The spring season is full of change. Not only is the grass becoming greener, the flowers bursting from the ground, and the trees sprouting with leaves, but it’s also what I like to call milestone season. Graduation, baby shower, and wedding season all swing into high gear once spring comes along.
With quite a few of my cousins expecting babies in the next couple of months, my mind has been focused on baby shower gifts. To me, there is nothing better than a handmade baby shower gift. I can remember making a blanket for my little cousin, who carried it around with him for years until he out grew it. It always filled my heart with joy to see him racing around the house with the blanket I made him in tow.
So as the expecting mother’s belly grows like the spring flowers around her, let’s make something special for the new addition to their lives! From blankets to booties, there are so many options when it comes to finding the right gift.
If you have an expectant parent in your life, check out some of these must-have baby shower gifts!
Baby Blankets: 
- Magical Baby Blanket
- One Ball Baby Blanket and Hat
- Snapdragon Baby Blanket
- Quick as a Wink Baby Blanket
- Morning Light Baby Blanket
- Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Baby Blanket
- One Skein Baby Blanket
- Laguna Blue Baby Blanket
- Starry Nights Baby Blanket
- Pink Petals Baby Afghan
- Lavender Daisies Baby Afghan
- Ripples and Shells Baby Blanket
- Corner-to-Corner Baby Blanket
- Cuddly Buffalo Check Blanket
Baby Clothes: 
- Butterfly Baby Sweater
- Cuffed Baby Booties
- Easy Newborn Vest
- Crochet Baby Sandals
- Petals Newborn Hat
- Beginner Baby Bootie
- Baby in Bloom Sweater
- Happy Hippo Baby Booties
- Itty Bitty Baby Beanie
- Baby Shower Booties
Baby Toys: 
- Crocheted Teething Rings
- Baby Soft Sheep Toy
- Huggable Teddy Toy
- A Baby Duck
- Colorful Caterpillar Toy
- Cute Bunny
- Owl Family
If you make one of the patterns above, or any of our projects, share it with us!
What do you think is the best baby shower present?
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I think must-have stories are a must have! They’re easy and fun to read and they bring in the viewers. I like that this is organized into categories instead of just all lumped into one list.
Crocheted afghans are always appreciated. I try to include washing instructions and make surd I use machine washable yarn. New moms do not have time to hand wash stuff.
I think the Colorful Caterpillar Toy needs to be removed from the list since Bernat has recalled all Tizzy yarn.
Stephanie ~~ This pattern can be made with yarn (or even thread) other than Tizzy yarn. I think it’s a cute pattern and would hate to see it removed just because the “recommended” yarn is no longer available.
Linda.
i have made and elephant, a matching blanket, also one with there school college colors. as well as a boho diaper bag with babies name on it . nope not spoiled by his aunt at all.
I love all the patterns and the way you have them set up. Makes it so easy to find my next project I want to work on . One thing I haven’t been able to find is a Baby Dragon stuff animal to make. I have my fist grandchild on the way and my husband is call the baby Little Puff the dragon so I thought I should make one. I’m willing to pay for pattern if anyone knows where I could find it , have looked every where with no results.
Thanks for the great Website.
Kim
Heidi-Bears Store in Ravelry.com has the cutest Puff the Magic Dragon, I am working on her Lolo Bear and elephant!
Good list! Sharing this on my page, check it out here http://bit.ly/Sleepybunnybabyworld
Hi Kristine,
Thanks so much for sharing! We really appreciate the love!
Love your patterns but have a hard time choosing what to make for an up coming Grandchild. So many choices. Question.. I have a baby sweater and bonnet that my Grandmother made (she died in 1972). The sweater has been used and has a stain like a bleach spot on it. Would a person be able to dye it back to (Pink) I would love to hand it to my daughter for her child as she wore it as an infant. The yarn is a soft baby yarn from the late 60’s but other than that i can not say much about it.