A handy guide to crocheting eight projects that will help your skills grow—the perfect handmade gifts for baby showers and new parents. From blankets to hats to bags, Sweet Baby Crochet offers hooking fans eight patterns that are perfect for creating cuddly gifts for babies. Patterns include baby blankets, sweaters and hats, and even a handy Eight-Pocket Carryall. Each booklet includes an abbreviations section at the front.

Original patterns inspired by nature for baby boys and girls, multiple sizes for newborns to 12 months. This collection includes 10 best-selling designs from Kristi Simpson's wildly popular downloadable crochet pattern company, RAKJpatterns.com, as well as 25 new designs exclusive to this collection. There are patterns for adorable hats, baby shoes and socks, headbands, skirts and leggings, sweaters and vests, blankets, bibs, and crocheted toys. Crocheted photographic accessories for baby photos, such as the Chevron Hat and Diaper Cover Set, Peapod Hooded Cocoon, and Mossy Baby Pod. Where applicable, patterns contain detail shots and how-to images, as well as photos of the final garment. A instructional part covering stitches used throughout the book is also included, replete with step-by-step how-to pictures.

From blankets to hats to bags, Sweet Baby Crochet offers hooking fans eight patterns that are perfect for creating cuddly gifts for babies. Patterns include baby blankets, sweaters and hats, and even a handy Eight-Pocket Carryall. Each booklet includes an abbreviations section at the front.

From pretty in pink to beautiful in blue, babies everywhere will look adorable in these projects! Choose from more than 20 sweaters, booties, and hats in sizes from 6 to 18 months Crochet blankets and wearables for boys and girls with affordable, easy-care fibers Drop this book into your crochet bag and go--the compact size makes it perfect for take-along projects

From start to swaddling, these baby blankets crochet quickly and with ease. Six patterns ranging in size from 35 x 39" to 39 x 52" are detailed in easy-to-understand instructions appropriate for beginners as well as more experienced crochet crafters. There are neutral designs as well as those particularly appropriate for boys or girls, making baby shower gifts a breeze. The patterns use sport or medium worsted-weight yarn.

Sweet Baby Crochet features 20 original designs for boys and girls in sizes newborn to 24 months. Author Sandy Powers' appealing patterns include delightful ponchos with matching hats; charming sweaters, onesies, and coveralls; adorable booties; a darling owl-themed mobile; and more! All projects are machine washable and soft as a bunny. The book includes beautiful photography of the finished pieces and detailed photos of the more challenging stitches and techniques. Sweet Baby Crochet will appeal to beginners and experienced crocheters alike, with clear step-by-step instructions and a range of projects. This book is a must-have for any craft library.

• Inspired original designs for baby boys and girls, multiply sized for newborns to 12 months • Includes 10 top-selling designs from Kristi Simpson's incredibly successful downloadable crochet pattern business, RAKJpatterns.com, as well as 25 new designs exclusive to this collection • Patterns include delightful hats, baby shoes and socks, headbands, skirts and pants, sweaters and vests, as well as blankets, bibs, and crocheted toys • Designs for crocheted photography props appropriate for baby portraits, like the Chevron Hat and Diaper Cover Set, Peapod Hooded Cocoon, and the Mossy Baby Pod • Patterns include detail shots and how-to photographs where appropriate, as well as photos of the finished garment • Also includes a tutorial section covering stitches used throughout the book, complete with step-by-step how-to photographs