“Beginning knitters can complete most of the designs featured, and...the author includes information on substituting yarns. Visually, this is a beautiful book, with full-page color photos of each design and detailed close-ups. Among the many designs featured are an enchanting cashmere teddy bear, a lace-edged baby blanket, and classic baby booties. Warmly recommended for public libraries of all sizes.”—Library Journal.
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Knight's earlier pattern book, Comforts of Home (Martingale, 2000), emphasized knitting soft, comfortable fashion accessories for the home. In a similar tone, this book emphasizes classic designs knitted for babies in pastels and naturals using soft fibers such as bulky cottons, silk, and cashmere. Beginning knitters can complete most of the designs featured, and, although specific yarns are recommended, the author includes information on substituting yarns. Visually, this is a beautiful book, with full-page color photos of each design and detailed close-ups. Among the many designs featured are an enchanting cashmere teddy bear, a lace-edged baby blanket, and classic baby booties. Warmly recommended for public libraries of all sizes.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.
About the Author
Erika Knight is a design consultant, with a special interest in knitwear, and she brings her considerable experience and knowledge of the market to inform the choice of projects, fabrics and textures in this book.
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EACH BABY is special and unique, and the garments we make for them should echo these qualities and offer softness, warmth and protection. Read the first page
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EACH BABY is special and unique, and the garments we make for them should echo these qualities and offer softness, warmth and protection. Read the first page
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I bought this book because of all the wonderful reviews everyone gave it. The book does have beautiful pictures, and the projects look great.
Unfortunately, the instructions are somewhat incomplete and poorly edited, and some techniques (e.g. decreasing by knitting through the back of the loops) need more than a description in the back of the book. Also, the number of stitches are sometimes incorrect. One pattern omitted instructions to bind off in one section, so I had live stitches on the needle and wasn't sure if I should bind off or put them on a safety pin. In another section, the instructions didn't explicitly say to bind off in rib stitch.
I made one of the sweaters for age 6-9 months. The sweater turned out to have a very short torso (9 inches, per the pattern) and long, skinny arms (12+ inches). My husband commented that it looked like our 2-month-old baby could already wear it. She could barely fit into it. (There was plenty of arm length, though.)
A much, much better book is Melanie Falick's Knitting for Baby. The instructions are extremely clear (and they work). I also recommend the knitting books by Debbie Bliss.
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This book has it all, for the inexperienced and the experienced knitter. The styles are simple yet elegant. Great for knitting for little ones who grow so fast. Need a baby gift? This is the book to use. I have made several items from this book thus far and have enjoyed every one of them. The instructions are very clear for knitters who are otherwise challenged by other knitting patterns.
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The pictures almost make you euphoric. But there aren't enough pics of the garments, the sizes and specs are listed seperately, and they are all done on US2 or US3 neeldes except for maybe two projects. If you have the time and patience, these are beautiful, traditional, classic designs. Do-able by almost anyone, but true beginners may need a mentor or knitting group.
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Beautiful Book
This book is full of classic, traditional baby knits. I love the soft colors and old-fashioned designs. Read more
Published on Mar 23 2004
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Gorgeous patterns but error-prone
I agree with the reviewer who says this is a beautiful book but the patterns have not been adequately checked. I'm a good knitter, with dozens of sweaters to my credit. Read more
Published on Dec 26 2003 by Leslie D. Ehrlich
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Wonderful projects, but instructions can be confusing
While I love the book and think that the patterns are beautiful, one of the ones that I have sat down to actually knit required some modifications. Read more
Published on Oct 10 2003
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Simple Knits for Cherished Babies
This book has wonderful patterns to knit for babies under the age of 1 year. Unfortunately, the only drawback to the book is the format. Read more
Published on Sep 5 2003 by Scottish Gypsy
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Excellent
There is a pattern in this book for a cashmere sweater and leggings. I'll never make a cashmere anything for a baby, no matter how cherished, but I do like this book tremendously... Read more
Published on Jun 17 2003
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this book rocks!
from simple booties and a hat that knit up in a snap for quick gifts, to more elaborate baby sweaters and dresses, even a teddy bear, this book is terrific. beautiful pics! Read more
Published on Jan 29 2003
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Whatever your skill level, you'll find beautiful and classic designs for babies, ideal for gifts, or for your own bundle of joy. Read more
Published on Jan 5 2003 by itsjustme
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JUST AMAZING
This is by far my favorite knitting book so far. It has gorgeous photography, classy knitted items, and is great for beginners or those who like simple and beautiful designs.
Published on Dec 11 2002 by "coronadokara"
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The perfect baby book for knitters!
It was the beautiful photos in this book that originally caught my eye. This book is just beautiful. It's like eye candy for the knitter! Read more
Published on Nov 19 2002
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This Book Is Amazing!
This book is incredible. I am just a beginner at knitting and I can knit anything in this book. This book is also great for the experienced knitter because you can manipulate the... Read more
Published on Oct 25 2002 by Stacie
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