It’s getting to be that time of year again – baby time! Someone always seems to know someone having a baby in the spring and preparing to welcome a little one into the world. And while so many people may focus their time and energy into crocheting and knitting for the new baby, perhaps we should focus our energy on gifts for the new mom to help her out on this new adventure called parenthood.
Spa Day for Mom
Sometimes, mom just needs a day to herself. Caring for a baby is a full time job and in those first few days back from the hospital, it’s all a new mom can do to fit taking a shower into her day. Make her home welcoming and enjoyable by crocheting or knitting these patterns so she can treat herself to a day at the spa – right in her own bathroom.
- Spa Day Scrubby
- Luxurious Bath Set
- Quick Floral Washcloth
- Fancy Spa Basket
- Simple Weave Washcloth (knit)
- Romantic Ruched Sleep Mask (knit)
- Soap Sweater (knit)
- Heirloom Washcloths (knit)
- Washcloth (knit)
- Cozy Cabled Slippers (knit)
- Mary Slippers (knit)
Mommy and Baby Time
Some of the most precious moments for a new mom happen when mom and baby can relax on the couch. Growing in love, mom and baby should be surrounded in a comfortable blanket or propped up on some pillows together. These free patterns make great gifts for both mom and baby.
- Crocheted Teething Necklace
- Circle Lapghan
- Soft Clusters Ripple Afghan
- Lacy Peach Lapghan
- Giraffe Pillow
- Striped Patio Pillows
- Chunky Granny Square Pillows
- Peek-A-Boob Nursing Top (knit)
- Fisherman Rib Pillow (knit)
- Argyle Felted Pillow (knit)
- Vintage Button Pillow Cover (knit)
Mom On-The-Go
Before mom knows it, she’s back on her feet and running errands with baby and all. Toting around diapers, bottles, and pacifiers can be a challenge. Crochet one of these totes to help mom carry around her personal things too!
- The Perfect Crochet Purse
- Crocheted Glasses Case
- Magic Market Bag
- Two Hour Tote
- Helping Hands Garden Bag – Looks like it could be a great baby tote!
- Tea Bag Envelopes (knit)
- Sunglasses Case (knit)
- No-Hands Water Bottle Holder (knit)
- Hexagonal Market Bag (knit)
Everyday Essentials
Add a fresh look to mom’s kitchen and help her organize her things to keep everything neat and tidy (and out of toddlers’ reach).
- Multipurpose Blossom Bowl
- Small Crochet Basket
- Plarn ‘n Yarn Pot Scrubber
- Chevron Scrubby Mitts (knit)
- Soap Sacks (knit)
- Towel Hangers (knit)
What else would you crochet or knit for a new mom?
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Make a shawl that can be used to swaddle baby, carry baby, as a cover-up for nursing, as a bed shawl for chilly night feedings and as something beautiful for Mom to love.
Spa Day Scrubby would be my fav!
I have knit patterns for dishclothes (alphabet, numbers, and footprints) and knitted them up , with regular yarn (or baby), stitched the squares together and made a personalized blanket for the baby with footprints, their name, and birthdate (or year).
Simple Weave Washcloth
I like the teething necklace.
Every mom needs comfy slippers/footies.
I really have to you guys really do so wonderful giveaways,who would try to win and real happy if you do.This would make my day it is beautiful.How about my friends get on board and also try and also very web site when you are looking for patterns knit or crochet.so just do it already
All the giveaways are really perfect.I will keep on trying perfect site
I would knit a baby blanket with a “corner pocket” to keep the babies head warm and be easier to keep on the baby. I love those Mary Jane slippers!
I love making a delicate baby blanket for taking baby home from hospital.
I think all are delightful, how fun to give a basket for Baby with baby care items and then a basket full of the above goodies for Mom!