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Baby Crochet Patterns

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Can we ever have too many free patterns for baby? I love making baby things because they appeal to my love of instant (or almost) gratification! Also, I can practice a new stitch or motif without committing to making a full sized afghan. I prefer making things in bright colors for baby, but a lot of new moms and grandmoms prefer pastels. Either way, baby is sure to look and feel wonderful in items made with love. Here are some patterns that I particularly like. Please feel free to share other pattern sites with us.

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Baby shirt Pattern

I’m making two of these sweaters right now. They’re for the granddaughters of a neighbor who has been very kind to my mom over the years. He’s crazy about his granddaughters who will be visiting for a couple of weeks. I thought matching sweater shirts for a 2 yr old and a 3 month old might be very appealing. They’ll look cute and I hope to get a picture of the girls, Olivia and Sienna, wearing the matching sweaters. I’m using RH Pinata, a very pretty variegated yarn in bright colors. Can’t go wrong with that, I think! These work up very quickly, are easily adjustable to yarn and hook size to make them larger or smaller, and look very attractive on baby.

and, another one from bev Cassies’ Summer Outfit.

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TLC Patterns 

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I like the socks above – ‘seamless baby socks’ – but I would probably extend the leg part so that they wouldn’t slip off of baby so easily. In winter, I just let my kiddies toddle or crawl around in knee socks so their feet wouldn’t get too cold. Better without shoes for developing toes and feet.

How about this sweet dress for your summer baby?

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Not wild about these colors for baby – but I like the yarn and pattern:

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Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern
And, for my all time favorite baby afghan patterns – well, there are two….

First, is the diagonal crazy stitch. You don’t need a pattern. You just need to learn how to do the stitch, the increase, and the decrease. Then, you can make an afghan of any size with any yarn in any colors that appeal to you. Here’s the tutorial with pictures – and a few pix of finished afghans for your viewing pleasure.

My OTHER ALL TIME FAVORITE is the Round Ripple. There are several of those patterns available. Here’s the one I use

Note that the angelfire.com site has other round ripple patterns and lots of other baby patterns too! I especially like this one for color variations – and because Dad and big brothers will enjoy having this spiderman afghan in the house.spidermanroundrippleafghan.jpg:

Check out more adorable patterns for Baby dresses here on Etsy and also these great books on Crochet for Babies.

Comments

  1. I make a lot of preemied caps, and recently found a 7/8 finished dress. Today I found a doll in a FREE box outside a yard sale. Free meaning, Buy this or I’m throwing it out!!!

    I think the dress will fit, and I also think the hats will be just right for sizing. What a stroke of luck!

  2. I am looking for the Snow Buddies Crochet Afghan pattern to make for next Holiday season. Does anyone have this pattern ?

  3. The Sweet Dress is very cute but the pattern doesn’t specify what weight yarn or thread to use. Any ideas?

    Thanks.
    Lily

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Colorful Maker Hat Crochet Pattern Review

If you are in the mood for a quick crochet hat with a lot of personality, the Colorful Maker Hat from Lion Brand is a fun one to look at. It is described as a cozy statement piece with a bold colourful design, and Lion Brand says it is suitable for makers of all abilities thanks to the easy-to-follow pattern and included colour chart.

This pattern is rated Level 2 Easy (Beginner+), so it feels like a nice choice for confident beginners who are ready to try simple colour changes without diving into anything too fussy. Lion Brand also notes that it is made with super bulky Hometown yarn, which means it should work up fast and give you that lovely chunky finish that always feels extra cozy in cooler weather.

I think that is probably the biggest selling point here. This looks like the kind of project you can actually finish in a short burst of crochet time, and we all know those are the projects that save us when the yarn basket is already overflowing with half-started “I’ll get back to it” plans. Lion Brand says the hat can be finished in just a few hours, which makes it a nice option for gift-making too.

The finished hat measures about 20 inches in circumference and 12 inches high, so it looks like a comfortable, slouchy winter accessory rather than a tiny fitted beanie. The gauge is listed as 7 single crochet and 9 rows over 4 inches, which also gives you a good idea of how quickly this chunky yarn project should move along.

What I like most is that it feels cheerful without being overcomplicated. The colourwork gives it that handmade “look what I made” energy, but the pattern still sounds approachable. If you love easy crochet accessories with a bold finish, this one feels like a good pick. Lion Brand even suggests pairing it with the Maker Legwarmers if you want a matching set.

My overall take? This is a cute, practical pattern for anyone who enjoys easy crochet hat patterns, quick super bulky crochet projects, or colourful accessories that stand out a bit from the usual winter basics. It looks beginner-friendly, fast, and fun, which is a pretty nice combination in my book. That last bit is my opinion based on the pattern details provided by Lion Brand.