There’s a precise moment in the life of someone who loves creating when crochet stops being a hobby and becomes an act of love. I realized it when one of my long-time desk mates told me she wasn’t alone anymore, but that inside her a new little heart had started beating. From that evening on, the idea of making something by hand for this little bundle on the way has never left my mind or my heart.

A gift for a birth, if it’s handmade, isn’t a simple gift: it’s like saying “I carved out my time for you, for you both, because I care”. And the beautiful thing is that whoever receives a handmade project knows there won’t be another one just like it, because that one was born from a very specific idea.

But what could be the perfect gift for a new mom, something that warms away the anxiety and fear of this new adventure? The right gift could be a baby set: a coordinated trio made up of a blanket, a little hat and the sweetest booties. With this article, I’m taking you through a mini guide with three crochet projects made with the same yarn.

Another teacher who, in this field, teaches me so much is my mother, also passionate about handmade creations. The first thing she asks herself when she has to make gifts for a new life on the way is: “Have you chosen a specific color for the stroller or the nursery?”. That way you can add a handmade and themed touch. Next comes choosing the yarn based on the season when the little one will be born.

Yarn, safety and golden rules for the baby crochet set.

When you create for babies, there are 3 words that matter more than anything:

• softness
• safety
• practicality

For our baby set we chose the yarn JUSTIN BABY PRO, ideal for newborns, older kids and anyone with sensitive skin. We chose this yarn to achieve a soft result, pleasant to the touch and manageable even for those who want a neat, well-defined finished piece; the colors chosen are GREEN and VANILLA worked with a 3 mm crochet hook.

• Pure Merino wool Pure Merino wool
• crochet hook

Quick baby-friendly checklist.

1. No detachable elements such as beads and buttons.
2. Ends woven in carefully: finish neatly without leaving tails visible.
3. Comfortable fit: booties and hats should follow the baby’s shape, not the other way around.

SET BABY Tutorial

Chevron and bubble blanket tutorial.

If you love the chevron stitch (in zigzag), this blanket is the classic that turns WOW with a wavy base embellished by 3D bubble stitches that create soft, hypnotic-looking motifs. The great thing is that it’s not a complicated project: it’s just 9 rows that repeat.

Technical details.

• Size: 70 x 90 cm
• Foundation: 214 chains (7x28+18)
• Pattern: multiple of 28 + 18
• Repeats: 16 motifs in height
• Chart: 9 rows that repeat

Chevron & bubble blanket video tutorial

Here’s the video tutorial to make this super-easy blanket:

CHEVRON STRUCTURE

• Start: 2 DC + 5 DC
• Valley: 3 DC closed together
• Center: 12 DC
• Peak: 3 DC in the same stitch
• Symmetrical repeat
• End: 5 DC + 2 DC

Super-easy newborn TADDY booties tutorial, 0-3 months.

The booties are the project that wins everyone over because they’re quick, useful and photogenic. These have one detail that makes all the difference: the ribbed cuff you can wear tall or folded down, boot-style.

Result: they stay on well without elastic.

Technical details, size 0-3 months

• Sole base: 12 chains
• Oval shape with strategic increases
• Toe: 6 DC in the same stitch
• Heel: 4 DC in the same stitch
• Cuff: 10 rounds of alternating ribbing

TADDY booties video tutorial

Want to make the matching booties? By clicking the video you’ll find the detailed explanation from starting the sole all the way to the ribbed cuff: a super-easy, quick and highly satisfying project, designed to give you soft booties that stay on without elastic.

Sole rounds structure.

Round 1: Oval base with increases

Round 2: Expansion with targeted increases

Round 3: Final increases for the finished shape

Round 4: Color change and back post ridge

FROGGY hat tutorial with adorable EARFLAPS! 0-3 months

The hat is your ally for outings (and for those in-between seasons that never decide what they want to do). This version has two pluses: earflaps to protect from the cold and applied 3D little ears, for an adorable result that’s still easy to wear.

Technical details - size 0-3 months

• Top diameter: 12 cm (after 7 rounds)
• Total length: 14 cm (17 rounds total)
• Base: Magic ring with 12 DC
• Increases: Progressive for 7 rounds
• Body: 10 rounds without increases

Froggy hat video tutorial.

Here’s the hat tutorial: from the crown with progressive increases to the earflaps, all the way to the applied 3D little ears. In just a few steps you’ll end up with a super-cute, practical accessory, perfect for protecting little ones’ ears.

Increase chart.

Round 1: 12 DC in the magic ring

Round 2: Increase in every stitch = 24 DC

Round 3: Inc, 1 DC = 36 DC

Round 4: Inc, 2 DC = 48 DC

Round 5: Inc, 3 DC = 60 DC

Round 6: Inc, 4 DC = 72 DC

Round 7: Inc, 5 DC = 84 DC

How to use this set: practical ideas.

Complete newborn layette: a coordinated cuddle that looks “boutique”, but handmade.

Stroller blanket + hat: the perfect combo for walks.

Precious gift: add a little note with washing instructions and the yarn name.

General mini-FAQ (the ones you always ask us)

Can I make everything in one color?

Yes, and it turns out very elegant. If you want the “magazine” effect, try changing color every 9 rows on the blanket.

Are these projects suitable for someone who’s picking up crochet again after some time?

Yes: the blanket is repetitive; the hat and booties are quick and motivating.

How much yarn do I need?

It depends on your tension and size variations: in the tutorial you’ll always find the most accurate count.

Three projects, one single thread that ties them together

Sometimes all it takes is 9 repeating rows, a raised bubble stitch and a pair of booties in an hour to feel at peace, even in the middle of chaos.

Which team are you on? Blanket, hat, booties or the full set?

Rosaria Tessiland®