One-Skein Wonders® for Babies: 101 Knitting Projects for Infants & Toddlers

by Judith Durant (Editor)

Overview

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.
 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781612124803
Publisher:	Storey Publishing, LLC
Publication date:	09/08/2015
Series:	One-Skein Wonders
Pages:	288
Sales rank:	471,637
Product dimensions:	8.12(w) x 8.62(h) x 0.75(d)

About the Author

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

Table of Contents

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

Editorial Reviews

This charming book should be in every knitter’s library! The yarns are lovely, and there are contributions from a wide range of talented designers.”
— Jil Eaton, author of Jil Eaton’s Knitting School and knitting pattern designer at MinnowKnits

“Judith has done it again with something for every baby and every knitter. There are simple projects and more complex projects, and every one of them is chock-full of cute!”
— Susan B. Anderson, author of Itty-Bitty Toys and Topsy-Turvy Inside-Out Knit Toys

"From garments for baby's head, body, toes, and beyond, this book is bursting with cuteness!”
— Vickie Howell, Designer, Yarnspirations International Spokesperson

From the Publisher

09/15/2015
The latest in this series focuses on clothing, accessories, and toys for babies and toddlers, knit in a mixture of yarn weights ranging from fingering to worsted. Most of the items are unisex and can be easily customized based on yarn choice. Projects include ensembles, many with a sweater plus an accessory such as a hat or booties; tops, including cardigans, vests, and pullovers; bottoms, not limited to pants and soakers; dresses; hats; blankets; and toys. Techniques used range from basic stockinette stitch with simple shaping to complex lace garments, such as the heirloom christening gown. Though all of the projects call for one skein (or less), they're not all quick knits, since lightweight yarns often have 400-plus yards per skein. A number of these projects would make excellent last-minute gifts. VERDICT This is a popular series, and the collection of projects will appeal to knitters with little ones in their lives.

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