Handmade Baby Shower Gifts

Red Heart is taking advantage of the April showers to bring you a digital baby shower! Red Heart has a NEW ebook with keepsake gifts for the next baby in your life. Get ready for our digital baby shower and put some of these baby shower gifts on your must make list. Make these cute knit and crochet patterns for the next baby shower you attend and give the gift of handmade to the new baby and mamma.

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Facebook LIVE-Ideas for Baby Shower Gifts:

Today I went live with Tamara of Moogly Blog to show you all of the look book projects live. Watch the replay below and pick the project that you want to make first.

Facebook LIVE Links:

• Keepsake Gifts eBook
• Baby Hugs Medium
• Baby Hugs Light
• Bunches of Hugs
• Super Saver Chunky
• Pomp-a-doodle
• Collage
• It’s A Wrap

Red Heart Keepsake Gifts eBook Patterns:

Love You Knit Baby Blanket

Designed By: Melody Rogers

Materials:

• RED HEART® Baby Hugs Light: 1 ball each 3201 Sunny A, 3704 Happy B, 3830 Pool C, and 3410 Dolphin D
• Susan Bates® Circular Knitting Needle: 4.5mm [US 7], 36″ [91cm] long
• Yarn needle

Download the FREE Love You Knit Baby Blanket Pattern

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Rippling Rickrack Rainbow Blanket

Materials:

• RED HEART® Baby Hugs™ Medium: 2 balls 4001 Frosting A, 1 ball each 4820 Sky B, 4625 Sprout C, 4704 Happy D, 4538 Lilac E
• Crochet Hook: 5.5mm [US I-9]
• Yarn needle

Download the FREE Rippling Rickrack Rainbow Blanket Pattern

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Knit or Crochet Fringe Basket

Designed By: Heather Lodinksy

Crochet Basket Materials:

• RED HEART® Bunches of Hugs™: 2 balls 5311 Chalk A and 1 ball 6358 Fairy Tale B
• Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 8mm [US L-11]
• Yarn needle
• Smaller crochet hook for fringe
• 4″ (10 cm) square of heavy cardboard (optional)

Download the FREE Crochet Fringe Basket Pattern

Knit Basket Materials:

• RED HEART® Bunches of Hugs™: 2 balls 5311 Chalk A, 1 ball 6381 Dragon B
• Susan Bates Circular Knitting Needles: 8mm [US 11] 29″ [74 cm]
• Susan Bates Double-Pointed Needles: 8mm [US 11]
• Susan Bates Crochet Hook: 8 mm (US L-11)
• Detachable stitch markers
• Yarn needle
• Sturdy cardboard 4″ [10 cm] square

Download the FREE Knit Fringe Basket Pattern

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Baby Bear Knit or Crochet Hoodie

Designed By: Lorna Miser

Knit Hoodie Materials:

• RED HEART® Bunches of Hugs™: 1 (1, 1) ball 5341 Rain
• Susan Bates® Knitting Needles: 5 mm [US 8] circular needles, 24″ [60 cm] long or longer
• 5 mm [US 8] double pointed needles
• Stitch markers
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle
• 5 (6, 7) buttons–¾” [19 mm]

Download the FREE Baby Bear Knit Hoodie Pattern

Crochet Hoodie Materials:

• RED HEART® Bunches of Hugs™: 1 (1, 1) ball 6327 Princess
• Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 5 mm [US H-8]
• Yarn needle
• 4 (5, 6) buttons – ¾” [19 mm]

Download the FREE Baby Bear Crochet Hoodie Pattern

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Sweet Shell Cardigan

Designed By: Sara Kay Hartmann

Materials:

• RED HEART® Baby Hugs™ Medium: 2 balls 4303 Shell
• Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 5.5 mm [US I-9]
• Yarn needle
• Two (three, four, five) 1″ (25mm) buttons
• Sewing needle and thread

Download the FREE Sweet Shell Cardigan Pattern

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Raccoon Crochet Lovey

Designed By: Nancy Anderson

Materials:

• RED HEART® Baby Hugs™ Medium: 1 ball each 4410 Dolphin A, 4012 Ink B, 4001 Frosting C, and 4953 Fairy Tale D
• Susan Bates® Crochet Hooks: 3.75mm [US F-5] and 5mm [US H-8]
• Yarn needle
• Stitch marker
• Polyester fiberfill
• small piece of white felt
• sewing needle and black thread

Download the FREE Raccoon Crochet Lovey Pattern

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Teddy Bear Knit Lovey

Designed By: Nancy Anderson

Materials:

• RED HEART® Baby Hugs™ Medium: 1 ball each of 4315 Teddy A, 4825 Bluie B, 4952 Safari C, 4012 Ink D
• Susan Bates® Circular Knitting Needle: 5.5mm [US 9]
• Susan Bates® Double Pointed Needles: One set each 3.5mm [US 4]
• Stitch markers
• Yarn needle
• Fiberfill stuffing

