Knitting project ideas for a new Mum?

Question

I am looking for an interesting knitting/crochet pattern/project for a friend who has recently announced her pregnancy. I just know she will receive loads of baby gifts so I wanted to do something for her.

Does anyone have any interesting patterns / projects / ideas that would be a fab gift for a new Mum (due around Xmas time). No baby endeavours please, want something luxurious to perk up the adult :)

Answer 1

How about a shawl/wrap? One of my kids was born in winter and I really needed something to wrap round my shoulders to keep me warm while I was feeding her during the wee small hours of the morning. What a nice friend you must be to think of doing something kind like that!

Answer 2

You should check out the Knitting Pattern Central directory (all patterns are free - they do link to Lion Brand's patterns and Lion Brand requires you to sign-in (100% free) before you can get access to their patterns). The Knitting Pattern Central Directory website is: http://www.knittingpatterncentral.com/di...

They have virtually everything conceivable for one to knit.

There is a Crochet version of the above, it appears to be the same vast amounts of patterns, but I'm not as familure with it b/c I dont crochet alot.  The website is: http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/dir...

May I suggest, if you're adventurous enough, a diaper bag for your friend?   Or perhaps diaper covers (for the kid to wear over their diaper)?

Both knitting & crocheting have patterns for diaper bags:

http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/50961....

http://funkyhooker.blogspot.com/2006/03/...

http://www.bhg.com/crafts/knitting/proje...

Diaper cover up patterns:

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Shore...

http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/loomed...

http://members.tripod.com/lwalters1-ivil...

http://community.livejournal.com/punk_kn...

Answer 3

How about a bed jacket:

http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/60122....

Or a neck pillow:

http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/k1Trav...

or an eye pillow:

http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/cws-ey...

or a lap Afghan=Lion brand has many patterns to choose from.  How fun and thoughtful of you.:)

Answer 4

I'll second a shawl, a Faroese style shaped shawl will stay on her shoulders while she holds onto baby.  A bed jacket or some fabulous bed socks in a luxury fiber would be wonderful, too.  However, stay away from angora or mohair yarns for a shawl intended for use while she's nursing, since the halo of the fibers may irritate baby's skin and cause a rash.  Merino superwash wool would probably be best since this can be machine washed easily.

Answer 5

Definately a wrap....I had a Feb baby and man is it cold at 2am with the heat off!! You can get some gorgeous fluffy wools and super soft chenille wool.....mmmm yummy and warm!

Answer 6

maybe you could crochet a beanie?

there are a few videos on youtube that i found very help full

Answer 7

Roxy is right - those long winter hours sitting up at night - 3 of my children were January babies so I recall them well.  She will think of you and be so grateful