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Adorable Baby Knits: 25 Patterns for Boys and Girls
Intermediate to advanced knitters will adore these original designs, which offer a modern take on classic infant knitwear. Twenty-five patterns, arranged by skill level, include booties and matching hats, blankets, a vest, and a dress as well as a generous selection of sweaters, cardigans, and coats. The patterns incorporate cables, lace, bobbles, color work, and a variety of other techniques that lend a distinctive charm to each item. All projects feature clear directions as well as charts, schematics, and color photos.
Projects include booties in fisherman's rib and seed stitches, rainbow booties with matching hat, flower picot and frilly sun hats, and blankets with teddy bear and rosette motifs. Sweaters range from sheep, daisy, and nautical styles to swing, fringed, and loop stitch cardigans. Other patterns include an easy henley, zigzag bolero, peplum coat, moss stitch duffle coat, cabled vest and pullover, lace and seed stitch dress, and more. An ideal source of fresh ideas and personalized presents, this book is also a great gift for anyone with a knack for knitting.
Projects include booties in fisherman's rib and seed stitches, rainbow booties with matching hat, flower picot and frilly sun hats, and blankets with teddy bear and rosette motifs. Sweaters range from sheep, daisy, and nautical styles to swing, fringed, and loop stitch cardigans. Other patterns include an easy henley, zigzag bolero, peplum coat, moss stitch duffle coat, cabled vest and pullover, lace and seed stitch dress, and more. An ideal source of fresh ideas and personalized presents, this book is also a great gift for anyone with a knack for knitting.
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128 pages, Paperback
Published December 14, 2016
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November 28, 2016
I reviewed this book for NetGalley.
I read Mr. Long's book, "Knitted Toys" and was very impressed. This book is even more impressive.
These are truly adorable baby knits. There is something for every level of knitter in this pattern book, from simple garter stitch to bobbles! In fact, these sweaters are so cute and attractive I was mentally extrapolating how to knit some of them as older children/adult sweaters.
The instructions and illustrations are very clear and useful. Mr. Long also recommends reasonably priced yarns, unlike a number of pattern books which recommend yarns that are not affordable for most people. This is very important, especially if you are knitting for a number of family and friends.
All in all, a knitting book worth buying and using over and over. A really good book!
I read Mr. Long's book, "Knitted Toys" and was very impressed. This book is even more impressive.
These are truly adorable baby knits. There is something for every level of knitter in this pattern book, from simple garter stitch to bobbles! In fact, these sweaters are so cute and attractive I was mentally extrapolating how to knit some of them as older children/adult sweaters.
The instructions and illustrations are very clear and useful. Mr. Long also recommends reasonably priced yarns, unlike a number of pattern books which recommend yarns that are not affordable for most people. This is very important, especially if you are knitting for a number of family and friends.
All in all, a knitting book worth buying and using over and over. A really good book!
February 16, 2017
I am a huge fan of knitting and am also 17 weeks pregnant so jumped at the chance to be able to get my hands on this book! I have my eye on a couple of the hats and the fringed cardigan to make straight away. The patterns I have picked are easy to follow and there are some more advanced designs too. Really looking forward to getting to grips with the new patterns - off to buy the wool ready tomorrow so I can get them made ready for when my little girl arrives!
March 2, 2017
A very nice selection of baby knits, ranging in difficulty from advanced beginner to intermediate. Nicely photographed and clear instructions. While my preference is for top-down garments that don't require a lot of seaming or finishing work, the patterns presented here are cute enough to go to the extra effort of sewing sleeves separately, etc. Recommended.
February 7, 2017
Thank you to NetGalley and Dover Publishing for giving me a chance to review this book.
I definitely felt that the name of this pattern book. ADORABLE BABY KNITS, was completely fitting. All 26 knitting patterns are, in fact, completely adorable.
The book offers a nice variety of items, from booties to hats to sweaters and even to one blanket. Unlike the case with many baby pattern books, there is also some variety in the weight of yarn used for the patterns. While the majority call for what we knitters tend to think of as "baby weight" (DK), two of the sweater patterns do call for Aran weight yarn. All of the patterns offer sizes from newborn to 18 months, which also allows for some variety.
My reason for only giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is actually a matter of preference. I noted that a lot of the sweaters require seaming because of the drop shoulder design and for a knitter like me, who does not seam as well as I knit, drop shoulders are a pattern turn off.
I definitely felt that the name of this pattern book. ADORABLE BABY KNITS, was completely fitting. All 26 knitting patterns are, in fact, completely adorable.
