When you hit 25, you find yourself going to a lot of baby showers. I often find myself in the store at the last minute, googly-eyed and indecisive among all the tiny adorable outfits, and wondering what else babies need. Because I don’t have any babies yet, and there are too many options.
Usually you can’t go wrong with diapers and wipes. Unless you buy newborn size diapers and everybody else buys newborn size too. But, being a crafty girl, I realized if I planned ahead I could make stuff and give gifts with a personal touch. And save money, because I’m thrifty like that. And have something to do with my restless hands while I watch way to many episodes of the latest overdramatic show that I am hooked on. Anyway…
I’m not super advanced at knitting or crocheting, but I’ve been told I make some pretty cute stuff, and I’d like to share a few of my go-to baby patterns and some I’d like to try. These are all free and mostly pretty easy to learn. I usually use Vanna’s choice or Lily Sugar n’ Cream yarn.
Hats:
Basket Weave Baby Hat
Merino Knit Hats in Every Size
Crochet Hat With Button-On Flower
Appliqués to add to hats or other things:
Crochet Bird Appliqué
Crochet Heart
Crochet Tractor
Booties:
Knit Mary Janes
Crochet Baby Boat Shoes
Sleep:
Crochet Baby Cocoon
Washcloths:
Grandma’s Dishcloth Pattern (knit)
Toys:
Crochet Ladybug Baby Toys
Knit Stuffed Frogs
Here are some I’ve made and gifted. As you can see, I like the hat & bootie patterns.

I am also learning some adorable Amigurumi patterns and will try to post when I finish some. And I want to make some hats that look like things – bugs, monsters, etc – to change up my hats-with-things-on-them trend.
Also, speaking of baby stuff, I started making polymer clay cake/cupcake toppers for my Etsy shop {here} after my friend loved the ones I made for her shower. I just sold my first set 🙂

Anyway, hope you like the patterns. Like I said, I’m not a mom, so I’d appreciate your thoughts on what new parents can actually use!