For many of us, handmade gifts are a wonderful way for us to show our love and appreciation. And this is just as true for Mother’s Day as it is for the bigger holidays. And while this Mother’s Day won’t be quite what we are used to, hopefully it won’t be too long until we can hand over our gifts in person.
Of course, in order to make a crochet gift, you need a pattern, right!? Well, look no further 🙂 Read on to for some gorgeous crochet gift inspiration.
About the Pattern Giveaway
The Mother’s Day Pattern Giveaway is a collaboration between 20 designers, each of whom has contributed a FREE pattern PDF for the duration of the giveaway. Each featured pattern was chosen with a Mother’s Day gift in mind.
The giveaway runs from Friday, May 1st until 11.59pm EST on Monday, May 4th, so that’s 4 full days that you will be able to get the 20 PDFs for free.
What Can I Get?
I think this might be my favorite event so far this year (and I know it seems like there have been a lot of events!) The quality of patterns available this weekend is just stunning, I’m truly grateful for the generosity of all of the designers who are participating.
As part of the giveaway you will be find patterns for:
- 6 Shawls/Wraps
- 3 Purses/Bags
- 3 Spa Sets
- 1 Afghan (and it’s beautiful)
- And lots more patterns, all perfect for gifting!
Sounds great, how do I get the free PDFs!?
You can find the full list of patterns here in the Mother’s Day Pattern Giveaway blog post. Just keeping scrolling to see them all.
Then, to claim your free patterns:
1. Click on the pattern that you would like to download – this will bring you to the designer’s blog post.
2. Find this button on the designer’s blog post – this will bring you to Ravelry ->
3. Add the pattern to your Ravelry cart and enter the coupon code MOTHER before checking out.
Rinse and repeat Steps 1-3 for as many patterns as you like!
And don’t forget, the giveaway ends at 11.59pm EST on May 4th, so don’t miss out!
Here are 20 of my favorite crochet patterns for gifts, with varying degrees of size and complexity. You can find:
- 6 Shawls/Wraps
- 3 Purses/Bags
- 3 Spa Sets
- 1 Afghan (and it’s beautiful)
- And lots more patterns, all perfect for gifting!
For each pattern, I also list the yarn weight used so you can see at a glance what you might fit with what you have in your stash.
Now, let’s get crocheting!
The Patterns
Summer Shawlette by Ned & Mimi
Yarn Weight: #3/DK/Lightweight
Suggested Yarn: Any cotton or cotton blend yarn
Luxe Spa Scrubby Set by Through the Loop Yarn Craft
Yarn Weight: #6/Super Chunky & Scrubby Yarn
Recommended Yarn: Bernat Blanket & Red Heart Scrubby
Zigzag Shawl by No Hooks Given
Yarn Weight: #3/DK/Lightweight
Mom Cup Cozy by Simply Hooked By Janet
Yarn Weight: #4/Medium/Worsted
Suggested Yarn: Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn
Clutch Purse by Carroway Crochet
Yarn Weight: #6/Super Bulky
Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick
Slippers by Itchin’ for some Stitchin’
Yarn Weight: #4/Medium/Worsted
Evie’s Shawl by Edyth Blayn
Yarn Weight: #4/Medium/Worsted
Spike Stitch Baskets by Loops ‘n’ Love Crochet
Yarn Weight: #5/Bulky
Suggested Yarn: Bernat Maker Home Dec
Love More Wrap by Ambassador Crochet
Yarn Weight: #6/Super Bulky
Farmhouse Spa Set by Sunflower Cottage Crochet
Yarn Weight: #4/Medium/Worsted
Easy Crochet Boho Purse by King & Eye
Yarn Weight: #6/Super Bulky/T-Shirt yarn
Slanting Shells Wrap by Creations By Courtney
Yarn Weight: #4/Medium/Worsted
Fleur Afghan by Owl B. Hooked ($)
Yarn Weight: #3/DK/Lightweight
Mirabella Hat by Crafting Each Day
Yarn Weight: #3/DK/Lightweight
Infinite Spring Scarf by Green Fox Farms Designs
Yarn Weight: #4/Medium/Worsted
Lemonade Scarf by The Blue Elephants
Yarn Weight: #5/Bulky
Fingerless Gloves by Raffamusa Designs
Yarn Weight: #6/Super Bulky
Ultimate Spa Set by The Loophole Fox
Yarn Weight: #4/Medium/Worsted
Blossom Wash Cloth by Fosbas Designs
Yarn Weight: #3/DK/Lightweight
Serenity Yoga Bag by Sweet Potato 3
Yarn Weight: #2/Fine
I hope you have taken some inspiration from these projects, happy crocheting!
Happy crocheting!
Sarah
Thank You for all the patterns they are WONDERFUL !!!!
You are so welcome Linda! I am loving this giveaway too, so many gorgeous patterns 🙂
Thank you so for your wonderful contributions, they are all fabulous!
Kind regards, Trudi xx (UK)
You are so welcome Trudy, thanks so much for your message!
Thanks for taking the time to gather these patterns and giving them to us.
You’re so welcome Virginia, if you make any of the patterns I’d love to see 🙂
Tha k you all so much for your generosity love all your designer’s patterns.
You are very welcome Stephanie, thank you for your message 🙂
These patterns look wonderful…thank you so much! Happy Mother’s Day to those of you who are Mothers!
Thank you Ginger, you are so welcome!
Thank you so much for such a variety of patterns! Much appreciated!
You’re very welcome Kitty, I hope you get to make something lovely from them 🙂
Thanks so much for all these awesome patterns! What a great Mother’s Day treat! My adult son has multiple special needs & lives in a residence facility so I don’t receive gifts, but get lits of love!
Thank you for all the lovely patterns!
You are so welcome Dora, thank you!
Thanks to all the creators of these beautiful patterns.
Thank you so much for putting together all of these beautiful patterns from all the talented designers. Their generosity in giving them away is awesome and appreciated! Happy mother’s day to all the moms and moms-to-be.