Baby Knits For Beginners

Author: Debbie Bliss
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1448147700
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 198

Book Description
'Knitting has replaced networking as the hippest after-hours occupation.' So says Vogue. Everyone from Julia Roberts to Russell Crowe has been spotted with knitting needles in their hands - knitting has never been trendier. Many new knitters come to the craft when they find themselves wanting to knit something for a new baby, so this is the perfect handbook. It's packed with basic instructions, from how to cast on and get the tension right to simple shaping and the key knitting stitches -all accompanied by detailed colour illustrations. Fifteen stylish, accessible knitting patterns, from designs for baby blankets and bootees to simple cardigans and sweaters, then allow you to put your new crafting skills into practice.

Made for Baby

Author: Kindersley Dorling
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781409375913
Category : Gifts
Languages : en
Pages : 256

Book Description
More than 50 fabulous homemade gifts for babies Make over 50 beautiful, creative and personalised gifts for newborn babies to one year olds with Made for Baby. Homemade, personalised presents for babies are more popular than ever. Made for Baby includes a range of projects, from easy to complex, ensuring you can make beautiful gifts for babies to cherish whatever your craft skills. You can make anything from a button bunny to an appliqued cushion cover or spoil the new mum with a cupcake gift set. Other adorable projects include a night sky mobile, a sleepy dog rattle and wooden stacking blocks. Indulge in sewing, painting, paper crafts and more to make gifts for all occasions, including baby showers, new baby congratulations and first birthdays. Made for Baby is perfect for anyone looking to make and give gifts that will be cherished.

Easy Baby Knits

Author: Trisha Malcolm
Publisher: Sixth & Spring Books
ISBN: 9781931543736
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 142

Book Description
The author presents more than fifty crochet and knit designs for babies and toddlers, as well as instructions for completing pullovers, dresses, zip-front cardigans, flower-trimmed bibs, and toys, as well as other projects. Reprint.

One-Stitch Baby Knits

Author: Val Pierce
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1607656620
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 286

Book Description
• Beginner-friendly book with quick and easy ideas for hand-knitted baby clothes and accessories. • Everything in this book is made with the garter stitch, a simple stitch that is usually the first learned, making it very accessible for beginners. • Quick-finish projects allow mothers and family friends to keep up with fast-growing babies. • Great value—buying 25 quality patterns would cost $125 (assuming $5 ea. retail).

Vintage Baby Knits

Author: Kristen Rengren
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1453268219
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 456

Book Description
The longtime knitter and vintage fashion expert puts a contemporary twist on classic knit babywear in this beautifully photographed pattern book. While working as a vintage clothing dealer, combing through estate sales and eBay listings, longtime knitter Kristen Rengren amassed hundreds of knitting pattern booklets from 1920 through 1960. Now a knitwear designer, Rengren brings us the result of her combined passions in Vintage Baby Knits, a charming collection of more than 40 contemporary updates of timeless baby patterns. Projects range from small, quick-to-knit items like hats, booties, and shrugs to larger, more challenging designs for sweaters, onesies, and dresses, including a lace christening gown. Beautiful photographs capture a bevy of adorable babies and toddlers wearing these knitted treasures. Also included are sidebars on baby fashion and knitting culture in this bygone era, and a complete reference section. Destined to be a classic itself, Vintage Baby Knits promises family heirlooms for 21st-century babies.

Easy Baby Knits

Author: Claire Montgomerie
Publisher: CICO Books
ISBN: 9781782493532
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A collection of simple, practical, and stylish knits for babies. A collection of simple, practical, and stylish knits for babies. Easy Baby Knits features beautiful designs that babies and parents alike will love. With easy-to-follow patterns and imaginative projects, you'll be itching to get knitting for your own or someone else's baby. The Getting Started section tells you everything you need to know to start knitting, including how to cast on and bind off, the basic knit and purl stitches, and how to get the right gauge. Essential techniques such as increasing and decreasing are also covered, and there are handy tips for fixing mistakes and reading patterns. Then there is a delightful selection of Baby Clothes to choose from, starting with a simple scarf, then moving on to some gorgeous bootees—the perfect gift for a new baby. There are adorable clothes for both boys and girls, including a smart double-breasted coat, some cute and colourful overalls, and a pretty pink wrap top. In Toys and Accessories you will find simple projects to make for the nursery. Babies will be fascinated by the birds mobile and the rabbit soft toy is sure to become a faithful companion. Create beautiful mementos that will be treasured forever, such as a special gift bib, or a naming day blanket. Finally there is a useful suppliers section to help you source yarns and equipment.

Cutest Ever Baby Knits

Author: Val Pierce
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1607653087
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 276

Book Description
- An irresistible collection of knitting patterns for cute baby clothes. - More than 20 adorable projects, from clothing to nursery accessories. - Many of these uncomplicated patterns are suitable for complete beginners. - Projects for newborns and babies from 3 to 9 months. - Patterns to delight both the knitter and all who see the results.

Heirloom Baby Knits

Author: Deborah Newton
Publisher: Leisure Arts
ISBN: 1609001907
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 130

Book Description
Presents step-by-step instructions for knitting twenty-four baby garments and blankets, including vests, cardigans, pants, and socks, and provides tips on basic techniques.

Boho Baby Knits

Author: Kat Coyle
Publisher: Potter Craft
ISBN: 9780307381330
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 143

Book Description
A fun-filled collection of unusual patterns for children inspired by the art, music, and and words of the counterculture 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s features twenty-five colorful and offbeat knitting designs for all levels of skill that include a knitted play book, ruffle pants and shrug, long-sleeve boatneck tee, and painter's smock sweater. 15,000 first printing.

Handknits for Baby

Author: Frederique Alexandre
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781570768057
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
At last, a baby knits collection specifically designed to make pattern instructions as easy as can be! Take your pick of 34 designs for a baby's wardrobe that couldn't be simpler. With even the most complicated pattern instructions, finishing techniques, and sizing changes laid out using Marie Claire's straightforward, easy-to-understand method, knitters of all levels of experience can create delightful garments and accessories. Diagrams are simple and clear, with arrows pointing the way so you know where to look; instructions are numbered, and carefully positioned to make it easy to understand where you'll be in the project as you follow them; and color-coded illustrations make finishing seams a snap. With over 30 patterns to choose from for babies up to 12 months old–from ponchos to overalls and tunics to hoodies–the most difficult thing you'll have to do is decide which one to make first!