Do you remember carrying around a knit baby blanket as a child? Often associated with comfort and security, a handmade blanket is one of the most precious gifts you can give a little one. I still have my favorite blanket as a child and I will cherish it for the rest of my life. Whenever […]
Birthstone Baby Blanket Patterns
When I was little, I loved looking at the birthstone displays at stores. I remember each month’s stone glittering fabulously out of necklaces or rings or earrings, and I was dazzled. I would rack my brain for people I knew with a birthday in each month and feel majorly proud when I succeeded in covering […]
Criss-Cross Crochet Baby Blanket
I am Lindsay Mayo, also known as The Crafty Flamingo. Summer is upon us! If you are like me, you will still want to make baby gifts for your friends and family who might be expecting. Blankets aren’t always the first thing that you want to work on during the summer, but this blanket is […]
Somewhere Over the Rainbow Ripple Crochet Baby Blanket
One of the my favorite go-to crochet baby blanket patterns is a simple ripple pattern. You really can’t go wrong with a ripple or chevron crochet afghan pattern for baby; the pattern is quick to work up, easy to memorize and every new mother loves the finished results. This crochet baby afghan pattern is perfect […]
14 Mermaid Inspired Knit Patterns
Summer is here, and it’s time to get outside. Whether you live near an ocean, lake, or pond, most people like spending time in the water when the heat starts building up. You’ll fit right in with all the other sea creatures in any of these summer sea inspired knitting patterns. Be honest: Did you ever […]
Chevron Crochet Baby Blanket
I just love chevron, don’t you? This Chevron Baby Blanket from 1 Dog Woof uses a corner-to-corner technique to work up these beautiful chevron stripes. ChiWei, the pattern’s creator, originally made this as a baby blanket and it would look so cute done up in baby pastels! However, I love the look of these bold […]
Babypalooza! 13 Pastel Crochet Baby Blankets
Spring is fast approaching, which means one big thing in the world of crochet: it’s time to start making your baby gifts! Spring is a really popular time of year for baby showers, baby birthday parties, and other celebrations (such as Easter) for which giving a gift could be appropriate. There’s no better gift for […]
21 Free Baby Blanket Crochet Patterns
Spring is the season of new life, and amongst the baby ducklings and little chicks that hatch during this season, you might find yourself or your family with a new addition of your own! If you know there’s about to be a new baby in your life (or even if there is one already!) you […]
Designer Knit Baby Patterns for Fall
Fall brings crisp air, extra cuddles with loved ones, and little red noses. Whenever the cooler weather rolls around, I am ready to get out my knitting needles, warmer yarns, and baby patterns. I just can’t help myself. When I knit for babies, I always want to keep the seasons in mind. This year, I’ve collected the […]
26 Simple Knit Baby Blankets
Do you remember carrying around a knit baby blanket as a child? Often associated with comfort and security, a handmade blanket is one of the most precious gifts you can give a little one. I still have my favorite blanket as a child and I will cherish it for the rest of my life. Whenever […]
