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Mother’s day crochet ideas
Thinking of crocheting something special for mom to give as a Mother’s day crochet gift? Mom’s tend to love things made by their children even after they are grown ups.
Gifts can be categorized into ornamental or practical (you know, things people actually USE). Let’s look at some pretty things mom may enjoy unwrapping on her special day.
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You may like this post on other ways to show mom you care on Mother’s day
Summer or winter crochet slippers for mother’s day gift
Warm weather is coming just as mother’s day approaches and cotton slippers are delightful to slip on when the chill of the AC blows. They cover the feet without being tight and can be customized to any width or length. There are so many feminine crochet slipper patterns and because it’s a relatively small project you can work them up quickly.
This pattern shown is one idea to get your gift wheels turning.
See this post on free crochet slipper patterns for more ideas.
Crochet bouquet that lasts a lifetime
Have you ever considered crocheting some lifelike flowers rather than buy some that die in just a few days? There are many crochet flower patterns that look (almost) lifelike. You probably know at least three types of flowers your mom loves best and there is sure to be a pattern that matches at least one of them. Check out this post about crochet flowers for ideas if your mind draws a blank at the thought of crochet flowers.
You can crochet a bouquet of different types or a bunch of single flower stems like roses, sunflowers, zinnias and lavender.
Crochet table runner
If your mom takes pride in a beautiful table, entertaining or just making the dinner table cozy and inviting she may love this table runner. This is a top rated pattern of mine (the PDF paid version has great reviews when making it as a gift) and a comfortable beginner can make it.
You can consider making it part of a gift too by including a cookbook, a fun kitchen gadget, or coordinating napkins. Whatever you think you mom will love best.
See the Addison table runner free pattern.
Crochet phone pillow holder
Mom can prop up her phone while she cooks, crafts, or other things she does during waking hours. This cute pillow will angle the phone and keep it stable while her hands are free to do other things.
This is especially nice if your mother has arthritis and using phone mounts that require tension to insert them. This she can easily rest her device on with no effort.
Great for when she needs it for instructions or watching videos.
Check out the free pattern to make this crochet phone or tablet holder.
For stuffing ideas beyond polyfil check out this post of polyfill alternatives.
A practical and pretty shoulder bag makes a great crochet mother’s day gift
A woman can never have too many bags can she?
This bag looks fresh and modern with a go-with-everything style. The woven look crochet bag is made with chunky yarn so it works up faster than you may imagine!
You can make a fun shade in her favorite color or a neutral go-with everything shade. Finished size is 14″ x 10″.
See the crochet belmont bag free pattern.
Mom may like a cross body or arm bag like this free pattern for the crochet brickle drawstring bag pattern.
A floral wreath
This colorful wreath mom can display in the kitchen or other living space.
See the free tulip wreath pattern.
Crochet mom a shawl
Every time she reaches for a shawl to warm cold shoulders she will think of you. Perhaps a shawl with pockets for her to keep something in, a stylish triangle shawl or a blanket wrap is she often complains of her home feeling drafty. Check out lots of crochet pocket shawl patterns and mom can be stylish and warm.
I also have this Rosemary blanket shawl in two sizes most any mom would love to wrap up in. See the free pattern.
Crochet spa set for mom
fill a basket with mom’s favorite soap and a face treatment along with a big crochet spa set using the free luxe waffle spa pattern.
This free pattern uses soft but economical yarn so if you’re on a budget you can still give mom a luxe feeling gift. You can find affordable spa style add ons at discount stores, amazon and dollar tree.
I have a few different ways you can package this as a gift included in the pattern post to spark ideas in your mind!
A potted plant with a crochet planter cozy
A crochet basket with a potted plant inside is a lovely gift for mom. A small tree, flowering plant and the like will look beautiful in a custom crochet planter in her favorite color or that compliments the room she will keep it in. Find crochet basket ideas in this post.
You can also use one of these to fill your basket with crochet flowers mentioned in the above section for a real crochet extravaganza gift!
Crochet a bookmark to go along with a book for mom for a mother’s day gift idea
Does your mom love a good book or journaling? Why not crochet her a bookmark in her favorite color or with a heart stitched into the design so she always thinks of you with each turn of the page.
If you’re opting for a journal consider a beautiful pen , pencil or calligraphy style writing tool to make it a real pleasure to use.
See this list of 20 bookmark ideas and see if one is a good fit for mom.
Or this collection of bookmarks.
Crochet home set
If mom likes to cook or is just a homebody in general she may appreciate a crochet home set like this. Package it up with some tea or coffee, or even a homemade snack, kitchen gadget or kitchen themed hand wash set like one from Two’s company.
I designed project trackers! This is the large print version for tired eyes. So much easier than using apps, scraps of paper or a plain notebook.
Three project sizes, a handy ruler and hook guide inside the cover and plenty of rooms for notes in each pattern.
Buy it here.
Regular size print here.
I have had bad eyesight since age 18 so large print is a godsend when you can’t see apps and dark yarn, let alone going from one to the other on a crochet-a-thon during a netflix binge.