Baby Shower Gifts

Baby booties make the perfect baby shower gift. They're quick to make, and they're affordable projects; they don't require much of an expenditure for materials.

Pictured here: golden slippers baby booties, which are a fab unisex design.

• Get the free crochet pattern for the golden slippers baby booties pictured
• Go to our list of free crochet patterns for baby booties
• Check out a free knitting pattern for easy baby booties

Keep the new arrival's head toasty and warm with a cozy baby hat. Here are some free patterns you can use for making baby hats:

• The tulip cloche baby hat (pictured) is a cute design that doesn't use much yarn and makes an affordable, practical gift for the gift-giver on a tight budget
• See more free patterns for crocheting baby hats
• Sprout baby hat -- free knitting pattern
• Pumpkin baby hat -- free knitting pattern

Baby bibs are also quick to make, and it's one thing that new moms can never have too many of. The more bibs the better! Bibs make thoughtful baby shower gifts, and they're always appreciated and appropriate.

Pictured here: A solid shells baby bib designed by Sandi Marshall. If you'd like to make one of these bibs, the free crochet pattern is available through our web site.

• Get the free pattern for the solid shells baby bib
• Find more free crochet patterns for baby bibs
• Get a free knitting pattern for a garter stitch bib
• Check out a free knitting pattern for a star bib
• Learn how to sew a baby bib

A baby blanket is a labor of love; it's the ultimate baby shower gift.

If you plan to give a baby blanket or afghan as a gift, be sure to give yourself plenty of time to finish it before the shower date.

Pictured here: the coral patchwork baby afghan, crocheted in Bernat Softee baby yarn.

• Baby afghan patterns for crocheting
• Baby quilts
• Baby afghan knitting patterns

A handmade baby sweater is a fantastic option if you're looking for a substantial, and unique, gift idea. It can be a challenge to find nice store-bought baby sweaters; also, baby sweaters are small enough that they don't involve an unreasonable time commitment.

If you're looking for an easy project, the beginner's crocheted baby cardigan is a great pattern to try.