So basically whatever your child would want is available in a pattern. Not many of these are on an easy knitting level. Usually intermediate, but don’t let that scare you. If you break it down into pieces it will be simple and then you sew it together. Very soft and very huggable. Please enjoy this very fun huggable bear knitting pattern from Berroco.

BACK
1st Leg
With straight needles, using MC, cast on 4 sts.
Row 1 (RS): Inc 1, k2, inc 1 – 6 sts.
Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl.
Row 3: K1, (Inc 1) 4 times, k1 – 10 sts.
Row 5: K8, WTS, p5, WTS, k7 – 10 sts.
Row 7: K2, SSK, k2, k2 tog, k2 – 8 sts.
Rows 9, 11 and 13: Knit – 8 sts.
Row 15: K1, SSK, k2, k2 tog, k1 – 6 sts. Break off yarn and sl 6
sts to st holder.
2nd Leg
Work same as for 1st Leg, end on Row 15, leaving sts on needle.
Joining Row (WS): Purl 6 sts, cast on 1 st, purl 6 sts from holder – 13 sts.BODY

Go on over to Berroco to get the rest of this great huggable bear free pattern.

Plus it is wonderful to have a gift ready when you find out someone you care about has become pregnant. So you are knitting for fun and joy but with a purpose. Feels good doesn’t it.

So anyway, here is this really cute knitting pattern of a baby blanket. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

MEASUREMENTS
Approx 36 x 48 ins
GAUGE
20 sts and 26 rows = 4 ins in stocking st.
INSTRUCTIONS
Cast on 225 sts.(Definitely better to use circular needles to handle this many stitches, but not absolutely necessary)
Knit 5 rows (garter st).
Proceed in pat as follows:
1st row: (RS).K2.P2. K4. *yo. K3. Sl1. K2tog. psso. K3. yo. K1. Rep from * to last 3 sts. K3.P2.K2
2nd row: K7. Purl to last 3 sts. K7.
3rd row: P2.K2. continue in pattern same as 1st row until last four stitches. Then end K2.P2
4th row: Knit across
These 4 rows form pat.
Cont in pat until work from beg measures approx 47 ins [119.5 cm] ending with 2nd row of pat.
Knit 5 rows. Cast off knitwise.

Normally socks are knit on double pointed needles or even on circular needles, but this Free baby socks knitting pattern is for two knitting needles. Which actually makes it great for beginner knitters. These baby socks are very cute and will be quick to complete. So enjoy giving these a try. Remember you never know when you may need a gift for another new baby coming into our lives.

Here is the pattern.
Knitted Baby Socks

Materials:
For this size (toddler 4-1/2″ from heel to toe), I used baby weight yarn; 1 skein (1.75 ozs.) made 2 pairs; size 4 straight knitting needles.

Cast on 41 sts. Work in k 1, p 1 ribbing for 30 rows.

Start heel: Knit 11 sts, turn, work in stockinette st (k 1 row, p 1 row) for 16 row, ending with a p row, turn.

Next row: K 2, k 2 tog, k 1, turn, sl 1, p 3, turn.
Next row: Purl.
Next row: K 3, k 2 tog, k 1, turn, sl 1, p 4, turn.
Next row: Purl.
Next row: K 4, k 2 tog, k 1, turn, sl 1, p 5, turn.
Next row: Purl.
Next row: K 5, k 2 tog, k 1 – 7 sts on needle.
Next row: Purl.

finish the rest of this free knitting pattern at crochetnmore.com

Here is another Two needle sock knitting pattern, These socks are very fun and they stay on becuase of the high top. They are really like booties. Very cute.

And Like all our previous conversations knitting for babies is very rewarding in many different ways, but mainly because it is easy to take along and it is quickly finished. You have to agree it is so empowering to actually finish a project. Most knitters have a half dozen projects started and have a little knitter’s guilt for not finishing then before starting another “must do” project.

But with knitting for baby, you can luxuriate in the pleasure of finishing a project. And remember my motto, Have knitted baby gifts completed and waiting for the next baby. You know how they just keep coming along, and when they do, You’re ready! It is such a win-win proposition. I love knitting for babies.

So here is some help if you are a little rusty on double pointed needle knitting.

Here is a quick video that demonstrates knitting with double pointed needles. You will see how doable this is. The video does assume you have some knowledge as to how to cast on to a needle. But the beauty of watching a tube grow as you knit is just a joy. Have a look here.

Here is a free pattern from Lion Brand Yarn for a precious little pair of booties. Remember if it asks you to sign in, It is a free account and there are thousands of free patterns there and they even make suggestions as to the yarn and needles you might want. Enjoy.

