Easy Baby Knits: Clothes & Accessories for 0-3 Year-olds

by Claire Montgomerie

A wonderful collection of stylish but practical knits for babies that parents and babies alike will love, created by expert knitter and textile designer Claire Montgomerie. Getting Started tells you everything you need to know to start knitting. Step-by-dtep photography shows you how to cast on, bind off, get the right gauge, and basic knit and purl stitches. Essential techniques such as increasing and decreasing are clearly explained, and there are handy tips for fixing mistakes. Baby Clothes for boys and girls range from a simple Baby Scarf or Cotton Bootees (perfect for a new baby) to a smart Double-breasted Knit Coat, colourful Overalls, and a pretty pink Wrap Top. Each pattern introduces new techniques, so you can learn as you knit. Toys and Accessories includes projects for the nursery, from a Bird Mobile to a Rabbit Soft Toy, and beautiful gifts such as a Naming Day Blanket. *With easy-to-follow patterns and imaginative projects, you won't be stuck for ideas for what to knit for your, or someone else's, baby. *An ideal book for complete beginners and experienced knitters. *Includes an invaluable mail-order and suppliers section. *Gorgeous photography by Claire Richardson.

Genres: Knitting, Nonfiction, Crafts

128 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2007

Reviews

[Cal · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful book from start to finish, bound to inspire even the most uncertain beginner. Everything is really well thought through, starting very basic yet engaging and gently progressing. Projects for absolute beginners can sometimes be quite dull, but everything is engaging here and I would make nearly everything as a more advanced knitter. Because nothing is over-frilly, they'd be great for men to make without feeling self-conscious. There's even a project to help teach the next generation once you get skilled enough, and the classic designs could easily be handed down and reused

[Mckinley · Rating 2 out of 5]

Variety

[Annie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wish this book had more cute clothing and fewer toys and accessories but I liked it enough to eventually buy it from the library. I'm using her super easy baby sweater pattern as the first sweater I make, hopefully this turns out! It's about 45% done, I'm hoping it's cute. The book is written pretty well, very good for an advanced beginner. Perfect for me! I'm pretty happy to be expanding my skills and making more cute things.

[Hayley Noble · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect for a very novice knitter like myself. Instructions are perfect and so simple to follow, and have it by good recommendation from my nan that it really is perfect for me (so you know it really is great :)!). I will knit everything in the book and cant wait to start on the papoose!

[Caulyne B · Rating 2 out of 5]

Cute... but too many girl patterns... I should have flipped through it before buying it.

[Tisha]

One day I will have knitted everything in this book. That day is not today.. but soon.

[Nitrorockets · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love how the pictures show the details of the patterns. Very lovely little things for babies.

[Laurie Bartee · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book... There are so many cute patterns that keep me motivated to knit!!