Simply Baby: 20 Special Handknits for Baby's First Two Years by Debbie Bliss, Tim Evan-Cook (Photographer)

Synopsis

Debbie Bliss presents 20 adorable new designs for babies and toddlers--from blankets and booties to cardigans, twin sets, and coats--all using soft, snuggly yarns.

Debbie Bliss is the most stylish and accessible children's knitwear designer working today. In Simply Baby, she returns with a cuddly collection of clothing and accessories for newborns to two-year-olds. Some designs are simple to make, such as the striped hat and the ribbon-tie booties. As novice knitters gain confidence, they, and more experienced knitters, will enjoy the designs that introduce new elements, like edging or cabling. Each project--from a lace-edged cardigan to a cashmere coat--is knitted in beautiful yarns that are not only gentle against young skin but are also easy to care for. Complete with step-by-step instructions, charts, and charming photos, this is another irresistible collection from the foremost designer of knitwear for babies and children. Debbie Bliss, former designer for Baby Gap, is the best-selling author of more than a dozen books, including Baby Knits for Beginners, The Baby Knits Book, Debbie Bliss Knitting Workbook, How to Knit, and Classic Knits for Kids.

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Library Journal

British knitwear designer Bliss (Baby Knits for Beginners) presents some 20 designs for babies and toddlers. Novice knitters will find the richly cabled blanket a good introduction to knitting cables, while more experienced knitters will want to make the smock coat or the charming intarsia baby blanket. Although the patterns specify the Debbie Bliss line of yarns, other yarns can easily be substituted. Public libraries with a demand for children's knitting patterns cannot go wrong with Bliss, whose classic designs will stand the test of time. Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

Biography

Debbie Bliss, former designer for Baby Gap, is the best-selling author more than a dozen books, including Baby Knits for Beginners, The Baby Knits Book, Debbie Bliss Knitting Workbook, How to Knit, and Classic Knits for Kids.