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Baby Knitting Patterns is a Soothing and Inexpensive Hobby
August 10th, 2008 | 
Author: I found this wonderful article that comments on how knitting is soothing. And with the expense of nearly everything in this world, cheap as well! I find that baby knitting patterns are the best choice as I usually have many projects going at the same time. Baby knitting patterns are quick enough that you can have that near instant gratification of completing a project.
I will see a yarn and just have to have it. So because the project total cost is so reasonable, I never have to have any guilt. And as we said the projects are small so having many baby knitting patterns going at once is excellent.
There are literally so many baby knitting patterns that you would never come to the end of your choices, sweaters, booties, hats, mittens, blankets, it is endless. I know I like to have the opportunity to do a whole outfit for the baby, so I will have several going at once.
And with the choices of yarn types, baby knitting patterns would never become dull or boring for you. There would always be a new surprise. They have so many soft and fuzzy and utterly charming choices that it seems like a gift to yourself every time you pick up your needles. And the colors! Not just pink and blue, much more for your imagination to run wild with.
Baby Knits for Beginners [Hardcover]
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Baby Knits for Beginners [Hardcover]
There are several special perks to this beginner knitting book. First of all it is beautiful and hardcover so will preserve your project instructions for years to come. The photos are gorgeous. Debbie Bliss is known for her beautiful patterns and clear instructions and this book is designed with the beginning knitter in mind. You will be knitting for baby in no time at all. Anything from baby booties to baby blankets. This book is also in a handy format that is another thoughtful gesture toward the knitter. It will tuck down neatly into your knitting bag. There are a total of 15 projects for your knitting pleasure.
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Staggered Square Knit Baby Blanket, Free Pattern
I have been bombarded with pregnant friends that are about to become new mommies. Oh boy, have I been busy. I love knitting for baby, and to knit baby blankets. But I sometimes get a bit bored with the same old patterns. So I always have my eyes open for an interesting pattern. Well this one that I found is really super. I think you will like it.
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).
