With so many special projects that we want to crochet for our moms, sometimes we need heartwarming options that are fast to make.
Without question, our mom is one of the most important people in our lives! When it comes to gifting, whether it’s for her birthday, a work promotion or for any other reason, the crochet gifts I’ll be sharing with you are thoughtful and quick to make.
If you ask other crocheters, they’ll tell you that the best part of this hobby is making crochet gifts for people that we love. And of course, when it comes to our mom, making special gifts is top of mind.
I know many of us have busy schedules, and simply don’t have the time to crochet bigger projects, so in this post, you’ll find 20+ crochet mom gifts that you can make from one hour to a weekend.
When putting this roundup of free crochet patterns together, I kept the heartfelt and thoughtful part as a top priority.
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12 Crochet Gifts For Mom To Make In a Few Hours
The list below are patterns that you can make in one hour, give or take. This is from my experience at least. If you’re a complete beginner, then it may take a little more time for you.
1. Simple Crochet Belt
A classic crochet belt that is very easy and very quick to make! It’s perfect for beginners as it only uses one basic stitch, single crochet stitch, and has short rows.
2. Granny Square Crochet Earrings
Credit: https://www.yarnspirations.com/
These adorable crochet earrings are great for beginners who want to practice the granny square.
I made my mom crochet earrings in the past, and she still wears them till today!
3. Crochet Trevi Towel
This is an adorable and practical crochet gift for your mom as she’ll be using it a lot and it’s also meant to last a very long time.
This pattern is beginner-friendly as well as it only uses one of the basic stitches, double crochet stitch, and it fast to complete.
4. Puffy Star Trivet
I don’t know about you, but cooking is my mom’s favorite hobby! So This adorable Jasmine Stitch Trivet is a thoughtful gift to make her.
This is a more intermediate level project as you’ll need to know how to crochet the Jasmine Stitch. But it’s easy to learn once you practice a few rounds!
5. Crochet Flower Bookmark
Credit: https://www.goldenlucycrafts.com/
These colorful bookmarks use very little yarn and can be quick to make! If you’re a beginner, you’ll need to know how to work in rounds and a few other stitches that are outside the basic stitches.
6. Jasmine Lace Bookmark
If your mom loves to read, then this unique stitch technique bookmark is the perfect quick gift for her!
It’s considerate an intermediate level project as you’ll need to understand how to crochet the Jasmine Stitch. However, once you get the hang of it, this project can be done in minutes!
7. Thick and Easy Mug Cozy
This practical and thick mug cozy is made with bulky yarn and is so fast to crochet!
Chances are you mom loves coffee, and this gift would be one she’d be using all the time.
8. Crochet Basic Socks
Credit: https://www.yarnspirations.com/
Does your mom love wearing socks? These adorable and colorful crochet socks are so cute!
It’s very customizable to make by choosing whatever color you think your mom would like.
9. Crochet Easy Headband
If your mom loves wearing headband, then she’ll love this simple and classy looking one!
This crochet project will take you a maximum of two hours to complete! It’s especially made for beginners who want to crochet a quick project as a gift.
10. Crochet the Pippa Pouch
I love this adorable crochet pouch! It’s so much fun to make and easier than you think!
It also has a zipper and uses t-shirt yarn to make it sturdy and secure for your stuff.
I would consider this pattern to be beginner-friendly as is uses the waistcoat stitch, which is basically a simple variation of the single crochet stitch.
11. One Hour Messy Bun Beanie
One of the most popular beanies at Amelia Makes! Messy bun beanies are here to stay and are so fashionable in the winter time!
This is a very practical and meaningful gift for your mom, whether it’s for her birthday, Christmas or a special day to celebrate!
12. Crochet Sunflower Earrings
Credit: https://urbaki.com/
These adorable sunflower earrings will bring out the colors of any outfit you wear it with!
Even if you’re an absolute beginner, you can crochet this pattern! It also has a video tutorial that walks you step-by-step how to do it.
11 Crochet Gifts For Mom To Make In a Weekend
13. Crochet Jasmine Stitch Beanie
A thick and cozy beanie that your mom would love for the winter season!
This is also a great first project to practice the Jasmine Stitch technique, then give it away as a meaningful gift to your mom.
You can also make your own pom pom for this beanie, and I demonstrate this well here!
14. Crochet Mountain Blanket
Credit: https://thispixiecreates.com
This beautiful blanket that can finish in a weekend uses most of the basic stitches.
It’s perfect for beginners to get started with and a sentimental gift to give to your mom.
15. Granny Gift Cardigan
The most popular women’s garment at Amelia Makes! This adorable one-piece crochet cardigan is a gift that your mom will LOVE and wear all the time.
I know it can be intimidating to crochet garments as a beginner, but this is the perfect project to start with because what you’ll mostly need to know is how to chain and double crochet (which are all part of the basic stitches).
16. Crochet Granny Square Bag
An elegant looking bag that is perfect to use for summer and your mom can take it to the beach as well!
The pattern looks like one large granny square and gives the bag a light and airy feel.
17. Crochet Triangle Bandana
Credit: https://hayhaycrochet.com
This elegant looking bandana only uses the basic stitches and it can even be done in just a few hours if you’re a more advanced crocheter!
And if you’re a beginner, there’s a video tutorial included in this post for you to easily follow.
18. Bobbled Crochet Stool Cover
A beautiful crochet stool cover that uses bulky yarn and transforms the look of the stools your mom has laying around the house.
19. Scrappy Pillow Cover
An envelope style pillow that removes the challenge of adding a zipper to it!
You can of course choose whatever colors you like for the pillow cover. The colors I chose in the picture above is perfect for spring and summer time. So it can be customizable based on what season you mom likes best!
20. Crochet Envelope Style Purse
Credit: https://stitchberryblog.com
If you love making purses, then this fast and easy pattern will be a great gift for your mom.
If only uses most of the basic stitches and can be done in a weekend.
21. Crochet Flower Pillow
This is definitely a unique gift to make for your mom! If she loves gardening and flowers (and I can’t imagine doesn’t) then this adorable flower pillow is the most comfortable and soft pillow gift you can make her!
It’s also a great starter project for beginners who are learning how to make amigurumis as it’s worked in rounds and only uses half double crochet stitch.
22. Luxury Twist Earwarmer
This beautiful pattern uses the Spider Stitch, and for a beginner will take longer than a few hours to complete
However as an established crocheter, you can get this pattern done in a few hours!
23. Classic Pullover Crochet Sweater
This adorable crochet sweater is made in one piece and has a textured look to it.
Beginners can work on this project, however you will need to learn the Spider Stitch which is created in only two simple stitches.
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