Download the FREE Teddy Bear Knit Lovey Pattern

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Knit or Crochet Baby Bibs

Designed By: Rebecca J. Venton

Knit Baby Bibs Materials:

• RED HEART® Baby Hugs™ Medium: 1 ball for each Bib 4957 Hopscotch or 4704 Happy
• Susan Bates® Knitting Needles: 5.5 mm [US 9]
• Yarn needle

Download the FREE Knit Baby Bibs Pattern

Crochet Baby Bibs Materials:

• RED HEART® Baby Hugs™ Medium: 1 ball per Bib: 4955 Pollywog, 4820 Sky
• Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 6.0mm [US J-10]
• Yarn needle

Download the FREE Crochet Baby Bibs Pattern

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Knit and Crochet Bear Hat and Diaper Cover

Designed By: Michele Wilcox

Knit Bear Hat and Diaper Cover Materials:

• RED HEART® Baby Hugs™ Medium: 1 ball each 4830 Pool A and 4258 Peachie B
• Susan Bates® Knitting Needles: 4mm [US 6] and 4.5mm [US 7]
• Stitch holders
• Stitch markers
• Yarn needle

Download the FREE Knit Bear Hat and Diaper Cover Pattern

Crochet Bear Hat and Diaper Cover Materials:

• RED HEART® Baby Hugs™ Medium: 1 ball each 4801 Blueberry A and 4562 Aloe B
• Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 4mm [US G-6] and 5mm [US H-8]
• Stitch markers
• Yarn needle

Download the FREE Crochet Bear Hat and Diaper Cover Pattern

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Knit and Crochet Baby Socks

Designed By: Diane McKee

Crochet Baby Socks Materials:

• RED HEART® Baby Hugs Medium™: 1 ball 4953 Fairy Tale OR 4704 Happy
• Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 5.5 mm [US I-9]
• Stitch marker
• Yarn needle

Download the FREE Crochet Baby Socks Pattern

Knit Baby Socks Materials:

• RED HEART® Baby Hugs™ Medium: 1 ball 4410 Dolphin OR 4952 Safari
• Susan Bates® Knitting Needles: 4.5 mm [US 7] set of 4 double pointed needles
• Stitch marker
• Yarn needle

Download the FREE Knit Baby Socks Pattern

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Baby Dinosaur Toy

Designed By: Cassandra Bibler

Materials:

• RED HEART® Baby Hugs™ Light: 1 ball each 3825 Bluie A and 3303 Shell B
• Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 3.75mm [US F-5]
• Toy stuffing
• Yarn needle

Download the FREE Baby Dinosaur Toy Pattern

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Tassel Garland

Designed By: Rebecca J. Venton

Materials:

• RED HEART® Baby Hugs Light™: 1 ball each 3001 Frosting A, 3724 Pinkie B, 3704 Happy C, 3258 Peachie D, 3538 Lilac E, 3825 Bluie F, 3820 Sky G, 3625 Sprout H, and 3410 Dolphin I
• Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 5.0mm [US H-8]
• Yarn needle
• piece of cardboard or cell phone or device 5″-6″ [12.5-15 cm] long to use to wrap Tassels

Download the FREE Tassel Garland Pattern

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Lace Baby Blanket

Designed By: Noelle Stiles

Materials:

• RED HEART® Bunches of Hugs™: 4 balls 5311 Chalk
• Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 5.5mm [US I-9]
• Yarn needle

Download the FREE Lace Baby Blanket Pattern

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Facebook LIVE Maker Ideas for Baby Shower Gifts:

Also on the Blog:

• Book Review: Sweet Baby Blankets to Knit
• Photo Tutorial: Crochet Pom Pom Border
• Book Review: Snuggle and Play Crochet

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of gifts can I make from this Red Heart ebook?

Honestly… you can make so many adorable things! There are knit and crochet patterns for blankets, baskets, hoodies, loveys, bibs, hats, diaper covers, socks, a dinosaur toy, and even a tassel garland. It’s a whole collection of keepsake gifts for the little ones!

How do I get the patterns for these baby shower gifts?

So here’s the thing… each pattern has a direct download link right below its description. Just click the link that says “Download the FREE…” and it should take you right to the pattern on Yarnspirations. Easy peasy!

What yarn is recommended for these projects?

Yes! Most of the projects use Red Heart yarns, like Baby Hugs Light, Baby Hugs Medium, and Bunches of Hugs. There are specific yarn colors listed for each project, but you can totally get creative with your own color choices if you like!

Can I really get these patterns for free?

You bet! All the patterns listed in this post are completely free. Red Heart has provided them as a special treat to make your gift-making even more special. Just remember to check the links for each individual project.

Is there a video where I can see these projects?

Oh, totally! Marly did a Facebook LIVE with Tamara from Moogly Blog where they showed off all the projects from the lookbook. You can watch the replay right on the page here… it’s super helpful to see them in action!