Free Baby Crochet Patterns

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There are many books devoted to baby crochet patterns, but the Internet makes it easy for us to find great free baby crochet patterns.

Free Baby Crochet Patterns
  • Bev’s Country Cottage has a great collection of free patterns for both knitting and crocheting (they are labeled with Ks and Cs). Many of the links go to other sites, so some of them are not live links any longer, but there is still a good collection of hats, booties, blankets, bibs, sweaters and more. And though we hate to think about the need for such a thing, this site also has links to burial gowns of all sizes.
  • Crochet n More has more than 20 basic patterns for afghans, booties, washcloths and burp cloths. All but one of them have pictures. Several of the patterns are made especially for premature babies, and a couple of the patterns are made for dolls (though they would of course work for children, too).
  • Coats & Clark is a great yarn company with a wonderful collection of 14 patterns for baby and child. Organized by use and type of yarn, you will find patterns for sweaters, dresses, accessories and ponchos.
  • Craftown has a small collection of patterns for babies including dresses, onesies, sweaters and caps. Many of the patterns have pictures, and you can submit your own patterns for publication on the site. The pictures are small but will still give you a basic idea of what the project is supposed to look like when finished.

What to Do with All your Baby Projects

Once you’ve found a bunch of free baby crochet patterns you want to try, you might have a hard time finding enough babies to give all your crafts to. But another wonderful thing about the Internet is that its easy to find people in need or organizations that help people in need so you can donate finished items to people who really need them.

Here are some sites that will hook you up with people who can get your crocheted items to people who can use them.

  • Sewing for Babies is a Nebraska organization that provides knitted, crocheted and sewed items, as well as other goods, to babies throughout the state. Preemies and full-term babies are served by this program, which aims to ensure that all babies go home from the hospital with at least a blanket and a toy. Other local groups include Stitch for a Cause in Kentucky, Touching Little Lives in Ohio and Tabitha’s Gift in Virginia. There are many more local organizations like this. Search your city or state and the words “donate handmade baby items” or “sewing charity” to find more.
  • Project Linus works with hospitals to give blankets to kids of all ages in intensive care units. Crocheters, knitters and quilters are welcome to donate items to their local chapter (or any chapter around the United States). This site also has a good collection of basic patterns if you’re looking for easy, quick blanket patterns.
  • Carewear gives knitted and crocheted items to families with new babies. Based in Maryland, the group works with the March of Dimes and hospitals in many states to provide bedding items, booties, bears and more. Some hospitals also make requests for items for older patients, so if you ever decide you want to make something bigger you can still donate to a good cause.
  • Lion Yarn has started a charity site that collects information about local and national groups that accept knitted and crocheted items. You can search for a charity by location or by the item you want to make or who you would like to donate to.

Helping others is always a wonderful feeling. Helping babies is even better. And helping babies with a gift that comes from your heart and your hands may just be the best thing there is. So explore these sites, find some new patterns to try and joyfully give away the results. You’ll be glad you did.


 


Comments

I have been inspired by these patterns, and intend to try to make some things for these precious children. I wish I could find a place here in Kentucky, but anywhere they are needed will be fine.

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Great site. Congrats! You maywant to do some thing wth the header though. it covers part of the information on my computer - i use XP and IE. blessings.

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Robbie, Hana, and Hazel,

Thank you for all of your kind words. LoveToKnow Crafts adds new articles on a regular basis, so remember to visit us often!

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