Customer Reviews

Cozy Knits for Cuddly Babies (Country Living)

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4 star:		(1)
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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.

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!

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.