Baby's First Knits

Author: Debbie Bliss
Publisher: Dover Publications
ISBN: 0486837459
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 162

Book Description
Whether you're an experienced knitter or an absolute beginner, you can make beautiful, practical gifts for the babies in your life with the help of this expert guide. Bestselling author and children's knitwear designer Debbie Bliss will show you how to create heirloom-quality garments, toys, and nursery accessories. Small and quick to knit, these 20 projects are perfect for novices who need to build their confidence as well as for those who want to brush up on their skills or learn a new technique. Illustrated step-by-step instructions for each project ease knitters into the craft, from the basics of casting on and making slipknots to more advanced methods such as cabling and Fair Isle. Debbie offers advice on the essential equipment and on yarns that will be gentle against a baby's skin—cashmere blends, merinos, and organic cotton. Start with the cozy blanket or cute beanie hat and advance to the playful rompers and classic cardigan. All projects are relaxing in their simplicity, and the pleasure of making them will be exceeded only by the joy of sharing them with your little ones.

Essential Baby

Author: Debbie Bliss
Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books
ISBN: 9781570763687
Category : Infants' clothing
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A new collection of step-by-step directions for garments and nursery accessories by the popular hand-knit designer includes patterns for jackets, blankets, pants, sweaters. and hats--all for infants and toddlers.

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.

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.

The Baby Knits Book

Author: Debbie Bliss
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1448147697
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 222

Book Description
Debbie Bliss is now the star name in knitwear design and is set to become an even bigger name - she now has her own yarn range, available throughout the UK, North America, Europe, Japan and beyond. Debbie's many previous bestselling books have established her as the most stylish but accessible designer of children's knits working today. In this book, she returns to her core territory, with a fabulous new collection of new ideas for 0-3 year olds, the key time when knitters pick up their needles and get to work. There are designs for baby blankets, first sweaters and cardigans, bootees and more unusual items, as well as lots of ideas for ultra-wearable, ultra-stylish kit for toddlers. To help even inexperienced knitters create these designs, each pattern includes extra info on the key stitches and techniques required, watchpoints and an estimated degree of difficulty and time required to knit it. All in all, an absolutely must-have collection from the star designer in knitwear today.

Knitting Gifts for Baby

Author: Mel Clark
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781570765544
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A collection of over twenty knitting projects for babies. Includes guides for making baby clothes, hats, and small knit toys. Also includes a guide to buttons and yarns and techniques for knitting baby clothes and toys

Baby Gifts to Knit

Author: Maria Claire-Société d'Information et de Créations
Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books
ISBN: 9781570766848
Category : Infants' clothing
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
What a joy it is to knit for Baby's first two years In this highly illustrated book, you'll find over 60 charming patterns from Marie Claire's exceptional collection, in gentle colors and a variety of styles, all designed just for babies-including booties, undershirts, hats, coats, dresses, sweaters, blankets, pillows, and snuggly stuffed animals. With hundreds of diagrams and color photos to guide novice and expert knitters alike, it has never been easier to delight growing families with beautiful hand-knit gifts, and pamper babies from first smile to first step

Vogue Knitting Shawls

Author: Trisha Malcolm
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781931543972
Category : Knitting
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The popular series for the "knitter on the go” showcases the perfect take-along project: timeless, elegant shawls. Twenty classic designs--from gossamer lace creations and glittery fashion statements to sturdy wraps made for warmth--span the seasons in style and color. They come in unique shapes and forms, too, including round, triangle, and mitered, and in a range of skill levels. There are even some patterns to crochet! And they’re all created by the best designers, such as Nicky Epstein, Fayla Reiss, and Amy Bahrt, who contributes a charming and whimsical Sheep Shawl. Superbly photographed so that beginners can follow easily, this is truly Vogue� fashion at its very finest.

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.

First Knits

Author: Debbie Bliss
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781787132535
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Book Description
First Knits is a charming collection of 20 practical, yet beautiful hand-knit garments, toys and nursery accessories for novice and experienced knitters, alike. Established author and children's knitwear designer, Debbie Bliss returns to what she knows best with this stylish new book. Catering for all your baby's knitwear needs, First Knits includes everything from snuggly baby blankets, irresistible tops, cosy sweaters, a cute romper, little bootees and more. Each project is knitted in classic yarns that are not only soft and gentle against young skin, but are also practical and easy to wash and care for. To help even the most inexperienced knitters, each project includes key information on how to knit up the key stitches that are featured throughout the designs. Debbie will hold your hand as she takes you through the knitting basics and works up to the trickier double moss, feather and fan and rib stitches. First Knits is the prefect project book for anyone looking to build on their knitting skills and create a wardrobe of contemporary knitwear for their baby or toddler. Put your new crafting skills into practice or simply refresh your repertoire with this charming book.