If you’ve ever searched ‘DIY gifts for boyfriend’, the secret’s out, you’re a romantic at heart! As makers, we love any excuse to make a handmade gift, and when we commit to knitting or crocheting a big DIY gift for our significant other, well that’s true love. If you’re making a DIY anniversary gift for your boyfriend, or a romantic gift for him this Christmas, here’s our pick of the top DIY gifts for men to wrap them in cosy, handmade love.

DIY gifts for men (make me in a dedicated week)

For the more confident knitters and crocheters, the gift of a handmade jumper is a special gift of love they can treasure forever. If you've never made a jumper, why not follow along with our step-by-step video for how to crochet a jumper. Otherwise, take a peek below at our feel-good cardigans and stylish knits for your beau.

Saxon Sweater by Martin Storey for Rowan

Hooded knits, stylish, cosy and uber cool, are everywhere this season. And is there anything sweeter than gifting the man in your life with the snuggliest knit of them all? We love this Rowan hooded knit in DK yarn, made to be treasured.

DIY gifts to make for your boyfriend, hubby, partner in 24 hours

Learn how to knit a scarf or crochet a pair of socks, and you'll have Christmas, birthdays and celebration presents wrapped up for life! Read on for the chunky scarves, woolly socks and all the small gift ideas you need for him.

Cosy Contrast Socks in Paintbox Yarns Socks Stripes (I'm self-striping!)

Make me in 2 hours!

If you're looking for a last-minute festive gift or speedy inspiration for a birthday pressie, these DIY gift ideas can be whipped up in no time! We suggest buying enough yarn to make a few, as you'll want to make a set for everyone in the family!

Magical Rectangle Slippers by Jess Coppom

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