Books 60 Quick Baby Knits: Blankets, Booties Sweaters & More in Cascade 220-Superwash
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Title: 60 Quick Baby Knits: Blankets, Booties Sweaters & More in Cascade 220-Superwash
Author: Wendy Williams, editor Date Published: May 2011 Review Date: June 12, 2011
Who is this book for? Sixth & Spring Books new collection of baby knits follows the successful formula used in last year’s hit knitting book 60 Quick Knits. Newly released 60 Quick Baby Knits is filled with delightful baby and toddler projects that will knit up quickly in Cascade Yarns Superwash 220. Knitters who want to knit for their own baby or create a treasured gift will find a wealth of ideas and projects in this new book. There is something for every skill level, style and level of challenge in this book. The designs offer fresh looks at beloved classics like the bright green embroidered Mary Jane booties or the cupcake sprinkled hat and the delightful raglan sweater with wrap-around appliqued alligator. The heirloom cable and lace blanket and Fisherman pullover offer a little more challenge but are not daunting. Cascade Yarns offers dazzling color choices that make each of the designs in this book sparkle. Consider the cabled tunic in Superwash Paints. It will turn any little girl into a princess, and who doesn’t want to be a princess once in a while? Bold color is used in the striped hooded cardigan, knit in emerald and white stripes with a royal button band and cuffs. The twisted rib cardigan glows in pure berry pink. Projects like the songbird sweater, porcupine blanket, heart hat and sheep hat will keep knitters smiling with each stitch.
What Yarn Does it Feature? Every garment is knit in Cascade 220 Superwash. What could be more ideal for baby knits: the wicking and elastic properties of wool that can be machine washed without fading or bleeding. Traditional pastels may have been the only choice for baby a few decades ago; today’s babies are dressed in brilliant colors, marls and prints made possible by the skilled Peruvian dyers who create Cascade Yarns. The versatility of this medium weight yarn is on display in 60 cute-as-a-button projects to wrap cherished little ones from head to toe.
What's Inside Knitters who swear by a favorite blanket, cardigan, hat or bootie pattern will find a bounty of quick and easy patterns among the 60 offered in Quick Baby Knits. These designs are sure to enliven your knitting.
Using It Chances are this book will look different each time it is opened. That’s because the projects are presented without the rigid order of chapters. The book is designed for browsers. Cardigans precede booties only to be followed by another cardigan or blanket. You might find the baby modeling a cardigan and wearing a hat or booties featured several pages earlier. You won’t find the perfectly matched layette ensembles of the 1950’s with coordinating hat, sweater and booties. Give your imagination full range to create an entire wardrobe from the choices in 60 Quick Baby Knits. The book launches right into the patterns on page 2 and they don’t stop until the very last page. Abbreviations and notes are handily printed on the back cover. Each cover has a fold-over flap to mark favorite pages or working directions. The carefully photographed samples show off the color and design work in each pattern, making it very difficult to resist any of the designs in this collection. Long lists of “must do” projects will surely follow every reading.
Best Patterns Most projects are rated for intermediate skill levels, but super easy rolled brim hats, mittens and booties are also included. What makes these designs stand apart is the use of color and clever finishing details. The very easy striped blanket is knit in delicious hues of mocha and iris, using knit on seed stitch border to unify and finish the edges. Two simple design elements turn this everyday blanket into an eye-catching accessory. There’s a charming lace edge cardigan with knitted stripes with an applied border of commercially manufactured cotton lace. Transform a simple hooded raglan pullover with Cascade Superwash Paints, a lively mix of variegated colors that repeat irregularly without puddles or pools of color. For a more subtle monotone effect, the top-down raglan cardigan in marled Superwash Quatro with garter borders is a classic.
Recommendation 60 Quick Baby Knits is a treasure trove of ideas for baby and toddler knits. Anyone who knits for babies will find it an invaluable source of ideas, patterns and inspiration. Overall Recommendation
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