The book offers a nice variety of items, from booties to hats to sweaters and even to one blanket. Unlike the case with many baby pattern books, there is also some variety in the weight of yarn used for the patterns. While the majority call for what we knitters tend to think of as "baby weight" (DK), two of the sweater patterns do call for Aran weight yarn. All of the patterns offer sizes from newborn to 18 months, which also allows for some variety.
My reason for only giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is actually a matter of preference. I noted that a lot of the sweaters require seaming because of the drop shoulder design and for a knitter like me, who does not seam as well as I knit, drop shoulders are a pattern turn off.
December 27, 2016
Jody Long has compiled a fabulous collection of knit patterns for babies in sizes 0 to 18 months. Adorable Baby Knits begins with handy information for all knitters. For example, she tells us how to substitute yarn, the equipment needed, walking the reader through a few basic stitches, her preferred cast on and other general information on the patterns. An abbreviation dictionary page is also included to ensure success with her patterns.
The variety of patterns offers options for both veteran and new knitters. Each pattern is rated by the skill level, on a scale from the easiest (1) to the most challenging (4). The patterns each have a box at the beginning with easy to access information. It includes the list of materials needed, the measurements as well as the gauge with a reminder to “TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE”. As a knitter, you know the importance of checking your gauge even though you would rather jump into the project with a wing and a prayer. But nothing is as frustrating as working diligently on a project only to have it be too big or too small for the recipient of your gift.
There are sweaters, booties, hats and a simple baby banner. I plan to make more than one of the sweaters, but the baby banner has me thinking of other uses for the project. The instructions are given for four blocks – A, B, Y and a heart. It makes an adorable banner for a baby shower. But how about using the blocks separately to make cute and useful baby washcloths? For a baby shower, the decoration can be given to the mom to use them to bathe her newborn instead of buying a cute paper banner that will be discarded. Or you could make more of the squares and create a baby afghan by knitting or sewing them together.
All of these patterns look cute and fun to knit. My favorites, which are so hard to choose since I love almost every pattern, are the Sheep Sweater and the Cabled Cardigan.
I am very excited to offer a free copy of Adorable Baby Knits to one lucky person. Dover Publications has graciously sent me an extra copy to give to one lucky knitter. All you have to do to enter for the give-away is one or more of the following:
leave a comment on my blog post (writeknit.wordpress.com)
leave a comment on Twitter (lh171)
leave a comment on Facebook (Laura Hartman)
For each of the above, you will get one entry in the drawing to be held on Wednesday, January 20, 2019. The winner will be posted on my blog, twitter and Facebook. The winner must be a resident of the continental United States. Good luck!
DISCLOSURE OF MATERIAL CONNECTION: I have a material connection because I received a review copy from Dover Publications in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Copyright © 2019 Laura Hartman
The variety of patterns offers options for both veteran and new knitters. Each pattern is rated by the skill level, on a scale from the easiest (1) to the most challenging (4). The patterns each have a box at the beginning with easy to access information. It includes the list of materials needed, the measurements as well as the gauge with a reminder to “TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE”. As a knitter, you know the importance of checking your gauge even though you would rather jump into the project with a wing and a prayer. But nothing is as frustrating as working diligently on a project only to have it be too big or too small for the recipient of your gift.
There are sweaters, booties, hats and a simple baby banner. I plan to make more than one of the sweaters, but the baby banner has me thinking of other uses for the project. The instructions are given for four blocks – A, B, Y and a heart. It makes an adorable banner for a baby shower. But how about using the blocks separately to make cute and useful baby washcloths? For a baby shower, the decoration can be given to the mom to use them to bathe her newborn instead of buying a cute paper banner that will be discarded. Or you could make more of the squares and create a baby afghan by knitting or sewing them together.
All of these patterns look cute and fun to knit. My favorites, which are so hard to choose since I love almost every pattern, are the Sheep Sweater and the Cabled Cardigan.
I am very excited to offer a free copy of Adorable Baby Knits to one lucky person. Dover Publications has graciously sent me an extra copy to give to one lucky knitter. All you have to do to enter for the give-away is one or more of the following:
leave a comment on my blog post (writeknit.wordpress.com)
leave a comment on Twitter (lh171)
leave a comment on Facebook (Laura Hartman)
For each of the above, you will get one entry in the drawing to be held on Wednesday, January 20, 2019. The winner will be posted on my blog, twitter and Facebook. The winner must be a resident of the continental United States. Good luck!
