Itty-Bitty Nursery (Spiral-bound)

~ (Author), Liz Banfield (Photographer)
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Product Description

A feast of gorgeous projects, shown on gorgeous kids in gorgeous photos.

At sleep, at play, in the nursery, and on the go, adorable babies need adorable knits. And here are 40 gloriously unique projects that manage to be utterly charming, fabulous, and usable all at the same time. Baby sets and toys; stroller blankets, jackets, and mittens; and a pure and sweet layette are just the tip of the knitting frenzy that is Itty-Bitty Nursery. Picture cute garden mice on an amazing mobile and a knitted clothesline of miniature knitwear adorning the nursery. Coo at the baby sporting a striped hat called "Frenchie" or Mom with her Fruit Loops felted bag. Marvel at the amazing Cupcake Tea Set and the Three Pigs and a Wolf finger puppets, both perfect for the toddler at play.

All of the projects are fresh, lively, and fun. With precisely illustrated instructions, there's something here for every level of knitter, from the greenest beginner to the most experienced craftsperson.

From the Back Cover

Cuddly, Whimsical Projects You’ll Ooh and Aah Over!

At sleep, at play, in the nursery, and on the go, adorable babies need adorable knits. And here are forty one-of-a kind pieces that manage to be utterly charming, fabulous, and usable all at the same time. Baby sets and toys; jackets and mittens; and a pure and sweet layette are just the tip of the knitting frenzy that is Itty-Bitty Nursery. Projects like Peas and Carrots and Dotted Chickens will brighten up any nursery—and induce giddiness in adults. There are easy-to-knit pleasing pacifer clips, stroller blankets, appealing sweaters, and cozy slippers for babies and toddlers to wear in comfort, as well as delectable toys for playtime and handy items for parents who cherish their babies.

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Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 164 pages
• Publisher: Artisan (September 21, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1579653340
• ISBN-13: 978-1579653347
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #8,318 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best Baby/Toddler Knitting Books Ever, November 6, 2007

By	Lauren E. Dillon "Pretend Farmer" (Scottsdale, AZ) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

What can't I say about this book that isn't awesome? From the easy to manipulate format (love spiral bound pattern books, no keep-the-book-open weight needed), to the incredibly inventive knitted projects, I adore Itty-Bitty Nursery. I can't wait to make the cupcake hat, the tea set, so many things. Get it; you won't be sorry.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars great book, but wish it was more like itty bitty hats, January 20, 2008

By	knitting addict (Seattle, WA United States) - See all my reviews

I loved the Itty Bitty Hats book and thought this would have the same style. I still love the ideas in the Nursery book, but it seems put together more hurriedly. For example, at the beginning of each pattern in Hats, it listed the yarn, tools needed, and skills needed, noting what pages to find the skills tutorials on. The "skills needed" section is missing from each pattern. Furthermore, there is less tutorial given when instructions are given. I'm currently working on the "chubby bunny" which is very cute, but the instructions for making and placement of the parts is not as thorough as it could be and leaves a lot of guesswork for the novice knitter. It just seems as if there was a rush to get the book into print, and some of the lovely and carefully-thought-out details of the Hats book are missing.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars So Cute, October 31, 2007

By	Emma Gerring (Perth, WA Australia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I fell in love with Itty Bitty Hats, and this little gem is just as adorable. With 3 small people of my own, plus friends having babies, this book will keep me busy. Lots of great ideas, inspiration and beautifully styled. I always say a good knitting book is when you want to knit at least 5 patterns from it. This has about 10 that I want to knit.