Synopses & Reviews
A baby's on the way, and you want to give something personal, something truly of yourself. The solution: Sit down and knit a cozy crib blanket.
New parents will treasure any of the adorable projects in KNIT BABY BLANKETS!. This attractive, die-cut, how-to book contains 15 patterns for baby blankets.
KNIT BABY BLANKETS! is written with the beginning or occasional knitter in mind. All instructions are in plain English - abbreviations are kept to a minimum, and all terms are thoroughly explained. Plus, the unique color-coded column format makes it easy for knitters to follow the instructions for the size of their knitted item.
KNIT BABY BLANKETS! features patterns from a wide range of knitting designers in the United States and Canada, and is packed with practical information, including advice on which yarns are most suitable for baby knits - soft cottons, chenilles, and warm, machine-washable wools. The book also includes a felted knitting project; felting is a hot technique that produces soft, cozy, unusual items that knitters everywhere are enjoying. The styles range from traditional to hip, from whimsical to bold, and all are adorable!
About the Author
Gwen W. Steege has been an editor at Storey Publishing for more than 20 years and a fiber lover for more than twice that time. She has edited more than two dozen knitting and crochet books, and has contributed designs to several of these. Her passion for fiber includes not only to knitting, but also handspinning, hand-dyeing, and weaving. She cares for a small flock of sheep in northwestern Massachusetts, which will keep her in fleece for many years to come.