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So I have now reached a point in my life where many of my friends and family members are starting to have babies. So over the past few years, I have made several projects for the expecting mother. This is a list of my 8 favorite handmade gift ideas that you can make for the next baby shower you are invited too.
1. Newborn Hat
One of my favorite items to make is college-themed newborn hats. I have a personal Etsy store (not tied to CraftEaze) where I sell these hats. They are probably one of the most popular items in my store. These hats are pretty versatile. They can be used as a photo prop for baby pictures. They also can be worn on game day.
Since I live in Ohio, I know many people who are Ohio State fans. So a perfect baby shower gift for a friend or coworker could be an Ohio State hat along with a set of Buckeye onesies.
2. Crochet Baby Blankets
Baby blankets are one of my favorite project to make. I like making baby blankets because they are so much faster then blankets for adults. You can also personalize the blanket to match a nursery or an interest of the parents.
I made a Hogwarts inspired chevron baby blanket a while back using this pattern that I sold on Etsy. Each house was represented in this blanket. You can see a picture of this particular blanket at the start of this section.
I made an extra special baby blanket for my friend from college that is a Mizzou fan last year that was tiger stripped. This pattern is fairly easy and has a very cute result. You can also use this pattern to make a zebra stripe blanket for a baby girl.
3. Burp Rags
Maybe you are looking for a quick project to go with your favorite baby book, teething ring, or quilted baby blanket. Burp rags are the perfect project if you know how to sew. This pattern is very easy to understand. You can even use the scraps from a baby blanket to make a couple of
4. Quilted Baby Blanket
If you have time, a cross stitch/embroidery pre-stamped quilt may be the perfect gift. There are many cute options out there ranging from the alphabet to Noah’s arc to cars and trucks. These kits can take some time to complete, so you may need to start once you hear your friend or family member is expecting.
5. Crochet Toy
Another fun thing you can make for a baby shower is a crochet toy. My favorite crochet toy I have ever made is the baby octopus. The pattern I used can be found here. I like it because you can make it fairly fast. The head is also big enough that you insert a rattle noise maker.
6. Baby Mobile
Another idea that may take a little while to make is a baby mobile. The baby mobile can be made to match the nursery. I have made a couple of mobile in the past. One was an under the sea mobile that had several different sea animals hanging from the wooden structure. I also made the
7. Embroidery Baby Bib
If you like to embroider or cross stitch but do not have the time to make a quilt, a couple of baby bibs are the perfect gift. You can find bibs with so many different designs. Two of my favorites are this safari bibs and this frog and turtle bibs.
8. Wall Hanging
Another project you can make for a baby shower is a cute wall hanging for the nursery. You can make a wall hanging using a Cricut. There are so many options for these types of wall hangings. You can make one with the baby name listed or one that has an inspirational quote. The instructions on this blog post