From cozy cardigans and a whimsical blanket shaped like a sheep to a pinwheel beret, embroidered booties, and tiny legwarmers, 60 Quick Baby Knits has something for every knitter…and every tot! Featuring the popular, affordable, and surprisingly soft Cascade 220 Superwash yarn, these cute and colorful projects-designed for ages 0 to 24 months-will please even the fussiest babies…and their parents.
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57 of 58 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
When you get this book, you'll want to start knitting - I hope you have a handy baby nearby to knit for! The projects are all written for Cascade 220 Superwash which is a worsted weight, washable wool yarn that comes in lots of great colors. Worsted weight yarn is very available so you could easily substitute other yarns that are worsted weight with good success.
There are a variety of projects ranging in size from 6-18 months - most with multiple sizes. They include booties, hats, mittens, leg warmers, sweaters, cardigans, blankets and a pillow. One of my favorites is the Sweet Pea Cardigan - a very cute hooded sweater. There are a variety of knitting techniques including cables, stranded, slip stitch, intarsia and lace but there are also many projects that would be easy for a beginner. And what better way to learn a new technique than on a small baby project. I don't think this book will become dated as there are lots of nice classic styles, many with great ways to embellish or use color.
So if knitting for babies is for you, you'll probably love this book!
There are a variety of projects ranging in size from 6-18 months - most with multiple sizes. They include booties, hats, mittens, leg warmers, sweaters, cardigans, blankets and a pillow. One of my favorites is the Sweet Pea Cardigan - a very cute hooded sweater. There are a variety of knitting techniques including cables, stranded, slip stitch, intarsia and lace but there are also many projects that would be easy for a beginner. And what better way to learn a new technique than on a small baby project. I don't think this book will become dated as there are lots of nice classic styles, many with great ways to embellish or use color.
So if knitting for babies is for you, you'll probably love this book!
32 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I am really pleased with this purchase. For a great price you get 60 beautifully photographed and patterned baby projects that someone would actually want to give/receive. No freakish or outdated craft projects in this one. All are made in superwash worsted weight wool which is easy to find and quick to knit. I don't usually take the time to write a review, but this book deserved a mention.
35 of 39 people found the following review helpful
By Bond
Format:Paperback
The patterns in this book are super cute compared to what you normally get from "baby" patterns. I was excited to get started making things.
The book has 3 main problems.
1 - The patterns are anything but "quick". The Sheep Hat pattern took me about a month to knit. For an experienced knitter, a baby hat shouldn't take more than a couple of evenings, a week for something more elaborate. The Trinity Stitch was so hard on my hands on tiny needles that I kept having to put it down for a few days and then come back to it. I thought it was never going to be done.
2 - the patterns are all done by different designers, so it can be quite difficult to get consistent gauge. one designer knits loosely, another tightly, so you have to do a gauge swatch for every pattern individually.
3 - the book uses a huge variety of colors which is really great, but good luck actually finding most of the exact colors used at your local yarn store. you will have to either special order most colors or else substitute with what's available.
The patterns are a broad range of skill levels. One of the baby blankets would be a great first lace project for someone, but overall these are for the intermediate to advanced knitter. For example, the sheep hat uses intarsia done in the round which is a fairly advanced skill. Also, for all of the patterns it's a good idea to check Ravelry for errata. A friend of mine, a very advanced knitter, made the sweater on the cover, and the underarm area was completely wrong when she followed the pattern, until she looked on Ravelry and got advice on what other people were doing to modify the pattern to make it work.
Super cute patterns, most worth the time/extra work involved. Order at your own risk.
The book has 3 main problems.
1 - The patterns are anything but "quick". The Sheep Hat pattern took me about a month to knit. For an experienced knitter, a baby hat shouldn't take more than a couple of evenings, a week for something more elaborate. The Trinity Stitch was so hard on my hands on tiny needles that I kept having to put it down for a few days and then come back to it. I thought it was never going to be done.
2 - the patterns are all done by different designers, so it can be quite difficult to get consistent gauge. one designer knits loosely, another tightly, so you have to do a gauge swatch for every pattern individually.
3 - the book uses a huge variety of colors which is really great, but good luck actually finding most of the exact colors used at your local yarn store. you will have to either special order most colors or else substitute with what's available.
