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21 Adorable Projects Fit For A New Baby

WARNING! Cuteness overload below!

Aside from all the sweet cuddles that they provide, one of the main benefits of having a little baby in the family is that you can make some of the most adorable teeny-tiny projects that you’ve had on your Pinterest board for months – or even years. Whether you’re expecting a little one yourself or making for someone else, we’ve got a whole range of the sweetest makes here ranging from cardmaking to papercrafts, stitching to crochet, and even knitting! The clock’s ticking, so get making today…

1 Mini Sandals

Crafts Beautiful

Your little one’s first steps can be a fun fashion statement, thanks to this darling project that’s kind to delicate skin and secure enough to keep feet feeling sweet.

2 Royal Arrival

Crafts Beautiful

What better way to celebrate the arrival of a little prince or princess in your life than with a regal greeting? This tiara-themed set features a colourful card, tag and keepsake box.

3 Hedgehog Gifts

Crafts Beautiful

Welcome a new bundle of joy into the world with Carolyn Letten’s bright hedgehog gift set

4 Baby Blocks

Crafts Beautiful

Stitch a set of educational blocks for a little one with our easy-to-use templates

5 Cross-stitch Chart

Crafts Beautiful

Use this cross-stitch chart to create keepsakes for tots and use your finished design in any way you wish – frame it, layer onto a card or tag.

6 Baby Bear

Crafts Beautiful

Quick cuddles for kids with this sweet bear and mini quilt. If you’re after an easy project to whip up in an evening, this is for you!

7 Gatefold Card

PaperCrafter

Can you hear the pitter patter of tiny feet? If you’re soon to be celebrating the arrival of a special little one, then we’ve got your cardmaking covered with Pebbles’ baby range.

8 Kitty Cat Shoes

Sew Magazine

If you’re looking for a project that you can start and finish within an afternoon, this simple design by Ruth Oliver will soon become a favourite.

9 Baby Stacking Rings

Sew Magazine

Little ones can learn and play with Sandra Hamilton’s baby stacking rings

10 Stitched Nappy Bag

Sew Magazine

This oilcloth wonder holds all of the necessary changing items in one neat bundle, can be wiped clean, and, better still, looks amazing!

11 Animal Baby Bibs

Sew Magazine

It’s fair to say that little ones are known to be messy at meal times, making bibs and burp cloths necessities.

12 Baby Giraffe

Sew Magazine

Create the perfect nursery accessory with Louise Nichol’s baby giraffe

13 Knitted Slippers

Let's Knit

How cute are these little slippers from Nicola Valiji? They’d make a great gift for a tiny tot.

14 Bobble Hat

Let's Knit

On frosty days a bobble hat is a must-have to stay toasty and snug! The pom-pom is a gorgeous detail in this pattern and using soft merino wool will ensure the texture is gentle on skin.

15 Patchwork Teddy

Sew Magazine

You’re sure to enjoy sewing Cheryl Owens’ patch the teddy

16 Stork Greeting

PaperCrafter

Has a new bundle of joy arrived? Craft this adorable 3D card inspired by a baby mobile in three simple steps with Kitty Frampton.

17 Baby Fish

Top Crochet Patterns

Youngsters are sure to get along with their new pal swimmingly and you can also have a lot of fun experimenting with the colour combinations.

18 Granny Square Poncho

Top Crochet Patterns

Turn a set of granny squares into Jackie Carreira’s adorable cover-up. Before you know it, you’ll have a beautiful finished item that you can pop over the head of the nearest cute baby – voilà!