DIY & Handmade St. Patrick's Day: a Collection of the Most Adorable Photo Props for Baby
Posted by Selena Burgess
Make your baby’s 1st St. Patrick’s Day special with one of these adorable photo prop sets, perfect for the lens and in most cases – everyday wear and tear!
Keep production time in mind if you are choosing a project to make yourself, or shipment time so that your sweet choice arrives on your doorstep with plenty of time for all of those lucky day photo opps!

St. Patrick's Day Round-up
This holiday isn’t just for the college kids and Guinness lovers. Adorable DIY projects and handmade goodies to choose from up ahead!

Ruffles Ahoy!
Could this picture get any more cute? Puppies and babies – gets me (and probably everyone else unless you’re dead inside), every time. This lime green set would be perfect for an entire spring of photo opps, not just St. Paddy’s day!
Find in the Etsy Shop, Baby Cakes Couture

Golf Baby Crochet Diaper Cover and Hat: PATTERN ONLY
It’s my JOB to make you swoon with the cute. If you are not craftily inclined, this pattern also comes as a finished set.
Get the pattern via Darling Derriere

DIY: Ruffled St. Patrick’s Day Top (Baby or Toddler)
Let’s have a round of applause for twirly skirts. I like them even better when they are easy to make myself. A little toddler girl can never have too many twirly skirts; I have it on good authority.
Get the tutorial via Being Brook

Set: St. Patrick's Day Bow Tie, Bodysuit & Hat
I adore how the bodysuit features a bow tie and suspenders!
Find the set on Antsy Pants

DIY: Little Leprechaun Leg-warmers
An easy, adorable and gender-neutral DIY project for newborns, babies or toddlers!
Get the tutorial via The Creative Imperative

DIY Appliqued St. Patrick's Day Tee
This could also work on a bodysuit for newborns and babies – or follow the directions to make a t-shirt for your toddler!
Get the easy instructions via Finley & Oliver

Lucky Lady
A most precious shamrock hat for the teeniest of little ladies in your life.
Find it on Bit ‘O’ Whimsy

St. Patrick's Day Felt Flower Headband
My little one has a bunch of headbands from the shop – we adore the creator’s sense of design. Nothing too frilly or over the top – just right!
Find it on Gingerpop Boutique

Feelin' Lucky Shamrock Hat - PATTERN ONLY
This sweet pattern comes in newborn right on up to adult sizes. (Which would be wrong, if you’re that adult wanting this hat for yourself. Don’t do it.)
Get the pattern via A Lone Pine Designs

DIY: Shamrock Barrettes
For your little girl, yourself – or a matching pair! See? I allow over-the top cute stuff sometimes…
Get the tutorial via Pink Suede Shoe

CROCHET PATTERN - Shamrock Mat
The perfect photo prop for your newborn come spring! Keep in mind you should get to crocheting this now for it to be ready in time for all those precious photo opps!
Get the pattern via Crochet My Love

Knit Green Baby Hat with Green Clover
For St. Patrick’s Day or any day, really. A darling little chapeau to adorn your little one’s head for warmth and extra cuteness! (It comes in pink and green too).
Find it on Baby Bird Knits

Luckiest Leprechaun "Cuddle Cape" Set - PATTERN ONLY
You know a little someone’s grandma is aching for this pattern.
Get the pattern via Calleigh’s Clips

KNITTING PATTERN - Shamrock Hat
Way too precious to wear for just one day – a perfect accessory for photos and those brisk, early spring days ahead. (If you live in a climate where a great thaw is about to commence like I do.)
Get the pattern via Fiddlestyx Studios

DIY: Lucky Charm Bodysuit Tutorial
Another easy clothing project that you can whip up in no time!
Get the tutorial via Naptime Crafters

Instant Download - Crochet Pattern - Top Hat
A delicate, darling little leprechaun hat for little girls. The pattern comes in sizes from newborn right up to adult.
Get the pattern via Mamachee

PATTERN ONLY: Leprechaun Hat & Bow Tie
More applause for crocheted baby bow ties please. As you were.
Get the pattern in varying sizes, via Sweet Potato 3 Patterns

Lucky Little Guy Bow Ties
Plaid. Polka dots. Paisley. Gingham. It’s almost too much to bear!
Make your painful choice via Petite Peanut

Beautiful Parley Ray St. Patrick's Day Ruffled Diaper Cover
I’m a total sucker for ruffled baby bloomers. Which reminds me that I’ve got to get to ordering some for my little gal for the coming spring/summer season. Bloomers and little dresses = delightful.
Find them via Parley Ray

SALE: Baby St. Patrick's Day Shamrock Mock Cable Hat
Yum! I mean, I’m not the only one who thinks that, right?
Find the hat on Handcraft Loribelle

Instant Download - Crochet Pattern - Top Hat
A fun little hat that you can use for photos, dress-up, role-play and imaginary play!
Find the pattern via Mamachee
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