Handknits for Baby: Over 30 Easy, Step-by-Step Patterns for Newborn to 12 Months

Baby knits designed to be as easy to work as possible, with minimal shaping and finishing.

At last, a baby knits collection specifically designed to make pattern instructions as easy as can be! Take your pick of 34 designs for a baby's wardrobe that couldn't be simpler. With even the most complicated pattern instructions, finishing techniques, and sizing changes laid out using Marie Claire's straightforward, easy-to-understand method, knitters of all levels of experience can create delightful garments and accessories. With over 30 patterns to choose from for babies up to 12 months old—from ponchos to overalls and tunics to hoodies—the most difficult thing you'll have to do is decide which one to make first!

• Diagrams are simple and clear, with arrows pointing the way so you know where to look
• Instructions are numbered, and carefully positioned to make it easy to understand where you'll be in the project as you follow them
• Color-coded illustrations make finishing seams a snap

Frédérique Alexandre learned knitting and sewing from her mother and her aunts and crochet from her grandmother during the summer holidays in the countryside of France. She loved to knit dolls, animals, cushions and patchwork blankets. She is also passionate about drawing, and studied Fine Arts in Sèvres before specializing in textile creation at Duperre School in Paris. Frédérique has worked as a freelancer since 1985 knitting and sewing for different wool makers, and writing for magazine and book publishing in her specialized field of knitting, sewing and crocheting for babies and children.

Pierre Nicou is a professional photographer who specializes in children’s pictures. For more than 20 years he has been working with the Marie Claire Group in France. He loves shooting many different things, from fashion features to objects. He also works in the advertising field with brands such as Orcanta Lingerie, Catimini, Galeries Lafayette, Ikea, Petit Bateau, etc. He gives lessons to beginner photographers in order to share his passion.