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Button One Up For Baby Crochet!

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cro eloise 0913

This cute sweater caught my attention and took me to the blog of its designer, Tamara Kelly.  This one is a freebie.  But, I went poking around the blog to find other crochet patterns.  I fell in love with the ‘pleats’ that offer the opportunity to insert panels of color – yet another way to use up those partial skeins we all have on hand.  The simple neck edging and just the right buttons set off the design nicely.

cro moog sweater 0913

This one isn’t free, but it also caught my fancy.  This is the Sven Sweater and the pattern can be quickly downloaded upon payment.  I love the colorway and the hood to keep those tiny ears warm.  There are plenty of striped baby sweaters out there.  I love the way this designer uses the deep red color to make the other colors pop.  It’s a nice contrast that will work nicely for a boy or girl.

Also on Tamara’s blog are some really helpful tutorials, both photo and video.  Check out this blog.  You’re sure to find goodies there that will please you!

Comments

  1. How Sweeeeeet, Jd! I’m drooling over the hoodie! In blues, possibly reds, it would work for my grandson. BTW: He loves Pink! Nothing wrong with that, having 3 older sisters, 1 having an obsession with Pink and any kitty prints!

Have you read?

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.