of North American cowboy culture.

Bell Scarves, Hats and Mittens

You could very easily add bells to any of the warm scarves, hats, or mittens you make yourself.

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Gifts to Keep Warm – for Hands and Feet

Warmers for Gloves

Very clever idea for warmers for gloves or mittens. Stitch this warmer of felt and stuff with rice. Heat in microwave while inside your gloves.

Hand Warmer

Make some easy hand warmers to tuck in your pockets on very cold days.

Pocket Hand Warmer

Sew a pocket hand warmer, using old denim jeans fabric.

Rice Bag Foot Warmer

Stitch a foot warmer with a removable rice bag for heating in the microwave.

Bed Warmers

Make bedwarmers out of old jeans and fill them with rice to warm in the microwave.

Lavender Heating Pad

Create a rice filled lavender heating pad with a lavender scent.

Rice Buddies or Pocket Packs

Use these rice buddies for keeping warm. Stitch from fleece and fill with rice to microwave. Make 18 inches long or small squares, or any size in between.

Fleece Hot-Water Bottle Bag

Stitch a couple of seams to make a bag for a fleece hot-water bottle bag. Quick, easy and warm.

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Holiday Gifts to Keep Warm

Fleece Santa Scarf

Make this easy, super cute fleece Santa scarf for Christmas.

Snowman Scarf

This festive fleece snowman scarf has a snowflake and a snowman appliqued on the ends. (The link is gone, but the idea would be easy.)

Snowman Hat

Very cute snowman hat for kids to wear, it is made with white fleece.

Snowman and Snowflake Mittens

Make the appliques with felt or fleece. It would be very easy to add these to the back of snowman fleece mittens.

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Head Warmers – Gifts to Keep Warm

Fabulous Fur Headband

Make this fabulous fur headband in about 5 minutes using fake fur.

Fleece Head Wrap

Cut and stitch this quick, easy fleece head wrap.

Fleece Earwarmers

Make these quick and easy polar fleece earwarmers for everyone on your gift list.

Ear Warmer

You can make an ear warmer from a fleece scrap. And look at the clever ideas for adding an embellishment – also using fleece scraps, or other materials.

Baby Beanies

Sew baby beanies from an old sweater to keep a tot’s head nice and warm.

Fleece Hat

Quick Fleece Hat has one seam.

Whimsical Fleece Hats for Kids

These whimsical fleece hats look nice and warm.

Fleece Hat

Really fast and easy to make fleece hat, it requires only 1 seam. Gather and tie the top to make a pom.

Fleece Hat with Ear Flaps

Stitch this fleece hat with ear flaps to keep the recipient nice and warm.

Scarf into Hat

Here’s an easy way to make a cute, warm hat from a scarf you no longer use.

Hat from Sweater

Use this easy idea to stitch a warm hat from an unused sweater.

Recycled Hat from Sweater

This recycled hat from a sweater uses the ribbed bottom sweater edge for the bottom of the cap.

Another Recycled Hat from a Sweater

This recycled hat from a sweater is stitched with panels cut from a discarded sweater.

Polarfleece Hats

Stitch any of several different polarfleece hats pictured here. Quick and easy.

Fleece Hat and Scarf

More gifts to keep warm are this quick matching fleece hat and scarf set for a warm gift.

Scoodie

This scoodie – or hooded scarf – is made with flannel, but it would be very easy to stitch one with fleece instead. And you won’t need to finish the edges.

Hooded Scar

Another hooded scarf pattern – this one is made with fleece.

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Neck Warmers – More Gifts to Keep Warm

Neck Gaiter

This is a VERY easy gift to sew, and a neck gaiter will not only keep your neck warm, but the lower half of your face, as well.

Neck Gaiters

Stitch soft warm neck gaiters from fleece and another soft fabric.

Fast & Felted Scarflette

Stitch this fast & felted scarflette from a felted wool sweater. Or use a pretty fleece to make this neck warmer.

The Girlfriend Wrap

To make a girlfriend wrap, cut a piece of fleece according to the instructions, and you are done. To make it fancier, you could sew a contrasting blanket stitch around the edge.

No-Sew Buttoning Scarf

Use a Dollar Store scarf with fringe, or make one yourself, to create a no-sew buttoning scarf.

Under-the-Collar Fleece Cosies

Another clever way to keep warm, you can quickly make several of these triangular under-the-collar fleece cosies that fasten with velcro.

Neckwarmer

Stitch this fleece neckwarmer and the wearer won’t have to deal with scarf ends.

Crochet Neck Cuff

Quickly crochet this easy crochet neck cuff. Use fancy or fun buttons to finish.

Frilly Fleece Cowl

Sew a pretty cotton strip down the middle of a strip of fleece, and cut fringe down both sides. This frilly fleece cowl is reversible.

Scarf and Long Gloves

Use up mismatched socks to make this clever (and warm) set of scarf and extra long gloves. Or go to the Dollar Store and get a few pairs of colorful knee high socks.

Simple Fleece Scarf

Follow this easy tutorial to make a simple fleece scarf with no sewing. You don’t even have to fringe the ends if you don’t want to.

Pocket Scarf

This fun, easy to stitch pocket scarf will keep your hands warm, too.

Polar Fleece Scarf

Create this polar fleece scarf with 2 pieces of fleece. Sew the contrasting piece all around the edge of the scarf.

Boa Fleece Scarf

Use 2 matching or co-ordinating fleece cuts. Stitch down the center and make cuts along both sides for a boa fleece scarf.

