Welcome the newest addition with a beautiful baby afghan! This lovely baby afghan pattern is easy to crochet and uses medium weight yarn and a 5 mm (H) hook. The finished baby blanket is lightweight and machine washable. The project is crocheted with mainly double crochet stitches. The stitch pattern multiple is provided to allow you to make this to any size you wish. Soft and beautiful this baby blanket will make the perfect gift - change up the colors to those preferred by the expectant parents to make the blanket perfect for boys or girls. PS it is never recommended to leave baby alone with a blanket - so please take necessary precautions to keep baby safe.

The sweet Pea Diaper cover is a quick (under 4 hour) project. Most of the project is completed using single crochet stitches. The Waistband and leg bands use Tunisian crochet, but don't worry there is no need to find a fancy hook for it the one you are using works great.

All the stitches are explained in the pattern. This pattern is made to have a high waist, and it is graded to have that perfect snug fit.

When it comes time for a new baby, impersonal, store-bought items just can't stand up against DIY baby shower gifts with their handmade charm. The Preciously Pink Easy Baby Blanket and Hat features a coordinating pink-and-gray crochet afghan and baby hat pattern, tied together with matching pink flowers. This would look adorable on a little newborn, and it is especially fit for a princess due to its ruffled ribbon edges and pearl accents. To make this easy crochet baby blanket, you just work up one big granny square pattern to the size you would like, and then add the finishing touches!

Your little girl will go absolutely crazy for this precious little pink hat. The Elle Woods Toddler Beanie channels the funky style of the Legally Blonde movie character all the while keeping little heads warm. If you prefer not to don your little one in pink from head to toe, this free crochet pattern would look great in more muted colors, too. This pattern could be used to create a crochet beanie for a little boy. All you have to do is skip the flower.

This Super Fast Baby Cardigan can be worked up in just two and a half hours and will look adorable on your little one. The crochet baby cardigan can be worn by little boys and little girls; just use the appropriate crochet colors. The simplicity of the design makes it an elegant one, but you can add embellishments if you wish. The half double crochet and double crochet stitches are used throughout the cardigan. Size fits babies six to 12 months.

One of the best-loved motifs in crochet, the pineapple, is used for this beautiful, lacy dress, perfect for the warmer months. The dress is completely seamless so there is no extra finishing.

Crochet an adorable Crochet Octopus for a Preemie, an older child or even for yourself! Backstory: I read an article about how infants in the intensive care unit find comfort wrapping their fingers into the curly tentacles of a crochet octopus. It reminds them of the umbilical cord in their mother's womb! I loved this but was not a fan of the crochet octopus I found in the story, so I designed my own! Please note: if you are concerned about the safety of safety eyes, please embroider instead. To donate, please contact your local hospital to get their requirements.

This Purple and Gray Earflap Hat is adorable! The pattern is made for babies nine to 12 months, but provides instructions for other sizes as well. The pom on the top is the perfect embellishment for this baby crochet hat pattern.

A pattern for an easy crochet baby blanket, that is perfect for beginners - I even have really slow video tutorial to show you how to make it! If you are new to crochet, but want to make a lovely gift, or a blanket just for you - this is a great place to start with crochet. It's made using the Corner to Corner technique, and uses the way these blankets are made to give a great diagnol effect - which looks really complicated - but it isn't! It only uses chain stitches, double crochets (USA) and slip stitches.