Wee Garter Stitch: Must-Have Knits for Modern Babies & Toddlers

by Vickie Howell

Overview

From knitting personality Vickie Howell comes an adorable collection of modern baby knits featuring a fresh new take garter stitch, everyone’s go-to for easy projects. Taking this stitch into new creative territory, Howell—designer, author, Knit Simple® columnist, and host of PBS’ Knitting Daily TV with Vickie Howell—has created 28 standout garments for boys and girls, including plenty of unisex items. These pieces wow with their inventiveness and modern appeal—including stylish fringed moccasins, a boho hooded poncho, a feathered pom-pom toboggan hat, and a baby Cowichan sweater that grownup knitters will envy!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781942021926
Publisher:	Sixth&Spring
Publication date:	05/17/2016
Pages:	96
Sales rank:	639,221
Product dimensions:	8.30(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Vickie Howell is a knit, crochet, and craft designer/evangelist with a penchant for DIY culture and social media marketing. Vickie is most well known as the former host and creative consultant of DIY Network & HGTV’s Knitty Gritty, her bestselling craft books, and her accessible, inclusive approach to nurturing the creative community via print, video, and social media. She’s the International Spokesperson & Creativity Guide for the largest North American yarn company, Yarnspirations, Yarn Arts Ambassador for Clover Needlearts, Inc, and she knits with viewers nationwide as the host and co-executive producer of PBS’ Knitting Daily TV with Vickie Howell. She lives in Austin, TX.

Table of Contents

Introduction 10

The Projects

Mini Mosaic Cardi 14

Round Peg Blanket 17

Signature Slouchy Beanie 20

Simple Stripey Socks 22

Paper Chain Garland 24

Toasty Toboggan 26

Fox Lovie Blanket 28

Horseplay Zebra Mat 30

Best Dress-ed 32

Cable Baby Cardi 35

Mini Mocs 38

Biased Baby Blanket 40

Bandit Bib 42

Birthday Baby Crowns 44

Stroll Patrol Blanket 46

Snow Leopard Sweetie Bonnet 48

Breezy Baby Beach Pullover 50

Poncho Pal 53

Sherbet Scoop Garland 56

Good Lad Baby Shoes 58

Patched Pants 60

Honey Baby Pullover 63

Glam Cloche 66

Ruffle Bum Diaper Covers 68

Coyote Kid Sweater 71

Editorial Reviews

07/01/2016
Howell (Step It Up Knits) was at the vanguard of the current knitting craze—her show Knitty Gritty (2004–08) brought knitting to basic cable. Here she presents a series of clothing and accessories for babies and toddlers, knit primarily in garter stitch, a stitch ideal for beginners. Howell peps up her projects with interesting stitch patterns; colorful, easy-care yarns; and a touch of whimsy. The garments range in size from newborn-2T, with a few items in sizes up to 4T, and the small accessories (e.g., the slippers and diaper cover) are only available in a single, smaller size. Howell's directions walk knitters through each section of the project; charts and schematics are provided as needed. VERDICT Knitters looking for fun, quick-to-knit, and stylish baby and toddler projects will appreciate this collection.

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