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Baby Crochet Magic

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crocheted binky holder

http://no-mas-lobos.blogspot.com.es/2012/03/portachupetes-de-ganchillo.html

When I had kids in the binky stage, I wasn’t a crocheter.  I used a diaper pin (can you even buy those anymore??) and a length of elephant cord to keep the binky from being lost.  No one wants a fussy baby in need of a missing pacifier!  I like this clever idea.  It works up quickly and is very useful.  Thanks to No Lobos and her crafty blog, anyone can reproduce this binky holder for her own tot.  Choose an easy care yarn in a happy color.  Make some for your friends too!  The blog is in Spanish, and contains a link to obtain her pattern.

crochet rainbow hanger

http://flythecoopcrafts.blogspot.com/2013/06/a-rather-dishie-rainbow-of-crochet.html

And, while we’re on the subject of babies/tots, Sher has created this happy little hanging rainbow that will delight your little one(s).  I can see several of them hanging like a mobile over a crib or dangling from a rod in front of a window.  Sparkly yarn would be fun too!  As usual, Sher has an easy to follow tutorial so you can crochet your own little gem.

crocheted baby button boots

http://www.imtopsyturvy.com/crochet-wrap-button-baby-boots-girls-boys/

Because tots are so darn cute, you need to add to the cuteness by crocheting a pair of these for your favorite tot.  Pick just the right button to match your favorite yarn and you’ll have the perfect footwear for a boy or girl.  Tots delight!  Get the free pattern and tutorial here.  So quick and easy – and cute!

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Crochet Baby Beanie – A Sweet Beginner-Friendly Hat Pattern for Baby Showers and Handmade Gifts

This Crochet Baby Beanie is one of those simple little patterns that makes a really lovely handmade gift. It uses soft Bernat Softee Baby yarn for the hat, a fluffy Pipsqueak edging, and an optional crochet flower on the side, giving it that cute baby-shower-ready finish.

What makes this one appealing is that the shape is worked in easy rounds, starting with a magic circle and increasing up to 48 stitches before moving into the textured post-stitch section. The fluffy edging softens the whole look, and the added flower gives it a sweet decorative touch without making the project feel too fussy.

I also like that it feels like a pattern you could easily customize. You could skip the flower for a simpler baby beanie, change the colors for a more modern look, or keep the pink-and-white version for a classic handmade baby gift. It has that practical “quick weekend project” feel, which is always handy when a baby shower sneaks up on you.

If you’re looking for an easy crochet baby hat pattern with a soft, cozy finish, this one is definitely worth a look. It’s cute, giftable, and the fluffy trim gives it a little extra charm.