Want to delight a special Mom with a handmade gift this Mother's Day? If so, we invite you to browse through our free crochet patterns to find the perfect present. Here we've presented a roundup of our best ideas for Mother's Day crafts and Mother's Day crochet projects; we hope you'll find these suggestions helpful.
Crochet is the perfect technique for crafting a unique handmade gift for mom; whether her style is feminine and froo-froo or totally practical, crochet can go either way.
Crocheted Jewelry
Crochet a Beaded Necklace, or Other Jewelry, for Mother's Day -- Photo © Amy Solovay
If mom enjoys wearing beautiful jewelry, be sure to take a look through our list of free jewelry patterns. You'll find patterns for crocheted bracelets, necklaces and more.
Pictured at left: A beaded necklace crocheted using metallic fiber. If you would like to try making a necklace like this one, I've posted the free crochet necklace pattern for you to work from. For those of you who want to see more details about the project, I've also published a step-by-step necklace tutorial with complete instructions, including pictures of each step.
Bags, Totes and Handbags
Crocheted Bags Make Fantastic Mother's Day Gifts -- Photo © 2009 Amy Solovay
You could crochet a special handbag or purse for mom. Remember that you can personalize her new bag just for her; when you gather your supplies, feel free to choose yarns or threads in her favorite colors.
Pictured here: an easy striped bag crocheted in afghan stitch. That one's great, but if you want to see some others, we've posted plenty more options for interesting crocheted bags. We hope you'll check 'em out.
Pouches and Gadget Cozies
Crochet a Cell Phone Holder for Mother's Day -- Photo © Amy Solovay
If mom has a cell phone or a favorite gadget, she'd probably enjoy having one of these chic little crocheted pouches to put it in.
My favorite gadget cozy is pictured at left. I just can't resist all the pretty details -- beads, ribbon and a dainty edging at the top. I originally designed it to fit the Iphone, but it's also a great camera case, and there are plenty of other gadgets and goodies you could use it for. It would also make an interesting little gift bag if you'd like to wrap up some gourmet candies, or perhaps some pretty jewelry, for mom.
If you think this little cozy is a project you might like to try, you can click here to get the free crochet pattern. Want to see more options? Check out our free crochet pouch patterns.
Crocheted Scarves
Crochet a Pretty Scarf for Mother's Day -- Photo © M. Solovay
Crocheted scarves make lovely Mother's Day gifts. The one pictured at left is a great choice for wearing in the springtime; it's a cotton scarf crocheted using a lacy stitch pattern. You can click here to get the free crochet pattern for this scarf, or take a look through our other free crocheted scarf patterns.
"Pamper Me!" Gifts for Mom
Handmade Crocheted Washcloths Make a Fab Addition to a Home-Spa-Style Mother's Day Gift. © A Solovay
Who wouldn't appreciate a bit of extra pampering? Pretty soaps, body lotions, and scented shower gels all make lovely Mother's Day gifts. If you're planning to give a gift like this to mom, you can make it even more special by including any of the following items along with the gift:
- Luxurious hand-crocheted cotton washcloths like the ones pictured at left -- These are sooooo soft and pretty. They're also pleasantly textured, which makes them great for exfoliating. Mom will love 'em! We suggest making several of these washcloths and tucking them in with any other spa-friendly gifts you might be giving Mom this Mother's Day.
See Also: Soft organic cotton washcloths | Free crochet washcloth patterns - A fluffy crocheted bath puff -- Don't settle for the cheapie bath puffs you can get at the dollar store. No, no, no. You could make a really nice puff for mom instead.
- A combination soap holder / scrubber -- This is one of those creative little goodies that mom might never think of buying for herself. So if you think she'd like one, it would be nice if you could make it for her.
A bonus: it's a quick, easy crochet project too.
These soap holders are wonderful to have and use. They're also a great way to present gift soaps.
