Cozy Knits for Cuddly Babies (Country Living) [Hardcover]

Elanor Lynn (Author)

Book Description

Series: Country Living | Publication Date: January 28, 2006

Jaunty sweaters, snuggly hats, stay-on booties, sweet sundresses, cozy blankets, even a stuffed bunny to cuddle: these 25 knitted projects for babies are irresistibly adorable. Best of all, they're designed so that even complete novices can learn the necessary skills and achieve great-looking results. An illustrated step-by-step course covers everything from buying yarn and needles to making the first stitch, from fixing mistakes to mastering the art of finishing. The photos will have you oohing and aahing over such endearing and unique items as an Origami Kimono, Apple Picker's Basket-Weave Poncho, Swing Coat, and Victorian Eyelet Dress. And the appealing variety displayed here will make everyone want to stitch and purl something for baby.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Hearst (January 28, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1588164357
• ISBN-13: 978-1588164353
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 9.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,691,529 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Adorable projects, easy directions, great book, March 22, 2006

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juke315 "juke315" (Oakland, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cozy Knits for Cuddly Babies (Country Living) (Hardcover)

I've already made 3 projects from this book and have to say that it's fantastic. The directions are very clear (and are written so you can knit by measuring and NOT counting every row), which is incredibly convenient. The projects are adorable, without being cheesy or ridiculous as some baby projects can be. There's an extensive section in the beginning for beginners which is still a valuable resource for the intermediate knitter.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I Kept My Knitting Needles!, September 26, 2006

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Poet Teacher "poet teacher" (Cambridge, MA., USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cozy Knits for Cuddly Babies (Country Living) (Hardcover)

I ordered Elanor Lynn's delightful knitting book as a gift for a friend who is a new Grandma. While wrapping it I read the whole book cover to cover during a summer I was busy downsizing my home and moving into a small apartment. The delicious photos of healthy, happy infants and toddlers, the inviting styles combined with the instructions in the friend to friend voice of Elanor reminded me of the fun I used to have knitting. I moved my needles from the "give-away" pile and started a swing coat and hat for a baby a neighbor is expecting. I am so grateful to Elanor for writing this book so that I and others can benefit from her knowledge and creativity. Knitting is such a peaceful activity I tuck in my bag and take with me during the many unexpected moments of waiting. She says knitting can change the world, it certainly change my perception of it!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars good for beginners, January 25, 2007

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This review is from: Cozy Knits for Cuddly Babies (Country Living) (Hardcover)

First 53 pages are a workbook of instructions for the beginning knitter. All the yarns are from Cascade. Patterns are well done with schematics for each. My favorite is the aran pullover. The tied sweater or kimono is also nice. Several baby blankets are also included and a few toys. Print and binding are fine and babies are very cute. If you're an advanced knitter, you probably can find better patterns elsewhere but I give it 4 stars because it accomplishes what it set out to do and it's my mistake that I bought it.