"Fun, fashionable hand knits for kids ages 2--5"--Back cover

For the first time this popular designer unveils fashions just for toddlers and pre-schoolers. Featuring children involved in activities from nursery school and birthday parties to dance lessons and sports, the book presents 20 charming modern projects organised into three collections.

A new collection of step-by-step directions for garments and nursery accessories by the popular hand-knit designer includes patterns for jackets, blankets, pants, sweaters. and hats--all for infants and toddlers.

'Knitting has replaced networking as the hippest after-hours occupation.' So says Vogue. Everyone from Julia Roberts to Russell Crowe has been spotted with knitting needles in their hands - knitting has never been trendier. Many new knitters come to the craft when they find themselves wanting to knit something for a new baby, so this is the perfect handbook. It's packed with basic instructions, from how to cast on and get the tension right to simple shaping and the key knitting stitches -all accompanied by detailed colour illustrations. Fifteen stylish, accessible knitting patterns, from designs for baby blankets and bootees to simple cardigans and sweaters, then allow you to put your new crafting skills into practice.

Combining style with practicality, best-selling knitwear designer/author presents 27 charming Aran & Guernsey knits for infants & children. Featuring clear, step-by-step instructions & 75 color & b/w photographs & charts.

Detailed pattern guidelines for knitting an assortment of garments for young children.