By Shira Berkovich, Founder of Craftiloo · Last updated: November 11, 2026
The best crafts for a grandparent and grandchild are ones where you each have your own piece to work on: a kit with two hooks or two hoops, or several small projects you can split between you. Working side by side, rather than one person doing and one watching, keeps a child at the table longer. Pick the craft by the child's age, and by what you already know how to do.
A lot of our kits are bought by grandmothers who stitch or knit themselves and want to pass it on. These are the ones we suggest for crafting together.
Quick answer
| If your grandchild is... | Try | Kit | Ages |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5–7 and new to needles | Felt sewing | Fairy Sewing Kit | 5–12 |
| 7+ and likes to draw | Embroidery, one hoop each | 10-Pattern Embroidery Kit (2 hoops) | 7–13 |
| 8+ and likes small makes | Felt sewing, split the projects | 12 Mini Treats Sewing Kit | 8–12 |
| 8+ and wants something for school | Latch hook, one hook each | DIY 2 Rug Pencil Cases (2 hooks) | 8–12 |
| Any age, and you knit | Knitting loom | Cat & Hat Knitting Kit (2 looms) | Kids and adult beginners |
How to choose a craft to do together
- Two of the tools. Two hooks, two hoops or two looms means nobody waits for a turn.
- Several small projects. A kit with 5 or 12 small pieces splits easily: one for you, one for them.
- A craft you can teach. If you sew, start with felt. If you knit, a knitting loom is the gentlest start for a child. If you've never done either, pick a kit with picture steps or videos you can follow together.
- The child's age range. Use the age on the box, not the grown-up's skill.
- Something to keep or give. A keychain, a pencil case or a hat she wears gives the afternoon a lasting result.
Our picks for crafting together
For a 5- to 7-year-old
Fairy Sewing Kit (Amazon) makes 4 felt fairies and a mushroom, with plastic and metal needles, 2 needle threaders and stuffing. Ages 5–12. With 5 projects, you can each sew a fairy and swap.
For embroidery side by side
10-Pattern Embroidery Kit (Amazon) includes 10 stamped designs, 2 plastic hoops, floss, 10 needles, 4 threaders and a needle unthreader. Ages 7–13. Two hoops means you can each stitch a design at the same time.
For splitting small projects
12 Mini Treats Sewing Kit (Amazon) has pre-cut felt for 12 mini desserts and 3 hearts, 6 floss colors, beads and 12 keychain rings. Ages 8–12. Each treat becomes a keychain, so you can sew a set to give away.
For one hook each
DIY 2 Rug Pencil Cases Latch Hook Kit (Amazon) makes 2 fluffy pencil cases and comes with 2 latch hooks. Ages 8–12. There's no needle and no knot to tie: the latch hook does the knot.
For grandparents who knit
Cat & Hat Knitting Kit (Amazon) has 2 knitting looms (36 and 24 pins), red and grey yarn, 2 pompoms, eyes and a nose, a yarn needle and hook, and a picture booklet plus video tutorials. With 2 looms, one of you makes the hat and the other makes the cat.
Loom Knitting & Crochet Bunny Kit (Amazon) has 2 knitting looms (31 and 12 pegs), a crochet hook, a yarn needle, stitch markers, eyes, nose and stuffing, with step-by-step videos. A grandparent who crochets can show that technique while the child works on the knitting loom.
When our kits aren't the right fit: if you want one big shared project, like a quilt or a large rug, our kits are too small. They give you each a finished piece of your own.
Other good options
Klutz makes craft book-and-kit sets that pair instructions with a small project, a good choice if you and your grandchild like reading the steps together.
FAQ
What's a good first craft for a grandparent and a young grandchild? Lacing cards from about 3, then felt sewing with plastic needles from about 5. See what lacing cards are good for and what age a child can learn to sew.
I knit. Can I teach my granddaughter on needles? Many kids start on a knitting loom first because there are no stitches to drop. See what age a child can learn to knit.
Do we need to buy two kits? Not with kits that include two tools (two hoops, two hooks or two looms) or several small projects to split.
Which craft needs the least help from an adult? Latch hook, because there's no needle to thread and no knot to tie. See is latch hook easy for beginners.
What's a good Christmas craft gift from a grandparent? See our guide to the best Christmas gift for a crafty granddaughter.
How do I teach a child to thread a needle? See how to thread a needle and tie a knot.
Related Craft Guides: What's the Best Christmas Gift for a Crafty Granddaughter? · What's the Best Sewing Kit for Kids? · What's the Best Knitting Kit for Beginner Kids?
