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Baby knits
If you want to knit for a special baby this Christmas, you need to know about great yarns and great patterns. Here you find both, and more about knitting for baby.
Great, soft and washable yarns!
(when you don't want mom to have to hand wash)
Make your baby sweaters functional - knit them with some of the wonderful machine washable cotton, and wool blend yarns. These are my favorites!
- Patons Grace
- This is my favorite yarn for baby sweaters.
- Lion Brand Cotton-Ease
- Knitters revolted with this yarn was discontinued. We must have been heard because it's back, with wonderful new colors. A great, sturdy, yet soft, worsted weight yarn. Perfect for baby and kids' knits, and perfectly affordable.
- Schoeller + Stahl Baby Cotton Yarn
- Limited colors, but wonderfully soft fingering weight yarn.
- Schoeller + Stahl Baby Merino Yarn
- DK weight, great colors, soft merino yarn.
- Jaeger Baby Merino 4 Ply Yarn
- Fingering weight, luxury washable merino yarn. Perfect for very special projects. A bit on the expensive side, but worth it.
- Jaeger Matchmaker Merino 4 Ply Yarn
- More Jaeger luxuriousness. Washable merino 4 ply, great color selection. Again, worth the added expense for this special yarn.
- Lorna's Laces Shepherd Worsted Solid Yarn
- Shepard Worsted solid colors and multi colors - too soft for words. Study, washable, wonderful worsted-ness. Highly recommended. You won't want to stop knitting!
- Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sport Multi Yarn
- Again, DK weight, wonderful colorways - great for baby and kids' knits. Too soft for words.
- Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock Solid Yarn
- Traditionally known as sock yarn, I have used shepard sock as a fingerweight yarn for baby knits. Can't beat the colors, multi and stripes. Worth the price.
- Bouton d'Or Layette Yarn
- An acrylic yarn I can recommend. Limited colors, but a good value, and great yardage.
- Karabella Aurora 8 Yarn
- This is a wonderfully soft worsted merino. Check out the color selection. Another personal favorite!
- Karabella Aurora 4 Yarn
- DK weight, merino. Worth the price.
- Lana Grossa Meilenweit Cotton Fun Yarn
- Another traditional sock yarn that can be used for fingering weight projects. Fun colors.
- Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Baby Yarn
- I would have to categorize this as a luxury yarn for baby knits, but it is oh so heavenly. You won't regret the cost once you've made the decision to induldge. Limited colors, but wonderfully soft.
- Debbie Bliss Cotton DK Yarn
- Another indulgence worth the price. You may, however, never want to knit with anything else.
- Rowan Cotton Glace Yarn
- Due to the awesome colors, I would have to say that this is one of my most favorite yarns for baby knits. It is extremely durable, and gets softer with each wash. Worth the price.
- Rowan RYC Cashsoft DK Yarn
- Too soft for words. Great colors, durable, pleasant to knit with.
- Rowan 4 Ply Cotton Yarn
- Another favorite - great colors, soft, great ply.
A bit expensive, but worth it. - Rowan All Seasons Cotton Yarn
- One final Rowan recommendation - simply wonderful colors. Worsted weight, sturdy, washable yarn. If you are willing to splurge for a baby knit, you won't regret this one.
- Sirdar Snuggly DK Yarn
- Sidar has many good baby yarns.
This is an acrylic that I can recommend, although the colors are a bit too traditional.
Great, and quick, baby knitting patterns!
(shhh, Christmas is less than a month away)
- Easy free pattern for a baby sweater
- Cute, and free. I've made this one, and even a beginner could knit this in less than a day, with some determination.
- Easy baby sweater
- Another sweater easy enough for a beginner, with booties, hat and a matching blanket!
- Cecilia
- A little more challenging, but worth the effort. Use soft cotton yarn...
- Daisy and/or Snake
- Designed by the Yarn Harlot, easy to knit cotton sweaters, with your own embellishments.
- Devan
- Cute cardigan, knit with soft, washable self-striping sock yarn.
- Trellis
- Cute cabled cardigan, challenging enough for an experienced knitter, yet do-able by a beginner.
- Reid
- Designed by a beginner, this lacey cardigan is perfect for the little lady on your list. The suggested yarn is affordable, soft and washable. ( I have this one on needles right now).
- Free Knitting Pattern: Incredible Bright Baby Cardigan
- Cute, easy baby cardigan. You'll have to register to get the pattern, but it's free. I would substitute a worsted weight cotton (like Cotton-Ease)
- Free Knitting Pattern: Babysoft - Microspun Bubblegum Baby Set
- Another free after registration, cute baby cardigan.
- Free Knitting Pattern: Microspun Buttery Soft Baby Set
- A little more challenging, but oh so cute for a little girl!
- Knitting Pattern: Microspun Downloadable Pattern: One Stitch Baby Sweater
- Cute, customizable, baby cardigan, pattern only 99 cents.
Books with great baby sweaters!
These are on my bookshelf.
New Baby Knits: More Than 30 Patterns for 0-3 Year Olds
Amazon Price: (as of 12/24/2009) 
Easy Knits: Over 25 Simple Designs for Babies, Children and Adults
Amazon Price: $17.21 (as of 12/24/2009)
Simple Knits for Cherished Babies
Amazon Price: $14.36 (as of 12/24/2009)
Natural Knits for Babies and Moms: Beautiful Designs Using Organic Yarns
Amazon Price: $14.93 (as of 12/24/2009)
Special Knits: 22 Gorgeous Handknits for Babies and Toddlers
Amazon Price: (as of 12/24/2009)
So, you can't knit. Some great baby stuff...............
(recommended by moms)
So, you've tried to knit, and the finished garment looks..........well, you can't possibly give it to the baby or the baby's mom. Here are some other great sources for great baby gifts.
Books with great baby hats!
On my bookshelf!
Itty-Bitty Hats: cute and cuddly caps to knit for babies and toddlers
Amazon Price: $12.21 (as of 12/24/2009)
Quick-to-Knit Baby Hats & Socks
Amazon Price: (as of 12/24/2009)
Knit Baby Head & Toes! 15 Cool Patterns to Keep You Warm
Amazon Price: $11.96 (as of 12/24/2009)
BabyKnits Hats & Booties: 15 Matching Sets for Noggins and Tootsies
Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 12/24/2009)
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Books with patterns for baby accessories!
I recommend these, too!
Simple Knits for Cherished Babies
Amazon Price: $14.36 (as of 12/24/2009)
Simply Baby: 20 Adorable Handknits for Baby's First Two Years
Amazon Price: (as of 12/24/2009)
50 Baby Bootees to Knit
Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 12/24/2009)
Knit Baby Blankets!
Amazon Price: $12.78 (as of 12/24/2009)
Baby Style: Home Accessories and Irresistible Knitwear Designs for 0-3 Year Olds
Amazon Price: (as of 12/24/2009)
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