Adorable Crochet for Babies and Toddlers: 22 Projects to Make for Babies from Birth to Two Years [Paperback]

Lesley Stanfield (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 28, 2005

"A good selection of basic crochet instruction makes this book suitable for beginning as well as advanced crocheters....Recommended."--Library Journal

With these 25 sweet, simple, and portable projects, you can crochet an adorable gift for little ones 0-2 years of age in no time--and elicit oohs and ahhs from grateful parents, too. Every creation, from colorful toys to bright booties, requires just a few basic stitches. Follow the stitch-by-stitch instructions or work from detailed charts, depending on your learning style. Best of all, each garment is comfortable, stylish, and soft enough for Baby's sensitive skin. Make a Nautical Jacket, Heirloom Quilt, Classic Sun Hat, Icelandic Sweater, and many more. Long after the child has grown, these handcrafted items will remain cherished mementos.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Lesley Stanfield has worked for many years as a freelance designer of knitting and crochet as well as at various times being knitting editor of Woman and Family Circle magazines, and the stitch editor of Inspirations magazine. She lives and works in Whitstable, Kent.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Collins & Brown (June 28, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1843402696
• ISBN-13: 978-1843402695
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 8.7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #587,923 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

LESLEY STANFIELD has authored a number of books on knitting and crochet, including 150 Knitted Trims. She is a long-time hand knitting designer and has been the knitting editor at Woman and Family Circle magazines.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Simple, beautiful toddler clothes, February 1, 2003

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Joy Hightower (Greenville, SC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Adorable Crochet for Babies and Toddlers: 22 Projects to Make for Babies from Birth to Two Years (Hardcover)

This book has many patterns for girls and boys written in a simple, concise manner. The items have the look of expensive department store clothes. Each pattern has at least one variation of the style that is very appealing. There is a adorable dress with smocking in crochet on front and back that is perfect for that beautiful daughter (or granddaughter!) Nice variety and not humdrum look of so many patterns.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Cute!, April 15, 2008

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lish (Minnesota) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Adorable Crochet for Babies and Toddlers: 22 Projects to Make for Babies from Birth to Two Years (Hardcover)

First a note, because a lot of people are reporting confusion: there are different editions of this book, one using the English crochet terms and one using the US terms. The version I have uses US notation and has ISBN 1-85585-993-9. If you look in the stitch explanation at the front and it lists both slip stitch and single crochet separately, you have the US version.

Anyway, the patterns are terribly cute, and are arranged in color groups. Most could be done by a beginner but are not so basic as to be boring to an experienced crocheter. The beautiful "Icelandic Jacket" is all done in one piece (no sewing seams!) and the blues blanket would work for any age. If you are looking for projects that don't just use pink and blue (though you'll find those too), this is a great book to try.

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful ideas, January 6, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Adorable Crochet for Babies and Toddlers: 22 Projects to Make for Babies from Birth to Two Years (Hardcover)

As a beginner, I absolutely love this book. It has clear, illustrated instructions in the beginning, and the patterns are divided into chapters according to colours. Patterns include Jackets for boys and girls, a sunhat, bears, bunnies and my favourites, a little pair of Mary Janes and sun sandals as well as an adorable beret. It also has patterns for several blankets. I recommend this delightful book for all abilities