DISCLOSURE OF MATERIAL CONNECTION: I have a material connection because I received a review copy from Dover Publications in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Copyright © 2019 Laura Hartman
February 11, 2017
This is a lovely presented book with very simple and tradition patterns for babies. The patterns are easy to follow and would suit a beginner with basic knitting skills. The patterns leave a lot of scope to make the patterns the knitters own. I love the moss jacket - so effective yet so simple to knit. There is a fair isle jumper that relies on special coloured wool, but is easily obtainable and give a wonderful and impressive result.
The patterns are quick, easy, well photographed and make lovely gift to make for that young baby in your sphere
The patterns are quick, easy, well photographed and make lovely gift to make for that young baby in your sphere
January 17, 2017
Adorable Baby Knits by Jody Long
Takes a while for the book to load in due to high content of the photography but well worth it.
Talks about different aspects of making the outfits-if you can substitute yarns, needles needed, stitches explained and glossary of terms.
First project starts out with blocks and skill level shown and charts so you can work the rows. Not very complicated and easy to follow along.
Next project is booties and they look and are easy to make. Abbreviations and stitches used are described in detail and row by row instructions are given for many different sizes.
Every pattern has its own photograph, highly detailed and close up.
Such adorable color combinations and great garments to make for any child living in any climate.
Acknowledgements and sources for supplies is listed at the end.
Liked this book because of the variety of patterns and stitches used. My favorite to try would be the rosette blanket so I could make it larger or smaller sizes.
Love the cabled items as those are the ones that draw me to a book. Something for everybody, boys and girls alike, to start out with in this book.
Received a digital copy for review via Dover Publications via Netgalley and this is my honest opinion.
Takes a while for the book to load in due to high content of the photography but well worth it.
Talks about different aspects of making the outfits-if you can substitute yarns, needles needed, stitches explained and glossary of terms.
First project starts out with blocks and skill level shown and charts so you can work the rows. Not very complicated and easy to follow along.
Next project is booties and they look and are easy to make. Abbreviations and stitches used are described in detail and row by row instructions are given for many different sizes.
Every pattern has its own photograph, highly detailed and close up.
Such adorable color combinations and great garments to make for any child living in any climate.
Acknowledgements and sources for supplies is listed at the end.
Liked this book because of the variety of patterns and stitches used. My favorite to try would be the rosette blanket so I could make it larger or smaller sizes.
Love the cabled items as those are the ones that draw me to a book. Something for everybody, boys and girls alike, to start out with in this book.
Received a digital copy for review via Dover Publications via Netgalley and this is my honest opinion.
November 18, 2016
I've only just received this Galley today from the publisher Dover Publications via Netgalley, for which I thank them very much and just had to immediately review.
This knitting pattern book for babies is wonderful!
I have returned to knitting after being incapacitated for over year and I shall be knitting some of the garments from this book first.
The designs are lovely without being babyish - no matinee jackets here, just well thought out and up to date.
The cable garments are intricate looking without being difficult to do, but my most favourite one is the Daisy Sweater.
All I have to do now is persuade ladies to have babies then I will be very happy!
Very highly recommended.
This knitting pattern book for babies is wonderful!
I have returned to knitting after being incapacitated for over year and I shall be knitting some of the garments from this book first.
The designs are lovely without being babyish - no matinee jackets here, just well thought out and up to date.
The cable garments are intricate looking without being difficult to do, but my most favourite one is the Daisy Sweater.
All I have to do now is persuade ladies to have babies then I will be very happy!
Very highly recommended.
January 9, 2017
I would like to thank netagally and Dover publications for a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
This is full of cute designs with instructions that look easy to follow.
I'm not a fan of specifically pink and blue graphics for certain projects making them seem as if only one sex can wear the and not the other. However I do like that two of the patterns did have instructions to be able to convert the garment so that either a boy or a girl could wear it.
This is full of cute designs with instructions that look easy to follow.
I'm not a fan of specifically pink and blue graphics for certain projects making them seem as if only one sex can wear the and not the other. However I do like that two of the patterns did have instructions to be able to convert the garment so that either a boy or a girl could wear it.
January 14, 2017
While it's certainly nice to see a male author of a knitting book for once, this one only offers fairly standard patterns. Could've done with more pictures, and I wouldn't recommend it for beginners as the pattern instructions aren't that detailed. All clothing patterns are also knitted in parts, even when knitting seamlessly in the round would've made much more sense.
*I received a copy through Netgalley, the review is my own opinion*
*I received a copy through Netgalley, the review is my own opinion*
November 22, 2016
This is a great collection of patterns that is a must for any knitter. The designs are so cute and cover all skill levels. There are photos for each project with very clear patterns/charts. This book will make a nice addition to the shelf and it's one that you will go to over and over for those great baby gifts.
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.
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