Mother’s Day is very special. It is the day to celebrate the special woman who gave you life, cared for you, nurtured you, and was always there for you! Be it your mother, grandmother, or a loving friend, gifts to celebrate this special day must be as special. Handmade gifts are special for the day and if you are a knitter or crocheter, you can create a cherished gift with your own hands. All you need is your knitting needles or crochet hooks, yarn, and some creativity.
Whether you’re a beginner or experienced with knitting or crocheting, we’ve got plenty of fun patterns to choose from. Before starting, it’s recommended that you explore your yarn stash. You might some wonderful yarn in colors that help express your love. And, of course, go gather knitting accessories - stitch markers, scissors, finishing needles, repair hook, etc. that very much assist with smooth crafting.
Let’s get started.
Kisses and Hugs Scarf
Kisses and Hugs are a way to show your love. While you may not be able to give them physically to your loved one all the time, a pattern of kisses and hugs will do it for you. XOXO is the modern lingo for hugs and kisses. Knit or crochet this language of love and affection in a scarf and gift to be wrapped in love. There are many patterns out there for the project but you can easily plan one too. A scarf can be easily worked with a pair of single-pointed knitting needles or circulars. A single-ended crochet hook or even an interchangeable Tunisian crochet hook can be used for the project.
If you are fond of colorwork knitting, the Intarsia technique will finish the task smoothly. If you do not have the time and resources just make a simple scarf and then make the X and Os with duplicate stitches. Use a finishing needle and a contrasting shade of yarn to make the kisses and hugs stand out.
For crocheting, you can make the pattern with color changes or cross-stitch embroidery with a finishing needle.
Lacy Love
Lace patterns are perfect for creating gifts that make you feel special. Choose from lace shawls, tops, hats, scarves, sweaters or pullovers! You don’t have even to knit or crochet the entire project in the lace pattern but can make a special section on the top or bottom of a project. There is a whole universe of lace knitting patterns to choose from. The delicate lace can be either knitted or crocheted depending on what you are planning to make.
If you are planning to knit, circular knitting needles are the best bet. Lace knitting follows the pattern of knit and purl plus knitting techniques. For crochet, you can work with a big crochet hook size paired with light yarn weight.
Hearts Aflutter Dishcloth
The Hearts Aflutter Dishcloth is a perfect way to show your love and appreciation to someone special this holiday. Make a pattern of small hearts with stranded colorwork or with duplicate stitches. A big heart with knit and purl completed with beautiful edge also looks special. This simple and cute knitting project is both functional and decorative. You can make them with any pair of single-pointed needles or circulars. It will make a great addition to any kitchen, or even a lovely gift for your Mother. The pattern itself features an array of beautiful hearts, perfect for expressing your love. Best of all, it’s an easy pattern that won't take too much time or too much yarn. Knit up a batch, this will hardly take a day or the weekend to be done.
Sweet Socks with Hearts
Knitting a pair of socks is an easy way to show how much you care. And socks are for every season. This Mother’s Day make a pair of socks. Beginners as well as advanced knitters can knit a pair in days at the most. You can choose to make them as a gift for someone special or keep them all to yourself! Either way, these are sure to bring a smile to the face of your loved one. Get yourself a 2mm or 3mm double-pointed needle or a circular needle in 9-inch or 12-inch lengths. If you are a fan of the magic loop technique then you can knit socks with circular needles of 32 to 40 inches length. Knitting two socks at a time with two circular needles is an advanced method to complete your task quickly.
Chunky Pillows
This one’s for chunky yarn lovers. Knitting a pillow is easy and quick. You simply have to knit two squares or rectangles and stuff them up. The alphabets can be made over the knitted fabric or with different types of colorwork. While you can make them with any yarn weight, chunky yarn will give them a plush look and enjoy snuggling into.
With these beautiful patterns, make a memorable gift for your Mom. Explore the Lantern Moon collection for premium knitting needles, crochet hooks, and accessories. Handcrafted by skilled artisans, Lantern Moon products are created with love with a mix of traditional craftsmanship. If your mom or the one who you hold close to your heart on Mother’s Day is a knitter, then you can also explore knitting needle sets or accessories as cherished gifts.