Make it in a day – make it baby size (or instant reward for the impatient)

Want to make something really quick? Then I can truly recommend knitting baby stuff – it gives almost instant reward. Don’t be afraid to change the yarn if you cannot find the recommended yarn or want to use something else. As long as you check the gauge… (Been there, done that. You know… :)

For free baby patterns check the links to your right. All three yarn companies have a diversity of baby and children clothing. There are as well some really nice books to buy.

In my bookshelf I have five books for baby or children clothes. 3 of them are written by Erika Knight. The Swedish translation of “Baby bloom” is where it all started. I found it on sale and then I was stuck in the world of baby clothes… It actually contains patterns for both maternity and baby, and I think everybody could find something they like. “Simple knits for little cherubs” is for children 2 to 5 years and I haven’t tried it out yet. On the front page there is a little cherub, but otherwise the book contains more of basic classy children clothes. “Simple knits for cherished babies” contains many patterns of romantic stuff for babies 0-9 months. With thin yarn, they may not give as instant reward. :) But if you want to make pretty stuff for a little baby, this might be something for you. It is a romantic and dreamy book with a lot of inspiration.

“Special knits - 22 gorgeous handknits for babies” by Debbie Bliss contains patterns for babies 0-24 months. I like this book, but I don’t really know how to describe it. Pretty in a cool way and politically correct maybe. I find it very useful: it is a do-er book for clothes to wear and tear.

“Adorable crochet for babies and toddlers” by Lesley Stanfield. The patterns are divided into 4 sections of different styles and are from 0 to 24 months. If you like to crochet this could be something for you. I am not jumping out of my chair, but will make at least the pompon hat!

A little warning – I know there are some complaints on knitting books for being full of errors, but I haven’t noticed. I tend to see the whole picture, and not the details, which sometimes can get really bad…:)

If you live in Sweden I really recommend www.bokfynd.nu to compare prices between bookstores. To my big surprise it is actually cheaper to buy books including postage from the US than from the UK to Sweden… (I envy all of you that live in US or UK that can get free delivery from Amazon. :)