Natural Nursery Knits: Twenty Handknit Projects for the New Baby [Paperback]

Erika Knight (Author)

Book Description

Release date: November 10, 2009

In Natural Nursery Knits Erika Knight has combined the purest yarns with irresistible designs to create a beautiful collection of 20 handknits for the newborn baby including all the necessary basics needed in baby's first months. Ranging from practical first garments, washcloths, cozy blankets, and delightful toys to heirloom pieces, all the designs are made from organic or sustainable fibers.

Chosen for their softness, animal fibers such as baby alpaca, cashmere, and extra-fine merino are complemented by organically grown cotton, bamboo, and milk fibers, that are breathable and comfortable for baby to wear. The result is a beautiful palette of natural ecru, muted pastels, chocolates, and charcoals. With Natural Nursery Knits you can make your own keepsake handknits to be treasured in baby's room for years to come

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Knitting books have a tendency to make their projects look lovely (hence the shock for some knitters when their version of the item is finished). But the presentation of these 20 projects is so luminous and lovely, this can be paged through with appropriate oohs and aahs even if one is not a knitter. Veteran knitter Erika Knight has taken the purest of yarns, bamboo, milk cotton, baby alpaca, among others, and then paired them with adorable designs, starting with the cover shot of a baby wearing a cloche hat decorated with a small flower. The book begins with an introduction to the yarns and natural dyes that may be used with them, then moves on to pages of beautiful color photographs reminiscent of the evocative Laura Ashley–style books. Every bootie and blanket looks like it belongs in an old English garden. The projects themselves have lots of appeal, and the instructions are clear. Any baby who gets one of these knits is a lucky ducky. --Ilene Cooper

Review

Picked as one of Booklist’s Top 10 Craft and Hobby Books list.

“This is one of my favorite pattern books to pick up when I find out that a friend is expecting a baby. The patterns are simple but have beautiful details…. Also, the photography is beautiful, and I really like the way they emphasize the texture of the finished knit fabric in each design.” —Alison Backus, Knit Picks director

“[F]rom the first page (and first project) to the last page, you’ll be charmed. The photography is so delightful...These designs are sure to become appreciated heirlooms rather than dated hand-me-downs.” –Knit ‘n Style

“I like that the projects are either very useful or at the very least they will make beautiful gifts. Since we won’t be having anymore babies I’ll be more than happy to make some for my friends’ little ones. [T]he styling and photography of this book is beautiful, it makes the whole experience of flipping through its pages even more enjoyable if you know a mom-to-be that knits; the book itself would make a wonderful gift.” –A Little Hut blog

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Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin; Original edition (November 10, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312592973
• ISBN-13: 978-0312592974
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #88,660 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Still fabulous but re-released, NOT a 2nd edition December 2, 2009

By Megan A. Kingsley

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

This book is wonderful with superb pictures and patters. I bought this on pre-release before November assuming it was a 2nd edition/part 2 of the book of the same name/author released a few years ago. I double checked with Amazon support that it was not the same book and assured it was new.
I received my 3 copies recently and was disappointed to find that while the cover has been slightly re-formatted every page, pattern and pic inside is exactly the same.
So buy it for it's beauty-it is well worth the money, but don't buy it if you already have the earlier edition.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great little book. October 22, 2010

By caseyp

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I had to knit that sweet hat on the cover as soon as I saw it. Hat and coordinating booties came out adorable. Can't wait to try more of the patterns. Overall fairly simple patterns.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Natural Nursery Knits: Twenty Handknit Projects for the New Baby June 15, 2011

By Debra Marckres

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

Natural Nursery Knits is a delightful book of patterns for infants using natural yarns. There are many lovely patterns to choose from with excellent instructions and beautiful photographs of each project, not to mention the photo of the beautiful baby on the front cover. These are "down-to-Earth" patterns and I specifically chose the baby boots, worked in cotton yarn for a natural softness, durability, and easy care. Patterns are "easy, intermediate, and advanced", but once you see the photos, you'll be challenged to attempt the projects, no matter what your knitting skill level.