20 Free and Easy Baby Crochet Patterns
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A collection of 20 adorable free baby crochet patterns for the little bundles of joy. Choose from practical or decorative baby crochet items to gift the new arrival.
Whether you need a baby gift for a baby shower or you would like to make some baby items for the new arrival, any of these adorable baby crochet patterns will be perfect.
The gift of handmade for such a special occasion is irreplaceable. The thought and care that goes into a handmade gift will be so appreciated by the new parents. And the baby alike.
Secondly, gifting handmade has so many perks too. Just imagine making the perfect baby blanket or rug to perfectly match the nursery decor? Or making a rattle toy with the favorite animal.
Little cardigans, sweaters or diaper covers that are customizable and are made to fit perfectly. You can choose the parent’s favorite colors or keep it completely neutral.
There is a wide variety of cute baby crochet patterns. These patterns are either adorably cute or keep your baby warm. I hope you like this collection.
20 Free Baby Crochet Patterns
I have compiled a collection of some super cute baby crochet patterns. These are a wide variety of practical items for a new arrival.
Sweet baby blanket to keep the baby warm as well as a lovely set of a baby hat and mittens.
Choose from a couple of super sweet toys that make adorable baby gifts.
And how cute would a new baby look in a crochet diaper cover or a pair of handmade crochet pants?
These are all free patterns! They are also very easy patterns to follow. Many of them include full video tutorials.
I hope you like this collection and will choose your next project to welcome the new arrival into the world.
Spiral Kitty Baby Crochet Pattern
Loveys are actually very easy to make. They are usually a tiny blanket that is 10-20 inches across. Loveys can be circles, rectangles, squares, and even hexagons. In fact, they can be anything you want them to be. They are most iconic for their cute topping which is most often an animal.
This free crochet pattern is for a spiral kitty lovey that is 15 inches in diameter. It is the perfect size for a little baby to hold onto and play.
The pattern is customizable with different colors of yarn. It would be cute in any color! Its a beginner friendly pattern as it uses single and double crochet stitches and it includes a full video tutorial.
SPIRAL CROCHET KITTY LOVEY – FREE PATTERN AND VIDEO TUTORIAL is available on my website for you to enjoy.
Perry The Puppy Crochet Pattern
Perry the Puppy is a happy little pup with huge goofy eyes, and is the perfect gift for your dog-loving baby! It is such a cute and simple make so even if you are not an experienced toy maker, you will be able to make this cute baby crochet pattern.
CLICK HERE for the free puppy toy pattern and make this adorable gift.
Baby Bobble Headband Crochet Pattern
This crochet baby bobble headband uses a cute stitch pattern to bring this headband to life. How fantastic to create something out of scrap yarn that will be so useful and cute.
This baby crochet headband pattern would be lovely to take some cute photos in. You can use it as a photo prop for your newborn baby. And when the baby is little older, you can use the headband to keep the hair out of their eyes.
The pattern has two sets of buttonholes to this headband so that you can adjust it to fit your little one. Grab the free pattern by FOLLOWING THIS LINK.
Simple Baby Blanket
This fast and easy baby blanket is also budget-friendly as it uses only one skein and is sure to become your go-to baby blanket crochet pattern. Perfect for when learning how to crochet as it uses simple crochet stitches. You can make this as a baby shower gift.
It is not only beautiful but also practical. If you do not want the spaces/holes (that most crochet blankets have) to be too big this is the perfect pattern. It has very small holes so the little fingers won’t get stuck in it. The blanket is also breathable, easy to make, quick, and affordable.
FOLLOW THIS LINK for the pattern.
Easy Crochet Baby Shoes
These one-piece Mary Jane style shoes are great for both boys and girls. The cute and simple shape allows you to play with different colors to suit any new arrival. The handy strap stops them being lost when baby inevitably kicks with glee when they see them and try to grab them! These are a great choice when it comes to making classic crochet baby booties.
Another great idea would be to make them in white or ivory for the perfect newborn gift or classic DIY Christening Shoe. For the free baby crochet pattern, click HERE.
Crochet Boho Bib
The Bitty Boho Bib is a fun and trendy baby crochet design. The fringe trim and the texture created by the bobble stitch give it adorable baby bohemian flare. It ads style to baby’s outfit while being practical and functional at the same time.
The fabulous pattern is easily adjustable so you can make a smaller size for a newborn baby too. It would make a lovely photo prop or a baby shower gift.
THIS WEBSITE has the free pattern available.
Little Lamb Lovey
This little lamb lovey is so quick to make that you can literally start and finish it in one day! It will come to your rescue for this last minute gifts.
It combines a super soft piece of fleece fabric that is adorned with crocheted edge. In the middle of it, you will attach a crocheted little lamb and the lovey is finished.
It is a great little toy for the new arrival and you can get the free pattern ON THIS BLOG.
Crochet Diaper Cover
This cute diaper cover comes in two styles that will fit any modern baby’s wardrobe, and look especially cute in newborn photos.
Crochet diaper covers are a classic addition to newborn photography. It is not only practical to hide the diaper in photos, it also looks super cute. It has a vintage style with a beautiful texture making this diaper cover the perfect heirloom pattern to crochet as a baby shower gift.
