Last year, when I learned my friend was expecting, I wanted to give her something from the heart. I found a list of 30 free crochet baby sweater patterns and it felt like a treasure. It was perfect because I could make something unique and personal. These patterns were all different, meaning I could choose exactly the right one. I hadn't crocheted much before, but the idea of creating something special for the baby was very motivating. I started with a simple pattern. It was amazing to see how, with each row, I got closer to a finished sweater. The