Free Knitting Pattern: Duplicate Stitch Wee Socks

I don’t know about you but I think this is a tall order. I have knit dozens of baby booties and although they are cute they are just not functional.

What got me thinking about this, was a friend that had the cutest baby booties knit for her by someone else and she lost one of them in the first week. She was sick about it. She said the bootie didn’t really fit the baby but was so cute and she didn’t want to offend her friend that knit it.

I can understand that but why not knit something that will stay put. Well of all places, I found this pattern on the BBC. You’ve got to admit this is one well constructed pattern.

Knit Baby Booties "Ray of Hope"

I think they are adorable. Just click the image and go over to the BBC and check out the free pattern. It is not complicated at all. The key here is the right size needles. The pattern suggests 3.5mm needles. Remember this is a British site, so look at your needle size carefully. A size 2 or 3 American would work great.

Also I found this video of someone helping a beginning knitter know how to work the pattern. It is really very helpful and easy to follow. And you can pause and reverse to be sure you get all your questions answered.

The pattern is located on the video but it is a long url. So here it is. I loved these, I hope you do to and have fun! I know it joined my Baby bootie knitting favorite list.

I got it from FaveCrafts, which is one of my favorite free pattern sites. Here is the pattern, I hope you enjoy it too.

The staggered squares create a lacy detail effect for this knit baby blanket. This is a sporty and light comforter for baby.

Staggered Square Knit Blanket

MATERIALS

* Bernat® Baby Sport (Big Ball) Solids (350 g / 12.3 oz) OR Ombres (280 g / 9.8 oz)
o 1 ball of #21730 (Popsicle Blue).
* Circular Knitting Needle: size 4.5 mm (U.S. 7) 36 ins [90 cm] long or size needed to obtain gauge.

MEASUREMENT
Approx 35 ins [89 cm] square.

GAUGE
18 sts and 30 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] in pat.

INSTRUCTIONS
Cast on 133 sts. Working back and forth across needle in rows, proceed as follows:
Work 7 rows in garter st (knit every row), noting 1st row is WS and inc 8 sts evenly across last row. 141 sts.
1st row: (RS). K5. P1. *K4. K2tog. K3. yrn. P1. Rep from * to last 5 sts. K5.
2nd row: K6. *P5. K5. Rep from * to last 5 sts. K5.
3rd row: K5. P1. *K4. K2tog. K2. yfwd. K1. P1. Rep from * to last 5 sts. K5.
4th row: As 2nd row.
5th row: K5. P1. *K4. K2tog. K1. yfwd. K2. P1. Rep from * to last 5 sts. K5.
6th row: As 2nd row.
7th row: K5. P1. *K4. K2tog. yfwd. K3. P1. Rep from * to last 5 sts. K5.
8th row: As 2nd row.
9th row: K5. P1. *yon. K3. Sl1. K1. psso. K4. P1. Rep from * to last 5 sts. K5.
10th row: K10. *P5. K5. Rep from * to last 11 sts. P5. K6.
11th row: K5. *P1. K1. yfwd. K2. Sl1. K1. psso. K4. Rep from * to last 6 sts. P1. K5.
12th row: As 10th row.
13th row: K5. *P1. K2. yfwd. K1. Sl1. K1. psso. K4. Rep from * to last 6 sts. P1. K5.
14th row: As 10th row.
15th row: K5. *P1. K3. yfwd. Sl1. K1. psso. K4. Rep from * to last 6 sts. P1. K5.
16th row: As 10th row.
Rep last 16 rows for pat until work from beg measures approx 34 ins [86.5 cm], ending on a 16th row of pat.
Next row: Knit, dec 8 sts evenly across. 133 sts.
Work a further 6 rows in garter st. Cast off knitwise (WS).

Maybe it is because we have to use THREE needles. Yes. two knitting needles and a cable needle. And sometimes you can’t find the cable needle that is the same size of the needles you are doing the main knitting on. So you just sort of fake it and make do with the size you have.

Well I am thrilled to share with you a fantastic find. Cabling without a cable needle. The following very short video explains how it is done. And the amazing thing you could adapt this to any baby knitting pattern, Use it as a trim or a part of the main body. Explore the possibilities. This makes an easy knitting pattern out of something more complicated. It is really cool!

I hope you become as excited about this as I am. Go knit something!

I have discovered some unused time in my life. It is soexciting because I am always looking for more time.

Really…I am too busy, I can’t find time to do all the thingsI need or better yet, WANT to do. I love to knit my baby knitting patterns. When am I supposed to do it?

