15 Best Crochet Patterns for Babies

crochet baby patterns

A lot of people just can’t resist crocheting for babies. The clothing and toys are just so adorable. It feels great to be able to give those unique handmade gifts to the babies in our lives or the babies in hospitals or the babies in need through various charities. And baby crochet items work up quickly while using up very little yarn in comparison to many other items. Need some patterns to crochet for babies? This roundup should help.

Crochet Baby Clothing and Accessories Patterns

vintage 1930s crochet baby jacket pattern

This free crochet pattern from Monarch from the 1930s is available through Dragon Knits

crochet bib pattern

Baby’s bib free crochet pattern via @vickiehowell and @joann_stores

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Crochet Mermaid Costume for baby free from Wichecraft

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20 Amazing Crochet Jewelry Patterns

best crochet jewelry patterns

Crochet jewelry can be made so many different ways. It can be made with cotton yarn, acrylic yarn and other yarn. It can be made with wire. It can be embellished with beads. It can be high fashion crochet jewelry or quick crochet jewelry for kids. Today’s roundup helps you locate some of the best crochet jewelry patterns of all kinds.

Crochet Bracelet Patterns

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Twisted Crochet Bangle, donationware pattern from @planetjune

crochet charm bracelet

Cozy charm bracelet, free pattern from Cozy Things

crochet cuff free pattern

Chevron lace free crochet cuff pattern from Shannon Burns

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How to Crochet a Thick Cable Stitch

crochet cables tutorial

Here’s a tutorial for creating a thick cable stitch. It is worked using front post double crochet stitches, back post double crochet and front post treble stitches. 

Step One:

crochet cables tutorial

Crochet a starting chain that is a multiple of 6. This example is 18 stitches.

Step Two:

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20 More Excellent Crochet Clothing Patterns: Skirts, Dresses, Tops and More

crochet clothing patterns

Do you enjoy crocheting clothing? I’ve done several pattern roundups in the past highlighting great crochet garment patterns. For example, I have roundups of the best free crochet skirt patterns for women, crochet girls’ dress patterns to buy or get for free, and white crochet dress patterns for women. The fun doesn’t end there. Today I’ve got a roundup of even more excellent crochet clothing patterns.

Crochet Skirt Patterns

crochet granny skirt free pattern

Crochet granny skirt free pattern by High Strung Designs

crochet tube skirt free pattern

Striped crochet skirt free pattern by Crochet For You

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Scalloped crochet skirt free pattern from Positively Lace

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How to Crochet a Two-Color Wave Stitch

crochet wave stitch

Worked in two colors the wave stitch creates a beautiful undulating design. Here’s how to do it:

Step One:

crochet chain

Using color A, crochet a starting chain that is a multiple of 8 st + 4. For this example I did ch 20.

Step Two:

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