Homemade Gifts for Babies

Use your leftover yarn to make a bunch of baby washcloths.

Cut up a sweater that you've fallen out of love with, and make a snuggly pair of mittens for baby. Then, use the remaining fabric to make a matching pair for Mom.

Use your knitting, crocheting or quilting skills to make a fabulous baby blanket:

• Baby Afghan Patterns
• Baby Blanket Knitting Patterns
• Baby Quilt Patterns

Knit several pairs of tiny socks to cover those tiny toes.

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• Baby Bootie Pattern

Make up several of these knit blocks, and treat baby to her first homemade toy (so much better than store-bought).

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• Sew a Baby Grab Ball

Turn a regular bath towel into a hooded bath towel for baby.

Cover baby's bean with a cute homemade hat:

• Sew a Sun Bonnet
• Sew a Fluted-Edge Hat
• Seed Stitch Baby Hat Pattern
• Cotton Beanie Knit Pattern
• Sprout Baby Hat Pattern

There's no such thing as too many baby bibs. Whip up a few of these designs, and your gift is sure to be appreciated (and used):

• Turn a Hand Towel into a Bib
• Crocheted Baby Bib Patterns
• Knit Star Bib Pattern
• Garter Stitch Knit Bib Pattern