What to Knit When You're Expecting: Simple Mittens, Baby Blankets, Hats and Sweaters

by Nikki Van De Car

This title collects 28 knitting patterns for babies aged from 0 to 12 months and include booties, mittens, bibs and blankets, as well as sweaters, hats and cardigans.

Genres: Knitting, Nonfiction, Crafts

143 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2012

About the author

Nikki Van De Car is a blogger, knitter, and mother whose books What To Knit When You're Expecting and What To Knit: The Toddler Years chronicle the way her knitting changed as her daughter grew. Her popular knitting blog has received over 1.5 million pageviews since its inception in June 2008, and her patterns have been published in Interweave and Ply magazines, among others. Nikki lives in Hawaii with her family.

Come visit her on Instagram at @nikkivandecar and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/sereknity/

Reviews

[Jennie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I bought this book when I was about 12 weeks pregnant, and it was a good knitting companion for my pregnancy. I made four projects - the Noah sweater, the baby cozy with hat, the shorts, and summer bucket hat. Sometimes I wish the patterns were written a little more clearly (with row/round numbers, etc.), but overall I liked the patterns in this book and would recommend it.

[Stoney · Rating 4 out of 5]

Completed the sweater. Very sweet.

[Mckinley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice variety of things for baby, very cute.

[Judi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some sweet baby patterns for newborn to 12 months. Knitting instructions for new knitters and ranging from easy to more difficult.

[Brandi Hodges · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the patterns in this book. I am NOT having a baby but kept checking this book out from my local library and decided to purchase it when I kept it more than it remained on the shelf! |

I have made the button bag - which is a really genius pattern of knitting the bag and the inside of the bag at at the same time! I also have made the Summer Sky Blanket, burp cloths, and am currently working on the tutu. There are so many fun patterns in this book that I want to make as long as my friends keep having babies!

These are well written - so far I haven't come across any mistakes in the patterns. I have found mistakes in book patterns before and it can be very frustrating!What to Knit When You're Expecting: Simple Mittens, Blankets, Hats & Sweaters for Baby

[Lisa Scott · Rating 4 out of 5]

I knitted 4 of the projects in the book: the Hannah jacket, the baby cozy, the honeycomb blanket, and the Noah sweater. The Hannah jacket in particular is adorable; I made it in gender-neutral green and beige when I was pregnant. I think it makes my little boy look like he belongs in Sherwood Forest with Robin Hood. :)

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well this is a nice book with some lovely patterns for me to knit DC2 due in April. I have tons of yarn that needs using up too.

[Sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some really cute baby patterns and I tagged one sweater to make for Baby Pugal, and Baby Schimming! Both due very soon and both girls.

[Kimberli · Rating 4 out of 5]

There are some simple and adorable patterns in this one. I whipped up four pairs of booties with the bootie pattern in this book. I used size 4 needles to up size a bit and all worked well.

[Leisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great gift ideas for new babies.

[Lori Anderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adorable baby things, separated into how you are likely to feel during each trimester.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Autumn Leaves Sweater
Button Bag

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful patterns! Clear directions!