Baby Patterns

Making baby things are fun. They are small so it doesn't take a lot of time, and is so cute! Problem is, lots of people like doing it. However so many babies are born a day, so really it can help.

First things first, my favorite crochet baby booties.

https://jaydainstitches.com/resources/Baby_Slippers_Classic_Wrap.pdf

These I have found the recommended hook size is 5.5mm, I can not for the life of me a 5.5mm hook. I have searched. I have a 5.25mm hook  which for me makes a premie size baby booties which actually is perfect for me. I use a 5.75mm hook and it makes a slightly big baby booties but that's perfect for a big baby and a smaller one, will grow.

I don't put the pompom on the booties, I like how they look better without the pom and also I would worry about being a little girly for baby boys as well as just the practicality of washing.

Also if you go to Jayda Institches on Youtube you can find a video tutorial as well

Here is baby booties that are knit, they actually look extremely similar to the crochet ones.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BK4OxBZEyM

I don't know if there is a written pattern here, but it is by Studio Knits so I think there may be.

Now to a baby hat and sweater set. I have to admit I haven't found 'the one' for my set. I tend to find one kind of pattern for everything and it becomes my go-to for every time. Which means I do not have any idea to turn any of the baby hats or sweaters for a premie. If I figure it out I will come and edit this post. Or maybe make a new post. I don't know yet.

http://www.lionbrand.com/knitting-pattern-playground-sweater-hat-1.html

This is a pattern from LionBrand. It is a free download and you have to have an account but you don't have to worry about it because it is all free. This is knit and I do like it, it does take a bit of sewing and buttons as well. I'm looking for any patterns for a knit or crochet baby sweater and hat set if anyone has it.

Now a crochet hat and sweater pattern

Hat: https://thecrochetcrowd.com/crochet-baby-hat-pattern-tutorial/

Sweater (actually a jacket): https://thecrochetcrowd.com/crochet-baby-jacket-pattern-tutorial/

Now my favorite part; baby blanket. I have to admit that there are a million and one patterns for baby blanket. But here is my absolute favorite. It is a crochet pattern.

http://littlemonkeyscrochet.com/call-the-midwife-inspired-baby-blanket-free-pattern/

Like I said there is a million of patterns for baby blankets but I love this one, it is sweet and cute and can work well for a baby boy or baby girl. It gives some interest and also since each 'block' is a repeating pattern but every row is the different. So after like the second block you'll always know what you should do just by looking at the blanket and since every row is different you won't get bored but it isn't so different that you'll have to constantly look at the pattern.

Here is a knit pattern, this one is a pay for pattern but I do think it looks pretty so I'll put it here.

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/snuggle-time-baby-blanket-2

But here is a free pattern for anyone who can't or won't buy it. I couldn't find any pattern that was free so instead I will just point out something simple.

Pick whatever stitch pattern you want, cast on whatever you need to make the size baby blanket. Here is a basic tutorial.

https://www.wikihow.com/Knit-a-Baby-Blanket

Finally a pattern for the baby to have something to cuddle and hold, a cute little toy.

The first thing is for a premature baby. This is kind of what got me into charity crafting in the first place. This is only for crochet and I don't know of any knitting patterns but I hope there is or if anyone is good enough to make your own pattern please do.

This is a charity in its own right and I think it deserves its own post so instead I will just give a link and cover this later.

https://octopusforapreemie.com/

Okay toys for the average baby first crochet.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uK-E5wCTM2s&t=16s

Now while the crochet here looks like an egg the knit is the same only in a more square shape.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QckaebMwhPw

The last thing isn't an actual baby thing as opposed to mom. A nursing shawl. Unfortunately a woman can not feed her baby without everyone losing their mind. So instead a shawl to hide it a bit, also gives mom a bit of privacy. For me a crescent shawl should work best for this.

For this it is just a tutorial on how to make a crescent shawl but this is basically my idea for a nursing shawl. I will add my own pattern when I figure it out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeWPN2g_Crk

I have to admit I like the bit I've figured out for knitting the crescent shawl. But here is a crochet patter if you want as well.

https://marlybird.com/free-crochet-patterns/rainbow-sprinkles-crescent-shawl/