Blog cover photo featuring 5 Free Crochet Patterns for Mother's Day. The five patterns shown are a hanging basket, square nesting baskets, coasters, placemats, and towel holders.

5 Easy Crochet Mother’s Day Gifts (Free Patterns)

Looking for the perfect handmade gift? These 5 Easy Crochet Mother’s Day Gifts are quick to make, beginner-friendly, and perfect for last-minute gifting.

As you may know, Mother’s Day is fast approaching, but the good news is you still have plenty of time to make the perfect gift, that your Mom will cherish for years to come.

All 5 Free Crochet Patterns for Mother’s Day are useful items that can be displayed around the home year round. Many of the patterns are rated advanced beginner level and come with video tutorials. Additionally, each pattern works up in about an hour or less, making them quick projects to add to your crochet pattern library.

Which one is the perfect item for your Mom?

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#1 – Crochet Mother’s Day Gifts: Towel Holders

set of three crochet towel holders in cream hanging on a dishwasher with Fall themed hand towels, featured in 5 Easy Crochet Mother’s Day Gifts (Free Patterns)

Without a doubt, Crochet Towel Holders are the perfect crochet pattern for Mother’s Day, offering the perfect blend of fun and functionality! With three unique patterns and two length options, you’re sure to find one suitable for your Mom.

If you’re tired of your towels falling off appliances, this pattern is for you. It ensures that your towel stays put, even when you brush by or open the oven or dishwasher door. Pair it with a beautiful dish towel, and you have the perfect handmade gift for your Mom!

The pattern calls for Bernat Maker (two strands held together). I love this yarn, it has a ton of amazing new colors to choose from!

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#2 – T-Shirt Trivet & Coaster Set 

The T-shirt Trivet & Coaster Set Crochet Pattern displayed with a tea cup and sugar dish

The T-shirt Trivet and Coaster Set is a fantastic choice for Mother’s Day gifting. Not only is it quick and easy to make, but it also adds a functional and stylish touch to your Mom’s kitchen. The perfect set for any Mom who likes to spend time in the kitchen.

Additionally, the pattern is rated advanced beginner, a great project to start if you’re just learning to work in the round. It uses very basic stitches, and you’ll see very quick results.

This amazing T-shirt yarn is KnitzNPurlz jumbo size 7 cotton t-shirt yarn


#3 – The Picot Placemat Crochet Pattern

The Picot Placemat Crochet Pattern and Doily Set crocheted in beige and grey yarns. Displayed on a white tabletop with a plant, sugar dish, tea bags, plate, and napkin.

Next up is The Picot Placemat. Definitely a breeze to work up in a set of four or six and your Mom will be well on her way to creating a beautiful tablescape.

Furthermore, the delicate picot edges add a lovely detail, making them a functional and stylish addition to any dining set.

Additionally – The written pattern instructions include the larger doily size!

My go to yarns are Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick or Bernat Maker (two strands held together).


#4 – The Boxy Basket | Square Crochet Basket Pattern

The Square Crochet Basket Pattern worked up in a set of three nesting baskets in the colors cream, taupe, and olive. The three baskets are nested together and sitting on a white table next to a decorative wooden tray with a pothos plant.

You’re going to love this one! The Boxy Basket pattern includes a set of three nesting baskets. The combination of The Herringbone Half Double Crochet Stitch, paired with some simple crochet techniques, gives this Square Crochet Basket Pattern, a beautiful, modern design, that not only looks stylish, but is also practical.

Whether you fill the baskets with goodies for your Mom, or give them as a decorative piece for her home, both options are a wonderful way to show your love and appreciation.

This amazing yarn is Cover Story™ Lazy Days Thick & Quick® Yarn (in the color Cream, Sandstone, & Olive). You can also use Bernat Maker (two strands held together).


#5 – The Doorknob Hanging Basket

Already have crochet Mother’s Day gifts for your Mom? Whether it’s flowers, plants, or other goodies, the Doorknob Hanging Basket serves as the perfect holder to contain these cherished items. Additionally, it transforms into a cute storage solution that can be used all year round, adding both functionality and style to any space.

The options are really endless on this pattern, encourage your mom to get creative with how she uses the basket after the initial contents are gone!

My favorite yarns for The Doorknob Hanging Basket are Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick or Bernat Maker (two strands held together).


I can’t wait to see your Mother’s Day Makes! If you try any of the 5 Crochet Mother’s Day Gifts, I’d love to see pics. Be sure to tag me @simplymadebyerin

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