Knitting for the Pampered Baby

by Rita Weiss

The choice is pay $100 for a boutique-bought baby sweater, or knit one of equal quality from one of these patterns. Though most are intermediate level, the instructions are so good that even beginners can make some of the projects by following the detailed and helpful instructions. The garments are simply darling, and include a complete baby layette (with bonnet, booties, sweater, and afghan), a warm and cozy fisherman sweater, a Norwegian ski sweater, a hoodie, coats, dresses, a suit, a cashmere christening dress, and more. There’s a refresher course in knitting, plus conversion tables for knitters outside the U.S. The author lives in San Marcos, CA.

Genres: Knitting

128 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2005

Reviews

[Min · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rita Weiss is an old reliable knitting author. She should be listed as the editor of this book. It has 20 patterns, half of which are by other designers. I dislike pullovers with buttons, and they are here. There is a christening set and an afghan to accompany it. The set and the afghan have different lace patterns! The chenille yarn "little black dress" for a toddler is a turnoff because of the color. In a different hue, it would be nice. There is a nice Aran "Baby Fisherman" sweater and a nice "Little Guy's Norwegian Sweater," which would look just as good on a "little gal." Wish I had checked this out of the library before buying it. Can't win them all.