Patterns, projects and techniques
This amazing Filet Crochet pattern is perfect and just in time for Easter. It’s little bunny squares are adorable. I would love to see this blanket in some browns and natural colors too. Very adorable and let’s be honest bunnies for babies are perfect ALL year round.
Want more filet patterns? Check these out on Etsy and these Filet Crochet Patterns books
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.
I’ve made a couple of these before and they’re wonderful! COUNT YOUR STITCHES! I not only made a couple of these, I also had to frog a couple… that’s what happens when you’re too over-confident about your stitch count :/ These are wonderful any time of year, who doesn’t like bunnies?? Red Heart is great for free patterns, I find myself going back to them time after time. The finished projects always look better than the pictures on their own site! Check out their “double soled slippers” they’re a dream, take a morning or two to finish, and make really good gifts.