One Skein Wonders for Babies

This irresistible collection offers 101 original knitting projects for babies and toddlers -- each using just a single skein of yarn! From mittens and hats to tees, sweaters, hoodies, pants, dresses, socks, and bootees, you'll find the perfect wearable for every child and every occasion. You'll also discover beautiful bibs, blankets, and sleep sacks, plus adorable stuffed toys, blanket buddies, and more. These beautiful projects were contributed by designers and crafters around the world, and each comes with complete step-by-step instructions and a photograph of the finished piece.

This is the ultimate collection of knitting patterns for babies and kids! From hats, mittens, socks, and booties to bibs, blanket buddies, sweaters, dresses, and adorable toys, this collection of 101 contemporary designs offers an incredible value and resource that knitters can repeatedly turn to for a new project. 

Cute and Cuddly

Knit your beautiful single skeins into darling wearables, toys, blankets, and accessories for baby. Comforting and cozy for infants or stylish and sturdy for active toddlers, there's a perfect pattern for every child, every occasion.

Judith Durant is the editor of the best-selling One-Skein Wonders series, which currently includes seven volumes; author of Increase, Decrease and Knit One, Bead Too; and co-author, with Dorothy T. Ratigan, of Knitting Know-How. Durant has been knitting for more than 50 years and has been writing and editing for 30 years. She lives in Lowell, Massachusetts. 

INTRODUCTION

Little Ensembles
Smocked Mittens and Hat  
Spring Showers
Scalloped Ribbing Baby Socks and Cap
Claredon Baby Vest and Hat
My Beau’s Vest and Things
Welcome Home Baby Set
Trellis Lace Sweater and Hat
Mushishi Jacket and Cap Set
Clarke Sweater and Hat
Birthday Baby

Little Tops
Sleeveless Baby Tees
Baby Crown Tee
Warm Heart Baby Vest
Diamond Vest
Lacy Baby Top
Entrechat Shrug
Saint Catherine’s Cache-Coeur
Sail Away with Me
Playtime Sweater
Sunday Sweater
Vertical Lace Baby Cardigan
Baby in Red
Babe in Bloom Cardigan
Elizabeth, a Springtime Cardigan
Baby Gansey Crossover Coat
No-Sew Taiyo Baby Jacket
Boon Island Hoodie
Into the Woods Baby Poncho
 
Little Bottoms
Ruffle Bumpkin
Baby Atelier Pants
Old School Baby Soaker
Ruffles and Beads
Wee Britches
Baby Green Jeans
 
Little Dresses
Confetti and Lace Baby Dress
Like Sleeves for Baby
Lacy Silk Christening Gown
 
Little Hats
Star Baby Bonnet
Screw Top Cap
Baby Bud Bonnet
Greenleaf Hat
Spring Colors Baby Bonnet
Faux Seams Toque
Cutie Pie Baby Hat
Cabled Baby Hat
Happy Hat
Daisy Hat
The Pat Hat
Faux Bow Hat
Infant Crown
Hootenanny Hat of Owls
Cool Dude Cap
Claire, a Baby Hat
Circus Rings Baby Hat
Lily Pad Hood
 
Little Socks & Bootees
Sideways Baby Socks
Lizzy Janes
Montana Moccasins
Easy Baby Bootees
Lacy Cuff Baby Socks
Little Ballerina Slippers
 
Little Accessories
Poseidon Mitts
Pop-Top Mittens
Katrina’s Angora Mitts
Kitty Kat’s Leg Warmers
Snow Baby Leg Warmers
A Pair of Curly Headbands
Lace Edged Baby Bibs
Blue Sky Cotton Baby Bibs
The Perfect Baby Bib
Tutti Frutti Bib
 
Little Blankets
Tuck Me In
Falling Leaves Baby Blankie
Four-Squared Stroller Blanket
Colorful Carriage Blanket
Betula Baby Blanket
Monarch Blanket
Roses and Butterflies Baby Blanket
Hudson River Fog Blanket
 
Little Toys
A Pair of Penguins
Toot the Bunny
Graphic Kitty
Scubaa the Blanket Buddy
Sunshine
The Hold Me Orb
Lovey the Octopus
Friendly Lizard
Circus Balls
Baby Rattles
Bloomer Baby Doll
Elephant Blanket Buddy
Snowy Owl Blanket Buddy
Fat Kitty
 
Little Miscellany
Clean-Up Cloths
Pretty in Pink Bath Set
Bath Toy Hammock
Best Friend Hot Water Bottle Cover
Little Sweetheart Sleeping Sack
Full of Love Sleep Sack
Car Seat–Friendly Baby Sack
Mom’s Stress Reducer
 
APPENDIX
About the Designers
Glossary
Abbreviations
Guide to Yarn Weights
 
INDEX