Cutest Ever Baby Knits - Hardcover

Val Pierce

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Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1847738567 ISBN 13: 9781847738561

Publisher: New Holland Publishers Ltd, 2011

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A completely irresistible collection of utterly cute baby clothes, these patterns will give great delight both to the knitter and to all who see the results on tiny new babies. There are bootees that look like little strawberries, a baby bonnet in the shape of a crinoline skirt, a bumblebee set of hat and mitts and a cozy cot blanket that looks like a field of daisies. Hats, bootees, mitts, little coats and dresses: none of the patterns are complicated and many are suitable for complete beginners. As well as cute clothes there are accessories for the nursery including a pram blanket, play mat and even a gorgeous knitted mobile. Created with adorable newborns in mind many of the projects can also be made to fit babies from 3 to 9 months. All of them are the cutest ever and will make fabulous gifts for favourite little loved ones.

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GOT CUTE?

Looking for that perfect gift to celebrate the birth of a new baby? This irresistible collection of hand knits takes the “cute factor” to a whole new level!

� Over 20 adorable patterns to satisfy knitters of all abilities—from beginner to experienced.
� Garments and nursery accessories in soft, cozy yarns you’ll want to cuddle up to.
� Designs for both boys and girls, including dresses, coats, sweaters, hats, mitts, and booties, plus a blanket, teddy bear, play blocks, and laundry bag.
� Step-by-step instructions, beautiful full-color photography, and charts and diagrams throughout.|Knitted garments and nursery accessories for babies are a perennial favorite with knitters of all skill levels. From the first hint of a baby-on-the-way, to the baby shower and flurry to get ready, to the new arrival and birth announcement, nothing seems more appropriate than the comforting click of knitting needles as they create delightful baby knitwear from the softest, coziest yarns available.

With such happy events in mind, this specially commissioned collection of adorable baby knits presents a range of deliciously sweet garments and bed- and playroom goodies in gorgeous yarns and colors. You’ll find something delightful for boys and girls—little dresses, cardigans, coats, hats, mitts, booties, a blanket covered in daisies, a friendly teddy named Edward, soft play blocks in primary colors, and even a nautically themed laundry bag.

Each pattern includes clear step-by-step instructions and is illustrated with beautiful color photographs, along with diagrams and charts throughout. In addition, Cutest Ever Baby Knits includes an introduction to basic knitting skills, techniques, and terminology. Altogether it’s the ideal book for beginning knitters, while providing an enjoyable source of inspiration for those with knitting experience. Whether a ”little one“ is part of your life now or is soon to be, there’s no better way to spend your time and share your love than by knitting something special by hand.

About the Author:

Val Pierce's passion for knitting began when her father taught her to knit at the age of five. Later in life she began home knitting for yarn manufacturers, and since then she has made a huge range of items, from evening dresses to teddy bears. She later began designing items of her own, and before long Val's designs were appearing regularly in national knitting and crochet magazines. She also teaches knitting, as well as a range of other needlecrafts, to both adults and children. Val lives and works in Shropshire.

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