Ruffled Fleece Scarf

Try a ruffled fleece scarf, that’s a little different. It’s made with the ruffler attachment on the sewing machine, but could be ruffled by hand.

Simple Fleece Scarf

Cut 2 long lengths of fleece and stitch them together down the center with 3 rows of stitching. Cut fringe along the long edges of this simple fleece scarf.

Silk Scarf

Stitch a tiny rolled hem around the edges of this silk scarf. You could also us some kinds of polyester to make this scarf.

No-Sew Jersey Scarf

Because this fabric doesn’t ravel, you can just cut a piece of fabric to make this no-sew Jersey scarf.

Applique Scarf

Applique a nice design on a felt or fleece scarf to make it more personal. Or add a monogram.

Knotted Scarf

This fun knotted scarf is more for decoration than warmth, but easy to make and fun to wear.

Funky “O” Scarves

These funky “O” scarves are sewn with jersey material and could be made to dress up an outfit.

T-Shirt Ruffle Scarf

Now there’s new way to rescue your favorite t-shirt – make a t-shirt ruffle scarf.

Ruffled Scarf

Stitch ruffles on a jersey knit scarf to make this dressy ruffled scarf.

25 Scarf Ideas – More Gifts to Keep Warm

Here are tutorials for 25 scarves to stitch.

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Arm and Hand Warmers – More gifts to keep warm.

Fleece Wrist Warmers

Make wrist warmers from scrap fleece. Essentially, you sew one seam and cut a hole for the thumb.

Crochet Wrist Warmers

Another easy crochet pattern, crochet wrist warmers really work to keep your wrists and hands warm.

Wristwarmers from Socks

Cut the feet off a pair of socks and use part of the foot to add a cuff to each wristwarmer.

Arm Warmers

Use pretty colorful knee socks to make arm warmers.

Fleece Mittens

Make fleece mittens with two layers of fleece and elasticized wrists.

Mitten Pattern

You will find a mitten pattern here, if you feel you need one. Make sure it is long enough for fingers that may be quite long.

Fleece Mittens with Adjustable Wrist

Use your fleece scraps to make easy fleece mittens with an adjustable wrist.

Fleece Baby Mittens

Stitch fleece baby mittensfleece baby mittens with two layers of fleece and elasticized wrists.

Mittens with Elastic Wrist

Stitch warm fleece mittens with elastic wrists to keep out the wind.

Flip Top Mitten

Stitch this flip top mitten from fleece. Make them double layer for extra warmth. Easy tutorial.

Monster Mittens

Kids will love having warm monster mittens to wear. They are made with felt and fleece.

Fleece Mittens with a Separate Thumb

To make fleece mittens with a separate thumb, follow this tutorial.

Fingerless Glove Mittens

Here are fingerless glove mittens (glittens) made from an old sweater.

Embellishing Gloves

Buy the $1 stretch gloves and embroider snowflakes all around the wrist. Embellishing gloves is quick and pretty, and personalizes them.

Couple’s Mitten (Smitten)

Use fleece to make a couple’s mitten, where each can put a hand in the mitten and they can hold hands while their hands stay warm.

Hobo Mittens

Use an old sweater to make warm hobo mittens.

Fur Muff

Keep your hands warm in a fur muff.

Leg Warmers – Gifts to Keep Warm

Crochet Leg Warmers

A very easy crochet pattern makes these crochet leg warmers.

Legwarmers From Old Sweater

Make some legwarmers from an old sweater. Great recycling idea.

Furry Leg Warmers

These easy furry leg warmers have one seam on each. You could probably stitch them by hand if you don’t have a sewing machine.

Leg Warmers from Old Sweater

Stitch leg warmers from an old sweater.

Scarf into Leg Warmers

Make toddler leg warmers using your old sweaters.

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Slippers & Socks Gifts to Keep Warm

Quick Tip: No-Slip Slippers

Here’s a great quick tip for making fleece, felt, and other slippery slippers, no-slip slippers. Also a great tongue twister!

Fleece Slippers

Tom’s slippers pattern is very easy to make and adjust to any size. Fleece is the nicest fabric to make these slippers as it is easy to sew and warm.

Sherpa Boots

Stitch these warm furry Sherpa Boots using a microsuede/sherpa fabric.

Elf Slippers

Make these cute elf slippers of felted wool sweaters or blankets (I think fleece would work). It would probably not be too hard to make the pattern larger or smaller.

Warm and Comfy Teddy Bear Slippers

Stitch a pair of warm and comfy Teddy bear slippers from an old polar fleece jacket.

Polarfleece Socks

Make a pair of polarfleece socks following these instructions.

Warm Slippers from a Woolen Blanket

Craft some warm woolen slippers using a wool blanket, and parts from a matress pad.

Toasty Slippers

Using a recycled blanket and some fleece, you can craft a pair of warm toasty slippers.

Slipper Booties

These slipper booties were designed for toddlers, but I would think you could make them in any size. They use a vinyl tablecloth for the sole and scrap fleece for the rest.

Fuzzy Scarf into Socks

Make some nice warm fuzzy socks using a scarf from the Dollar Store.

Fleece Slipper Mania

Adjust the pattern size to make warm fleecy slippers for everyone in your family.

Cozy Fleece Slippers

These cozy fleece slippers have a warm inner layer.

Monogrammed Slippers

Make monogrammed slippers to personalize your gift.

Bunny Slippers

Craft bunny slippers for all your little ones.

Make lots of gifts to keep warm this winter!

 

Noreen Doll

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