You can make this design beautiful but also gender neutral so it can work for baby boys or baby girls. Grab the free pattern FROM THIS WEBSITE.
Crochet Baby Bear Hat and Mittens
This set would make such a cute present for a winter baby. They will for sure need to wrap up warm. It is a lovely set that is completely customisable too. All you need to do is swap the pink yarn for blue and you will have a lovely gift for a baby boy.
The baby crochet pattern uses simple combination of stitches so it is perfect for a total beginner too. It has a cute set of ears added to the top to turn your little one into the cutest bear. Not to mention beanie hats are such a classic baby gift.
FOLLOW THIS LINK for the free pattern.
Crochet Baby Pants
These crochet pants look so adorable over a onesie, or by themselves! You can use these pants for a photo shoot, or just to keep your little one warm!
The pants have super simple construction as well as simple stitches so you can work these up in no time at all. The lovely textured stitch adds to the thickness of the pants so they are super warm. CLICK HERE for the free pattern.
Crochet Sleepy Bunny Rattle
The Sleepy Bunny free crochet rattle pattern is super simple and a perfect crochet project for beginners. The pattern uses basic crochet stitches throughout. It even works up really quickly!
There even is a lovey pattern to match the rattle. The lovey and rattle paired together would make a lovey baby shower gift! CLICK HERE for the free pattern.
Crochet Baby Sweater
This sweet crochet baby sweater pattern features simple crochet stitches that makes this suitable for an intermediate level crocheter! It would be great for a determined beginner as well, as there are video stitch tutorials for the ones used in this pattern. The lovely texture is created with front and back post double crochet stitches!
The pattern comes in 6 different sizes including 3 months all the way to 4 years! FOLLOW THIS LINK for the free pattern.
Crochet Baby Blanket
This baby blanket is crochet classic: granny square blanket and lovely shell border! This is ideal for beginners looking for a bigger, but also quick project. Making granny square blankets can be so meditative, and when they are baby blankets, they work up quicker than you think!
The pattern calls for worsted weight yarn, but what’s cool about this pattern is that you can use whatever yarn you want, just change your hook size and stop when you get to the correct sizing. It is definitely one of the easier crochet blanket patterns.
CLICK HERE for the free pattern and step-by-step video tutorial.
Crochet Teddy Bear Hat
The teddy bear baby hat is so easy to make, not to mention quick…it works up within an hour! Making it a great last-minute gift for a new arrival!
The pattern calls for a super bulky weight yarn and comes in many sizes: newborn to one year! CLICK HERE for the free pattern.
Crochet Summer Baby Hat
The summer baby hat pattern comes in three sizes: baby, toddler, and child. It also calls for cotton yarn, which makes for a much cooler hat for hotter days.
It uses single crochet stitches throughtout and is worked in continuous spirals except on the rounds when changing colors to avoid that jagged line.
FOLLOW THIS LINK for the free pattern.
Crochet Unicorn Lovey
The crochet unicorn lovey pattern features single crochet stitches throughout making this a great introduction to amigurumi for beginners!
It is a cute and cuddly lovey to give as a gift for a baby shower, or even to a young toddler. Its unicorn body and star shaped blanket make it so huggable for bed-time and playtime.
It even includes step-by-step photo instructions for assembling the unicorn lovey! CLICK HERE for the free pattern.
Crochet Baby Skirt
This crochet baby skirt pattern calls for Mandala Ombre yarn, which is a really fun yarn of choice for this project. But of course, any worsted weight yarn would work perfectly; it just depends on your preference.
The pattern comes in 6 sizes: newborn to 24 months. It also has two different options for the trim if the skirt: single crochet or ruffles. Its also an easy crochet pattern to follow!
This would make a thoughtful and great baby shower gift! CLICK HERE for the free pattern.
Crochet Pleated Baby Cardigan
The pleated baby cardigan is worked in double crochet and single crochet stitches/ The pleat is no sew, so you can be sure to get this crochet baby cardigan just right! It also is available in US and UK terms!
It comes in 4 sizes: newborn to 24 months! The pattern also has a full video tutorial for those that are visual learners and easily accessible to beginners.
THIS WEBSITE had the free pattern and video tutorial.
Crochet Soft and Squishy Baby Blanket
The crochet baby blanket pattern is super easy and uses simple stitches like half-double crochet and slip stitches. It calls for acrylic yarn of your choosing and is written to be customizable in size; smaller or larger. It is a great choice when choosing crochet baby blanket patterns and may become your new favorite! The pattern even includes great tips on color changes.
It has clear and easy to follow written instructions as well as video tutorial. CLICK HERE for the free pattern.
Crochet Bear Snuggler
The bear snuggler pattern uses a chunky chenille yarn to give the bear a super soft and squishy texture that is oh so huggable. The pattern uses basic crochet stitches making it accessible for beginners. You can also find two other snugglers in this collection: a bunny and a cow!
It is part amigurumi crochet and part lovey, making it PERFECT for snuggling! It is sweet gift for a new arrival to cherish in the years to come.
FOLLOW THIS LINK to the free pattern.
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