The patterns are a broad range of skill levels. One of the baby blankets would be a great first lace project for someone, but overall these are for the intermediate to advanced knitter. For example, the sheep hat uses intarsia done in the round which is a fairly advanced skill. Also, for all of the patterns it's a good idea to check Ravelry for errata. A friend of mine, a very advanced knitter, made the sweater on the cover, and the underarm area was completely wrong when she followed the pattern, until she looked on Ravelry and got advice on what other people were doing to modify the pattern to make it work.
Super cute patterns, most worth the time/extra work involved. Order at your own risk.
22 of 26 people found the following review helpful
By quilty
Format:Paperback
This delightful knitting book has the cutest patterns. There are beautiful items for beginning knitters as well as knitters with more experience. The precious little babies modeling the articles are as cute as the projects. This has become my go to book for baby showers. Each project is sure to get rave reveiews. Love this book.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By BookLady
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have been knitting for more than 50 years and own hundreds of patterns. I don't expect a lot from new pattern books. In fact, I ordered this one mainly for the sheep hat. What a pleasant surprise it was to page through this book when it arrived. I could not wait to try some of the designs--in fact, within a week I had whipped up the smocked jumper. It was my first attempt at smocking: the directions were clear and accurate. I did not have to redo any part of it and it came out looking exactly like the picture in the book. It has quickly become one of my favorite resources to turn to.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By jocdave
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I purchased this book because it gave the impression from the title that the patterns would be easy, however they are mostly for experienced knitters. But there are still some very good patterns which are easy if you are an experienced and confident knitter, which I hope to be some day but I am not quite there yet.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a great go-to book. I would make every pattern in this book, there is no need to look any further. And, since all the patterns call for Cascade yarns there is no searching all over the internet for a hard to find yarn or a suitable alternative.
The sheep hat is the cutest thing ever and knits up in a few hours. I have made the roll brim hat and the boat neck pullover, both great patterns.
I would recommend it to anyone who wants to add to their knitting library.
The sheep hat is the cutest thing ever and knits up in a few hours. I have made the roll brim hat and the boat neck pullover, both great patterns.
I would recommend it to anyone who wants to add to their knitting library.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By C. Bowman
Format:Paperback
I am SO glad I bought this book. I has so many really nice knitting patterns for children. The pictures are good, the directions are done well and I think a beginner as well as an experienced knitter will find many adorable things to knit from it. It is a GREAT purchase.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars
Very disappointed.
None are quick patterns. Errors abound. I have gone online and found four full pages of corrections. In one case, it's a huge section of the pattern. Read more
Published 16 days ago by Xena Cat
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely adorable and certainly quick knits
Grandbaby number four is on the way, and she certainly deserves handmade goodies every bit as much as the first three, but time these days is limited. Read more
Published 18 days ago by knittygirl52
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very Happy
This book is full of lovely, quick patterns for little ones. Can't wait to get started! I think I'll be knitting most of them. Excellent value
Published 1 month ago by Bobbie
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not what I expected
I was not too excited about this book. It seemed some of the knits were a bit advanced but I will still attempt them anyway. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Chrissy
5.0 out of 5 stars
So Many Choices
Two friends knitted patterns from this book which were so adorable, I just had to have it, too. A new grandchild is on the way, and
I'm having difficulty deciding what to knit... Read more
I'm having difficulty deciding what to knit... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Wildflower
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great selection
I have knitted several projects from this book for my brand new grandson. Patterns are well written and garments are all lovely. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Julie P. Ieronymides
5.0 out of 5 stars
Oh so cool!
My friend and I each have our own copy of this book and have made many of the items for our new grandbabies. These patterns are so cute. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Candy
4.0 out of 5 stars
Funbook
I had checked this book out of the library, but I decided I needed for my own copy. There were so many fun things to make for instance of the two years old.
Published 1 month ago by Sue Howell
5.0 out of 5 stars
So many things to knit but so little time.
I'm really glad I got this book. Super easy patterns. Good explanations and wonderful yarn suggestions. If you're not sure about buying it...look at the review pages. Read more
Published 1 month ago by J. Lynch
4.0 out of 5 stars
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my sister knits good sweaters,but various patterns were not available.you make it available,i must thank you for making it possible
Published 1 month ago by uma pinge
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