I know you know what I mean! There is the house, the pets,the yard, the job, the online job, many of you have kids on top of that! When are we supposed to knit! For crying outloud!

Well like I said, I found some unused time. Very special andvery, up to know, hidden time… Riding in the car!!

When my husband and I are driving somewhere, he is driving,I am riding. Sometimes hours can pass with nothing more than stopping atMcDonalds for a fountain coke to complete the ride with.

Do you see where I am going with this? You bet! All thosehours can really be put to much better use. In fact the last 2 hour trip myhusband and I took, I completed a baby blanket I had started months ago, butcouldn’t find any time to finish it.

IT’S DONE!!

I am so thrilled. I am really excited. Sometimes I wasresistant when my husband would want to drive somewhere, but now I am ready togo. Before I felt it was wasted time, I had guilt, I should be doing somethingproductive or meeting some goal. Now I am doing just that. I am productive, andmeeting a goal.

I am relaxing and feeding my love of knitting.

It was a wonderful discovery. I hope you will put it to usetoo. Get those baby knit patterns out and get going!  Hidden hours we each have in our week. Have fun with them!!

Baby yarn should be used for us adults too!!

Yes! I mean it. What stops us from using this incredible yarn for some little something for ourselves? Oh I am not suggesting you use it to knit an ensemble. We know that it would take dozens of balls of yarn to make an adult outfit. But it would not take too much to make a scarf, can you imagine that up against your neck and face on a cold wintry day? I can.

So I had to try it. A few posts ago, I told you about that phenomenal deal I got on some fabulous baby yarn on my day trip. It was fantastic! But I didn’t really have a plan for the yarn. I’m sure you have done that yourselves. You see a beautiful color, or wonderful texture and you impulse buy it or the contingency plan that you will, of course, have an opportunity to use it eventually.

So I decided to use it for me. I made one of those little neck kerchiefs that really hug your face, one tail of the scarf slides into a loop on the other end and it snugs up to your chin. I love it. And it is so SOFT!

Cup of Yarn – Scarf Knitting Kit with Wooden Knitting Needles & Instructions: Cool Mint

What can I say? It was brilliant. I had so much fun. Hey I like knitting for me too. I sure you do too. Try some baby yarn next time.

Try this pattern, it is so elegant and beautiful. And when you use baby yarn it is to die for. So nice because you can make it any size you like. Based on how much yarn you have and how much energy you want to expend.

The pattern is in multiples of 10, so just cast on how ever many you want for the width of your choice. Use any size needle you want, realizing that a larger needle is going to take more yarn. Enjoy.

CO a multiple of 10 sts.

Row 1: K5, P5
Row 2: K4, P1, K1, P4
Row 3: K3, P2, K2, P3
Row 4: K2, P3, K3, P2
Row 5: K1, P4, K4, P1
Row 6: P5, K5
Row 7: K1, P4, K4, P1
Row 8: K2, P3, K3, P2
Row 9: K3, P2, K2, P3
Row 10: K4, P1, K1, P4

Rep Rows 1 – 10 until desired length.

BO.

You can’t beat it, Baby soft yarn against your skin. Go ahead, Go for it! You’ll love it!

No, No, I am not sorry I started a new knitting project, but I am a very busy woman. I am a registered nurse working 3-4 12 hour sifts a week, and I am an online business woman, and I squidoo. So when do I have any time, especially free time.

Well, if you have read my blog at all, you know that I love knitting, I do every chance I get. One of my favorite times to knit is on break at work, I can actually have an uninterrupted hour of joy. So why am I lamenting?

Remember the blog post I made about the bargain yarn I found and bought, because I just had to have it, It was so beautiful, what was I to do, I bought it. Well after you buy something like that, so gorgeous, so must have, you eventually decide to make something with it. Thus the lament.

I started an adult knitting project. Can you believe that?! I now have a huge project going, it is so much larger than what I am used to. I have to change colors and it has cables, It is really very pretty, it is a sweater. I am sure I will love it, it is already very nice, but it is inconvenient and heavy and I can’t take it with me anymore, now that it is a bit too big to haul to work with me.  

So now I am trying to force time out of thin hair, I want to finish it, really I do. But of course, I have stuffed my work bag with one of my baby knitting projects that is small, quick and easy to carry, and that I love so much.

I will finish my new project and I will wear it proudly. Maybe it shows me to be a grown-up knitter now. And what’s more I probably will do other grown-up knitting projects. I have enjoyed it and who knows I might someday find extra time just lying around, you never know. But for now, I am going to stick to my first love…baby knitting patterns.

Knitting For Dummies

Not that I think you are. It really can help