A feast of gorgeous projects, shown on gorgeous kids in gorgeous photos.
At sleep, at play, in the nursery, and on the go, adorable babies need adorable knits. And here are 40 gloriously unique projects that manage to be utterly charming, fabulous, and usable all at the same time. Baby sets and toys; stroller blankets, jackets, and mittens; and a pure and sweet layette are just the tip of the knitting frenzy that is Itty-Bitty Nursery. Picture cute garden mice on an amazing mobile and a knitted clothesline of miniature knitwear adorning the nursery. Coo at the baby sporting a striped hat called "Frenchie" or Mom with her Fruit Loops felted bag. Marvel at the amazing Cupcake Tea Set and the Three Pigs and a Wolf finger puppets, both perfect for the toddler at play.
All of the projects are fresh, lively, and fun. With precisely illustrated instructions, there's something here for every level of knitter, from the greenest beginner to the most experienced craftsperson.
Susan B. Anderson is the author of Itty-Bitty Hats, Itty-Bitty Nursery, Itty-Bitty Toys, Spud & Chloë at the Farm, Topsy-Turvy Inside-Out Knit Toys, and the forthcoming Kids' Knitting Workshop. She writes her popular knitting blog at susanbanderson.blogspot.com and teaches award-winning courses on Craftsy.com and at workshops throughout the country. Susan also has a YouTube channel with dozens of instructional knitting videos that can be found under SusanBAnderson. She lives in Madison, Wisconsin, with her husband and four children. Cuddly, Whimsical Projects You'll Ooh and Aah Over!
At sleep, at play, in the nursery, and on the go, adorable babies need adorable knits. And here are forty one-of-a kind pieces that manage to be utterly charming, fabulous, and usable all at the same time. Baby sets and toys; jackets and mittens; and a pure and sweet layette are just the tip of the knitting frenzy that is Itty-Bitty Nursery. Projects like Peas and Carrots and Dotted Chickens will brighten up any nursery-and induce giddiness in adults. There are easy-to-knit pleasing pacifer clips, stroller blankets, appealing sweaters, and cozy slippers for babies and toddlers to wear in comfort, as well as delectable toys for playtime and handy items for parents who cherish their babies. INTRODUCTION viii
ABBREVIAT IONS xi
squares and rectangles • 3
Basic Skills 4
Squares and Rectangles Baby Set 11
Grumpy Old Bear 19
Bear Sweater 21
Patches 22
baby sets • 25
Circles and Stripes Stroller Blanket 26
Circles Stroller Jacket and Mittens 28
Chubby Bunny 35
Flower Cardigan and Hat Set 38
Baby's Texture Blanket 45
Cozy Book Pillow and Slippers 50
Cozy Boatneck Sweater 58
Pure and Sweet Layette 61
nursery goodies • 71
Garden Mice Mobile 72
Baby Box Covers 80
Clothesline 85
Peas and Carrots 90
on the go, baby! • 97
Pacifier Clips 98
Fruit Loops Bag 107
Quick Knit Mini-Tote 110
Cupcake Baby Set 113
Frenchie 116
playtime! • 119
Cupcake Tea Set 120
Dotted Chickens 131
Three Pigs and a Wolf 135
a few more stitches • 141
special techniques • 143
SOURCES 162
ACKNOWL EDGMENTS 163
