Many crochet baby cocoon patterns use very simple stitches, which is fine, but it's also fun to play with more complex stitch patterns, which you'll have the opportunity to do here with raspberry stitch. Some people complain that openwork crochet baby cocoon patterns let baby's toes slip through, which won't happen with this design.
Crochet baby hats are always a favorite item to make because every baby needs a hat. There are many baby hat designs, from super simple crochet beanies to detailed animal hat crochet patterns. This butterfly stitch crochet pattern is a happy medium - easy to make but with enough special detail from the crochet butterfly that it looks unique.
Binky clips help keep pacifiers attached to babies so that they don't get lost. They're one of the most convenient little items that a new mother might forget she needs. This free crochet pattern is available as a Ravelry download. It uses crochet v-stitch to create a pretty strap that is as decorative as it is useful. The designer, Lauren Whitney, also has several other crochet binky clip designs for both boys and girls in her online Ravelry store.
Baby will be cozy beneath this super squishy crochet baby blanket. Puff stitches crocheted with a large hook make for a relaxing project. The texture is fabulous to the touch. Work it in any color that baby prefers.
This crochet blanket pattern combines the basic single crochet with chain stitches to give you the nicely textured, but still very easy, granite stitch. Add in some smart color changes for striping and you have a beautiful blanket. This pattern includes instructions for multiple blanket sizes; you could make mommy-and-me blankets.
One great approach to crochet blanket design is to use a beautiful repeating stitch pattern. Look for something complex enough that you learn a new technique but repetitive enough that you can relax while crocheting. This variation on a crochet shell stitch blanket is a great example.
Crochet blankets can be made in tiny sizes-even sizes fit for dolls. This free pattern is for 18-inch dolls. It uses the fun and easy V-stitch and can certainly be adapted for larger blankets as well. A crochet blanket like this is also cozy for newborns.
How to Crochet Suzette Stitch
Even beginners can make this super bulky messy bun beanie! Phanessa Fong includes video tutorials along with her pattern so anyone can successfully accomplish this project. Puff stitch makes the bulk of this hat, which you can make as a traditional beanie or with the opening at the top!
