"Many hospitals will accept preemie blankets for keeping babies born prematurely. It will help keep them warm while adding a sense of comfort from something that is made with love. This preemie blanket pattern uses the same stitch combo that the Little Sprout bonding squares uses so you can make sets. Check with your local NICU department to see if they are accepting preemie blankets for their babies and what their specific regulations might be. "
"Babies need a bit of extra help regulating their body temps when they're little - and this is the perfect way. Now you can keep baby warm on those cool spring days or breezy summer nights with this cardigan. Finished Sizes: 2 sizes • 0 - 6 months • 6 - 12 months Yarn: #3 DK/light worsted - 250 yds/300 yds - 3 oz/3.5 oz. Samples used: Paintbox Yarns Simply DK Crochet Hook: Size 7 (4.5 mm) Notions: Yarn Needle Difficulty: Advanced Beginner "
"There's not much sweeter than a baby in a handmade sweater, and my Boutchou Baby sweater crochet pattern will look great on any little one. With its beautiful texture, button-up front, and adorable stripes, this sweater will keep baby warm and stylish in the cooler months. Crochet this cardigan and add it to the newborn outfit your baby wears home from the hospital, style it over your favorite shirt for family photos, or just use it to keep your tot warm while lounging around the house."
"This baby hat is sized for newborns and can be created in under an hour. While producing an impressive baby beanie, it is easy to create, utilizing a chart to demonstrate the colourwork. With ice creams on a pale cream background, this baby beanie is an ideal gift for a newborn baby and is very easy to create. It requires only a small amount of yarn, meaning you can use up scraps and create a beautiful present. It would also make an ideal project to make and sell or give as a baby shower gift."
"The Classic Lace Bonnet is a sweet vintage style hat that will make your little girl look absolutely precious! This accessory features a textured look using simple stitches, and a lacy trim to the edge that gives off a fairytale vibe. The entire bonnet is crocheted in one piece, thus requiring no sewing at all. The traditional look of this bonnet doesn't go out of fashion and will always trend with the more modern and contemporary pieces. It will make the perfect gift for baby showers, birthdays, holidays, craft fairs, and the like!"
"Crochet a pretty little starfish as a baby rattle for your beach baby! This simple crochet pattern works up quickly in one evening using cotton worsted weight yarn and a 2.5" round rattle (or wooden 2.5" teething ring). Skill level: Easy Finished starfish measures approximately 6.5" at its widest point. Materials you will need: 45 yards cotton worsted weight yarn (color in photo is Mango Stonewashed) Size G (4.0 mm) crochet hook Yarn needle Cotton stuffing 2.5" round rattle insert"
"This easy crochet ridged hat is super easy as all you need to do is crochet a flat rectangle and work some magic with your tapestry needle. The ridged beanie uses the front post double crochet to give the hat a ridged design. This lovely beanie works up super fast and looks cuter with a pompom embellishment. For this project, you will need Dk weight yarn, 4.5mm crochet hook, yarn needle and stitch markers. I hope you enjoy making the pattern. Happy crocheting! "
"With this baby lovey crochet pattern, your little one will have a new favorite toy. It's classic stripes and tight stitches mean this lovey is made to stand the test of time (and toddler abuse). Choose your own colors to match this bunny crochet pattern to any nursery decor or favorite outfit. PATTERN DETAILS • Beginner-friendly • Size: 70 cm / 27.5” point to point • Techniques used / Special stitches: simple colorwork (optional) - full explanations are given in the pattern. • US crochet notations • Illustrated step-by-step photos MATERIALS • 4 mm / US G - 6 hook. • 5 mm / US H - 8 hook. • Paintbox Cotton Aran (50g, 100% cotton, 85m / 93yds) o 2 skeins in dolphin blue (referred to as blue). o 2 skeins in banana cream (referred to as white) o 2 skeins in daffodil yellow (referred to as yellow) • Tapestry needle to weave in the ends."
"Cute, soft and quick, you can crochet up these tiny hats to donate or for the preemie or newborn in your life. Back in the dawn of time, before you could find size charts for crochet patterns all over the internet, I was commissioned by a yarn company to design some preemie hats. "
