Crafts to celebrate Eid

Published on September 8, 2026

Whether you're celebrating Eid with your family, friends or community we have plenty of beautiful projects and bejewelled yarns to mark the Holy Festival of Sacrifice. From handmade gifts, creating a set piece for the dinner table or crafting your own garment, we have plenty of project inspiration to explore!

Stitch the crescent moon and stars

Goodnight Moon in DMC - PAT0740 - Downloadable PDF

Shining Bright in DMC - PAT0786 - Downloadable PDF

Moon Stages in DMC - PAT0750 - Downloadable PDF

Set the table for a feast

Jorja Napkin Ring

Table Cloth in Adriafil Doppio Ritorto 12/3=8 - Downloadable PDF

Shasta Placemats

Wrap yourself in jewel colours

Aria Shawl

Fire Dance

Crochet Saeed The Samosa Amigurumi

"Saeed means happy in Arabic," explains designer Noorain Nizami. "so I thought that would be the perfect name for this little guy because he makes me so happy!"

Add these cute sheep to your crafts for Eid

Norman The Sheep - Free Toy Crochet Pattern For Kids in Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran by Paintbox Yarns

Trimits Pom Pom Decoration Kit: Sheep

Hawthorn Handmade Sheep Contemporary Printed Embroidery Kit - 13.5 x 12cm

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Colours to celebrate Eid

Rich, vibrant and decadent. While green is the traditional colour of Eid, why not team with opulent blues, earthly jades and splashes of gold for a spectacular celebration.

Decadent yarns and threads

Anchor Pearl Cotton 12

DMC Diamant Metallic

Debbie Bliss Fine Donegal

Anchor Stranded Cotton

The Yarn Collective Bloomsbury DK

Paintbox Yarns Metallic DK

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