The Expectant Knitter: 30 Designs for Baby and Your Growing Family

by Marie Connolly

Book Overview

Sharing 30 knitting projects arranged by trimester (simpler patterns for the first and third, when fatigue or discomfort may get in the way of nimble knitting and more ambitious patterns for the feel-good second), this title offers practical tips and information about your pregnancy and your baby.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0307406601
• ISBN13: 9780307406606
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Potter Craft
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.9" x 10.2"

Customer Reviews

Excellent Book If You Enjoy Knitting For Babies

This is a great book for beginner level on up if you are looking for nice classic patterns for babies. I really cannot say enough good things about the gorgeous patterns in the book. As a knitter, I have a difficult time finding books where I like more than one or two patterns. I can honestly say I would like to make majority in this book. From the simple classic baby blanket, to the personalized pinwheel styled blanket all are unique and would be wonderful for your own child or a gift. I personally purchased this book to make a few of the sweaters for the little girls in my life, but will preview all patterns below. The first sweater that caught my eye was a gorgeous baby cardigan that ties shut with a ribbon. There is also an adorable baby dress that turns into a shirt for up to a 3-4 year old as she grows, and a wonderful ballet neck sweater for a toddler to age 8 pattern. Unlike many other books that I have considered purchasing this book also has some really cute boy patterns as well. The simple cable knit sweater vest, and hooded "big brother" sweater, and brimmed summer hat are my favorites for the boys. Diaper covers, leg warmers, summer rompers for both boys and girls, a winter romper, pants and coordinating tops for boys and girls, christening gown, socks, hats, knit toys, washcloths, diaper covers and even a dog sweater complete this book. Truly a must have if you enjoy knitting baby gifts (and for toddlers too).

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I loved this book it did not have as many patterns in it as I wanted it to. Well it did but a lot of them seem to be ones you can find very similar ones on line. Other than that I really liked it.