If you’re not a crocheter but still want to handcraft a gift for a new baby, you could sew a bib from a hand towel or try a cross-stitch pattern with a baby theme, such as an alphabet sampler, baby clothes, or even a rattle toy.

I’m the Princess Bib by Sharon Mann I’m the Prince Bib by Sharon Mann Baby Bottle Cozy and Bib by Ellen Gormley Blossom Bib by Joan Barnett Circle Bib at Deb’s Crafts Crocheted Baby Bib by Bobbi Anderson Crocheted Baby Bib by Darlene Pierce Crocheted Baby Bib by N.L. Banks Cuba Bib at Adriafil Yarns Darcy’s Crocheted Bib Easy Crocheted Baby Bib at Crochetville forum Filet Crochet Bib with Ribbons at Adriafil Yarns  Filet Crochet Bear Bib at Crochetpatty.com Filet Crochet Train Bib at Crochetpatty.com Flower Bib at Crochetnmore.com Little Bits Bib by Marilyn Coleman Preemie Baby Bib at Crochetnmore.com Ripple Baby Doll Bib at Crochetnmore.com Simple Baby Bib at Donna’s Crochet Designs Vintage Baby Bib

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