Revised edition which presents knitting instructions for 24 items of baby wear. Includes hints and patterns ranging from simple designs for beginners to more challenging styles for experienced knitters.

From bean bags to bracelets to a rolled-edge sweater, step-by-step instructions for twelve easy projects introduce the basic tools, stitches, and techniques of knitting.

Here are handsome cardigans, vests, pullovers, dresses, and sweaters for all occasions and ages which you can knit with the simplified patterns and illustrated instructions. “Cute and attractive styles...Many knitters will like the styles found in this book, which offers classic styles... along with...trendy additions...will inspire knitters to pick up their needles and begin a project.” —Booklist.

'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.

If you love colorful yarns and being creative, then you’ll love the 35 great projects in My First Knitting Book. Divided into four chapters, My First Knitting Book includes a difficulty level of 1, 2, or 3 for every project, and comes with easy-to-read instructions and adorable, step-by-step artworks that will guide you along the way. In Stylish Knits, you’ll find cute little bow hair clips and decorative buttons, a panda hat, fingerless gloves, a keyring charm, and lots more. Cozy Knits has pretty mouse mittens, an earflap hat, and a cowl. Then you can have a go at some of the Home Knits, and try making a heart cushion or a caterpillar doorstop for your room. Lastly, Fun Knits has cute ideas for toys and other pretty things you’ll love to make, such as an alien, a rag doll, and a doctor’s stethoscope. Finally, the basic techniques section covers every knitting technique you’ll need to know, as well as yarns, needles, and stitches.

Teach your children all the basics of knitting with this easy-to-follow guide. In Knitting for Children, Claire Montgomerie shares the secrets of her successful knitting classes that show little ones how to create their own toys, accessories, and more. Packed with great projects suitable for children aged 7–12, and with projects that cover a range of skill levels, kids will eagerly progress through the 35 easy-to-follow patterns and variations. The “Getting started” section gives essential guidance, covering not only all the knitting basics, but also how to finger knit, make tassels, put together pompoms, and more. Claire has chosen yarns that are smooth and simple to knit, with the weight suitable for smaller hands. Start with the snake scarf—it’s a fun but easy project that teaches the basics, and once they’ve mastered this piece, your child will be straight onto the next challenge. They can try the cozy mouse mittens and then move on to a pretty ragdoll, or stitch the colorful patchwork blanket before making a cute teddy bear. This book provides the perfect way to introduce your child to a fun craft that will be useful for the rest of their life.

Photographs and rhymes show in detail the basic steps of knitting, with knitting patterns for animals, dolls, pompoms, and a striped ball.