15 Mother’s Day Crochet Gift Ideas

It's almost time to celebrate the moms in your life. There's no better gift for Mother's Day than a handmade item.

Every year it feels like Mother’s Day sneaks up on me. In our little family of 4, all of our birthdays occur between the end of August and mid-December, throw in the holidays, then the end of the year/start of the new year and come January I’m tired. Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, then Easter, more minor holidays for us to make fun for the kids. Then BAM it’s time for Mother’s Day.

There’s still plenty of time to work on these crochet Mother’s Day gifts, though! I’ve rounded up 15 crochet patterns that are great for whatever type of mom you’re gifting.

For the Plant Loving Mom

Whether she loves live plants, or wishes she could keep a plant alive so she could fill her house with them, these patterns are sure to impress.

Succulent Coaster Set

Crochet coasters are such a useful and cute gift. But what do you do with them when they’re not being used? Fold them up and put them in a cute crochet pot to make an adorable little succulent!

Find the full instructions from SweaterBabe

Crochet Hanging Plant

I can’t keep a plant alive. One year for Mother’s Day my sister gave me a small succulent she swore was unkillable…and I killed it. I tried, I really did. But I’m much better suited for a crochet plant. If you have a plant lover in your life who can’t keep a real plant alive, this is the perfect gift for them.

Find the full instructions at Urbaki Crochet

Hanging Garden

Plants take up a lot of real estate on tables, shelves, counters, floors, etc, so being able to hang them means you can have more plants! Customize this Hanging Garden plant hanger both by size and by color to match the recipient’s decor preferences.

Find the pattern at Creative Crochet Corner

For the Reading Enthusiast Mom

The rise of Kindle and other e-readers as well as audiobooks has helped make reading more easily accessible for everyone and it’s very trendy right now. Here are some quick and easy patterns for the readers in your life.

Blackbird E-Reader Cozy

I love a physical book. There’s something magical about turning the physical pages, seeing your progress in the book, and walking through a bookstore to find your perfect next read. The reality, though, is that my reading time is mostly when I’m laying down at night for bedtime or when I’m waiting at an appointment for me or my kids, so I had to pivot to my Kindle. There are tons of cute cases for all the e-readers out there, but I think a crochet cozy is the best option there is.

Get the pattern here, from me

Crochet Corner Bookmark

I think this corner bookmark is a genius idea. It’s so fast to make, uses only a little bit of yarn, can be made in whatever size you want, and you can match it to the cover of the book!

Get the pattern at Heart Hook Home

Dainty Daisy Bookmark

How cute are these Daisy bookmarks?! These are so fast to make, easy to store, and they look adorable in your book.

Get the pattern at Daisy Cottage Designs

For the Keeper of the Things Mom

“Mom, can you hold my chapstick?” “Mom, do you have any gum?” “Mom, my book is too heavy!”

Moms always get tasked with holding the stuff. A cute bag is a must and I’ve got 3 phenomenal choices for you here.

Granny Rocco Bag

If you love the granny stitch, this is the bag for you. It’s a quick and easy pattern to work up in any color combination you want.

Video tutorial (and printable PDF) available from Crochet Musings

One Hour Market Bag

This looks like such an easy bag to customize the size and color, it’s quick (just an hour!), and can easily be folded up and put in a purse just in case you need it. This would be a great gift for the “carry-it-all” mom.

Grab the pattern from Sandra Stitches

Atlantis Market Bag

This is a great bag to take to the library; the straps don’t stretch out as much as a single crochet strap so it can hold the weight of books more easily.

Grab the pattern here, from me

For the Decorator Extraordinaire Mom

If there’s one thing moms love, it’s showing off gifts, especially handmade gifts. Here are some practical, useful gifts that are also cute ways to fit in handmade decor.

Two-Toned Crochet Nesting Baskets

Baskets are always useful. I think every room needs some baskets…maybe even the car. This pattern includes 3 sizes and a video tutorial. Since it’s made in bulky yarn, it’s going to work up super fast.

Get the pattern from MJ’s Off the Hook

Suzette Crochet Hanging Basket

For someone who is a little short on table/countertop/shelf space, a hanging basket is a great storage option.

Get the pattern from Made by Gootie

Vintage Crochet Flower Potholder

Crochet potholders are not only practical but they can be super cute decorations – hang them up on the wall when not in use or leave out on the counter or table to add a little something extra.

Get the pattern from Jewels & Jones

For the Stylish Mom

For the extra special mom in your life, making something wearable is an extra thoughtful gift. While there are SO many options out there, I’ve rounded up 3 great patterns that can be made in a shorter window of time.

Blush & Bramble Shawl

This pattern is best for an intermediate crocheter, but it truly is simple once you get the hang of it. It flies by faster than you’d think and will make an impact on whoever receives it.